GDC Standalone IMB SX-4000 User manual

USER MANUAL FOR
SX-4000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™
SMS version 10.0
September 26, 2016

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1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................10
1.1. About This Manual ...................................................................................10
1.2. Safety Instructions ...................................................................................11
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................................11
1.2.2. Electrical Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 11
2. SMS.................................................................................................................12
2.1. About the SMS Interface ..........................................................................12
2.2. Accessing the SMS Interface...................................................................12
2.3. Understanding the SMS Interface ..........................................................13
2.3.1. SMS Interface ...........................................................................................................................................13
2.3.2. Playlist Management................................................................................................................................ 15
2.3.3. Scheduler..................................................................................................................................................18
2.3.4. Configuration............................................................................................................................................19
2.3.4.1. General ................................................................................................................................................19
2.3.4.2. CineCanvas........................................................................................................................................... 22
2.3.4.3. Assistance ............................................................................................................................................ 24
2.3.4.4. Audio Option ......................................................................................................................................... 25
2.3.4.4.1 Audio Channel Mapping .....................................................................................................................26
2.3.4.5. Closed Captions ..................................................................................................................................... 31
2.3.4.6 IMB Network...........................................................................................................................................32
2.3.4.7 IMB Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 34
2.3.5. SNMP Configuration .................................................................................................................................35
2.3.5.1. Introduction.........................................................................................................................................35
2.3.5.2. Accessing the SNMP Configuration Interface...................................................................................... 35
2.3.5.3. Understanding the SNMP Configuration Interface ...............................................................................37
2.3.5.3.1. General ...............................................................................................................................................37
2.3.5.3.2. Storage................................................................................................................................................38
2.3.5.3.3. Video Card .......................................................................................................................................... 39
2.3.5.3.4. PCI.......................................................................................................................................................40
2.3.5.3.5. Sensors ...............................................................................................................................................41

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2.3.5.3.6. Ethernet.............................................................................................................................................. 42
2.3.5.3.7. Restart/Save/Cancel ...........................................................................................................................43
2.3.6. Automation...............................................................................................................................................44
2.4. Show Playlist ............................................................................................52
2.4.1. Create a Show Playlist .............................................................................................................................. 52
2.4.1.1. Access to Playlist Management............................................................................................................. 52
2.4.1.2. Creating a Playlist ..................................................................................................................................53
2.4.1.3. Editing Cues ........................................................................................................................................... 54
2.4.1.4. Saving the Playlist ................................................................................................................................59
2.5. Show Schedule.........................................................................................60
2.5.1. Schedule a Show.......................................................................................................................................60
2.6. Synchronizing Shows ..............................................................................66
2.6.1. Synchronizing Clips for 3D (MPEG2).........................................................................................................66
2.7. IMB Configuration ....................................................................................68
2.7.1. CineCanvas™ Configuration......................................................................................................................68
2.7.2. Dolby 3D Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 72
2.8. Series 2 DLP CINEMA®Projector Setup .................................................74
2.8.1. Automation Setup ....................................................................................................................................74
2.8.2. Subtitle Overlay ........................................................................................................................................ 76
2.8.2.1. Subtitle Overlay Setup ......................................................................................................................... 76
2.8.2.2. Subtitle Language Selection................................................................................................................. 76
2.8.3. CineCanvasTM Support for Series 2 Projectors ..........................................................................................80
2.9. Shutdown/Restart Application ................................................................81
2.9.1. Shutdown or Restart................................................................................................................................. 81
3. CONTROL PANEL .........................................................................................82
3.1. About Control Panel.................................................................................82
3.2. Control Panel ............................................................................................83
3.3. Manual Automation Execution ................................................................84
3.4. Restarting the Control Panel ...................................................................86
3.5. Shutting Down the System ......................................................................88

