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USER MANUAL FOR
SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™
SMS Version 17.0
nd
April 22
, 2021

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ SMS Version 17.0 April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    General Safety Instructions .................. 9 Electrical Safety ..................... 9 Testing and Certification..................9 THE SR-1000 WEB USER INTERFACE (Web UI) ........10 Access Levels ....................11 General Notes on the SR-1000 Web UI ............12 Recommended web browsers ................12 Single User Access .....................
  • Page 3 SNMP Configuration → System Information ...............70 7.1.1.2 SNMP Configuration → System Setting ..............71 7.1.1.3 SNMP Configuration → Encrypt ...................72 7.1.1.4 SNMP Configuration → Storage ...................73 7.1.1.5 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 2 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 4 GDC Channel Assignment Preset Output Routing ........115 Configuration ....................116 Automation for Audio Presets ..............117 Cinema Audio Calibration Process ............118 Recommended Equipment ................118 Steps for Calibration ..................119 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 3 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 5 Power-Down Sequence ................130 10 APPENDIX Ⅰ .................... 131 10.1 IMB Sync ...................... 131 IMB Synchronized Playback Operation ............133 11 APPENDIX Ⅱ .................... 135 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 4 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 6 Thank you for purchasing a GDC SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ from GDC Technology Limited. To ensure proper operation and to maximize value of the SR-1000, please review this User Manual. It will guide you through all the features and benefits of the new SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™.
  • Page 7 Venustiano Carranza, +1 877 743 2872 Tel: +65 6222 1082 Distrito Federal, (Toll Free) C.P. 01210 Mexico Tel: +55 15 33269301 Tel: +52 55 8526 6220 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 6 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 8 Tel: +62 21 2920 4691 Tel: +91 22 4044 0500 Republic of Korea (Seoul) 4F, 127 YangHwa-ro, MaPo-gu, Seoul, Korea 04032 Tel: +82 10 7501 7480 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 7 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 About This Manual This manual provides instructions on how to use and manage the GDC SR-1000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™. The SR-1000 has a web-based user interface (Web UI). The Web UI functionality can be broken down into five main sections: Dashboard, Playback, Automation, Content and Configuration.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions

    All instructions for operating and maintaining the SR-1000 must be followed closely. Electrical Safety Safety Warning • Do not expose the SR-1000 to rain or moisture, to prevent fire or electrical shock hazard. • Consult GDC Technical Support for servicing or maintaining the SR-1000. •...

  • Page 11: The Sr-1000 Web User Interface (Web Ui)

    2. THE SR-1000 WEB USER INTERFACE (Web UI) 2 THE SR-1000 WEB USER INTERFACE (Web UI) The SR-1000 has a web-based user interface or Web UI. The following steps show how to access the SR-1000: 1) Assuming the SR-1000 is using its default IP Address i: e 192.168.1.12, connect a laptop/PC to the IMB Ethernet 2 network port of the SR-1000 and configure the laptop/PC to have the same network as the SR-1000.

  • Page 12: Access Levels

    2. THE SR-1000 WEB USER INTERFACE (Web UI) 2.1 Access Levels On the login interface, select the user level and enter the corresponding correct Password to access the SR-1000). Different users will have different access levels on the Web UI Configuration tab.

  • Page 13: General Notes On The Sr-1000 Web Ui

    Web UI. Figure 4: Single User Access * It is recommended that the latest versions of Mozilla Firefox™ and Google Chrome™ are used, to access the SR-1000 Web UI. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 14: Dashboard

    3. DASHBOARD 3 DASHBOARD SR-1000 Web UI Dashboard menu displays basic information related to the SR-1000, such as System Information, Network Information, Storage Information, Licenses installed, Capabilities and System Alerts. Figure 5: Dashboard layout [System Information] Displays SR-1000 system information.
  • Page 15 Indicates the access-level with which the current user is logged-in to the [User] SR-1000 Web UI. Place the mouse pointer over this icon to view the access-level of the current user. Indicates the current language in which the SR-1000 Web UI is displayed.

  • Page 16: Playback

    Playback Progress Bar can be moved to the left or right to seek within the clip. [►] Play button. The button starts playback when pressed. [►] USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 15 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 17 If this icon is greyed out, it indicates that playback on the system has been stopped. Clicking on this icon will redirect the user to the Playback sub-tab. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 16 - April 22...

