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XD20Media Player
Installation and
Operating Guide
Version 1.0
Effective Date: December 2008
Document # 9301H264001.0
DTS Digital Cinema
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Table of Contents
Introduction.............................................................................................................................. ix
How to Use this Guide............................................................................................................. ix
About XD20 Media Player ....................................................................................................... x
Limited Warranty..................................................................................................................... xi
Contact Information.................................................................................................................xi
Product Improvements and Upgrades......................................................................................xi
Software License Agreement..................................................................................................xii
Installation Checklist .............................................................................................................xiii
1. OPERATING XD20 ...............................................................................................................1
1.1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators................................................................................. 1
1.2. Powering ON the XD20 Media Player............................................................................. 2
1.3. LED Indicators................................................................................................................. 2
1.4. LCD Screen...................................................................................................................... 3
1.4.1. Status Display .......................................................................................................................3
1.4.2. Configurable Information Line.............................................................................................4
1.4.3. Navigating through the Menus..............................................................................................4
2. LOADING AND PLAYING CONTENT ..................................................................................6
2.1. Types of Content.............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1. Soundtrack Content...............................................................................................................6
2.1.2. Preshow Video Content ........................................................................................................6
2.1.3. Alternate Content Video .......................................................................................................6
2.1.4. CSS Content..........................................................................................................................6
2.2. Content Delivery.............................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1. Types of DTS Discs..............................................................................................................8
2.3. Loading Content............................................................................................................... 8
2.3.1. DTS Soundtrack Discs..........................................................................................................8
2.3.2. Loading Soundtrack Discs....................................................................................................9
2.3.2.1. Compatibility with Legacy Soundtrack Discs.........................................................10
2.3.3. Handling a CD-ROM Read Error ....................................................................................... 11
2.3.4. Loading DTS Video Content Discs ....................................................................................11
2.3.5. Loading a DTS Access™ Disc............................................................................................11
2.3.6. Loading ACV......................................................................................................................12
2.3.7. Loading Content via USB...................................................................................................14
2.3.8. Loading Film Content Using a Local Network...................................................................14
2.4. Managing Disk Space .................................................................................................... 15
2.5. Playing Content with Film............................................................................................. 16
2.5.1. Playback Status Indicators..................................................................................................16
2.5.2. Change-overs ......................................................................................................................16
2.5.3. Handling Film Breaks and Edits.........................................................................................16
2.6. Playing Video Playlists.................................................................................................. 16
2.6.1. Video Playlists ....................................................................................................................16
2.6.1.1. Slide-loop Playlist...................................................................................................16
2.6.1.2. Preshow and Intermission Playlists.........................................................................17
2.6.1.3. Playlists C through G..............................................................................................17
2.6.1.4. End Slides ...............................................................................................................17
2.6.2. Start and Stop Video Playlists.............................................................................................17
2.6.3. Preshow Playlist Schedules.................................................................................................17
2.6.4. Operation with Early/Late Preshow Presentations.............................................................. 17

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2.6.4.1. Configuration..........................................................................................................18
2.6.4.2. Operations...............................................................................................................18
2.6.4.3. Manual Start/Stop ...................................................................................................18
2.6.5. Video Inhibit.......................................................................................................................18
2.6.6. Video Playlist Automation Sequence..................................................................................19
2.6.7. End of Playlist.....................................................................................................................19
2.7. XD20 Indicators and Display for Video ........................................................................ 19
2.7.1. Video LCD Display ............................................................................................................20
2.7.2. Projector Warming Up Display........................................................................................... 20
2.7.3. Display when Playing Playlist ............................................................................................20