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4. CONTENT MANAGER ...................................................................................89
4.1. About the Content Manager.....................................................................89
4.1.1. Introduction..............................................................................................................................................89
4.1.2. Accessing the Content Manager...............................................................................................................89
4.2. Content Management ...............................................................................90
4.2.1. Ingesting Content ..................................................................................................................................... 90
4.2.2. Ingesting Content from USB Disk .............................................................................................................92
4.2.3. Ingesting KDMs......................................................................................................................................... 94
4.2.4. Monitor Ingest Progress ...........................................................................................................................95
4.2.5. Cancelling Ingest.......................................................................................................................................96
4.2.6. Deleting Content.......................................................................................................................................97
4.2.7. Checking Content Integrity....................................................................................................................... 98
4.3. KDM Management ..................................................................................103
4.3.1. Manage KDM .......................................................................................................................................... 103
4.4. License Management .............................................................................104
4.4.1. Manage Licenses.....................................................................................................................................104
4.4.2. Ingesting Licenses................................................................................................................................... 105
4.4.3. Monitor Ingest Progress .........................................................................................................................106
4.5. Source Management ..............................................................................107
4.5.1. Adding a Data Source ............................................................................................................................. 107
4.5.2. Erasing a Data Source .............................................................................................................................110
4.5.3. Editing Sources ....................................................................................................................................... 111
5. ADMIN PANEL .............................................................................................113
5.1. General Introduction ..............................................................................113
5.2. User Interface (UI)...................................................................................114
5.2.1. Introduction............................................................................................................................................114
5.2.2. Access to Admin Panel............................................................................................................................ 114
5.2.2.1. Access via Control Panel .................................................................................................................... 114
5.2.2.2. Login to Admin Panel...........................................................................................................................115
5.2.2.3. SMS Interface ...................................................................................................................................... 116

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5.3. Configuration & Maintenance................................................................118
5.3.1. Storage System Management ................................................................................................................118
5.3.1.1. Create new RAID array ...................................................................................................................... 118
5.3.1.2. Monitor RAID Status............................................................................................................................ 121
5.3.1.3. Hard Disk Information ......................................................................................................................... 122
5.3.1.4. Hard Disk Usage................................................................................................................................... 124
5.3.1.5. Storage Performance........................................................................................................................... 125
5.3.1.6. Increase Rebuild Speed ....................................................................................................................... 126
5.3.2. Diagnostics/Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 127
5.3.2.1. Access to Diagnostics/Maintenance....................................................................................................127
5.3.2.2. Extract Logs & Configuration............................................................................................................... 128
5.3.2.3. Backup Configuration ........................................................................................................................129
5.3.2.4. Restore Configuration .........................................................................................................................130
5.3.2.5. Configure Timezone............................................................................................................................. 132
5.3.2.6. Check Network Access.........................................................................................................................134
5.3.2.7. Network Time ......................................................................................................................................136
5.3.2.8. Software Upgrade.............................................................................................................................. 137
5.3.2.9. Check IP Conflict ..................................................................................................................................139
5.3.3. System Information ................................................................................................................................141
5.3.3.1. Access to System Info ........................................................................................................................ 141
5.3.3.2. Software/OS Version ........................................................................................................................... 142
5.3.3.3. Hardware Information.........................................................................................................................143
5.3.3.4. Licensing Information .......................................................................................................................... 144
5.3.3.5 Hotfix Information ................................................................................................................................145
5.3.3.6 Module Information .............................................................................................................................146
5.3.4. Touchscreen ........................................................................................................................................... 147
5.3.4.1. Access to Touchscreen.......................................................................................................................147
5.3.4.2. Select Touchscreen Type ..................................................................................................................... 148
5.3.4.3. Calibrate Touchscreen.........................................................................................................................150
5.4. User Manager..........................................................................................151
5.4.1. Access to User Manager ......................................................................................................................... 151

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5.4.2. Add/Edit user..........................................................................................................................................151
5.4.3 Delete User ............................................................................................................................................. 153
5.4.4. Change Current User Password.............................................................................................................. 155
5.5. DCI Compliance......................................................................................156
5.5.1. Access to DCI Compliance.......................................................................................................................156
5.5.2. Offset RTC Time ......................................................................................................................................157
5.5.3. Get SM Log.............................................................................................................................................. 158
5.6. Quit/Shutdown........................................................................................ 159
6. OPERATION NOTES ....................................................................................161
6.1. Power Up Sequence ...............................................................................161
6.2. Power Down Sequence ..........................................................................161
7. Appendix ......................................................................................................162
7.1. Network Streaming.................................................................................162
7.1.1 System Configuration ..............................................................................................................................162
7.1.2 Network Streaming Configuration........................................................................................................... 163
7.2. IMB Synchronized Playback Operation ................................................165
7.2.1 Synchronizer Set Up.................................................................................................................................168
7.2.1.1 GEN10...................................................................................................................................................168
7.3 Setting Up MDA Internal Decoding Configuration.................................169
7.3.1 Requirement............................................................................................................................................169
7.3.2 Server configuration for MDA playback .................................................................................................. 169
7.3.2.1 Setting up the server for MDA playback ..............................................................................................169
7.3.2.2 Setting up the MDA configuration file.................................................................................................. 170
7.3.3 Audio channel routing requirements .....................................................................................................172
7.4 Audio Upmix on SX-4000 ........................................................................173
7.4.1 Requirement ............................................................................................................................................ 173
7.4.2 Setup........................................................................................................................................................ 173
7.4.2.1 Enable audio upmix ..............................................................................................................................173
7.4.2.2 Set CPL audio track properties .............................................................................................................174

