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020-102584-04
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  • Page 1 User Guide 020-102584-04 Christie IMB-S3...
  • Page 2 The warranty does not apply to any product where the serial number has been removed or obliterated. The warranty also does not apply to any product sold by a reseller to an end user outside of the country where the reseller is located unless (i) Christie has an office in the country where the end user is located or (ii) the required international warranty fee has been paid.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the Christie NAS device and configuring the network settings....10 Creating a Christie NAS network share folder....... 10 Verifying NFS is enabled and disabling sleep mode.
  • Page 4 Managing Christie IMB settings........
  • Page 5 Christie ACT actions........
  • Page 6 Glossary............51 Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    General safety precautions Read all safety and warning guidelines before installing or operating the product. Hazard warnings also apply to accessories once they are installed in a Christie product that is connected to power. Warning! If not avoided, the following could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    (NAS) device to play content. The NAS device must be connected to the gigabit Ethernet port labeled NAS on the main projector communication board. Content cannot be stored on the Christie IMB; all content must be stored on a NAS device.

  • Page 9: Managing Storage Devices

    The network attached storage (NAS) device must be configured to use the network file system (NFS) protocol. Christie recommends that you use a static IP address for the NAS device. 1. Verify the NAS device is connected to the gigabit Ethernet port labeled NAS on the main projector communication board.

  • Page 10: Connecting To A Christie Nas

    Complete the procedures in the order they are written. Prerequisites To connect a Christie network attached storage (NAS), install and format the NAS hard drives and verify that they are configured for RAID 5. Connecting the Christie NAS device and configuring the network settings Complete this procedure to connect the Christie NAS device to the network.

  • Page 11: Verifying Nfs Is Enabled And Disabling Sleep Mode

    Configuring the Christie IMB and NAS communication settings To configure the communication settings between the Christie IMB and the Christie NAS device, you can use the projector touch panel menus. 1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the computer and connect it to the NAS port on the main projector communication board (F-Main).

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Content Network

    IP Address field and select the NFS share in the Share Folder list. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 13: Content Network Topology

    Content network topology Learn the components of a content network. Item Description Item Description Control computer Dolby Digital Cinema Sound Processor CP750 Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 14: Editing Nas Settings

    4. To test the connection to the storage device, tap Test Connection. The system runs the connection test and displays the results. 5. To dismiss the dialog, tap OK. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 15: Testing The Network Attached Storage Performance

    1. In the left navigation menu, tap Service Setup > Storage Device Setup. 2. In the left pane, tap the NAS storage device. 3. Tap Delete. 4. To confirm the deletion, tap Delete. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 16: Managing Content

    5. Select the checkbox to the left of the content you want to ingest, or select the empty check box at the top of the column to select all content. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 17: Canceling An Ingest

    3. In the Show list, select one of the following options for filtering the list: • All Keys • Not Yet Valid • Valid Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 18: Deleting Local Content

    The Properties panel provides detailed information about the selected content. 1. In the left navigation menu, tap Content Manager. 2. Tap the Local Content tab. 3. Tap Details. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 19: Loading And Playing Content

    Unloading content Unload content when it has finished playing and is no longer required. 1. Stop or pause playback. 2. Tap Unload. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 20: Managing Audio Settings

    4. Select the channel that matches the speaker specified in the Interop Channel Mapping Guide. 5. For any speakers not being used, select Not Used. 6. To test the channel mapping setting, tap Test. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 21: Enabling Dolby Atmos

    3. Tap the Enable Dolby Atmos slider. The color of the slider changes to gray to indicate it is inactive. 4. Tap Save. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 22: Managing Christie Imb Settings

    • 3D Line Interleaved: The left eye and right eye data are sent on alternating lines. 3D Sync Input Mode is not required when using the Christie IMB. For GDC IMB devices, the recommended setting is 3D Line Interleaved. ILS File The ILS file associated with the channel.

  • Page 23: Downloading A Certificate

    4. In the Name field, type a name for the certificate file. 5. Tap Accept. Viewing status information You can view the status of the Christie IMB on the master projector. 1. On the master projector touch panel, tap Status. 2. In the Status list, tap Christie IMB.

  • Page 24: Importing A Product Enhancement

    You upgrade the Christie IMB and the projector software separately. Software upgrades are available on the Christie website. 1. Navigate to the Christie website and download the upgrade package to a USB flash drive. 2. On the side of the touch panel, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port.
  • Page 25 Managing Christie IMB settings 3. Tap Delete. 4. To confirm the deletion, tap Delete. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 26: Managing Playlists

    A playlist is a list of content files and automated events that play in an order that you define. • To manage minor time gaps between content files, Christie recommends inserting a short period of black screen with no audio. To achieve this, you can insert a BLACK MOS clip into the playlist.

