Doremi ShowVault - IMB User Manual

ShowVault and IMB Chase Mode

User Manual

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Contact Information............................................................................................................ 3

1.2 Required Software, Firmware, and License........................................................................ 4

2 Procedure .....................................................................................................................................5

2.1 Detailed Connection Diagram ............................................................................................ 6

2.2 Hardware Setup ................................................................................................................. 9

2.3 Software Configuration ...................................................................................................... 9

3 Document Revision History ...................................................................................................... 13

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1 Introduction

Using specific software, firmware, and DLM (Doremi License Message), the ShowVault and IMB can
be configured to chase timecode. This document outlines the necessary software and firmware
versions as well as how to configure the ShowVault and IMB in Chase Mode. This document serves as
an addendum to the ShowVault and IMB user manuals. For more information on the operation of the
ShowVault and IMB, refer to the appropriate user manual.

1.1 Contact Information

USA

24/7 Technical Support line: + 1-866-484-4004
Technical Support Email: [e-mail]

Europe

24/7 Technical Support line: + 33 (0) 492-952-847
Technical Support Link: http://support.doremitechno.org/ticketing

Japan

Technical Support line: + 044-966-4855
Technical Support Email: [e-mail]

Australia ~ China ~ India ~ Indonesia ~ Korea ~ Malaysia ~ New Zealand ~ Philippines ~
Singapore ~ Taiwan ~ Thailand

Technical Support Email: [e-mail]

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1.2 Required Software, Firmware, and License

For the ShowVault and IMB to support Chase mode, it must have the following software and firmware.
To acquire the software, firmware, and DLM, please contact [e-mail].

For instructions on updating the software and firmware, consult the ShowVault and IMB manuals.

 IMB:

◦ SM Version: 5.1.4 and above
◦ Firmware: 32.07d and above

 ShowVault:

◦ Software: 2.6.3

The software and firmware versions can be checked in the About window on the ShowVault GUI.

In addition to the previously mentioned software and firmware, the ShowVault also requires the
Chase Mode DLM package. To acquire a Chase Mode DLM package, please contact

[e-mail].

 For instructions on ingesting the DLM package, please consult the ShowVault User Manual,

which can be accessed on doremilabs.com.

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2 Procedure

Master Unit

Slave Unit

Time code:

Master Out to

Slave In

Embedded

Timecode

Source

Distribution

Amplifier

Slave Unit 1

Slave Unit n

Slave Unit 2

Timecode

...

There are two possible configurations for a Chase Mode setup:

1. Master and Slave – One IMB is the master unit which feeds timecode to one slave unit and
the slave unit chases the master. This configuration allows for the synchronization of two IMBs
(Figure 1).

Figure 1: Master Slave block diagram

2. Chasing a Timecode Source – The IMB and ShowVault can chase timecode from any HD­SDI source that has embedded LTC timecode. To use an embedded timecode source, the HD­SDI signal must be duplicated with a Distribution Amplifier (DA). The IMB/ShowVault does not
support daisy chaining timecode signals. This configuration allows for more than two IMBs to
be synchronized (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Chase a Timecode Generator Block Diagram

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2.1 Detailed Connection Diagram

Note: The IP addresses presented in this example are for demonstration purposes only (Figure 3,
Figure 4, and Figure 5).

Figure 3: Chase Connectivity Diagram, Two Projectors (Master/Slave)

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Figure 4: Chase Connectivity Diagram, More Than Two Projectors (Master/Slave)

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Figure 5: Chase Connectivity Diagram, External Timecode

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2.2 Hardware Setup

Save

Button

Create Macro

Button

SDI IN-A

SDI OUT-A

Insert Action

Button

1. If using the Master and Slave configuration, connect the SDI Out-A of the Master IMB to the
SDI IN-A of the slave IMB (Figure 6).

2. If using an embedded Timecode source and a DA, connect the SDI outputs of the DA to the
SDI IN-A of each slave IMB (Figure 6).

Figure 6: IMB SDI In And Out

2.3 Software Configuration

After the hardware setup is complete, each Slave IMB needs to be configured to chase using the
ShowVault GUI. To configure the Slave IMB for Chase:

1. Using the ShowVault GUI, open the Macro Editor from Menu → Doremi Apps.

2. Press the green “+” button in upper-left to create a new macro (Figure 7).

3. In the pop-up window, name the Macro “Chase On” and press “OK” to create the Macro
(Figure 8).

Figure 7: Macro Editor on Slave Unit

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Figure 8: Name the Macro

Select the “Chase On” macro and press the “Insert a new Action” button (Figure 7).

4. In the “Add a new Action” window, select “Playback” in the left pane (Figure 9).

5. Then double-click on “Chase Mode” in the right pane (Figure 9).

6. In the chase mode pop-up window, select “SDI” from the drop down menu and press OK
(Figure 10).

7. Press Add to add the Chase Mode action to the Chase On macro (Figure 9).

Figure 9: Add a New Macro Window

Figure 10: Chase Mode Pop-Up Window

9. Press the Save button and provide the admin password to save the macro settings (Figure 7).

10. Open CineLister from Menu → Doremi Apps.

11. On the Editor tab, add the desired CPL to the playlist.

Note: Chase Mode is supported only for playlists containing a single CPL. Chasing across multiple
CPLs is not supported.

12. Add the Chase On macro from the Automation Cues section to the playlist.

13. In the Insert Macro pop-up window, select “From the begin of the clip” and make sure the
counter shows 00:00:00 (Figure 11).

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14. Press Ok to complete inserting the macro (Figure 11).

Chase Macro

in SPL

Figure 11: Insert Macro Window

Figure 12: CPL and Macro Added to the Playlist on Slave Unit

15. Go to the Playback tab and set the Mode to Play using the drop-down box. Chase Mode will
only work with the playback mode set to Play (this applies only to the slave side; the master

side can be any setting because the slave will just chase whatever the time code is coming
from that unit). See Figure 13 for more information.

16. Press Pause to Load the CPL and queue it for chase playback.

17. Load the desired CPL on the Master ShowVault and press Play, or start the embedded
Timecode source and the slave IMB will start chasing.

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Figure 13: CPL Cued for Chase Mode

Playback

Mode

Drop-down

Playback

Tab

End of document.

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3 Document Revision History

Date

Revision

Description

05/01/2012

1.0

First version of the document.

04/08/2014

1.1

Minor editorial changes made and Section 2.1 added.

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