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  • Page 1 GDC Technology Ltd SX-3000 SERVER INSTALLATION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..........................3 Equipment List ......................... 3 Installing the GDC SX-3000 Integrated Media Block (IMB) into the projector ......4 Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector........5 Inserting the IMB into the projector ................6 Projector Network ......................6 External Monitor, Keyboard and Mouse .................
  • Page 3 SX-3000 Installation Manual 11.2 Selecting an ingest source ..................... 27 Audio Setup ........................28 12.2 Digital-to-Analog Converters ..................28 Subtitles ..........................29 Automation Setup ......................30 14.1 General automation setup .................... 30 14.2 Adding event labels and actions ..................31 14.3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Introduction This document is a guide through the process of setting up the SX-3000 with the projector, storage bay, audio system, and automation devices used in cinema theatres. Note: The currently supported software version for SX-3000 server is 9.0 or higher.

  • Page 5: Installing The Gdc Sx-3000 Integrated Media Block (Imb) Into The Projector

    This section of the manual describes the physical installation of the IMB into the projector. If the projector does not have the GDC IMB installed, follow the steps below to install the IMB into the projector. Figure 2 GDC Integrated Media Block with High Frame Rate (IMB HFR)

  • Page 6: Remove Existing Interface Board/Placeholders From Projector

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector. Before installing the IMB, check the figures below to ensure proper placement. 3.1.2 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 the IMB.

  • Page 7: Inserting The Imb Into The Projector

    Projector Network Connect the provided Cat 5e LAN cable form the SX-3000 Ethernet 2 port to the projector’s Ethernet port. Please see Section 8 for IP network instructions after the SX-3000 is installed.

  • Page 8: External Monitor, Keyboard And Mouse

    Each PSD-3000 unit is shipped with the content hard drives separate packaging. The server’s content storage hard disks are inserted into the external hard drive bay. The content storage hard disks must be inserted into the PSD-3000P and connected the SX-3000 before starting the server.

  • Page 9: Connecting The Psd-3000P Drive Bay To The Sx-3000

    3. Power on the unit with the switch next to the power plug. (Figure 11). Then power on the projector with SX-3000 before moving on to the next steps. Important Note: Always power on the PSD-3000P external hard drive bay before powering up the projector.

  • Page 10: The Psd-3000U External Hard Drive Unit

    The server’s content storage hard disks are inserted into the external hard drive bay. The content storage hard disks must be inserted into the PSD- 3000U and connected the SX-3000 before starting the server. Inserting the individual RAID drives into the bay Ensure that the server is powered off before connecting the external content storage drive.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Psd-3000U Drive Bay To The Sx-3000

    SATA port (Figure 15) on the back of the unit. To connect the PSD-3000U to the SX-3000, please use the following instructions. 1. Connect SATA ports 1, 2, and 3 on the back of the PSD-3000U to the eSATA ports 1-3 on the SX-3000.

  • Page 12: Operation With Psd-3000U/P

    Operation with PSD-3000U/P Importing the RAID Array Once the PSD-3000U/P RAID set is connected to the SX-3000 IMB properly the RAID array will have to be imported in the system. This is done through the Admin panel of the software.

  • Page 13: Selecting The Psd-3000U/P As A Content Source

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Selecting the PSD-3000U/P as a Content source After the RAID is imported, you will need to define the PSD-3000P/U as the content source. Using the steps below: 1. In the SMS window select the [Configuration] button, and enter the password for the configuration menu under the maintenance access.

  • Page 14: Sx-3000 Ip Setup

    SX-3000 Installation Manual SX-3000 IP Setup The IP address of the SOM and the IMB will need to be set for proper operation. The SOM and the IMB IP are to be on the same subnet. IMB Network Setup To edit the IP addresses of the Ethernet ports, use the following instructions: Enter the SMS screen.

  • Page 15: Projector Connection

    Click [OK] to exit. Projector Connection The Ethernet 2 connection and the projector are to be on the same subnet. Since the SX-3000 is connected directly to the Projector, there is no need to set the IP address for the server to the projector.

