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INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR
SX-3000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ WITH
PSD-3000-P PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE
SMS version 9.0
July 29, 2013

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL FOR SX-3000 STANDALONE INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK™ WITH PSD-3000-P PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE SMS version 9.0 July 29, 2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.1.2. Christie Projector Placement ................. 11 2.1.3. NEC Projector Placement ................11 2.2. Inserting SX-3000 into the projector ..............12 2.3. Projector Network ....................12 EXTERNAL MONITOR, KEYBOARD AND MOUSE ..........12 INSTALLING PSD-3000-P PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE ......... 13 4.1. Product Specifications ..................13 4.2.
  • Page 3 5.4. Creating a new RAID Array ..................28 5.5. Increase Rebuild Speed ..................29 5.6. Disabled options when using the 1x eSATA Connection ........29 SX-3000 IP Setup ....................29 6.1. IMB Network Setup ....................30 6.2. Projector Connection ....................31 6.3.
  • Page 4 12.4. Automation setup for server GPIO ................ 48 12.5. Automation setup for projectors ................48 12.6. Automation setup for eCNA devices ..............50 12.7. Automation setup for JNIOR devices ..............51 12.8. Automation setup for Christie ACT devices ............53 12.9.
  • Page 5 Block™ and PSD-3000-P Portable Storage Device from GDC Technology Limited. To ensure proper operation and to maximize the SX-3000 and PSD-3000-P value, please review this User Manual. It will guide you through all the features and benefits of the new SX-3000 Standalone Integrated Media Block™. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright ©...
  • Page 6 Singapore China (Shenzhen) Unit 1-7, 20 Floor, 3F, Kyobashi-Chuo Bldg, 10 Ubi Crescent Ubi Tech Floor GDC Building, Kodak House II, 1-14-7 Kyobashi Chuo-ku, Park, Lobby B, #06-25, No.9 Hi-tech Middle 3 Rd., 39 Healthy Street East, Tokyo 104-0031, Japan Singapore 408564 Science &...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    In this manual there will be many instructions starting from the SMS screen (see Figure 1). This is the main page of the SX-3000 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

    1.1. Equipment List This section describes the equipment shipped with the GDC SX-3000 and PSD-3000-P. The SX-3000 Packaging Includes: Item Photo SX-3000 Unit with projector coverplate RJ45 AES Audio Cable RJ45 GPIO Cables Network Cable RJ45 to DB25 Audio Converter...
  • Page 9 The PSD-3000-P Packaging Includes: Item Photo PSD-3000-P Portable Storage Device PSD-3000-P Bracket for specific projector model 2.5” SATA HDD Power Cord Power Adapter HDD Tray Key eSATA Cable...

  • Page 10: Installing Sx-3000 Into The Projector

    INSTALLING SX-3000 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-3000 into the projector. If the projector does not have the GDC IMB installed, follow the steps below to install SX-3000 into the projector.

  • Page 11: Remove Existing Interface Board/Placeholders From Projector

    2.1. Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector Before installing SX-3000, check the figures 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-3000.

  • Page 12: Christie Projector Placement

    Figure 5 SX-3000 Placement on Christie projector. 2.1.3. NEC Projector Placement Figure 6 shows the location where SX-3000 should be installed on a NEC projector. Remove any existing interface boards or placeholder faceplates from this position before installing SX-3000. Figure 6 SX-3000 Placement on NEC projector.

  • Page 13: Inserting Sx-3000 Into The Projector

    Note: When installing the SX-3000 into any NEC projector, it is recommended to install it into the top slot of the projector. If the SX-3000 is installed into the bottom slot, the board runs the risk of coming in contact with the below racks.

  • Page 14: Installing Psd-3000-P Portable Storage Device

    INSTALLING PSD-3000-P PORTABLE STORAGE DEVICE 4.1. Product Specifications Figure 8 PSD-3000-P Portable Storage Device Product Specifications Suitable for 2.5”SATA HDD Support Hot Swap Dimension: 220(L) X 165.6(W) X 55.2(H) mm Important note: To connect 1 eSATA cable to PSD-3000-P, the SMS version MUST be on 9.0build107 or higher.