  • Page 18: Edit

    Figure 7: Edit Playlist [Filter] Filter the content list based on content name. [Content List] Available content on the SR-1000 is listed here. Use the arrow to expand and list all the clips under the selected category. Content can be dragged and dropped between...
  • Page 19 Delete, Rename, Copy or Filter the playlists. [Show List] List of playlists available on the SR-1000. The selected playlist content will be shown in the [Playlist Editor].
  • Page 20 [Edit Props] pop-up window to edit properties of the selected clip. Refer to Section 4.2.2 for details. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 19 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 21: Creating/Editing A Show Playlist

    CPL properties of the selected clip. Refer to Section 4.2.2 for more details. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 20 - April 22...

  • Page 22: Edit Cpl Properties

    Select the cue from the dropdown list, enter the Frame/Time and click the + Insert button. Cue list will display the inserted automation cue. [Set] Save the changes to the CPL. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 21 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 23: Adding An Intermission

    4. PLAYBACK Adding an Intermission An Intermission can be added to a feature CPL on the SR-1000, by using the Add Intermission feature. Figure 10: Add Intermission [Intermission Offset] Set the preferred time code or frame number where the Set Intermission at: intermission cut position should be set for the selected CPL.

  • Page 24: Saving The Playlist

    Playback interface. Note: This button will remain disabled until the playlist is saved by clicking on the Save button. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 23 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 25: Schedule

    Enable or disable the scheduler function. It is recommended to keep the scheduler enabled. [List, Day, Week, Month] Select to display the schedules on the SR-1000 in a list; per day, per week or per month. [Today] Switch back to current day in month or week view.

  • Page 26: Automation

    [Schedule Details] Displays the details of the selected show. Note: Only the selected schedule details will be displayed here. [Delete] Delete the selected schedule. AUTOMATION USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 25 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 27: Trigger

    Figure 13: GDC Automation Workflow 5.1 Trigger The Trigger sub-tab is used manually trigger automation cues and commands for configured devices. Figure 14: Cue Trigger Setup USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 26 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 28 Select the projector primitive or macro to be executed and click the Execute button to send a command to the selected projector. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 27 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 29: Schedule

    Select from drop down list to change to other cue. Click Save to save the added schedule or click Discard to remove. [- Remove Schedule] – Click to remove the selected scheduled automation cue. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 28 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 30: Cue

    5. AUTOMATION 5.3 Cue The Cue sub-tab shows the automation cues configured on the SR-1000. New automation cues can be added and configured on this tab. Figure 16: Create and Edit Cues [Cue] A complete list of configured cues is displayed here. Cues can be rearranged by dragging and dropping.

  • Page 31: Adding A New Cue

    Adding a new Cue Figure 17: Adding a new cue Type in the name that needs to be assigned to the new cue being added and click on OK. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 30 - April 22...
  • Page 32 Device tab (Refer to Section 5.5 for more details) If the selected Device is System, the Action type will be Primitive or Switch Source USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 31 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 33 (right section) based on the number of pins selected (left section). Click on the Save button to add the new cue or click Discard to remove. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 32 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 34 Save the changes by clicking on the Save button. A new quick access button should be created under the Control sub-tab, as shown below: USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 33 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 35: Input

    5. AUTOMATION 5.4 Input The Input sub-tab is used to configure input automation triggers on the SR-1000. When input is detected on supported devices, the configured automation cues will be triggered on the SR-1000. Figure 19: Input Triggers [+ Add Trigger] Click to add an input trigger.
  • Page 36 Click to reorder the input triggers using drag-and-drop. [Save]/[Discard] Click on the Save button to add the new input trigger or click Discard to remove. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 35 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 37: Device

    5. AUTOMATION 5.5 Device The Device sub-tab is used to configure the SR-1000 to communicate with external automation devices. Figure 20: List of configured Automation devices This is a list of configured automation devices on the SR-1000. [Device] When a device is selected from the list, device details are...