2.8. Video Projector Support................................................................................................. 20
2.8.1. Video Projector Settings .....................................................................................................22
3. XD20 PLAYBACK AND INFO MENUS...............................................................................23
3.1. Main Menu..................................................................................................................... 23
3.2. Playback Menu............................................................................................................... 23
3.2.1. Video Playback Functions ..................................................................................................24
3.2.1.1. Start Playlist Functions ...........................................................................................25
3.2.1.2. Stop Playlist ............................................................................................................25
3.2.1.3. Video Control..........................................................................................................26
3.2.1.4. Video Contents........................................................................................................27
3.2.2. ACV Playback ....................................................................................................................28
3.2.3. Film Playback .....................................................................................................................31
3.2.3.1. TC Reader Offset ....................................................................................................32
3.2.3.2. Soundtrack Language..............................................................................................32
3.2.3.3. CSS Playback..........................................................................................................33
3.2.3.4. Contents Menu........................................................................................................36
3.2.4. External Input Mode ...........................................................................................................40
3.2.5. Load from USB...................................................................................................................41
3.3. Info Menu....................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.1. Version................................................................................................................................43
3.3.2. Licenses Menu ....................................................................................................................43
3.3.3. MAC Address .....................................................................................................................43
3.3.4. System Monitor...................................................................................................................44
4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................45
4.1. Routine Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 45
4.2. XD20 Playback Sound Check........................................................................................ 45
4.3. Frequently Asked Questions .......................................................................................... 46
4.3.1. I Have a DTS Print but No Discs........................................................................................ 46
4.3.2. Film Is Not in Sync or Does Not Sound Right ...................................................................46
4.3.3. Volume Is Too Loud...........................................................................................................46
4.3.4. XD20 Does Not Play Soundtrack Audio to Film................................................................46
4.3.4.1. Timecode LED Is Blinking.....................................................................................46
4.3.4.2. Timecode LED is Solid, but Audio LED is not Lit.................................................47
4.3.4.3. Blue Audio LED is Flashing at Regular Intervals...................................................47
4.3.5. XD20 Switches Out of DTS Digital....................................................................................47
4.4. Display Error Messages ................................................................................................. 48
4.4.1. Program Fault......................................................................................................................48
4.4.2. Menus Do Not Function......................................................................................................48
4.5. Guide for a Seamless Change-Over............................................................................... 49
4.5.1. Sound Changes Before Picture ...........................................................................................49

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4.5.2. Determining Roll-Down .....................................................................................................49
4.6. About the RAID Hard Drives......................................................................................... 49
4.7. System Monitor Information.......................................................................................... 49
5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................51
5.1. Unpacking System Components .................................................................................... 52
5.1.1. Preliminary Inspection........................................................................................................52
5.2. Installation Procedures................................................................................................... 52
5.2.1. Chassis Rack Mounting and Connection ............................................................................52
5.2.2. Rack Mount Recommendations..........................................................................................53
5.2.3. Power Supply......................................................................................................................53
5.2.4. D600 Timecode Reader Head Installation.......................................................................... 53
5.2.5. Two Projector (Change-over) Theaters...............................................................................54
5.3. Connection to Cinema Processors.................................................................................. 54
5.3.1. Dolby®CP45, CP55, CP65, CP500, CP650, UltraStereo JS Series, Panastereo and
SMART Operation ...........................................................................................................................54
5.3.2. Dolby®DA20 SR-D®System............................................................................................. 54
5.3.3. Sony SDDS®.......................................................................................................................54
5.3.4. Panastereo CSP1200 and SMART...................................................................................... 54
5.3.5. Dolby®CP200 Operation....................................................................................................54
5.4. XD20 Calibration and Setup.......................................................................................... 55
5.4.1. Equipment Requirements.................................................................................................... 55
5.4.2. Setting and Adjusting Audio Output Levels.......................................................................55
5.4.2.1. Adjusting Levels.....................................................................................................55
