DTS XD10 Installation And Operation Manual

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DTS
XD10 Cinema Media Player
Installation and
Version 2.1
Effective Date: June 2007
Document # 9301E692002.1
DTS, Inc.
Cinema Division
5171 Clareton Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
USA
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Document No. 9301E69200V2.1
June 2007
Record of Changes
Manual Version / Date Description
2.1/ June 2007 Modified for changes in XD10 Version 2.1.00, including Video option enhancements, SMPTE timecode support, and various updates.
2.0/ August 2006 Modified for changes in XD10 Version 2.00.38, including High Definition Video, network functions, and various updates.
1.2/ May 2004
1.0/ June 2003
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................. VIII
DTS TECHNICAL SERVICE ..................................................................................................................................X
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST............................................................................................................................. XI
PART 1: OPERATOR ................................................................................................................................................1
1. OPERATING THE XD10 CINEMA MEDIA PLAYER ................................................................................1
1.1. XD10 COMPONENTS .....................................................................................................................................1
1.1.1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators..................................................................................................1
1.1.2. Powering on the XD10........................................................................................................................2
1.1.3. LED Indicators....................................................................................................................................3
1.1.4. LCD Screen.........................................................................................................................................3
1.1.4.1. LCD Modes..................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1.4.2. Status Display ................................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1.4.3. Configurable Information Line ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.4.4. Navigating through the Menus........................................................................................................................ 5
2. LOADING AND PLAYING CONTENT..........................................................................................................7
2.1. TYPE OF CONTENT ........................................................................................................................................7
2.1.1. Soundtrack Content.............................................................................................................................7
2.1.2. Video Content......................................................................................................................................7
2.1.3. CSS Content.........................................................................................................................................7
2.1.3.1. CSS Terminology ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2. CONTENT DELIVERY .....................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1. Types of DTS Discs .............................................................................................................................8
2.2.2. DTS Cinema Media Network™...........................................................................................................8
2.3. LOADING CONTENT.......................................................................................................................................9
2.3.1. DTS Soundtrack Discs.........................................................................................................................9
2.3.2. Loading Soundtrack Discs ................................................................................................................10
2.3.2.1. Compatibility with Legacy Soundtrack Discs............................................................................................... 11
2.3.3. Handling a CD-ROM Read Error.....................................................................................................12
2.3.4. Loading DTS XD10 Video Content Discs .........................................................................................13
2.3.5. Loading a DTS Access™ Disc ..........................................................................................................14
2.4. MANAGING DISK SPACE .............................................................................................................................14
2.5. PLAYING CONTENT WITH FILM ...................................................................................................................15
2.5.1. Playback Status Indicators................................................................................................................15
2.5.2. Changeovers......................................................................................................................................15
2.5.3. Handling Film Breaks and Edits.......................................................................................................15
2.6. PLAYING VIDEO PLAYLISTS ........................................................................................................................16
2.6.1. Video Playlists...................................................................................................................................16
2.6.1.1. Slide-loop Playlist......................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1.2. Preshow and Intermission Playlists............................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1.3. Playlists C through G .................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.1.4. End Slides ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
2.6.2. Start and Stop Video Playlists...........................................................................................................16
2.6.2.1. Start and Stop Video with Menu Commands................................................................................................ 16
2.6.2.2. Start and Stop Video through Automation.................................................................................................... 16
2.6.2.3. Playlist Schedules ......................................................................................................................................... 17
2.6.2.4. Automatic Start Times .................................................................................................................................. 17
2.6.2.5. Video Inhibit................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.6.2.6. Video Playlist Automation Sequence............................................................................................................ 18
2.6.3. End of Playlist...................................................................................................................................18
2.7. XD10 INDICATORS AND DISPLAY FOR VIDEO .............................................................................................19
2.7.1. Video LCD Display ...........................................................................................................................19
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2.7.3. Display when Playing Playlist ..........................................................................................................20
2.8. VIDEO PROJECTOR SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................21
2.8.1. Video Projector Settings....................................................................................................................22
3. XD10 PLAYBACK AND INFO MENUS .......................................................................................................23