  • Page 38: Creating A New Automation Device

    Select from a dropdown list as seen below: After clicking the button, the device is registered and added to device list. But it may not be properly configured yet. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 37 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 39: When Device Type Is 'Projector

    When Device Type is ‘PROJECTOR’ 5.5.1.1 Figure 22: Adding a Projector Device Select the projector Model from the dropdown list: USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 38 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 40 Login Password with respect to the projector device being added. Click on the Save button to add the new device or click Discard to remove. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 39 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 41 5. AUTOMATION 5.6 Option The Option sub-tab is used to configure automation cues that will be triggered on SR-1000 boot-up and when playback errors occur. Figure 23: Option [Startup Label] Select a specific automation cue which will be executed when...

  • Page 42: Import/ Export

    Server Export automatically saves the configuration file containing all automation cues to your web browser’s default download location. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 41 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 43: Content

    6. CONTENT 6 CONTENT The Content tab is used to manage the content, keys and licenses on the SR-1000. It allows the user to perform the actions listed below: 1. Ingest content from disk or network source. 2. Ingest Key Delivery Messages (KDMs) required for playing encrypted content.

  • Page 44: Package

    6. CONTENT 6.2 Package The Package sub-tab displays the content which has been ingested into the SR-1000. Figure 26: List of CPL’s or PKL’s [PKL/CPL] Displays list by CPLs or PKLs. [Filter] PKL/CPL list will be filtered by the text entered here.
  • Page 45 There are three options available: Quick Verify, Immediately Verify and Schedule Verify. Refer to Section 6.2.1 for more details Delete the selected content from the SR-1000 storage. [Delete] There are two content delete options are available: Immediately Delete and Schedule Delete.

  • Page 46: Checking Content Integrity

    CPL that needs to be verified. The PKL/CPL details will be displayed under the Details section on the right. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 45 - April 22...
  • Page 47 Otherwise, the description of the error will be shown. Immediately Verify: Immediate full verification of the selected CPL/PKL. The Verification status will be displayed under the Status tab. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 46 - April 22...
  • Page 48 Click on the Create button to schedule the verification. The scheduled verification will be displayed under the Schedule tab, as shown below. To delete this schedule, click on the Delete button. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 47 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 49 6. CONTENT Note: If there is an error in the selected package, it will indicate ‘ Failed’ under the Status sub-tab. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 48 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 50: Deleting Content

    CPL that needs to be deleted. The PKL/CPL details will be displayed under the Details section on the right. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 49 - April 22...
  • Page 51 A pop-up window will be shown to provide details for the schedule. Provide a Name for the schedule being created. Select the frequency and date and time for the schedule USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 50 - April 22...
  • Page 52 Click on the Create button to schedule the deletion. The scheduled deletion will be displayed under the Schedule tab, as shown below. To delete this schedule, click on the Delete button. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 51 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 53: Kdm

    6. CONTENT 6.3 KDM The KDM sub-tab displays all the KDMs present on the SR-1000 Figure 29: List of KDMs [KDM List] Displays a list of the KDMs on the SR-1000. When a KDM is selected from the list, KDM details are displayed on the right panel.
  • Page 54 Click on the Choose file button to select the KDM file(s) from the folder where it has been downloaded and click on Open. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 53 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 55: License

    6. CONTENT 6.4 License The License sub-tab displays the list of licenses on the SR-1000. Figure 30: List of LDMs Displays a list of licenses installed on the SR-1000. [License List] When an License is selected from the list, corresponding details are displayed on the right panel.

  • Page 56: Source

    6.5 Source The Source sub-tab is used to configure and manage the content ingest sources on the SR-1000. There are two options available under this sub-tab: Ingest and Manage. Figure 31: Options under Source tab USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 57: Ingest Source

    Refresh to refresh the list of content ingest sources [Live Source] Displays the list of content for Live Play (Refer to Section 6.5.1.3 for details.) USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 56 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 58: Ingesting Content From A Usb Drive

    Details section; select the drive name assigned to the USB Disk, from the Pick a storage device: drop-down Select the drive partition assigned to the USB Disk by the SR-1000 from the Select a partition: drop-down Click to mount the content ingest source and select the content to be ingested.
  • Page 59 PKL/CPL list. You can select multiple PKL’s or CPL’s. Information about the selected package or CPL including the file size, is shown in the section below the PKL/CPL list. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 58 - April 22...
  • Page 60 Refer to Section 6.5.1.3 for details). Note: For SR-1000 with CineCache™, if the Secondary Storage has been enabled under Configuration → Storage, you will be given an option to either ingest to the Primary storage or to both the Primary as well as the Secondary storage at the same time, as shown below:...

