GDC SX-3000 User manual

USER MANUAL FOR
SX-3000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™
SMS version 9.0
February 14, 2013

SX-3000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™
GDC Technology’s Standalone Integrated Media Block™(“IMB”),
the SX-3000, the industry’s first Standalone IMB™eliminates
the need for an external file server.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................11
1.1. About This Manual ...................................................................................11
1.2. Safety Instructions...................................................................................12
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................12
1.2.2. Electrical Safety.....................................................................................................................12
2. SMS.................................................................................................................13
2.1. About the SMS Interface..........................................................................13
2.2. Accessing the SMS Interface...................................................................13
2.3. Understanding the SMS Interface ..........................................................14
2.3.1. Main Menu ............................................................................................................................14
2.3.2. Playlist Menu.........................................................................................................................16
2.3.3. Scheduler Menu....................................................................................................................19
2.3.4. Configuration Menu...............................................................................................................20
2.3.4.1. General..............................................................................................................................20
2.3.4.2. CineCanvas .......................................................................................................................23
2.3.4.3. Assistance .........................................................................................................................24
2.3.4.4. Audio Option.......................................................................................................................25
2.3.4.5. Closed Captions Option......................................................................................................26
2.3.4.6 IMB Network Tab.................................................................................................................27
2.3.4.7 IMB Storage Tab.................................................................................................................29
2.3.5. SNMP Configuration..............................................................................................................30
2.3.5.1. Introduction........................................................................................................................30
2.3.5.2. Accessing the SNMP Configuration Interface.....................................................................30
2.3.5.3. Understanding the SNMP Configuration Interface ..............................................................32
2.3.5.3.1. General ...........................................................................................................................32
2.3.5.3.2. Storage............................................................................................................................33
2.3.5.3.3. Video Card ......................................................................................................................34
2.3.5.3.4. PCI..................................................................................................................................35
2.3.5.3.5. Sensors...........................................................................................................................36
2.3.5.3.6. Restart/Save/Cancel........................................................................................................37

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2.3.5.3.7. Ethernet...........................................................................................................................38
2.3.6. Automation............................................................................................................................39
2.4. Show Playlist ............................................................................................47
2.4.1. Create a Show Playlist ..........................................................................................................47
2.4.1.1. Access to Playlist Menu......................................................................................................47
2.4.1.2. Creating a Playlist...............................................................................................................48
2.4.1.3. Editing Cues.......................................................................................................................49
2.4.1.4. Saving the Playlist..............................................................................................................54
2.5. Show Schedule.........................................................................................55
2.5.1. Schedule a Show ..................................................................................................................55
2.6. Synchronizing Shows ..............................................................................61
2.6.1. Synchronizing Clips for 3D (MPEG2).....................................................................................61
2.7. IMB Configuration ....................................................................................63
2.7.1. CineCanvas™ and CineLink™ Configuration ........................................................................63
2.7.2. Dolby 3D Setup.....................................................................................................................67
2.8. Series 2 DLP CINEMA®Projector Setup .................................................69
2.8.1. Automation Setup..................................................................................................................69
2.8.2. Subtitle Overlay.....................................................................................................................71
2.8.2.1. Subtitle Overlay Setup .......................................................................................................71
2.8.2.2. Subtitle Language Selection...............................................................................................71
2.8.3. CineCanvasTM Support for Series 2 Projectors.......................................................................75
2.9. Shutdown/Restart Application ................................................................76
2.9.1. Shutdown or Restart..............................................................................................................76
3. CONTROL PANEL .........................................................................................77
3.1. About Control Panel.................................................................................77
3.2. Control Panel Menu..................................................................................78
3.3. Manual Automation Execution ................................................................79
3.4. Restarting the Control Panel ...................................................................81
3.5. Shutting Down the System ......................................................................82
4. CONTENT MANAGER ...................................................................................83