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Thank you for purchasing a GDC SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™
from GDC Technology Limited.
To ensure proper operation and to maximize value of SX-4000, please review this User Manual. It will guide
you through all the features and benefits.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright © 2016 by GDC Technology Limited
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any human or computer language, in a form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying,
recording, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without prior written permission of
GDC Technology Limited.
MANUAL DISCLAIMER
This manual is made with SMS version 10.0 and there might be slight differences depending on the software version the IMB
is running. The contents, features and specifications stated in this manual are subject to change without notice due to
continuous product development and improvements. In no other event shall GDC Technology Limited be liable for any loss of
profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to special, consequential, or other damages.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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CONTACTS AND OFFICES
CONTACTS AND OFFICES
Website: www.gdc-tech.com Email: inf[email protected]m
24/7 Engineering Support Hotline:
Hong Kong
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CONTACTS AND OFFICES
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Japan (Tokyo)
India (Mumbai)
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(Mexico City)
Total Building Lantai 4 Suite 0401,
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1. INTRODUCTION
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About This Manual
This user manual provides instructions on how to use and manage the GDC SX-4000
Standalone Integrated Media Block™(SX-4000 Standalone IMB®). The user interface
of the IMB consists of a few key components described in the diagram below [Figure 1].
The manual has sections on each of these components describing how it can be used
to operate the IMB.
Control Panel
The Control Panel UI enables
access to all the other menus
used to configure and operate
IMB.
SMS
SMS interface used for
playback control and to
create and schedule
playlists.
Content Manager
Used to download content
from a disk or source on
the network, delete content
from IMB verify the file
integrity of the content, and to
download KDM’s required for
content playback.
Admin Panel
Provides an array of easy to
access menu pages that
simplify the configuration and
maintenance of the IMB
Figure 1 IMB UI components.

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1.2. Safety Instructions
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions
•The SX-4000 is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
•The operation environment required should be 0ºC - 40ºC (32ºF - 104ºF).
•For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket outlet should be installed near the equipment and should be
easily accessible.
•Before operating your SX-4000, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
•Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified GDC Technology personnel.
All warnings on the SX-4000 in the documentation manual should be adhered to.
•All instructions for operating and maintaining SX-4000 must be followed closely.
1.2.2. Electrical Safety
Safety Warning
•Do not expose the SX-4000 to rain or moisture, to prevent fire or electrical shock hazard.
•Use a dry cloth when cleaning SX-4000.
•Do not block any ventilation openings.
•Do not install near any heat sources (e.g. radiators, stove or other apparatus that produce heat).
•Consult Tech Support for servicing or maintaining SX-4000.
•You are cautioned that any change or modification not expressly approved in this manual or approved in writing by
an authorized representative of GDC Technology could void your warranty and/or authority to operate SX-4000.

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2.1. About the SMS Interface
The SMS interface is used for playback control, creating and editing playlists, scheduling. It also provides
access to advanced configuration options.
2.2. Accessing the SMS Interface
Figure 2 SMS interface.
1
Enter the user password to access the SMS interface as seen in Figure 2.

