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GDC SX-4000 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
SX-4000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ WITH
ENTERPRISE STORAGE/ENTERPRISE STORAGE PLUS
SMS version 10.0
November 12, 2016

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SX-4000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ WITH ENTERPRISE STORAGE/ENTERPRISE STORAGE PLUS SMS version 10.0 November 12, 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    5.1. Selecting the Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus for the Content Storage ....28 SX-4000 NETWORK SETUP .................... 29 6.1. IMB Network setup ......................29 6.2. IMB Marriage and Clearing Door Tampers from the SX-4000 ..........30 7. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP ..................... 32 Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™...
  • Page 3 12.4. Automation setup for JNIOR devices..................49 12.5. Automation setup for Christie ACT devices ................51 12.6. Automation setup for GDC sound processor ............... 53 12.7 Automation setup for Dolby devices ..................55 12.8. Automation setup for USL DAX devices ................57 12.9.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Tel: +51 1 340 5146 Tel: +1 818 972 4370 / Tel: +55 11 33269301 Tel: +65 6222 1082 +1 877 743 2872 (Toll Free) Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 4 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 6 Tel: +91 22 4044 0500 Tel: +52 55 8526 6220 United Arab Emirates (Dubai) Business Centre, Dubai World Central, PO Box 390667, Dubai UAE Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 5 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    In this manual there will be many instructions starting from the SMS (see Figure 1). This is the main page of the SX-4000 software that features the status of the show playing, the transport, and the buttons to access certain menus of the software.

  • Page 8: Equipment List

    1.INTRODUCTION 1.1. Equipment List This section provides a suggested installation configuration of GDC SX-4000 and Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus for reference. Please contact our sales representative to specify the accessory needed for the installation. The SX-4000 Packaging Includes: Item Photo...
  • Page 9 Manual CD Quick Start Guide The number of HDD is subject to change without notice due to ongoing product development and improvement. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 8 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 10 Manual CD Quick Start Guide The number of HDD is subject to change without notice due to ongoing product development and improvement. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 9 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 11: Installing Sx-4000 Into The Projector

    2. INSTALLING SX-4000 INTO THE PROJECTOR Note: If the projector comes with the GDC IMB pre-installed, the instructions in Section 2 can be skipped. This section of the manual describes the physical installation of the SX-4000 into the projector. If the projector does not have the GDC IMB installed, follow the steps below to install SX-4000 into the projector.

  • Page 12: Remove Existing Interface Board/Placeholders From Projector

    2. INSTALLING SX-4000 INTO THE PROJECTOR 2.1. Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector Before installing SX-4000, see the guidelines below to ensure proper placement. 2.1.1. Barco Projector Placement Figure 3 shows an interface board (with SMPTE 292 inputs) connected to a Barco projector. This board must be removed in order to install SX-4000.

  • Page 13: Christie Projector Placement

    Figure 5 SX-4000 Placement on Christie projector. 2.1.3. NEC Projector Placement Figure 6 shows the location where SX-4000 should be installed on a NEC projector. Remove any existing interface boards or placeholder faceplates from this position before installing SX-4000. Figure 6 SX-4000 Placement on NEC projector.

  • Page 14: Inserting Sx-4000 Into The Projector

    Note: When installing the SX-4000 into any NEC projector, it is recommended to install it into the top slot of the projector. If the SX-4000 is installed into the bottom slot, the board runs the risk of coming in contact with the IMB enclosure.

  • Page 15: Installing Enterprise Storage / Enterprise Storage Plus

    4.2. HDD Tray Lock Using the HDD tray key provided, turn the HDD tray lock to the ‘OPEN’ position Unlock Lock Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 14 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Enterprise Storage Plus 3 4 5 HDD Tray HDD LED Power LED Fan LED RAID LED Buzzer Mute Button Power Switch Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 15 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 17: Back Panel

    Connector CRU Connector Important Note: Always power on the Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus before powering up the projector and SX-4000. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 16 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 18: Install The Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus Into The Pedestal

    Figure 10 Put the Enterprise Storage on pedestal. NOTE: Please insert the Enterprise Storage/ Enterprise Storage Plus into the highest position of the pedestal. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 17 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 19: Esata Connection To The Sx-4000

    Plus. Figure 11 Connect the eSATA cable to the Enterprise Storage Figure 12 Connect the eSATA cables to the Enterprise Storage Plus Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 18 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 20 Figure 14 Insert the eSATA cable into SX-4000 eSATA port 2. NOTE: The Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus MUST be connected to the port 1 of the eSATA connection of the SX-4000 to be used as content storage on the SX-4000. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™...

