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HFR UPGRADE MANUAL
FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-2000(A/T)R
DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH
INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK
SMS version 9.0
May 18, 2016

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  • Page 1 HFR UPGRADE MANUAL FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-2000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK SMS version 9.0 May 18, 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2. BEFORE THE UPGRADE ..................8 2.1 Backup ........................8 Note .............................. 8 3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 ..... 9 Detach the mounting holder ......................9 Cut the Cable Holder (plastic) ..................... 10 Detach the Flat Cable ........................11 Un-install the DCI Card ........................
  • Page 3 14. PROJECTOR SETTING FOR MPEG2 PLAYBACK ON SOM....... 38 15. CAUTION ....................... 39 16. APPENDIX ......................39 16.1 IMB Audio and GPIO Port Pin Layout ..................39 HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 4 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. SOFTWARE LICENSE & SOFTWARE MANUAL AGREEMENT This is an agreement between “GDC Technology Ltd, (“Licensor”) and user (“Licensee”), who is being licensed to use the upgrade software referred to herein (“Software”) and software upgrade manual (“Manual”).
  • Page 5 Licensee's use of the Software. By proceeding to use the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions contained hereinabove. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 6 Tel: +51 1 340 5146 Tel: +1 818 972 4370 / Tel: +55 15 33269301 Tel: +65 6222 1082 +1 877 743 2872 (Toll Free) HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 7 Tel: +52 55 8851 1198/ +52 55 8851 1165 United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Business Centre, Dubai World Central, PO Box 390667, Dubai UAE HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 8: Standard Upgrade Packing And Return List

    HFR IMB. Network cables with poor quality can cause video/audio jitter during playback. Standard Upgrade Return List For SX-2001 / SA-2100 upgrade, the following items should be returned: DCI card Non-IMB Audio Card (with Cable)

  • Page 9: Removing The Existing Components Of The Sx-2001/ Sa-2100

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Mounting Holder GPI/O Card Sound Card Figure 1 Hardware Configuration of the SX-2001/ SA-2100 Detach the mounting holder Figure 2 Detach the mounting holder 1.

  • Page 10: Cut The Cable Holder (Plastic)

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Cut the Cable Holder (plastic) Figure 3 Cut the cable holder (plastic) 1. Refer to the circled area in Figure 3, kindly cut the cable holder (plastic tie). To access the power pin connector for the DCI card’s fan.

  • Page 11: Detach The Flat Cable

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Detach the Flat Cable Figure 4 Detach the flat cable 1. Detach the pin head of Flat cable from the DCI side as indicated in Figure 4. Un-install the DCI Card Figure 5 Un-install the DCI card 1.

  • Page 12: Un-Install The Gpi/O Card

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Figure 6 Take out the DCI card and remove the power pin head 2. Take out the DCI card from the PCI slot and set aside. 3. Kindly remove the power pin head (red circle indicated in Figure 6) which is connected to the fan on the DCI card to the pin head of the power supply.

  • Page 13: Un-Install The Sound Card

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Un-install the Sound Card Figure 8 Un-install the sound card 1. Same procedure, remove the sound card by un-securing the screw as indicated in Figure 8. Remove the Vented Back Plate Figure 9 Remove the vented back plate 1.

  • Page 14: Install The Back Plate For Sx-2000 Model Configuration

    3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 Install the Back Plate for SX-2000 Model Configuration Figure 10 Install the back plate 1. Install the back plate for the indicated positions, for covering the Back panel of casing since the PCI slots are not in use.

  • Page 15: Installing The Additional Gigabit Network Card

    AR server.  Server eth1 is required for IMB data transfer during playback, its IP is recommended to remain at 192.168.1.13 after upgrade. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 16: Install The Mounting Holder In The Server Case

    1. Un-secure the screws and take out the “L” legs from the holder. Figure 13 Secure the screws 2. Place in the mounting holder, and then secure the screws as indicated in Figure 13. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 17: Cable Connections

    IMB internal use. If projector IP is set to 192.168.2.X, the server will not be able to connect to the security manager (SM) after upgrade. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 18: Installing And Connecting The Gdc Integrated Media Block (Imb) Into The Projector

    6.2 can be skipped. Refer to Section 6.4 to connect the network cable to the IMB on the projector and to the SX-2000(A/T)R server. If the projector does not have the GDC IMB installed, follow the steps below to install the IMB into the projector.

  • Page 19: Installing The Imb Into The Projector

    6. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE GDC INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK (IMB) INTO THE PROJECTOR Installing the IMB into the Projector Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector  Before installing, check the figures below to ensure proper placement of the IMB. ...