  • Page 16: Imb Marriage And Clearing Door Tampers From The Sx-3000

    SX-3000 Installation Manual IMB Marriage and Clearing Door Tampers from the SX-3000 Please use the following steps below to perform the marriage between the SX-3000 and to clear the door tampers on the SX-3000: Enter the SMS screen. Click [Configuration] to access the Configuration page.
  • Page 17 SX-3000 Installation Manual 8. The following box will appear: Figure 27 IMB Status 9. Click [Marry] to perform the marriage of the projector and IMB. 10. Click [Close] to clear the door tamper errors with the projector. 11. After the Marriage is preformed and the tampers are clear, click [OK] to exit this screen.

  • Page 18: Series 2 Projector Setup

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Series 2 projector setup To work with the GDC IMB, the projector must be set up according to the requirements of the projector manufacturer. It is required to use a VGA monitor and USB keyboard and mouse connected to the IMB in order to setup the connection between the IMB and the projector.

  • Page 19: Nec Series 2 Projector

    SX-3000 Installation Manual NEC Series 2 Projector In order to configure an NEC Series 2 projector to work with IMB, the following steps must be taken: 1. Switch on the projector so that it is in STANDBY mode. 2. Use the Digital Cinema Communicator for S2 Windows software provided by NEC to connect to the projector.
  • Page 20 SX-3000 Installation Manual Figure 31 Option slot settings on NEC Digital Cinema Communicator 5. Select [Start] [Power] [On] to power on the projector. 6. Clear the Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server (refer to Section 6.3 / Page 13). In order to use the IMB for content playback, the INPUT source of the projector macros must be set to IMB.

  • Page 21: 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: 1. Clear the projector’s marriage tamper: a.
  • Page 22 SX-3000 Installation Manual c. Arm the marriage. In the Arming window, click the Arm Marriage button (refer to Figure 34). A 30 second count-down timer begins. The LED in the Marriage button on the PI Board will flash green during this count-down. You MUST press the Marriage button on the PI Board within this 30 second window in order for the marriage to take effect.
  • Page 23 SX-3000 Installation Manual Figure 35 Projector input settings for Christie projectors 9.3.2 3D settings for Christie Series 2 projectors The 3D macros for Christie Series 2 projectors should be configured with the following settings for ‘3D Input Control’: • 3D Sync Input Mode: Use ‘Line Interleave’ (first line=Left, second line=Right) •...

  • Page 24: Imb 3D Macro Settings Changes

    Note: These are required changes on the projector. IMB 3D output will not function properly unless these changes are made. The SX-3000 with the Software version 9.0 will always enable the “IMB 3D output in ‘4:4:4’” format. Figure 37 IMB 3D 4:4:4 configuration on SX-3000 server 9.4.2...

  • Page 25: Time Zone Setup

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Time Zone Setup The SX-3000 server 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 the SMS screen, click on the [Control Panel] button to access the control panel.

  • Page 26: Content Ingest Management Setup

    11.1 Configuring a content ingest source In order for the SX-3000 to ingest content the ingest source must be configured. The following sections describe the various types of ingest sources that are used with the SX-3000. 11.1.2 Content ingest from USB disk...

  • Page 27: 11.1.3 Content Ingest From Ftp

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 11.1.3 Content ingest from FTP The following steps describe the setup of content ingest source for ingesting content from an FTP server: 1. Select the [Source] tab, followed by the [Add] button. 2. Enter the local description for the FTP server in the “Source Name…” text box. In this case, we will use the source name “FTP”.

  • Page 28: Selecting An Ingest Source

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 11.2 Selecting an ingest source To select an ingest source, click next to the “Source to ingest from:” label on the “Ingest” tab. Choose the required ingest source from the drop down menu. Figure 42 Ingest from USB source...

  • Page 29: Audio Setup

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Audio Setup The SX-3000 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. Figure 43 RJ45 DB25 Audio Connector Figure 44 AES Audio RJ45 Pinout 12.2...