5.4.3. A Note about DTS Subwoofer Output................................................................................56
5.4.3.1. Subwoofer Signal in the Surround Channels..........................................................56
5.5. Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment............................................................................... 56
5.5.1. Procedure Using Demo Reel...............................................................................................57
5.5.2. DTS Special Venue Timecode Offset.................................................................................57
5.5.3. Verify Sound Performance..................................................................................................58
5.6. Check Automatic Fail-Safe (Default) Operation ........................................................... 59
5.7. Networking multiple XD20s.......................................................................................... 59
5.7.1. Stand-Alone System using Switches and Routers ..............................................................59
5.7.1.1. Setup Procedure with a Network Switch ................................................................59
5.7.1.2. Setup Procedure with Router ..................................................................................60
5.7.2. Connecting to an Existing LAN..........................................................................................60
6. INSTALLING LICENSES AND UPGRADING SOFTWARE...............................................61
6.1. Options........................................................................................................................... 61
6.2. Options Setup and Testing ............................................................................................. 61
6.3. Installation of Licenses .................................................................................................. 61
6.4. XD20 Software Updates................................................................................................. 62
7. SETUP MENUS...................................................................................................................63
7.1. TC Reader Offset ........................................................................................................... 65
7.1.1. 35mm or 70mm Timecode Reader Offset...........................................................................65
7.1.2. SMPTE................................................................................................................................66
7.1.2.1. SMPTE: Serial Number ..........................................................................................66
7.1.2.2. SMPTE: Reel Number ............................................................................................66
7.1.2.3. SMPTE: Offset........................................................................................................67
7.2. Audio Setup.................................................................................................................... 67
7.2.1. Level Adjustment................................................................................................................67

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7.2.2. Audio Tests.........................................................................................................................69
7.2.3. Language Versions..............................................................................................................70
7.3. Video Setup.................................................................................................................... 70
7.3.1. Video Output Settings.........................................................................................................71
7.3.1.1. Video Interface........................................................................................................71
7.3.1.2. Video Aspect...........................................................................................................72
7.3.1.3. Video Color Setting ................................................................................................72
7.3.1.4. Video Resolution.....................................................................................................72
7.3.1.5. Video Frame Rate Menu.........................................................................................73
7.3.2. Video Audio Setup..............................................................................................................74
7.3.2.1. Video Audio Delay .................................................................................................74
7.3.2.2. Video Audio Trim...................................................................................................74
7.3.3. Video Projector Setup.........................................................................................................75
7.3.3.1. Select Projector.......................................................................................................75
7.3.3.2. Lamp On/Off Control..............................................................................................75
7.3.3.3. Save Video Projector Settings.................................................................................76
7.3.3.4. Video Test Contents................................................................................................76
7.4. Cinema Subtitling System (CSS) Setup......................................................................... 77
7.4.1. Image Size........................................................................................................................... 77
7.4.2. Vertical Offset.....................................................................................................................78
7.4.3. Test Patterns........................................................................................................................78
7.4.4. Options................................................................................................................................79
7.4.4.1. Select Projector.......................................................................................................79
7.4.4.2. CSS Text Color.......................................................................................................79
7.5. Automation / Control ..................................................................................................... 80
7.5.1. Format Automation.............................................................................................................80
7.5.1.1. Pin Definitions ........................................................................................................81
7.5.1.2. Predefined Formats .................................................................................................81
7.5.1.3. Custom Formats......................................................................................................82
7.5.2. Fallback Format for Soundtrack .........................................................................................83
7.5.3. Automation Operating Mode..............................................................................................84
7.5.3.1. DTS-6D Emulation .................................................................................................84
7.5.3.2. AutoSwitch (Optical Formats)................................................................................84
7.5.3.3. Preselect Mode (SRD compatible)..........................................................................84
7.6. I/O Control ..................................................................................................................... 85