  • Page 21: Procedures To Install The Hdd

    1. Using the HDD tray key provided, turn the HDD tray lock to the ‘OPEN’ position. Lock Unlock 2. Push the ‘OPEN/LOCK’’ icon to release the handle and pull out the HDD tray. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 20 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 22 4. Insert the HDD tray (with HDD installed) into an open slot on the Enterprise Storage/ Enterprise Storage Plus. Push the tray handle to fully insert the HDD tray. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 21 -...
  • Page 23 1. After releasing the HDD tray lock, push the button and pull out the HDD tray by its handle from the Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus. Unlock Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 22 - November 12, 2016...
  • Page 24 4. INSTALLING ENTERPRISE STORAGE/ ENTERPRISE SOTRAGE PLUS 2. Uninstall the 4 screws in the bottom of the HDD tray. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 23 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 25 Do not remove the HDDs during operation.  During operation, the temperature of the HDD may exceed 50°C. Please take care when handling hot drives. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 24 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 26: Indicators On The Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus

    HDD 1-5 LED Read/Write operations Flashing for normal data access RAID is being rebuilt. from computer. No HDD connected HDD not detected Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 25 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...
  • Page 27 Fan LED Please see the table below for an explanation of Fan LED indicator: Buzzer Steady Fan failure Fan LED Normal Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 26 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 28: Warning Buzzer

    RAID array will start rebuilding process automatically. Note: The hard disk must be a fresh drive. DO NOT reuse a hard disk from another Enterprise Storage/ Enterprise Storage Plus. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 27 - November 12, 2016...

  • Page 29: Operation Of Enterprise Storage/ Enterprise Storage Plus

    ENTERPRISE STORAGE PLUS 5.1. Selecting the Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus for the Content Storage The SX-4000 must be configured to use the Enterprise Storage/ Enterprise Storage Plus for content storage. 1. Under [IMB Storage] in [Configuration], select [Use PSD-3000 (1x Cable)].

  • Page 30: Sx-4000 Network Setup

    6. SX-4000 NETWORK SETUP 6. SX-4000 NETWORK SETUP The IP addresses on the SX-4000 may need to be changed for proper operation. The following section shows the procedures. 6.1. IMB Network setup Follow the following instructions to change the IP addresses on the SX-4000.

  • Page 31: Imb Marriage And Clearing Door Tampers From The Sx-4000

    Click [OK] to exit. 6.2. IMB Marriage and Clearing Door Tampers from the SX- 4000 Please use the following steps below to perform the marriage between the SX-4000 and to clear the door tampers on the SX-4000: Enter [SMS]. Click [Configuration] to access [Configuration].
  • Page 32 The following pop-up window will appear: Figure 19 IMB Status. Click [Marry] to perform the marriage of the projector and SX-4000. Click [Close] to clear the door tamper errors with the projector. After the Marriage is preformed and the tampers are clear, click [OK] to exit.

  • Page 33: Series 2 Projector Setup

    Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server must be cleared before SX-4000 can be used for playback. In order to use SX-4000 for content playback, the INPUT source of the projector macros should be set to “MediaBlock” (as shown in Figure 20). If the input file is not present, please download and install the latest projector configuration files for your projector.

  • Page 34: Barco Touch Panel Setup

    7. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP 7.1.1. Barco Touch Panel Setup The Barco Projector touch panel can be used to control the SX-4000. Use the following steps to set up control of the SX-4000 from the Barco touch panel. 1. On the Barco touch panel, select [Control] [Server]. The new window [Connection Properties] will appear as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 35: Nec Series 2 Projector

    7. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP 7.2. NEC Series 2 Projector In order to configure an NEC Series 2 projector to work with SX-4000, the following steps must be taken: 1. Switch on the projector so that it is in STANDBY mode.

  • Page 36: Christie Series 2 Projector

    7. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP 7.3. Christie Series 2 Projector When the SX-4000 is installed in a Christie Series 2 projector, the following steps must be taken in order for the GDC server to play with the Christie Series 2 projector: 1.
  • Page 37 3. Select [Menu]  [Administrator Setup]  [Content Devices Configuration] (as Shown in Figure 27) Figure 27 Content Devices Configuration 4. Select [GDC] for the [IMB Installed]. (as shown in Figure 28) Figure 28 Content Devices Configuration Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™...

  • Page 38: Settings For Series 2 Projectors

    For example, the following 3D FRM settings should be set for playback of content at different frame rates: Frame Rate FRM setting 24 fpeps 48 fpeps 60 fpeps Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 37 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 39: Time Zone Setup

    8. TIME ZONE SETUP 8. TIME ZONE SETUP The SX-4000 may or may not arrive with the local time zone set. The following steps show how to change the time zone on the server. 1. From [SMS], click [Control Panel] to access the control panel.

  • Page 40: Content Ingest Management Setup

    9.1. Configuring a content ingest source In order for the SX-4000 to ingest content, the ingest source must be configured. The following sections describe the setup for content ingest from two different sources. The same steps can be used to set up content ingest sources using other sources.

  • Page 41: Content Ingest From Ftp

    To select an ingest source, click next to the [Source to ingest from:] label on [Ingest]. Choose the required ingest source from the dropdown menu (as seen in Figure 34). Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 40 - November 12, 2016...