  • Page 30: Subtitles

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Subtitles It is recommended to generate subtitles from the Cinecanvas rather than the server. To do so, please ensure that the Subtitle Overlay Option under the General tab of the Configuration menu remains unchecked. Pictured below in Figure 45.

  • Page 31: Automation Setup

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Automation Setup The SX-3000 server 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. 14.1 General automation setup The following steps describe the general setup of an automation device on the SX-3000 server.

  • Page 32: Adding Event Labels And Actions

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 14.2 Adding event labels and actions The following steps describe how to add an event label to the automation interface. This automation label is used to trigger the associated automation actions during playback. Figure 47 Automation Actions interface 1.

  • Page 33: Automation Scheduling

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 14.3 Automation Scheduling Automation event labels can be scheduled to be executed at a pre-arranged date and time, or repeated daily at a pre-arranged time. To access the automation schedule select the [Schedule] button on the [Actions] tab on the automation interface. This will bring you the automation schedule configuration screen.

  • Page 34: Automation Setup For Server Gpio

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 14.4 Automation setup for server GPIO The SX-3000 GPIO automation device settings can be configured from the [Devices] tab after selecting the ‘GPIO’ device name. Figure 49 GPIO automation device settings If the output pulse width is left blank, the default value of 50ms will be used. If a different output pulse width is required, the value can be entered in the ‘Output Pulse Width’...

  • Page 35: Automation Setup For Ecna Devices

    14.6 Automation setup for eCNA devices The SX-3000 server supports the eCNA-10 automation system. Follow the steps below to configure an eCNA device in the server automation interface. 7. Click the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “eCNA”.
  • Page 36 SX-3000 Installation Manual Figure 52 eCNA automation device setup 8. Click [OK] and set up the device parameters for the eCNA device. 9. Enter the IP address of the eCNA device (see Figure 52). 10. The eCNA device has many cues available for automation. These cues can be enabled or disabled by selecting them after clicking the [Server events], [eCNA controls], and [eCNA status] buttons.

  • Page 37: Automation Setup For Jnior Devices

    14.7 Automation setup for JNIOR devices The SX-3000 server supports the JNIOR Model 310 automation device. Follow the steps below to configure a JNIOR device in the server automation interface. 1. Click the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “JNIOR”.

  • Page 38: Automation Setup For Christie Act Devices

    14.8 Automation setup for Christie ACT devices The SX-3000 server supports Christie ACT automation device. Follow the steps below to configure a Christie ACT device in the server automation interface. 1. Click the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “ChristieACT”.

  • Page 39: Automation Setup For Dolby Devices

    14.9 Automation setup for Dolby devices The SX-3000 server supports automation for the Dolby sound processors. Follow the steps below to configure a Dolby device in the server automation interface. 1. Click the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “CP650”.

  • Page 40: 14.10 Automation Setup For Usl Dax Devices

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 14.10 Automation setup for USL DAX devices The SX-3000 server supports automation for USL DAX sound processor. Follow the steps below to configure a USL DAX device in the server automation interface. 1. Click the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “DAX”.

  • Page 41: 14.11 Automation Setup For Usl Jsd Devices

    SX-3000 Installation Manual 14.11 Automation setup for USL JSD devices The SX-3000 server 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 the [Add] button on the [Devices] tab and enter the name of the device. In this case, it is “JSD”.

  • Page 42: Component Engineering Ta-10 Setup

    TA-10 be wired in a particular configuration. A wiring diagram can be seen in Figure 66. The TA-10 is connected to the SX-3000 server using the server’s GPIO input/output port. Configure event labels with the GPIO device to trigger the TA-10.

  • Page 43: Appendix

    SX-3000 Installation Manual Appendix 17.1 AES Audio and GPIO Pinout AES Audio GPIO 17.2 GPIO Power Details GPIO Input Details ------------------- Vin High min level is 3.5 Volts Vin Low max level is 1.5 Volts Iin min -20 uA Iin max +20 uA (Essentially no current flows;...
  • Page 44 Cert. No. CN09/32221 GDC manufacturing facility is ISO 9001: 2008 certified. Copyright © 2013 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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