  • Page 61: Ingesting Kdms

    You can also select multiple KDMs. Information about the selected KDM, including Needed by CPL and Stated Validity are shown in this section. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 60 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 62 Note: As mentioned in Section 6.3, KDM files (.kdm) can also be directly from the Web UI using the Upload option under the KDM tab. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 61 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 63: Live Play

    Live Source button under the Ingest or Manage screen. You can unmount a Live Play source by clicking on the button shown alongside the listed source. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 62 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 64: Manage Source

    Open content to be ingested. [Refresh] Click Refresh to refresh the list of content ingest sources USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 63 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 65: Adding An Ftp Ingest Source

    An FTP ingest source for screen-to-screen transfer can be added from the Manage screen, by following the steps depicted in Figure 38. Figure 38: Adding an FTP Ingest Source USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 64 - April 22...

  • Page 66: Schedule

    Displays a list of scheduled content ingest tasks. [Schedule] [Refresh] Click Refresh to refresh the list of schedules. [Delete] Click Delete to delete a selected schedule. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 65 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 67: Status

    Clear History to clear all the finished tasks from the displayed list. [Delete] Click Delete to cancel the download of the selected package(s) or CPL(s). USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 66 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 68: Configuration

    7. CONFIGURATION 7 CONFIGURATION The Configuration tab is used to change SR-1000 settings and configure aspects of SR-1000 operation. SR-1000 configuration consists of five categories: General, Playback, Storage, System and Maintenance. 7.1 General The General sub-tab is used to configure general options for the SR-1000.
  • Page 69 SNMP Set up SNMP monitoring and reporting. (Refer to Section 7.1.1 for details.) Click Save to save the settings or Close to cancel the changes. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 68 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 70: Snmp Configuration

    7. CONFIGURATION SNMP Configuration The SNMP feature is an option on the SR-1000 that enables the use of SNMP to monitor the Server. The SNMP interface contains many useful SNMP traps and is easy to configure. A SNMP configuration pop-up window is shown with the following sections: General, System Information, System Setting, Encrypt, Storage, Sensors, and Ethernet.

  • Page 71: Snmp Configuration → System Information

    7.1.1.2 Figure 43: SNMP Configuration - System Information [Auditorium Number] The auditorium where the SR-1000 is installed. This value will be displayed when SNMP information is queried. [System Name] The name of the Server. This value will be displayed when SNMP information is queried.

  • Page 72: Snmp Configuration → System Setting

    7. CONFIGURATION [System Location] The location where the SR-1000 is installed. This value will be displayed when SNMP information is queried. [System Description] A brief description of the server. This value will be displayed when SNMP information is queried. SNMP Configuration → System Setting 7.1.1.3...

  • Page 73: Snmp Configuration → Encrypt

    Allows user to enable SNMP Authentication by providing Username. The default Password can be changed using the Change button. Note: The new password should be atleast eight characters long. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 72 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 74: Snmp Configuration → Storage

    Trap. [Mount Data Storage] Note: When Trap is On, a trap will be sent if the data storage is not mounted on the system. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 73 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 75: Snmp Configuration → Sensor

    Low Battery Voltage to activate this trap. Note: When Trap is On, a trap is sent if the IMB battery voltage falls below the minimum voltage limit. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 74 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 76: Snmp Configuration → Ethernet

    [Monitor IMB Ethernet 1] Enables sending an SNMP trap if the system detects that the selected network interface is down. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 75 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 77: Playback

    Enabling this option resets the timecode (LTC) to 0 at end of clip each CPL. Enabling this option will automatically unload the SPL at the Unload playlist at end of end of playback. playback USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 76 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 78 Select the blank time (in sec.) of the projector during change Projector Blank Timeout of PCF or format. This is to prevent noise when the PCF or format is changed. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 77 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 79 Activate transmission of playback time-code over UDP. transmission Receiver IP Enter the IP of the receiver of time-code transmission of UDP. Transmission interval Indicates the time interval (in sec.) between transmissions. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 78 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 80 Note: When the Audio Processing License is installed, only 48kHz output sampling is supported. Refer to Section 8 for more details. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 79 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 81 Enable LTC Output on supporting 4D devices. Channel 15/16 Figure 52: Playback Configuration (4) Configure the SR-1000 to work with a Dolby CP850 sound [Dolby Atmos] processor with Dolby Atmos. A valid license is required to enable Dolby Atmos support on...