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    4.3. Front Panel HDD Tray Lock HDD Tray Cover Door HDD LED 4.4. Back Panel DC Power Connector eSATA Connector Power Switch Buzzer On/Off Switch Important Note: Always power on the PSD-3000-P external hard drive bay before powering up the projector. 4.5.

  • Page 16: Installing The Bracket On A Barco S2K Projector

    Step 1e: Install PSD-3000-P Bracket on Christie CP2220 or CP2230 Projector Step 2: Install the Cables and Fixture into SX-3000 4.5.2. Installing the Bracket on a Barco S2K projector Step 1a: Install PSD-3000-P Bracket on Barco S2K Projector: 1. Loosen the screws on the projector.

  • Page 17: Installing The Bracket On A Nec S2K Projector

    3. Attach the bracket and put 4 screws back into the side cover and insert the new metal rings on the screws. Figure 11 Put screws and new metal ring into side cover. 4. Install the bracket and side cover back on to the projector and tighten the screws. 5.
  • Page 18 2. Put the bracket on the projector. Align the 3 screw holes with the projector. Insert and tighten the screws. Figure 14 Align the screw holes with the projector. 3. Mount the PSD-3000-P onto the bracket Figure 15 Mount PSD-3000-P onto the NEC projector. 4.

  • Page 19: Installing The Bracket On A Barco B Or C Series Projector

    4.5.4. Installing the Bracket on a Barco B or C Series projector Step 1c: Install PSD-3000-P Bracket on Barco B or C Series Projector: 1. Loose the screws on the projector. Figure 16 Loose the screws on the projector. 2. Put the bracket on the projector. Align the screw hole with the projector and tight the screws.

  • Page 20: Installing The Bracket On A Nec 2K Or 4K Projector

    4.5.5. Installing the Bracket on a NEC 2K or 4K projector Step 1d: Install PSD-3000-P Bracket on NEC 2K or 4K Projector: 1. Find the location of the projector. Figure 19 Find the location of the projector. 2. Install the two parts of the bracket first. Align the screw hole and tight the screws. Figure 20 Install the two parts of the bracket.

  • Page 21: Installing The Bracket On A Christie Cp2220 Or Cp2230 Projector

    4. Insert the PSD-3000-P onto the bracket. Figure 22 Insert the PSD-3000-P onto the bracket. 5. At last, use the cable tie to fix the DC power cord on the left hand side of bracket. 4.5.6. Installing the Bracket on a Christie CP2220 or CP2230 projector Step 1e: Install PSD-3000-P Bracket on Christie CP2220 or CP2230 Projector: 1.
  • Page 22 2. Put the bracket on the projector. Align the screw hole with the projector and tight the screws. Figure 24 Put the bracket on the projector. 3. Insert the PSD-3000-P onto the bracket. Figure 25 Insert the PSD-3000-P onto the bracket. 4.

  • Page 23: Esata Connection To The Sx-3000

    Figure 26 Connect eSATA cable to PSD-3000-P. Step 2 Making the connections to the SX-3000 1. Insert the eSATA cable into the SX-3000 eSATA port 1. Figure 27 Insert eSATA cable into SX-3000 eSATA port 1. NOTE: To use PSD-3000-P as the content source, it MUST be connected to the port 1 of the eSATA...

  • Page 24: Procedure To Install The Hdds

    4.7. Procedure to Install the HDDs 1. Release the lock by using the key (Rotate 90 degrees Clockwise), open HDD tray cover door. 2. Insert 2.5” HDD, close the front door. 3. Lock the HDD Tray by using the key. (Rotate 90 degrees Counterclockwise) Open Door Instruction: 1.
  • Page 25 3. Hold the front of door and rotate the door to the right. 4. Pull the door aside so that it is in 90° angle of the device. Now, the HDD can be taken out or put in. (The door shall be close in the opposite steps) Caution: ...

