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020-102582-01
Christie IMB-S3

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  • Page 1 Ins t allat ion an d Set up M a n u al 020-102582-01 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

    Enhancements and Licensing........20 Identifying the Christie IMB electronic serial number......20 Importing a product enhancement.
  • Page 4 Anti-tampering circuitry..........27 Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 5: 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 6: 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 7: Christie Imb Connectors

    Introduction Christie IMB connectors Learn about the connection ports available on the Christie IMB. Feature Description AES3 port for digital audio output LTC output for encoded SMPTE time code data (LTC OUT) Output for multi-projector playback (SYNC OUT) Input for multi-projector playback (GEN LOCK) SM Run status indicator The LED flashes green when the security manager (SM) is operating correctly.

  • Page 8: Sample Network Topology

    Introduction Sample network topology This diagram illustrates a typical network topology for the Christie IMB. Device Description Digital cinema audio processor Network attached storage (NAS) Theater management system (TMS) Switch Christie ACT automation device Laptop Theater network Ingest hard drive Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev.

  • Page 9: Ip And Subnet Considerations

    (DHCP) when they are not in use. When you set DHCP on a NAS port and nothing is connected to the port, the Christie IMB does not mount the port and there is no risk of an IP address conflict.

  • Page 10: Installing And Configuring

    Observe all electrostatic precautions. Use a grounded wrist strap and insulated tools when handling, servicing, or cleaning electronic assemblies. To prevent damage by static electricity, keep the Christie IMB in its anti-static package until you install 1. Turn the lamp off and allow the projector to cool a minimum of 15 minutes.
  • Page 11 6. To release the security ring, reach into the projector and press down on the lever on the right side of the card cage. 7. Remove and discard the Christie IMB filler plate. Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc.

  • Page 12: Activating Marriage

    If the Christie IMB shows signs of tampering, contact Christie support. For contact information for your region, see the back cover of this document. 9. Align the Christie IMB with the guides in the card cage, and then slide it into the projector until the ejector tabs click, indicating they are locked.

  • Page 13: Connect The Projector To Network Attached Storage

    Configuring audio settings Connect the digital cinema audio processor to the Christie IMB and configure the audio settings. 1. Connect the two audio cables to the Christie IMB AES3 port and the other ends to a digital cinema audio processor.

  • Page 14: Configuring Multiple Projectors

    For more information, see Synchronizing content on multiple projectors (on page 16). If you are using an automation device (for example, a Christie ACT theater control), connect it to the master projector.
  • Page 15 The new slave projector is added to the list and is automatically assigned the opposite eye selection of the master projector. 14. Repeat steps 11 to 13 for each additional slave projector. Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 16: Synchronizing Content On Multiple Projectors

    (NAS) devices. You can synchronize content after you have followed the steps to configure multiple projectors (on page 14). To use content replication, you must have two Christie NAS devices. Content replication is not supported in a quad projector configuration or on NAS devices from other manufacturers.

  • Page 17: Content Replication Network Topology

    Learn the components of a content replication network. Item Description Item Description Control computer Dolby Digital Cinema Sound Processor CP750 Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Hardware

    When installing multiple projectors, the passwords and user names for the Christie NAS devices must be correct or replication will not work. 2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the secondary Ethernet port (A) of one Christie NAS devices.

  • Page 19: Enabling Content Synchronization

    8. Click Apply. Enabling content synchronization Complete this procedure on the master projector. Content synchronization is supported for Christie network attached storage (NAS) devices only. To synchronize content, you must also enable the Multi-Projector Control option on the master projector.

  • Page 20: Enhancements And Licensing

    Identifying the Christie IMB electronic serial number The Christie IMB electronic serial number (ESN) allows a distributor to identify the IMB certificate and generate the key delivery message (KDM) key to play encrypted content. The Christie ESN is also required to generate license keys that enable specific IMB features.

  • Page 21: Playing Content

    Playing content After installing and configuring the Christie IMB, complete the following tasks to play content. For more detailed instructions, see the Christie IMB-S3 User Manual (P/N: 020-102584-XX). • Ingest the content. Content is typically provided on a hard drive sent by your movie distributor.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Item Description Temperature 0°C to 35°C (32°F to 95°F) Humidity (non-condensing) 20% to 85% Altitude 0 - 3000 meters Christie IMB-S3 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 23: 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 24: 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 25: 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 Installation and Setup Manual 020-102582-01 Rev. 1 (06-2017) Copyright 2017 Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. All rights reserved. ©...

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28 Corporate offi ces Worldwide offi ces USA – Cypress Australia Eastern Europe and India Singapore ph: 714-236-8610 ph: +61 (0) 7 3624 4888 Russian Federation ph: +91 (080) 6708 9999 ph: +65 6877-8737 ph: +36 (0) 1 47 48 100 Canada –...

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