  • Page 27: Adding A Time Offset To A Macro

    1. In the left navigation menu, tap Playlist Editor. 2. In the playlist list in the upper right pane, select the playlist you want to copy. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 28: Opening An Intermission Playlist

    Export Playlists. 4. In the Export dialog, navigate to the location you want to export to. 5. Tap Export. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 29: Deleting A Playlist

    2. In the playlist list in the upper right pane, select the playlist you want to delete. 3. Tap the menu and then tap Delete. 4. To confirm the deletion, tap Delete. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 30: Working With The Scheduler

    1. In the left navigation menu, tap Scheduler. 2. In the calendar view, tap the scheduled event. 3. Tap Edit. 4. Edit the scheduled event settings. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 31: Copying And Pasting An Existing Scheduled Event

    4. Tap the new date in the calendar. 5. Tap Paste. 6. Adjust the settings for the scheduled event. 7. Tap Paste Event. Only unlocked events are copied. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 32: Loading A Scheduled Event For Playback

    2. To disable scheduled events, tap the Scheduler is on slider. The color of the slider changes to gray to indicate it is inactive. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 33: Managing Automation

    Managing automation Automation controls playback, the projector, and external devices. The Christie IMB includes built-in support for some external automation devices. If the device is not supported, you can use the serial- over-Ethernet protocol to send automation commands. This section provides instructions for managing and defining: •...

  • Page 34: Christie Act Actions

    Places the projector in full power mode (shutter open, light Wait Delays the execution of a macro Christie ACT actions These are the available built-in commands for the Christie ACT: Command Description Buzzer Activates the buzzer for the specified time (in milliseconds)

  • Page 35: Dolby Cinema Processor Actions

    Sets the master volume for the system Set Video Input Channel Sets the video input channel Active Trigger Input Controls eight SKA-3D presets Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 36: Adding An Automation Device To Your Auditorium

    Keep Alive Message—The message value that is sent to the automation device to ensure the projector is not disconnected when inactive. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 37: Removing An Automation Device From Your Auditorium

    Run a macro to have the projector perform a specific list of actions. 1. In the right toolbar of the touch panel, tap Run Macro. 2. Tap a macro. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 38: Adding An Action Item To An Existing Macro

    3. Tap + New Playlist Trigger. 4. Complete the Name, Device Source, and Resume Playback On fields. The Name field cannot contain spaces. 5. Tap Add. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 39: Editing Existing Playlist Trigger Settings

    3. To the right of the global trigger you want to edit, tap Edit. 4. Edit the global trigger settings. 5. Tap Save. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 40: Deleting A Global Trigger

    1. In the left navigation menu, tap Automation > Device Libraries. 2. To the right of the device library, tap Delete. 3. To confirm the deletion, tap Delete. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 41: Accessing Projector Diagnostics

    5. Browse to the location where you want the interrogator file to be saved. 6. In the Name field, type a name for the interrogator file. 7. Tap Accept. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 42: Downloading A Certificate

    Log Signer Certificate 3. Tap Download. 4. In the Name field, type a name for the certificate file. 5. Tap Accept. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 43: Backing Up And Restoring Files

    You can backup and restore content drive settings, automation definitions, scheduling, and audio and speaker mappings. When you run a backup, a backup file is created on the Christie IMB. You can copy the backup file from the Christie IMB to a USB flash drive.

  • Page 44: Deleting A Backup File

    2. Select a backup file and tap Restore. 3. Select the settings you want to restore and tap Restore. 4. Tap OK. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 45: Imb Specifications

    0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Humidity (non-condensing) 20% to 85% Altitude 0 - 3000 meters Maximum ambient temperature 35°C ( 95°F) Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 46: Compatible Cinema Formats - 2D Video

    X'Y'Z' (4:4:4) Compatible cinema formats - 3D video The hardware configuration of the projector in which the Christie IMB is installed can affect frame rate performance. JPEG content must be contained in an Interop or Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) Digital Cinema Package (DCP).

  • Page 47: Mpeg-2 Mxf Interop Supported Formats

    8-bits 4:2:0 1920 x 1080 30.0 Progressive 8-bits 4:2:0 Supported audio formats The Christie IMB supports 8 channel pairs of AES/3 digital audio output on a standard D-SUB 25-pin connector. Specification Sample Rate Bit Depth SMPTE 428-2-2006 48.000 kHz 24-bits SMPTE 428-2-2006 96.000 kHz...

  • Page 48: Aes3 Port Pin Map

    AES Ch 16 Control signal compatibility Learn the control signal compatibility requirements. AES3 audio output Component Description Interface AES3 Digital Audio Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 49: Regulatory

    This security policy identifies the ports and interfaces available on the device, the roles and services provided, and the critical security parameters protected by the Christie IMB. All users of the Christie IMB must abide by the requirements defined by the Christie IMB security policy. The Christie IMB security policy is available on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) website (http://csrc.nist.gov/groups/STM/cmvp/documents/140-1/140val-all.htm).

  • Page 50: Anti-Tampering Circuitry

    If the Christie IMB is stored outside the projector beyond six months, the battery can fail and you must return the Christie IMB to Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. To allow the Christie IMB to remain out of a projector beyond six months, a charging connector allows the battery to be recharged.

  • Page 51: Glossary

    Network attached storage. Computer data storage connected to a computer network. Christie IMB-S3 User Guide 020-102584-04 Rev. 1 (02-2020) Copyright 2020 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. ©...
  • Page 52 Corporate offi ces Worldwide offi ces Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. Africa United Kingdom Columbia Korea (Seoul) ph: 714 236 8610 ph: +27 (0)11 510 0094 ph: +44 (0) 118 977 8000 ph: +57 (318) 447 3179 ph: +82 2 702 1601 Christie Digital Systems Canada Inc.

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