7.6.1. I/O Pin Definitions.............................................................................................................. 85
7.6.1.1. Input Control Pins...................................................................................................85
7.6.1.2. Output Control Pins ................................................................................................86
7.6.2. Language Setups.................................................................................................................87
7.6.2.1. Soundtrack Language Setups..................................................................................88
7.6.2.2. Subtitle Language Setups........................................................................................89
7.7. Playlist............................................................................................................................ 90
7.7.1. Video Start Delay................................................................................................................90
7.7.2. Output Start Pulse ...............................................................................................................91
7.7.3. Start Pulse Delay.................................................................................................................91
7.7.4. Output End Pulse ................................................................................................................91
7.7.5. End Pulse Delay.................................................................................................................. 92
7.7.6. Lamp off..............................................................................................................................92
7.7.7. Silent Video Format............................................................................................................ 92
7.7.8. End of Playlist Format ........................................................................................................92
7.7.9. Loop at End of Playlist .......................................................................................................93
7.7.10. Automation Test..................................................................................................................93

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7.8. System Settings.............................................................................................................. 94
7.8.1. Button Assignments............................................................................................................94
7.8.2. USB Memory......................................................................................................................95
7.8.2.1. XD20 Configuration ...............................................................................................96
7.8.2.2. Master Settings........................................................................................................97
7.8.2.3. Copy........................................................................................................................99
7.8.2.4. Log Files ...............................................................................................................100
7.8.3. COM1 Configuration........................................................................................................100
7.8.4. Set Password.....................................................................................................................101
7.8.4.1. Disable Password..................................................................................................101
7.8.4.2. Change Password..................................................................................................102
7.8.5. Network.............................................................................................................................102
7.8.5.1. Network Mode ......................................................................................................103
7.8.5.2. Static IP Address...................................................................................................103
7.8.5.3. View Network IP Address ....................................................................................105
7.8.5.4. Network Transfer..................................................................................................106
7.8.5.5. Notify Server.........................................................................................................106
7.9. Disk Space.................................................................................................................... 106
7.9.1. Film Reserved...................................................................................................................107
7.9.2. Preshow Reserved.............................................................................................................107
7.9.3. View Space .......................................................................................................................107
7.9.3.1. View Space Film...................................................................................................108
7.9.3.2. View Space Video.................................................................................................108
7.9.3.3. View Space ACV..................................................................................................108
7.10.System Clock................................................................................................................ 108
7.10.1. Set Time Zone...................................................................................................................109
7.10.2. Set System Date ................................................................................................................110
7.10.3. Set System Time ...............................................................................................................110
7.11.LCD Setup.................................................................................................................... 110
7.12.DVD Drives.................................................................................................................. 111
7.13.RAID............................................................................................................................ 111
7.14.Software Revert............................................................................................................ 111
7.15.Display Language......................................................................................................... 112

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Appendixes
A. Connector Pin-outs
B. Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams
C. XD20 Wiring and Block Diagrams
D. Cable Assemblies and Breakout Boards
E. Timecode Reader Head Mounting Brackets
F. System Parts List
G. Specifications
H. Menu Structure
I. Technical Maintenance
J. Installing the CSS Option
K. Using the ACV Playlist Generation Software
L. Tech Notices
M. H260 DVD Drive Unit

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Introduction
This manual explains the XD20 Media Player setup and operation. It contains full instructions for
installing hardware and software, setting up audio playback, configuring the system, performing
maintenance and troubleshooting, and setting up and operating optional functions: high definition video,
CSS (subtitling, narration and captions), and digital audio out.
How to Use this Guide
The guide is divided into three parts. The first part covers operations for the projectionist or “operator”.
The second part covers the installation, setup and other theater technician functions. The appendixes
provide detailed information for the theater technician.
