GDC SX-2000A Series User manual

USER MANUAL FOR
DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER
SX-2000A SERIES WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK/
SX-2001A SERIES
(SHORT FORM VERSION)
SMS version 8.01
September 6, 2012

SX-2000A Digital Cinema Server with
Integrated Media Block
SX-2001A Digital Cinema Server
The stunning solution for both 2K and 4K digital cinema
GDC Technology’s fifth generation digital cinema playback server, SX-2000A Digital
Cinema Server with Integrated Media Block/SX-2001A Digital Cinema Server,
designed to fully comply with DCI specifications and FIPS-140 security
requirements. The SX-2000A/SX-2001A can support both 2K and
4K resolutions that is future-proof based on Texas Instrument’s
Enhanced DLP Cinema® technology, retaining all of
the attractive SA-2100A’s features.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................8
1.1. About This Manual .....................................................................................8
1.2. Safety Instructions.....................................................................................9
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions .....................................................................................................9
1.2.2. Electrical Safety.......................................................................................................................9
2. SMS..............................................................................................................10
2.1. About the SMS Interface..........................................................................10
2.2. Accessing the SMS Interface...................................................................10
2.3. Understanding the SMS Interface ...........................................................11
2.3.1. Main Menu ............................................................................................................................11
2.3.2. Playlist Menu.........................................................................................................................13
2.3.3. Scheduler Menu....................................................................................................................17
2.4. Show Playlist ............................................................................................18
2.4.1. Create a Show Playlist ..........................................................................................................18
2.4.2. Editing Cues..........................................................................................................................19
2.4.3. Saving the Playlist.................................................................................................................24
2.5. Show Schedule.........................................................................................25
2.5.1. Schedule a Show ..................................................................................................................25
3. CONTROL PANEL .........................................................................................31
3.1. About Control Panel.................................................................................31
3.2. Control Panel Menu..................................................................................32
3.3. Manual Automation Execution ................................................................33
4. CONTENT MANAGER ...................................................................................35
4.1. About the Content Manager.....................................................................35
4.1.1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................35
4.1.2. Accessing the Content Manager............................................................................................35
4.2. Content Management...............................................................................36
4.2.1. Ingesting Content..................................................................................................................36

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4.2.2. Ingesting Content from USB Disk..........................................................................................38
4.2.3. Ingesting from DVD-ROM Drive ............................................................................................40
4.2.4. Ingesting from CRU DataPort................................................................................................41
4.2.5. Ingesting KDMs.....................................................................................................................43
4.2.6. Monitor Ingest Progress ........................................................................................................44
4.2.7. Cancelling Ingest...................................................................................................................45
4.2.8. Deleting Content....................................................................................................................46
4.2.9. Checking Content Integrity ....................................................................................................47
4.3. KDM Management ....................................................................................52
4.3.1. Manage KDM ........................................................................................................................52
5. SERVER OPERATION NOTES ......................................................................53
5.1. Important Notes........................................................................................53
5.2. Power Up & Shutdown.............................................................................53
5.2.1. Power Up ..............................................................................................................................53
5.2.2. Shutdown..............................................................................................................................53

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Thank you for purchasing a GDC Digital Cinema Server SX-2000A Series with
Integrated Media Block/SX-2001A Series from GDC Technology Limited.
To ensure proper operation and to maximize the server’s value, please review this short form User Manual.
It will guide you through all the features and benefits of the new SX-2000A with Integrated Media Block/SX-
2001A. The full version of the user manual is available on the accompanying CD.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright © 2012 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 8.01 and there might be slight differences depending on the software version the
server 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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 Digital
Cinema Server SX-2000A Series with Integrated Media Block (“IMB”)/SX-2001A Series.
The user interface of the server 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 server.
Control Panel
The Control Panel UI enables
access to all the other menus
used to configure and operate
the server.
SMS
Main 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 the server, 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 server.
Figure 1 Server UI components.

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1.2. Safety Instructions
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions
•The server is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
•The operation environment required for the server should be 0ºC - 40ºC (32ºF - 104ºF).
•For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be
easily accessible.
•Before operating your server, 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 server and in the documentation manual should be adhered to.
•All instructions for operating and maintaining the server must be followed closely.
1.2.2. Electrical Safety
Safety Warning
•Do not expose the server to rain or moisture, to prevent fire or electrical shock hazard.
•Use a dry cloth when cleaning the server.
•Do not block any ventilation openings.
•Do not install near any heat sources (e.g. radiators, stove or other apparatus that produce heat).
•Refrain from removing the top cover of the server, to prevent electric shock. Consult Tech Support for servicing
or maintaining the server.
•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 this server.