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2.3. Understanding the SMS Interface
2.3.1. SMS Interface
Figure 3 SMS Interface.
1
[ ► ]
Play button. The [►] button starts playback when pressed, and is disabled
when the system is in paused mode.
2
[|| ]
Pause button. The [ ] button is enabled when the system is in playing or
pause mode. To resume from pause simply hit the Pause button again.
3
[ ■ ]
Stop button. The [■] button is enabled when the system is in playing mode, and
stops playback when pressed.
4
[ ]
Playlist button. Press to open the Playlist Management to create a
playlist. For more information about the Playlist Management, please refer to
Section 2.3.2. Playlist Management further below .
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[Slider Bar]
It will start advancing when [►] is pressed to start a playback. One clip will
take one complete cycle from the left to the right. The Slider Bar always
returns to the starting point (extreme left) after a clip is finished. When [■]
is pressed, the Slider Bar will stop and return to its starting point.
When playback is paused, the Slider Bar can be moved to t he left (for
rewinding) or to the right (for forwarding).
6
[ |◄ ]
[
 ]
[
 ]
[► ]
Move to the first frame of the clip.
Rewind (move back) by the number of frames of the playback.
Forward (move forward) by the number of frames of the playback.
Move to the last frame of the clip.
7
[Status Display]
Reports the status of the system. The display shows the number of clips in
the active playlist, the name of the active playlist, and the name of the clip
currently being played.
8
[ i ]
INFORMATION button. If [ i ] is pressed when the system is in stopped mode ,
the system will show the serial number and the software version of the IMB.
A text box will appear beside the Timecode Display (replacing the navigating
buttons [
|◄ ][  ] [  ] [►]) and the text box will show the serial number and
software version of the IMB .
9
[ ]
SCREEN LOCK button - The SCREEN LOCK function will prevent any
unintentional screen touches or mouse clicks that could disturb playback.
The screen will be locked when [ ] button is pressed. No access to the
SMS Interface (or associated interfaces) is allowed when the screen is
locked. The User level password or higher is needed to unlock the screen.
If the screen is locked while the system is playing, the name, duration and
the remaining time of the clip will be shown on the screen while the clip is
playing.
10
[Control Panel]
CONTROL PANEL button –For returning to the control panel screen of the
user interface.
11
[Scheduler]
SCHEDULER button –For scheduling the time and date of the playlists to
be shown. The playlist can also be looped for a period of time. For more
information about Scheduler, please refer to Section 2.3.3. Scheduler.
12
[Configuration]
CONFIGURATION button –For changing the general options on the system
(e.g. enable startup/ shutdown password, change access level passwords,
perform software upgrade, etc.). For more information, please refer to
Section 2.3.4. Configuration .
13
[Shutdown]
SHUTDOWN button. For shutting down the IMB or restarting the application. For
more information, please refer to Section 2.9 Shutdown/Restart Application
.
Serial
Number
Software
Version

