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Installation and Setup Guide
020-103872-01
Christie IMB-S4
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  • Page 1 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Christie IMB-S4 ® CHklSTIE...
  • Page 2 Christie's control such as maintenance of the product in proper working conditions. Performance specifications are based on information available at the time of printing. Christie makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Enhancements and licensing........17 Identifying the Christie IMB electronic serial number......17 Playing content.
  • Page 4 Anti-tampering circuitry..........20 Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Learn about the safety precautions related to the Christie IMB. 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 connected to power. Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev.

  • Page 6: Key Features

    To install the Christie IMB into your theater environment, the following items are required. • A Christie CineLife Series 4 projector with CineLife+ 2.3.0 firmware or later installed. If you do not have CineLife+ 2.1.0 firmware or later installed, install the IMB in the projector before running the firmware upgrade.

  • Page 7: Ip And Subnet Considerations

    (DHCP) when not in use. When you set DHCP on an Ethernet 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 8: Technical Support

    Introduction Technical support Technical support for Christie Cinema products is available at: • Support.cinema@christiedigital.com • +1-877-334-4267 • Christie Professional Services: +1-800-550-3061 or NOC@christiedigital.com Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 9: Installing And Configuring

    IMB. The network file system (NFS) service must be enabled on the file share accessed by the Christie IMB. To allow the projector to communicate with the ingest device, see the Christie IMB-S4 User Guide (P/N: 020-103873-XX). Specify the IP address of the theater management system or satellite receiver in the IP Address field and select the NFS share in the Share Folder list.

  • Page 10: Content Network Topology

    Learn the components of a content network. Item Description Control computer Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 11: Led Status Indicators

    (GigE media network for moving content over the network) Content/Media network (GigE) Home run connection to CP850 AES connection LED status indicators The following table provides the IMB-S4 status indicator LED and its meaning. LED action Description Service door LED Green Indicates the service door is closed.

  • Page 12: Installing The Christie Imb

    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 off the light source and cool the projector for at least 15 minutes.
  • Page 13 6. Loosen the two screws securing the blank plate and remove it. Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.
  • Page 14 If the Christie IMB shows signs of tampering, contact Christie support. For contact information for your region, see the back cover of this document. 8. Align the Christie IMB with the guides in the card cage and then slide it partially into the projector.

  • Page 15: Selecting Integrated Media Block (Imb) Preferences

    Digital Cinema Initiatives (DCI) specification. You cannot complete marriage remotely. For more information on marriage, refer to Christie IMB-S4 User Guide (P/N: 020-103873-XX). You cannot complete marriage remotely because you must select the Marriage button on the input panel during the marriage process.

  • Page 16: Configuring Audio Settings

    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 17: 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 18: 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-S4 User Guide (P/N: 020-103873-XX). 1. Ingest the content. Content is typically provided on a hard drive sent by your movie distributor.

  • Page 19: Regulatory

    EU Directive (2012/19/EU) on waste and electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and the applicable official amendment(s). Christie IMB-S4 Installation and Setup Guide 020-103872-01 Rev. 1 (09-2024) © Copyright 2024 Christie Digital Systems USA, Inc. All rights reserved. If printed, please recycle this document after use.

  • Page 20: Security Policy

    Christie IMB to Christie Digital Systems USA Inc. If you mishandle or drop the Christie IMB, you can activate the anti-tamper circuitry. Keep the Christie IMB in its original packaging until you install it.

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