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2. SMS
2. SMS
2.1. About the SMS Interface
The SMS interface is used for playback control, creating and editing playlists, scheduling and also provides access
to advanced configuration options.
2.2. Accessing the SMS Interface
Figure 2 SMS interface.
1
Switch on the server by pressing the ON / OFF button on the front panel of the server, and
allow it to boot directly to the SMS interface as seen in Figure 2.
NOTE: Pressing the ON / OFF button again will
switch the display from the SMS interface to the
Control Panel menu.

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2.3. Understanding the SMS Interface
2.3.1. Main Menu
Figure 3 SMS main menu.
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.
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[ ■ ]
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 menu to create a playlist.
For more information about the Playlist menu, please refer to Section 2.3.2.
Playlist Menu 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. The Slider Bar
can be moved to the left (for rewinding) or to the right (for forwarding).
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[
|◄ ]
[  ]
[  ]
[► ]
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.
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[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.
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[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
server. 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 server .
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[ ]
SCREEN LOCK button - The SCREEN LOCK function will prevent any
unintentional screen touches or mouse clicks that could disturb a playback.
The screen will be locked when [ ] button is pressed. No access to the
Main Menu (or associated menus) 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]
SCHEDULE button –For scheduling the time and date of the playlists to be
shown. The playlist can also be looped for a period of time.
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.).
13
[Shutdown]
SHUTDOWN button. For shutting down the server or restarting the application.
Serial
Number
Software
Version

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2.3.2. Playlist Menu
Figure 4a Playlist menu.
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Figure 4b TimeCode keypad.
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[Server Content]
The content on the server is listed here. Content is shown in alphabetical
order grouped by [Trailer, Feature, etc]. Available automation cues are
listed under cues .
2
[Playlist Content]
The contents of the playlist being currently edited are shown here.
3
[Clip
Information]
Displays information about the selected item in Server Content. This
includes the Name, total Duration, Sound (Audio) format, if Encryption is
present, if a Composition Playlist exists, if it has Subtitles, if a current KDM
is on the server, Rating Agency, and Rating Label .
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[ + ]
Adds content to the Playlist by pressing [+] after an item from the Server
Content is selected.
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[ - ]
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.
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[3D Sync]
Synchronizes clips for 3D showing.
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[Clear]
Removes all clips on the playlist.
9
[Edit Cue]
Go to Edit Cue>TimeCode Keypad (refer to 19 in Figure 4b) > Goto End
(refer to 20 in Figure 4b).This will bring up the cue editing user interface
used to add, remove or edit existing automation cues in the playlists.
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[
]
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.
11
[
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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.
12
[Shows]
This displays a list of all the playlists saved on the server. 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.
13
[Load Show To Play]
Loads the selected playlist into the player for playback .
14
[Save Show]
Saves the playlist currently being edited.
15
[New Show]
Creates a new blank show playlist. A name must be specified for the
playlist.
16
[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.
17
[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] .
18
[Close]
Exits the Playlist menu and returns to the Main menu.
19
[TimeCode]
Move up and down to choose the expected time code for cue position.
20
[Goto End]
Go to the CPL end time code for cue position.
Cancel
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2.3.3. Scheduler Menu
Figure 5 Scheduler menu.
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[Select Date]
Specifies the date and time of the schedule.
2
[Timeline]
Displaysshows scheduled on a 24-hourtimelinefor the dateselectedin (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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2.4. Show Playlist
2.4.1. Create a Show Playlist
Figure 6 Playlist menu.
1
On the Playlist menu, all compositions stored in the server are listed in the Server Content
column on the left. Server content is shown in alphabetical order grouped by type [Trailer ,
Feature, etc.]. Available automation cues are listed under ‘cues’.
2
Select the composition to add to the playlist and press [+]. Repeat the same step to add other
compositions (e.g. trailers or advertisements) to the playlist.
3
Compositions in the playlist are shown in the Playlist column on the right. Use [ ] (move up) and
[ ] (move down) to change the order of compositions in the playlist. The order of the
compositions in the playlist may also be changed by dragging their icons in the timeline display .
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You can remove compositions from the Playlist column by selecting the clip that you want to
remove and pressing [- ].
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2.4.2. Editing Cues
Figure 7 Playlist menu.
1 To edit a cue of a composition on the playlist, select the desired composition from the Playlist
menu and press Edit Cue. A new window displaying the Edit Cue menu opens as seen in
Figure 8 .
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Figure 8 Edit Cue menu.
2
To specify a time code for the activation of the cue, press and a time code entry window
will open. Use the [▲] and [▼] buttons enter the desired time code. Press OK to confirm
your selection.
To specify a frame for the activation of the cue, press the Time button once and it will toggle
to display the Frame button as shown below .
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