Part 1: Operation
1. Operating the XD20 Media Player
2. Loading and Playing Content
3. XD20 Playback Menus
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Part 2: Installation and Setup
5. Hardware Installation
6. Installing Licenses and Upgrading Software
7. System Setup Menus
Appendices: Technician
A. Connector Pin-outs
B. Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams
C. XD20 Wiring and Block Diagrams
D. Cable Assemblies and Breakout Boards
E. Timecode Reader Head Mounting Brackets
F. System Parts List
G. Specifications
H. Menu Structure
I. Technical Maintenance
J. Installing the CSS Option
K. Tech Notes
L. Using the ACV Playlist Generation Software
M. H260 DVD Drive Unit

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About XD20 Media Player
The XD20 Media Player is the latest audio/video playback system created by DTS Digital Cinema. It has
been engineered to deliver eight channels of digital surround sound (plus a narration channel). It is a full-
featured media solution with pre-show programming and networking capabilities.
Options that are enabled via licensing include:
•Soundtrack Playback (including playing 5.1 audio to timecode)
•HD Video
•CSS Cinema Subtitling System (subtitling, captions, and audio description).
A second hard drive (RAID) may optionally be installed into the XD20 chassis.
The XD20 Media Player has a large-capacity internal hard drive, which can store approximately 30 full-
length feature soundtracks. XD20 connects directly or via network to an external DVD drive unit (see
Appendix M).
To get the most out of your XD20, we suggest that you review this manual and keep it available during
system installation and initial operation.
We publish the Tech Talk newsletter with tips and updates for Service Technicians. Tech Talk is
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Limited Warranty
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original purchase. XD20 hardware is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one year from the date of the original purchase. This warranty includes parts and labor. THIS
WARRANTY EXCLUDES UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN MODIFIED, REPAIRED BY
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL, OR DAMAGED BY ABUSE, IMPROPER OPERATION, DIRT,
MOISTURE OR STATIC ELECTRICITY. PROPER OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT REQUIRES
THE USE OF A SURGE PROTECTOR. SUPPLYING POWER TO THE XD20 UNIT WITHOUT THE
USE OF A SURGE PROTECTOR WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY.
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Software License Agreement
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Installation Checklist
Use these checklists to make sure that important settings are completed before playing content to an
audience. There are separate checklists for installing XD20, the DTS Access™ option and the High
Definition Video Playback option.
Table 1: XD20 Installation and Setup (Soundtrack Option)
Completed Task Refer to:
Install XD20 in Equipment Rack Chassis Rack Mounting and
Connection, page 52
Install D600 Timecode Reader Head onto Projector(s) D600 Timecode Reader Head
Installation, page 53
CONNECT CABLING:
Power Cable Appendix D, Cable Assemblies and
Breakout Boards.
D600 Timecode Reader Head Interconnect Cable to XD20
Timecode Connector Appendix D, Cable Assemblies and Breakout Boards.
Cable from XD20 Automation to Cinema Processor Appendix B, Interface to Cinema
Processors.
Audio (analog output) Cable from XD20 Analog Out to
Cinema Processor Appendix B, Interface to Cinema Processors.
PROGRAMMING STEPS
Install License for Soundtrack Option (CD-ROM) Installation of License Discs, page 61
Automation Setup: Pin Definitions, Fallback Formats, and
Operating Modes Automation / Control, page 80
I/O Control: Pin Definitions and Language Setups I/O Control, page 85
Automation Test Automation Test, page 93
Language Versions: Enable? Language Versions, page 70
Use Automated Language Setups? Language Setups, page 87
If Used, Enable/Disable Network Communication Network Mode, page 103
Set System Clock: Set Time Zone, Date and Time. System Clock, page 108
Set Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access, if
Appropriate. Set Password, page 101
ADJUST AND TEST
Verify and, if needed, Adjust XD20 Sound Levels Level Adjustment, on page 67
Set Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment, on
page 56
Verify Sound Performance Verify Sound Performance, page 58
Perform Audio Tests Audio Tests, page 69
Load Cinema Feature / Trailer Disc(s) Loading Content, on page 8
Check Automation Fail-Safe (Default) Operation Check Automatic Fail-Safe (Default)
Operation, page 59
If the DTS Access™ (CSS) option is to be installed, complete the steps in Table 2.