  • Page 82: Audio Channel Mapping

    7. CONFIGURATION Audio Channel Mapping Using Audio Channel Mapping, audio output from the SR-1000 can be re-mapped to appear on different audio channels. Figure 53: Using DCP Channel order Audio output based on the number of audio channels in the audio track of the DCP can be configured in this tab.
  • Page 83 Audio output for individual SMPTE audio channel labels can be changed here. Check the Use SMPTE audio labels checkbox to route audio output based on SMPTE audio channel configuration labels. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 82 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 84: Preset

    Add a new preset or delete the current preset. Audio configuration for an audio preset can be changed here. Click Return to return to Audio Channel Mapping configuration. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 83 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 85: Storage

    7. CONFIGURATION 7.3 Storage The Storage sub-tab is used to configure the storage settings on the SR-1000. Figure 56: Storage Configuration [IMB Storage] Storage Type Configure the primary storage for the SR-1000. • NAS: Configure a Network-Attached Storage(NAS) as data storage.
  • Page 86 This option will reduce ingestion time but decrease the reliability of the ingestion. Allow full speed ingest to With this option enabled, content ingest to the CineCache will CineCache take place at full speed. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 85 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 87 High bitrate playback test (Refer to Section 7.3.1 for more details on the above-listed actions) * SCL or Streaming Content Library Servers, which are used in the GDC Cinema Automation 2.0 environment. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 86 -...

  • Page 88: Actions Of Portable/Enterprise Storage

    Select the drive name and click on Create. The RAID creation process will be initiated and the progress will be shown. Once complete, click on Close to return to the Storage menu USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 87 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 89: Hard Disk Information

    (in the form of a .txt file). Click on Close to return to the Storage menu. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 88 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 90: Raid Filesystem Check

    (in the form of a .txt file). Click on Close to return to the Storage menu. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 89 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 91: Storage Performance

    (in the form of a .txt file). Click on Close to return to the Storage menu. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 90 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 92: Increase Rebuild Speed

    To resume highest rebuild speed after playback is finished, click on Increase Rebuild Speed. This will immediately set RAID array to rebuild at highest speed. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 91 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 93: High Bitrate Playback Test

    (in the form of a .txt file). Click on Close to return to the Storage menu. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 92 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 94: System

    7. CONFIGURATION 7.4 System The System sub-tab is used to configure the system settings on the SR-1000. Figure 63: System Configuration (1) [Clear tampers] Displays the marriage and service door tamper status of the IMB. IMB Marriage Click the Marry button to clear the Marriage Tamper.
  • Page 95 [Wireless SMS] Enable/disable the wireless Access Point of the SR-1000. The Access Point of the SR-1000 can be used to wirelessly access the Web UI, using a Wifi-enabled device. Note: The name of the wireless Access Point will appear in the format “SMS-XXXXXX”...
  • Page 96 Gateway Specify the network gateway for the SR-1000. IMB Ethernet 2 This is the main IP address of the SR-1000. The Web UI can be accessed using this IP address. IMB Ethernet 1 Enable this to set up a secondary network on the SR-1000. This is usually connected to a Content network.
  • Page 97 192.168.0.XX and click Test Connectivity. Click to open the pop-up window. Select Interface from dropdown Check IP Conflict “eth0” or “eth1” and click Check Conflict. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 96 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 98 7. CONFIGURATION Figure 65: System Configuration (3) [Extract logs and configuration] This allows the operator to extract debug logs from the SR-1000 for analysis by GDC personnel. Time duration includes 1 Week, 1 Month, 3 Months and All. After selecting the time duration, Generate logs button will be enabled.
  • Page 99 Backup Restore options are available. Backup Backup option saves the SR-1000 configuration to a backup file. A pop-up window will be shown to save the configuration file. Restore Restore option will restore the SR-1000 configuration from a backup file. Users can upload the configuration files USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 100: Maintenance

    When this button is clicked, a pop-up window will be shown with an option to choose and upload any GDC issued upgrade files. Refer to Section 7.5.1 for more details. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 99 - April 22...