  • Page 26: Psd-3000-P Indicator

    4.8. PSD-3000-P Indicator 4.8.1. LED Indicator At the top of the PSD-3000-P, there are LED indicators that feature 2 colors in order to show status. Each drive has a corresponding LED light numbered 1-4. Figure 28 Hard drive LED indicators. The lights have 2 colors;...

  • Page 27: Warning Buzzer

    4.8.2. Warning Buzzer Buzzer on/off toggle switch is located to the right of the eSATA connection. It can be accessed by using a pen or similar shaped object and turning off the buzzer. WARNING: This is not a reset switch for the buzzer. Once the button is toggled to the “off” position, the buzzer will remain silent if any other hard disk fails.

  • Page 28: Operation Of Psd-3000-P

    2. Select [OK] to complete this option. Figure 30 IMB Storage Tab [Configuration]. 3. Go to Control Panel, click Shutdown and then click Reboot. This is to ensure all components in SX-3000 are able to detect the PSD-3000-P after reboot.

  • Page 29: Hard Disk Information

    5.2. Hard Disk Information The PSD-3000-P is seen by the SX-3000 as a hardware RAID. When the hard disk information check is done the RAID set will show as one drive, like below: Figure 31 Hard disk information [Storage System Management].

  • Page 30: Increase Rebuild Speed

    Remove Disk from RAID Array – No longer necessary SX-3000 IP Setup The IP address of the SOM and SX-3000 IMB will need to be set for proper operation. The SOM and the IMB IP are to be on the same subnet.

  • Page 31: Imb Network Setup

    6.1. IMB Network Setup To edit the IP addresses of the Ethernet ports, use the following instructions: Enter the SMS screen. Click [Configuration] to access the Configuration page. Select Maintenance access from the top drop down menu. Enter the number password and select [OK] Select the IMB Network tab Enter the Subnet Mask.

  • Page 32: Projector Connection

    6.2. 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 33 The following box will appear: Figure 37 IMB Status. Click [Marry] to perform the marriage of the projector and SX-3000. 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 this...

  • Page 34: Series 2 Projector Setup

    Series 2 projector setup To work with SX-3000, 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 SX-3000 in order to setup the connection between SX-3000 and the projector. Once the connection is complete, the monitor, keyboard, and mouse can be removed and the SMS can be accessed via VNC from the TMS or projector.

  • Page 35: Barco Touch Panel Setup

    7.1.1. Barco Touch Panel Setup The Barco Projector touch panel can be used to control the SX-3000. Use the following steps to set up control of the SX-3000 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 39.

  • Page 36: Nec Series 2 Projector

    7.2. NEC Series 2 Projector In order to configure an NEC Series 2 projector to work with SX-3000, 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 37: Christie Series 2 Projector

    7.3. Christie Series 2 Projector When the SX-3000 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 38 d. Arm the marriage. In the Arming window, click the Arm Marriage button (refer to Figure 45). 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 39: Settings For Series 2 Projectors

    2. Clear the Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server. All 3D IMB channels on the Christie Series 2 projector should use the ‘IMB’ input and ‘4:4:4 (RGB)’ input data format (see Figure 46). Figure 46 Projector input settings for Christie projectors. 7.4.

  • Page 40: 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 48 IMB 3D 4:4:4 configuration on SX-3000.

  • Page 41: Time Zone Setup

    Time Zone Setup The SX-3000 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 42: Content Ingest Management Setup

    9.1. 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.

  • Page 43: Content Ingest From Ftp

    9.1.2. 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 (as shown in Figure 52). 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 44: Audio Setup

    10. 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 (please refer to Figure 54). Figure 54 RJ45 DB25 Audio Connector.