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2.3.2. Playlist Management
Figure 4 Playlist Management.
1
[IMB Content]
The IMB content is listed here. Content is shown in alphabetical order
grouped by [Trailer, Feature, etc]. Available automation cues are listed
under cues
. HDMI content can also be added to the playlist.
2
[Playlist Content]
The contents of the playlist being currently edited are shown here.
3
[Clip
Information]
Displays information about the selected item in the Content. This includes
the Name, total Duration, Sound (Audio) format, Content format, if
Encryption is present, if a Composition Playlist exists, if it has Subtitles and
if a current KDM is on the IMB.
4
[ + ]
Adds content to the Playlist by pressing [+] after an item from the Content
is selected.
5
[ - ]
Removes the selected item from the Playlist content.
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[Loop]
When [Loop] is selected, the contents in the Playlist will run continuously
in a loop when [►] is pressed.
7
[3D Sync]
Synchronizes clips for 3D showing.
8
[Clear]
Removes all clips on the playlist.
9
[Edit Cue]
Click the Edit Cue button to bring up the cue editing interface, used to add,
remove or edit existing automation cues for the selected clip in the playlist
(See Section 2.4.1.3.).
10
[CPL Properties]
Shows the properties of selected CPL
11
[ ]
Moves the highlighted clip in the Playlist ahead in chronological order
.
Makes sure an item is selected from the Playlist before pressing [ ]. When
[ ] is pressed, the selected item will move to before the previous clip.
12
[ ]
Moves the highlighted clip in the Playlist down in chronological order
.
Makes sure an item is selected from the Playlist before pressing [ ].
When [ ] is pressed, the selected item will move to after the next clip.
13
[Shows]
This displays a list of all the playlists saved. Selecting a playlist here
displays the contents of the playlist for editing. A playlist that is currently
playing may not be edited.
NOTE: Selecting a playlist here does not load it for playback. The “Load
Show to Play”button has to be pressed to load the playlist into the player
for playback.
14
[Load Show To Play]
Loads the selected playlist into the player for playback
.
15
[Save Show]
Saves the playlist currently being edited.
16
[New Show]
Creates a new blank show playlist. A name must be specified for the
playlist.
17
[Delete Show]
Make sure an item is selected in the Shows drop-down menu. When
[Delete Show] is pressed, the system will delete the selected playlist and
remove it from the Shows drop-down menu.
The delete action is irreversible. The system will prompt you to confirm the
delete action before it proceeds to delete the playlist.
18
[Copy Show]
Duplicates currently selected playlist. When [Copy Show] is pressed, a text
entry keypad will appear for you to enter the new name of the duplicate
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Type in the desired name and press [Enter] to complete the action. To
cancel the action and return to the previous screen, press [Cancel] .
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[Close]
Exits the Playlist Management and returns to the SMS Interface.
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Figure 5 Scheduler
1
[Select Date]
Specifies the date and time of the schedule.
2
[Timeline]
Displays shows
scheduled on a 24-hour timeline for the date selected in (1).
3
[Selected Schedule
Information]
Displays information such as name, time and duration of the selected
show schedule.
4
[Delete Schedule]
[Previous], [Next]
Deletes the currently selected show schedule.
Navigate show schedules by going forward and backward one at a time.
5
[Add to Schedule]
(a) Select the playlist to be scheduled. The contents of the selected
playlist will be displayed in the “Selected Playlist” window
.
(b) Select the time for the scheduled show
.
(c) To loop the show until a certain time, check ‘Loop until’and select
the time.
(d) If the schedule is to be repeated every day or week, check ‘Set
recurrence rules’.
(e) Press the ‘Add’button. A dialog will pop up for specifying the
recurrence rules if it was checked.
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2.3.4. Configuration
2.3.4.1. General
Figure 6 Configuration [General].
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[Use startup / shutdown
password]
There are 3 levels of users on the system - User, Technician, and
Maintenance. If this option is checked, the system will start up with a
password dialog and the user will have to authenticate themselves as
one of the above 3 users to start using or shut down the system.
2
[Playlist Management
password protected]
If this option is checked, the User level will be denied the ability to edit
or create any playlists. Only Maintenance and Technician level users
will be able to create and edit playlists.
3
[Automatically fix invalid
show playlist]
If this option is checked, the invalid show playlists will be fixed
automatically.
4
[Reset TimeCode at end of clip]
If the ‘Reset TimeCode at end of clip’option is selected, the timecode
will reset to zero [0:0:0:0] whenever a playback ends or stops. The
Timecode Display will reset to zero [0:0:0:0] while the Duration and
Remaining time will reset to 00 hr 00 min 00 sec. The Slider Bar will
return to its starting point at the extreme left.
If the ‘Reset TimeCode at end of clip’option is not selected, the
system will retain the timecode at the point in which playback ends
or stops. The Slider Bar will remain at where the playback ends or
stops.
5
[Skip checking assets
during ingest]
With this option checked the Digital Cinema Package assets will not be
checked for their integrity, this option will reduce ingestion time but
decrease the reliability of the ingestion.
6
[Subtitle Overlay]
[Subtitle Overlay] option. For more information, please refer to Section
2.8.2. Subtitle Overlay .
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[Subtitle Delay]
This option provides the ability to delay the on screen subtitles, the delay
is set in number of frames.
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[Font Size]
‘Font Size’option. For changing the size of the font on the screen.
9
[ASI Packet]
This option is provided to select the size of the packets (204 or 188
bytes) on the incoming ASI signal.
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[Date Format]
‘Date Format’option. For changing the displayed format of the
date.
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[Language]
‘Language’option. For changing the user interface language.
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[Change User Password]
[Change User Password] button. For changing t h e User Password.
When [Change User Password] is pressed, 3 prompts will appear. The
first prompt is for the user to enter the old password, the second
prompt is for the user to enter the new password, and the third prompt
is for the system to verify the new password.