  • Page 42: Audio Setup

    Figure 34 Ingest from USB source. AUDIO SETUP The SX-4000 features AES digital audio signal via 2 RJ45 Outputs. For compatibility with most audio processors on the market, a standard RJ45 to DB25 connector is included in the packaging (please refer to Figure 35).
  • Page 43 Figure 36 RJ45 DB25 pinout (Optional for traditional audio connector). Figure 37 RJ45 DB25 pinout (Optional for CP750/JSD80 audio connector). Figure 38 AES Audio RJ45 pinout. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 42 - November 12, 2016...

  • Page 44: Subtitles

    4. Select the [General] tab. 5. Check the [Subtitle Overlay] checkbox. (Please refer to Figure 39 as shown below) Figure 39 Subtitle overlay settings. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 43 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 45: Automation Setup

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP AUTOMATION SETUP The SX-4000 is able to control external devices using its automation interface. This can be used to automate repetitive tasks for the cinema operator to prevent user error. For settings about ‘General automation setup’, ‘Adding event labels and actions’ and ‘Automation Scheduling’, please refer to SX-4000 User Manual’s Section 2.3.6 Automation for...

  • Page 46: Automation Setup For Projectors

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.2. Automation setup for projectors The SX-4000 supports automation for Barco, Christie and NEC projectors. Follow the steps below to configure a projector device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] button on [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [PROJECTOR].
  • Page 47 12. AUTOMATION SETUP Figure 42 Projector automation device setup. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 46 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 48: Automation Setup For Ecna Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.3. Automation setup for eCNA devices The SX-4000 supports the eCNA-10 automation system. Follow the steps below to configure an eCNA device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] on [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [eCNA]. Set the device type to [eCNA_IO].
  • Page 49 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 5. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 44 Automation settings for eCNA device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 48 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 50: Automation Setup For Jnior Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.4. Automation setup for JNIOR devices The SX-4000 supports the JNIOR Model 310 automation device. Follow the steps below to configure a JNIOR device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] under [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [JNIOR].
  • Page 51 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 5. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 46 Automation settings for JNIOR device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 50 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 52: Automation Setup For Christie Act Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.5. Automation setup for Christie ACT devices The SX-4000 supports Christie ACT automation device. Follow the steps below to configure a Christie ACT device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] under [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [ChristieACT].
  • Page 53 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 6. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 48 Automation settings for Christie ACT device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 52 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 54: Automation Setup For Gdc Sound Processor

    12.6. Automation setup for GDC sound processor The SX-4000 supports automation for GDC sound processor. Follow the steps below to configure a GDC device in the server automation interface. For this example, the device refers to the GDC XSP-1000 Cinema Processor.
  • Page 55 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 4. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 50 Automation settings for GDC XSP-1000 cinema processor Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 54 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 56: Automation Setup For Dolby Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.7 Automation setup for Dolby devices The SX-4000 supports automation for the Dolby sound processors. Follow the steps below to configure a Dolby device in the server automation interface. For this example, the device refers to the Dolby CP650 Sound Processor.
  • Page 57 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 4. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 52 Automation settings for Dolby CP650 device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 56 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 58: Automation Setup For Usl Dax Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.8. Automation setup for USL DAX devices The SX-4000 supports automation for USL DAX sound processor. Follow the steps below to configure a USL DAX device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] under [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [DAX].
  • Page 59 3. Enter the IP address of the USL DAX device (see Figure 54). 4. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 54 Automation settings for USL DAX device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 58 - November 12, 2016...

  • Page 60: Automation Setup For Usl Jsd Devices

    12. AUTOMATION SETUP 12.9. Automation setup for USL JSD devices The SX-4000 supports automation for USL JSD-80 and JSD-100 sound processor. Follow the steps below to configure a USL JSD device in the server automation interface. 1. Click [Add] under [Devices] and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is [JSD].
  • Page 61 12. AUTOMATION SETUP 5. Click [Save] to save configured settings. Figure 56 Automation settings for USL JSD device. Installation Manual for SX-4000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™ - 60 - November 12, 2016 with Enterprise Storage/Enterprise Storage Plus...

  • Page 62: Component Engineering Ta-10 Setup

    13. COMPONENT ENGINEERING TA-10 SETUP COMPONENT ENGINEERING TA-10 SETUP The Component Engineering TA-10 can be used for theater automation with the SX-4000. It requires that the TA-10 be wired in a particular configuration. A wiring diagram can be seen in Figure 60.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    15. APPENDIX 15. APPENDIX 15.1. AES Audio and GPIO Pinout Figure 58 describes the AES and GPIO pinout for the 6 RJ-45 connectors on the SX-4000. GPIO AES Audio Figure 58 AES audio and GPIO Pinout 15.2. GPIO Power Details...
  • Page 64 Website: www.gdc-tech.com ISO 9001 QMS 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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