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Table 2: CSS Installation and Setup
Completed Task
Install License for CSS Option (CD-ROM) Installation of Licenses, page 61
Install Cable from EMA Control Connector to EMA Appendix J. Installing the CSS Option.
Install Cable from Subtitle Projector to XD20 Media Player Appendix J, Installing the CSS Option.
Set Up the Subtitle Projector Cinema Subtitling System (CSS) Setup,
page 77
Set CSS language CSS Language, page 35
Set I/O control, if desired I/O Control, page 85
Set up audio levels Level Adjustment, page 67
If the Video option is to be installed, complete the steps in Table 3.
Table 3: Video Option Installation and Setup
Completed Task
Video Cabling Appendix C, XD20 Wiring and Block
Diagrams.
Install the license for Video Option (CD-ROM) Installation of Licenses, page 61
Configure the Video Output Video Setup, page 70
Load Video Disc(s) Loading DTS Video Content Discs,
page 11
Set Playlist Automation Format Automation, page 80 and
Playlist, page 90
Set I/O control, if desired I/O Control, page 85
Play Test Images (Reset to Normal when Complete) Video Test Contents, page 76
Set up audio levels Level Adjustment, page 67
Caution Notices
Lithium Battery for the XD20 Motherboard: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. See Appendix I,
Technical Maintenance.
Power Cord to the XD20 rear panel: The power cord is the main disconnect device. It
should be plugged into an easily accessible outlet. The power cord is to be used in a
minimum type SVT 18/3 rated 250 Volts AC, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 4.5 M,
with one end terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug and the other end terminated in a
NEMA 5-15P Plug.

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Part 1: Operation
The first four chapters of this manual describe the information the projectionist needs to operate the XD20
Media Player on a day-to-day basis.
•Operating XD20
•Loading and Playing Content
•XD20 Playback Menus
•Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. Operating XD20
1.1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
Figure 1: Front Panel Controls and Indicators
The front panel contains the following controls and indicators for operating XD20.
•LCD Screen: Four lines of text provide status messages and menus. Special characters for
foreign languages are not displayed.
•Navigation buttons: Four arrow keys and Enter are used to navigate menus and select
options.
•Soft keys: Four programmable buttons provide quick access to frequently used menus.
•Status LEDs: Six LEDs provide status information during playback.
•Power button: Turns the unit on and off.
•USB port: A USB memory device can be used to save and restore XD20 configuration
settings and load Preshow video content, ACV content, license files, and updates.
Note: DVD drives: An external DR-1 unit, containing two DVD drives is used to load
soundtracks, license files, software updates, trailers and video content onto the XD20’s hard
drive. See Appendix M.
LCD Screen USB port Navigation buttons
Status LEDs Power button Soft keys

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1.2. Powering ON the XD20 Media Player
Start by turning ON the front panel power button. It typically takes the system 90 seconds to initialize.
The XD20 boots from the Flash drive that is connected (internally) to its motherboard. It may take an
additional minute if the system is performing one of its periodic self diagnostics.
The Flash drive contains enough information to be able to check and repair the data on the hard drive.
The application software runs from the hard drive. Built-in diagnostics will check the hard drive and
software upon boot. A message appears on the display if a problem is found.
While the system is initializing, the following messages will appear on the LCD screen on the front panel
of the XD20 chassis.
Wait until the screen displays the Ready message before using it.
If no messages appear on the LCD screen after you have turned on the power switch, check the
following:
Is the power to the sound rack on? Has the sound rack breaker been tripped?
Is the power cable connected?
Are all internal cables connected and boards well seated?
1.3. LED Indicators
The table below describes the LED functions on the XD20 front panel. The AUDIO LED lights blue
when active. The other LEDs light green when active.
Table 4: Front Panel LED Indicators
LED Color Indication
VIDEO Green Playing video playlist or test material.
AUDIO Blue Playing audio playlist or test material.
TIMECODE Green Reading valid timecode from the reader head.