  • Page 20: Inserting Imb To The Projector

    6. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE GDC INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK (IMB) INTO THE PROJECTOR Figure 19 shows the location where the IMB should be installed on a NEC projector. Remove any existing interface boards or placeholder faceplates from this position before installing the IMB.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Imb To The Sx-2000(A/T)R Server

    6. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE GDC INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK (IMB) INTO THE PROJECTOR Connecting the IMB to the SX-2000(A/T)R server The IMB on the projector and the SX-2000(A/T)R server must be connected for proper operation. There are two cables to be connected between the projector and the SX-2000(A/T)R server: ...

  • Page 22: Upgrade Information

    Note on the sha256 Certificate After upgrading SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) to SX-2000(A/T)R for HFR IMB, the server sha256 certificate will be updated so new KDMs must be issued with the updated sha256 certificate. Previous KDMs (before upgrade) issued for this server may not be seen for ingest on Content Manager.

  • Page 23: Apply Upgrade Package 1

    Figure 23 Upgrading from an USB disk Install from SMS->Configuration->Assistance->USB Disk Figure 24 Select upgrade package Enter password and select the correct upgrade package. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 24 The upgrade will take under one minute, then a window “Upgrade completed. Click OK to reboot” will pop up. User should unplug the USB drive and click OK to reboot the system. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 25: Apply Upgrade Package 2

    IMB LED displays RED color after reboot. When this happens, only a GDC authorized personnel can recover the system. Case 2: When converting the SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) server to work with HFR IMB, please ensure the incremental upgrade package version is the same as the IMB build version.
  • Page 26 Figure 27 Press password to log in SMS The above screen will show up after rebooting, and requires entering the password to enter SMS interface. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 27: Series 2 Projector Setup

    9. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP To work with the GDC IMB, the projector must be set up according to the requirements of the projector manufacturer. Barco Series 2 Projector No system configuration is required for Barco Series 2 projector to work with the GDC IMB.
  • Page 28 4. Select [Setup] [Option Slot] on the Digital Cinema Communicator and select IMB for Slot A in Option Slot Setting. (See Figure 30) Figure 30 Option slot settings on NEC Digital Cinema Communicator HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 29: Christie Series 2 Projector

    Christie Series 2 Projector When the IMB is installed into a Christie Series 2 projector, the following steps must be taken in order for GDC server to playback with the Christie Series 2 projector: Note: Ensure the projector is powered ON before proceeding.
  • Page 30 30 second window in order for the marriage to take effect. When the Marriage button is pressed, the LED button will change to a solid green to indicate a successful marriage HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 31 All 3D IMB channels on the Christie Series 2 projector should use the ‘IMB’ input and ‘4:4:4 (RGB)’ input data format (see Figure 34). HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 32: Christie Series 2 Projector 3D Settings

    L/R Display Reference: Not Used • Frame Rate: 6:2 • L/R Display Sequence: Left (L1R1 L2R2) Figure 35 3D macro settings for Christie projectors HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 33: Imb 3D Macro Settings Changes

    The IMB 3D macros on existing NEC Series 2 projectors are configured for ‘4:2:2’ input. If the ‘IMB 3D 4:4:4’ option is checked in SMS configuration, all IMB 3D macros should be changed to use ‘4:4:4’ input. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 34: Christie Series 2 Projector

    SMS->Configuration->Maintenance Access- >General->IMB (For IMB marriage, please refer to the SX-2000(A/T)R Installation Manual as process will depend on projector manufacturer and software version.) HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 35: Som (Option, Required For Mpeg2 Playback)

    3. The SOMp2:/usr/local/dsr/serial file will be deleted after the SOM boots up. 4. When the SOM OS serial number is updated, please re-run the steps from section 12.1. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 36: Preparing For Playback

    IMB/SOM on projector will be down as well, so the projector must be off. Power off the projector. Power on the projector. Power on the server. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 37 Figure 40 SMS Interface Once 'SM connected' shows up on the server SMS, the system is ready to playback both JPEG2000 and MPEG2 contents. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 38: Projector Setting For Mpeg2 Playback On Som

    Figure 41 Projector setting [Input format] Input format is '422 12 bit'. Figure 42 Projector setting [Active pcf Data] PCF should be 'MXFI_185' or 'MXFI_239'. HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...

  • Page 39: Caution

    IMB; the projector must be rebooted for next playback. APPENDIX 16.1 IMB Audio and GPIO Port Pin Layout AES Audio GPIO Figure 43 IMB audio and GPIO port pin layout HFR UPGRADE MANUAL May 18, 2016 FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-000(A/T)R DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK...
  • Page 40 Cert. No. CN09/32221 GDC Technology manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Copyright © 2016 GDC Technology Limited. All rights reserved. All trademarks listed in this manual are properties of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice due to ongoing product development and improvement.

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