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4.1. About the Content Manager.....................................................................83
4.1.1. Introduction ...........................................................................................................................83
4.1.2. Accessing the Content Manager............................................................................................83
4.2. Content Management...............................................................................84
4.2.1. Ingesting Content..................................................................................................................84
4.2.2. Ingesting Content from USB Disk..........................................................................................86
4.2.3. Ingesting KDMs.....................................................................................................................88
4.2.4. Monitor Ingest Progress ........................................................................................................89
4.2.5. Cancelling Ingest...................................................................................................................90
4.2.6. Deleting Content....................................................................................................................91
4.2.7. Checking Content Integrity ....................................................................................................92
4.3. KDM Management ....................................................................................97
4.3.1. Manage KDM ........................................................................................................................97
4.4. Source Management ................................................................................98
4.4.1. Adding a Data Source ...........................................................................................................98
4.4.2. Erasing a Data Source ........................................................................................................101
4.4.3. Editing Sources...................................................................................................................102
5. ADMIN PANEL.............................................................................................104
5.1. General Introduction ..............................................................................104
5.2. User Interface (UI)...................................................................................105
5.2.1. Introduction .........................................................................................................................105
5.2.2. Admin Panel Access............................................................................................................105
5.2.2.1. Access via Control Panel .................................................................................................105
5.2.2.2. Access to Admin Panel Menu...........................................................................................106
5.2.2.3. Main Menu .......................................................................................................................107
5.3. Configuration & Maintenance................................................................109
5.3.1. Storage System Management.............................................................................................109
5.3.1.1. Create new RAID array....................................................................................................109
5.3.1.2. Add Disk to RAID Array....................................................................................................112
5.3.1.3. Remove Disks from RAID Array .......................................................................................114
5.3.1.4. Monitor RAID Status.........................................................................................................116

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5.3.1.5. Hard Disk Information.......................................................................................................117
5.3.1.6. Hard Disk Usage ..............................................................................................................119
5.3.1.7. Import RAID Array............................................................................................................120
5.3.1.8. Storage Performance .......................................................................................................121
5.3.2. Diagnostics/Maintenance ....................................................................................................123
5.3.2.1. Access to Diagnostics/Maintenance.................................................................................123
5.3.2.2. Extract Logs & Configuration............................................................................................124
5.3.2.3. Backup Configuration.......................................................................................................125
5.3.2.4. Restore Configuration.......................................................................................................126
5.3.2.5. Configure Timezone.........................................................................................................128
5.3.2.6. Software Upgrade............................................................................................................129
5.3.3. System Information .............................................................................................................131
5.3.3.1. Access to System Info......................................................................................................131
5.3.3.2. Software/OS Version........................................................................................................132
5.3.3.3. Hardware Information.......................................................................................................133
5.3.3.4. Hotfix Information .............................................................................................................134
5.3.4. Touchscreen .......................................................................................................................135
5.3.4.1. Access to Touchscreen....................................................................................................135
5.3.4.2. Select Touchscreen Type.................................................................................................136
5.3.4.3. Calibrate Touchscreen .....................................................................................................138
5.4. User Manager..........................................................................................139
5.4.1. Access to User Manager .....................................................................................................139
5.4.2. Add/Edit user.......................................................................................................................139
5.4.3 Delete User.........................................................................................................................141
5.4.4. Change Current User Password..........................................................................................143
5.5. DCI Compliance......................................................................................144
5.5.1. Access to DCI Compliance..................................................................................................144
5.5.2. Offset RTC Time .................................................................................................................145
5.5.3. Get SM Log.........................................................................................................................146
5.6. Quit/Shutdown........................................................................................147
6. IMB OPERATION NOTES.............................................................................149

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6.1. Power Up Sequence...............................................................................149
6.2. Power Down Sequence..........................................................................149

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Thank you for purchasing a GDC SX-3000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™
from GDC Technology Limited.
To ensure proper operation and to maximize the IMB’s value, please review this User Manual. It will guide
you through all the features and benefits of the new SX-3000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™.
COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright © 2013 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 9.0 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.
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
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. About This Manual
This user manual provides instructions on how to use and manage the GDC SX-3000
Standalone Integrated Media Block™(“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
the IMB.
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 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. INTRODUCTION
1.2. Safety Instructions
1.2.1. General Safety Instructions
•The IMB is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
•The operation environment required for the IMB 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 IMB, 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 IMB and in the documentation manual should be adhered to.
•All instructions for operating and maintaining the IMB must be followed closely.
1.2.2. Electrical Safety
Safety Warning
•Do not expose the IMB to rain or moisture, to prevent fire or electrical shock hazard.
•Use a dry cloth when cleaning the IMB.
•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 the IMB.
•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 IMB.

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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.
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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. Main Menu
Figure 3 SMS main menu.
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[ ► ]
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 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 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 .
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[ ]
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
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.
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[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. For more
information about Scheduler, please refer to Section 2.3.3. Scheduler
Menu.
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[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 Sec-
tion 2.3.4. Configuration Menu .
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[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 Menu
Figure 4 Playlist menu.
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 .
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
[Start Frame]
Allows specifying the timecode or frame number where playback of each clip
starts in this playlist.
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.
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[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
playlist.

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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 menu and returns to the Main menu.
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2.3.3. Scheduler Menu
Figure 5 Scheduler menu.
1
[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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2.3.4. Configuration Menu
2.3.4.1. General
Figure 6 Configuration [General].
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