NARRATION Green Playing narration track to timecode.
CAPTIONS Green Playing CSS subtitles or captions.
SERIAL Green Serial text for data wall

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1.4. LCD Screen
Status mode (status is “Ready”)
Menu mode
On the left of the liquid crystal display (LCD) screen on the front panel of XD20 is the menu display area.
At times, there will be a scrollbar to its left to indicate additional choices off-screen. Use the up/down
arrows on the navigation pad to bring unseen choices onto the screen. The small area to the right indicates
what the left area is currently displaying, such as “Menu” or “Status”. It also contains iconic status
messages such as “RAID OK” (only displayed when the optional 2nd HDD is installed), a network icon
indicating that a network connection has been established, or an icon of an exclamation mark (!) that
indicates a problem.
Along the bottom of the LCD screen are labels for several selectable soft keys, which change function
depending on what menu you are displaying. The soft keys themselves are located below the LCD
screen.
The LCD screen operates in two modes:
•Status mode. During playback, the screen displays information about the content currently
being played.
•Menu mode. In menu mode, the screen displays menus that can be used to view and adjust
playback settings.
The XD20 navigation buttons may be used to switch the display between the status mode and menu
mode.
1.4.1. Status Display
The XD20 status display reads “Ready” when XD20 is ready to play but not actively receiving timecode
or playing content.
When XD20 receives timecode, the status display shows the following 4 lines:
•Line 1: Title of film or trailer
•Line 2: Serial number in the timecode that identifies the film.
•Line 3: Timecode reel number and elapsed timecode
•Line 4: Configurable information line

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1.4.2. Configurable Information Line
Table 5 lists the options for Line 4. In the screen above, Line 4 displays End of Reel time. To select an
option for Line 4 use the up or down navigation buttons.
Table 5: Configurable Information Options
Option Example Indication
1
Blank. Bottom line does not display any
information.
2
CSS Mode. This displays the current On/Off
status of the CSS function. (See the section on
CSS Playback on page 33.)
3
CSS Lang. This displays the current language
selection for the CSS subtitles. (See the section
on CSS Playback on page 33.)
4
End of Reel Time. This choice displays the
timecode at which the audio for the current
soundtrack reel terminates. In normal operation,
the reel change occurs a few seconds before this
time is reached.
5
Fmt. This choice displays the current format
selected by XD20 to communicate with the
external automation system or Cinema Processor.
In some configurations XD20 may not recognize
external format changes. In those cases, this line
will display the last format selected by XD20.
6 DTS Lang. This choice displays the language
code for the soundtrack currently playing. (See
information on selecting a playback language in
Soundtrack Language, page 32.)
1.4.3. Navigating through the Menus
Use the navigation buttons (arrow keys and Enter) on the XD20 front panel to navigate through the
XD20 menus. These are shown in figure 1 on page 1.
When the status display reads “Ready”, as shown below, press the Enter button to access the menus.
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Use the Up and Down keys to scroll up and down the menu of commands. Note that the LCD only
displays four lines of text at a time, but pressing the up and down buttons will cause the text to scroll up
and down to reveal the other lines. The highlighted item is the current selection. Pressing the up and
down keys causes the highlight to move.
To execute a command, highlight it and press the Enter button. Most menus contain an Exit Menus
command which returns to the status display.
Table 6: Navigation Keys
Front Panel Key Description
►
(Right arrow)
Moves forward to the next menu.
Used to move the cursor to the next field in some menus.
◄
(Left arrow)
Goes back to the previous menu. When the menu at the top level of the menu
structure is reached, returns to the Status display.
Used to move the cursor to the next field in some menus.
Sometimes used as an Abort key
▲
(Up arrow)
Moves the cursor up one line.
Used to increment a value in some menus.
▼
(Down arrow)
Moves the cursor down one line.
Used to decrement a value in some menus.
Enter Selects and executes the command at the cursor or goes back to the previous menu
in some cases.