  • Page 101: Software Upgrade

    Upgrade screen will be displayed. Click on Choose file select the upgrade file from the folder where it has been downloaded and click on Open. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 100 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 102 Upload button to upload the file to the SR-1000. The console window will display the status of the file upload, as shown. An ‘Upload Successful’ message will be shown after the file upload is complete. After the upload is complete, click on the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade process.
  • Page 103 7. CONFIGURATION In order to complete the upgrade process, the SR-1000 needs to be rebooted. A pop-up message will be displayed which allows the user to reboot the system, by clicking on the Reboot Now button. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 104: Audio Processing

    This section provides instructions on how to configure the settings related to audio processing, present under the Audio tab of the SR-1000 Web UI. The audio processing capability on the SR-1000 is enabled by installing an Audio Processing License and upgrading the SR-1000 to software version 17.3-build15 or above.

  • Page 105: Processing

    Each channel supports 27 bands of 1/3-band Graphic Equalization for gain control (apart from ‘LFE’). [Graphic EQ] The gain range is -6dB to +6dB. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 104 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 106 Channel Gain to 0dB. [Input Level indicator] Displays the level of the input for all the channels. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 105 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 107 Configuration sub-tab (refer to Section 8.4), ranging from 0.2 seconds to 5 seconds. [Enable Processing] When the Enable Processing checkbox is unchecked, the audio processing is bypassed. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 106 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 108: Bass/Treble

    The adjustment range for Treble is from -12dB to +12dB. [Treble Corner Frequency] Treble Corner Frequency can be set to 1kHz, 2KHz, 3kHz or 4kHz. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 107 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 109: Lfe Parametric Eq

    You can switch Phase Invert On or OFF. This option inverts the phase of the LFE channel which is used to check if the subwoofer is in phase with the Center channel or not. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 108 - April 22...

  • Page 110: Signal Generator

    (refer to Figure 74). Alternatively, the test signal can be played sequentially one channel at a time by choosing the Play in sequence option (refer to Figure 74). USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 109 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 111 Select one or more channels to output the specified test signal [Play in sequence] 5.1/7.1 channels can be selected to output test signals one-by- one in sequence USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 110 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 112: Dcp Channels

    (as shown in Figure 76). Figure 75: Channel Assignment Select a standard for each type of DCP based on the channel count. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 111 - April 22...
  • Page 113 8. AUDIO PROCESSING Figure 76: Channel Assignment Standards Select a standard from the Select Standard drop-down to view its channel assignment. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 112 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 114: Output Routing

    8. AUDIO PROCESSING 8.3 Output Routing Using the Output Routing sub-tab, audio output from the SR-1000 can be re-mapped to appear on different audio channels. Figure 77: Use DCP Channel Order Audio output based on the number of audio channels in the audio track of the source can be configured in this tab.
  • Page 115 To add a new preset, enter the preset name and click OK. You can then choose the destination channel for each input channel, under the Edit screen. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 114 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 116: Gdc Channel Assignment Preset Output Routing

    GDC Channel Assignment Preset Output Routing Figure 79: GDC Channel Assignment Preset Output Routing Note: DCPs are assumed to follow 16 channels ISDCF recommended channel order. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 115 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 117: Configuration

    If this option is checked; Channel 9 does not carry a mix of L+C+R. * The SR-1000 software version being used at the time of writing this manual is 17.3-build13 USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 116 -...

  • Page 118: Automation For Audio Presets

    (c) When the ‘Mute’ or ‘Unmute’ action type is selected, you can mute or unmute the Audio device respectively. 6) Click on the Save button to add the new cue. Figure 81: Creating an Automation Cue for Audio Preset USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 117 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 119: Cinema Audio Calibration Process

    2) Sound Card (such as Roland™ OCTA-CAPTURE shown in Figure 82) which would be used to input the signals from the Microphones to the acoustic analysis software running on a computer. Figure 82: Sound Card USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 118 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 120: Steps For Calibration

    SR-1000 Web UI Audio tab (refer to Section 8.1.3) 2) Adjust the Gain value of each frequency band on the SR-1000 Web UI Audio tab until the difference between the actual frequency response curve and the X curve is within ±3dB.