  • Page 45: Digital-To-Analog Converters

    Figure 57 AES Audio RJ45 pinout. 10.1. Digital-to-Analog Converters Not every case will require a Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) as some sound processors are able to receive digital input. In the case that a DAC is required the first thing that should be done is to connect the server to the DAC.

  • Page 46: Automation Setup

    AUTOMATION SETUP The SX-3000 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. 12.1. General automation setup The following steps describe the general setup of an automation device on the SX-3000.

  • Page 47: Adding Event Labels And Actions

    12.2. 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. (please refer to Figure 60) Figure 60 Adding event label. 1.

  • Page 48: Automation Scheduling

    12.3. 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 (as shown in Figure 61).

  • Page 49: Automation Setup For Server Gpio

    12.4. 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. (please refer to Figure 62) Figure 62 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 50 6. Click the [Save] button to save configured settings. Figure 63 Automation settings for projector device. Figure 64 Projector automation device setup.

  • Page 51: Automation Setup For Ecna Devices

    12.6. Automation setup for eCNA devices The SX-3000 supports the eCNA-10 automation system. Follow the steps below to configure an eCNA 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 “eCNA”.

  • Page 52: Automation Setup For Jnior Devices

    Figure 66 Automation settings for eCNA device. 12.7. Automation setup for JNIOR devices The SX-3000 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,...
  • Page 53 2. Click [OK] and set up the device parameters for the JNIOR device. Figure 67 JNIOR automation device setup. 3. Enter the IP address of the JNIOR device (see Figure 68). 4. The settings for ‘Port’, ‘Login’ and ‘Password’ are set to the default values for JNIOR devices if left empty.

  • Page 54: Automation Setup For Christie Act Devices

    Figure 68 Automation settings for JNIOR device. 12.8. Automation setup for Christie ACT devices The SX-3000 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,...
  • Page 55 2. Click [OK] and set up the device parameters for the Christie ACT device. Figure 69 Christie ACT automation device setup. 3. Enter the IP address of the Christie ACT device. 4. The default setting for the ‘Port’ is displayed on the settings for the Christie ACT device. Change this value if required.

  • Page 56: Automation Setup For Dolby Devices

    Figure 70 Automation settings for Christie ACT device. 12.9. Automation setup for Dolby devices The SX-3000 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 2. Click [OK] and set up the device parameters for the Dolby CP650 device. Figure 71 Dolby CP650 automation device setup. 3. Enter the IP address of the Dolby CP650 device. 4. Default Control cues are set up for a new Dolby CP650 automation device. Control cues can be added or removed using the [+] and [-] buttons.

  • Page 58: Automation Setup For Usl Dax Devices

    Figure 72 Automation settings for Dolby CP650 device. 12.10. Automation setup for USL DAX devices The SX-3000 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,...
  • Page 59 2. Click [OK] and set up the device parameters for the USL DAX device. (see Figure 73) Figure 73 USL DAX automation device setup. 3. Enter the IP address of the USL DAX device (see Figure 74). 4. Click the [Save] button to save configured settings. Figure 74 Automation settings for USL DAX device.

  • Page 60: Automation Setup For Usl Jsd Devices

    12.11. Automation setup for USL JSD devices The SX-3000 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 61 5. Click the [Save] button to save configured settings. Figure 76 Automation settings for USL JSD device.

  • Page 62: Component Enginnering

    COMPONENT ENGINNERING TA-10 SETUP The Component Engineering TA-10 can be used for theater automation with the SX-3000. It requires that the TA-10 be wired in a particular configuration. A wiring diagram can be seen in Figure 77. The TA-10 is connected to the SX-3000 using the server’s GPIO input/output port. Configure event labels with the GPIO device to trigger the TA-10.

  • Page 63: Appendix

    APPENDIX 15.1. AES Audio and GPIO Pinout GPIO AES Audio Figure 78 AES audio and GPIO Pinout 15.2. 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 64 Website: www.gdc-tech.com ISO 9001 QMS Cert. No. CN09/32221 GDC Technology 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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