  • Page 121: Final Channel Level Adjustment

    1) Generate ‘Pink Noise’ output from both Center and LFE channels by using the Signal Generator on the SR-1000 Web UI Audio tab (refer to Section 8.1.3). 2) Select the LFE tab to make it the active channel. 3) Set the LFE Parametric EQ Gain to 0dB.

  • Page 122: Surround Channel Delay Setting

    The current EQ Gain values can be saved as a preset. This preset can be recalled when needed in the future. Figure 83: Save EQ Gain Values as Preset USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 121 - April 22...

  • Page 123: Sr-1000 Audio Input And Output

    8.6.6.1 HDMI Input SR-1000 allows direct input of 7.1 channel PCM audio via HDMI IN port on the IMB. The HDMI output of the source needs to be set to LPCM audio format. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 124: Examples Of A Complete Audio Input/Output Solution

    Figure 85. AES3 digital audio outputs (channels 1 to 8) from the SR-1000 are fed to the digital inputs on the AIB-2000 and converted to analog outputs which can be interfaced with analog audio equipment.

  • Page 125: Connections Requirements

    AIB-2000 to the inputs of analog Amplifiers/Crossovers Connection to analog Amplifier using appropriate line level audio cables and connectors. AES output pair 11 and 12 on the SR-1000 carries the Hi and Vi-N channels respectively (assuming DCP’s follow the 16 channels ISDCF recommended channel order).
  • Page 126 An HDMI source can be connected to the HDMI IN on Connecting an HDMI source the faceplate of the SR-1000, using an HDMI cable. A Booth monitor can be connected to the LCR mon output on the back panel of the AIB-2000 using an RCA Connector.

  • Page 127: Audio Input/Output Solution Using Aib-2000 (Suitable For Connection To Digital Amplifiers)

    AES3 digital output from the SR-1000 may be fed directly to the amplifier's digital inputs and only the analog sources may be routed via the AIB-2000 to the analog inputs of the Amplifiers.

  • Page 128: Connection Requirements

    Hi/Vi-N device and 2-channel D/A converter (if used). AES output pair 15 and 16 on the SR-1000 carries the LTC signal used to sync 4D systems like ScreenX, 4DX and MX4D to the SR-1000.
  • Page 129 An HDMI source can be connected to the HDMI IN on Connecting an HDMI source the faceplate of the SR-1000, using an HDMI cable. AES pair 9/10 on the SR-1000 carries a mix of L+C+R which can be used as a monitor output. Connecting a Booth Monitor...

  • Page 130: Technical Specifications Of Aib-2000

    Dimensions (WxHxD) 483 x 44 x 158 mm Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 550 x 70 x 255 mm Net weight 2.1 kg Shipping weight 3.2 kg USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 129 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 131: Operation Notes

    9.2 Power-Down Sequence Always power-down the SR-1000 in the following manner: 1. Use the Shutdown button on the Web UI Dashboard, to power down the SR-1000 Software. 2. Switch the Power button on the SR-1000 chassis to OFF position. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™...

  • Page 132: Appendix Ⅰ

    This section describes optional features on the SR-1000 that require licenses from GDC. 10.1 IMB Sync Two SR-1000 systems can work in sync for dual projector playback of content. This can be used for increasing the brightness of the image by overlaying the output from the projectors on the same screen, for making a video-wall or any other applications where two systems need to play in sync.
  • Page 133 Multicast group address for each set of IMB sync systems must be unique. [Server Mode] Select Master on the master server, and Slave on the slave server. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 132 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 134: Imb Synchronized Playback Operation

    2. Create an SPL with same name on the 'slave' server. 3. Start playback from the 'master' server. 4. The 'slave' server will automatically start playback of the SPL with the same name. USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 133 - April 22 , 2021...
  • Page 135 Will play as 2D on each projector (3D Will play as 3D on each projector and 3D content is played as left or right eye) (2D content is played as 3D) USER MANUAL FOR SR-1000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ - 134 - April 22 , 2021...

  • Page 136: Appendix Ⅱ

    11. APPENDIX Ⅱ 11 APPENDIX Ⅱ The SR-1000 has undergone and passed on first attempt the following quality assurance tests, with reports issued by the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company– SGS Labs (https://www.sgs.com). 1. Temperature Humidity Cycling Test •...
  • Page 137 Cert. No. CN09/32221 GDC Technology manufacturing facility is ISO 9001:2008 certified. Copyright © 2021 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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