3.1. MAIN MENU................................................................................................................................................23
3.2. PLAYBACK MENU .......................................................................................................................................24
3.2.1. Video Playlist Functions ...................................................................................................................25
3.2.1.1. Start Playlist Functions ................................................................................................................................. 25
3.2.1.2. Stop Playlist .................................................................................................................................................. 26
3.2.1.3. Play ACV (Alternate Content Video) ........................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1.4. Video Control ............................................................................................................................................... 27
3.2.1.5. Video Contents ............................................................................................................................................. 29
3.2.2. Film Playback ...................................................................................................................................29
3.2.2.1. TC Reader Offset .......................................................................................................................................... 29
3.2.2.2. Soundtrack Language.................................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.2.3. CSS Playback................................................................................................................................................ 31
3.2.2.4. Contents Menu.............................................................................................................................................. 34
3.2.3. External S/PDIF Mode......................................................................................................................40
3.2.4. Load from USB..................................................................................................................................42
3.3. INFO MENU .................................................................................................................................................43
3.3.1. Version ..............................................................................................................................................43
3.3.2. Licenses Menu...................................................................................................................................43
3.3.3. MAC Address.....................................................................................................................................44
4. MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................................................................45
4.1. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................45
4.2. XD10 SOUNDTRACK CHECK.......................................................................................................................45
4.3. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...............................................................................................................46
4.3.1. I Have a DTS Print but No Discs......................................................................................................46
4.3.2. Film Is Not in Sync or Does Not Sound Right...................................................................................46
4.3.3. Volume Is Too Loud ..........................................................................................................................46
4.3.4. XD10 Does Not Play Soundtrack Audio to Film...............................................................................47
4.3.4.1. Timecode LED Is Blinking........................................................................................................................... 47
4.3.4.2. Timecode LED is Solid, but Playback LED is Not Lit ................................................................................. 47
4.3.4.3. Playback LED is Flashing at Regular Intervals ............................................................................................ 48
4.3.5. XD10 Switches Out of DTS Digital...................................................................................................48
4.4. DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................................................................49
4.4.1. Program Fault...................................................................................................................................49
4.4.2. Menus Do Not Function....................................................................................................................49
4.5. GUIDE FOR A SEAMLESS CHANGE-OVER ....................................................................................................50
4.5.1. Sound Changes Before Picture..........................................................................................................50
4.5.2. Determining Roll-Down....................................................................................................................50
5. HARDWARE INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................51
5.1. UNPACKING SYSTEM COMPONENTS............................................................................................................52
5.1.1. Preliminary Inspection......................................................................................................................52
5.2. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................................................................53
5.2.1. XD10 Player Installation ..................................................................................................................53
5.2.1.1. Rack Mounting and Connection.................................................................................................................... 53
5.2.1.2. Rack Mount Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.2. Power Supply.....................................................................................................................................55
5.2.3. DTS Timecode Reader Head Installation.......................................................................................... 55
5.2.3.1. Two Projector (Change-over) Theaters......................................................................................................... 55
5.3. CONNECTION TO CINEMA PROCESSORS ......................................................................................................56
5.3.1. Dolby® CP45, CP55, CP65, CP500, CP650, UltraStereo JS Series, Panastereo and SMART Operation 56
5.3.2. Dolby® DA20 SR-D® System.............................................................................................................56
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5.3.4. Panastereo CSP1200 and SMART....................................................................................................56
5.3.5. Dolby® CP200 Operation..................................................................................................................57
5.3.6. XD10P Operation..............................................................................................................................57
5.4. XD10 CALIBRATION AND SETUP ................................................................................................................57
5.4.1. Equipment Requirements...................................................................................................................57
5.4.2. Setting and Adjusting Audio Output Levels.......................................................................................57
5.4.2.1. Adjusting Levels ........................................................................................................................................... 58
5.4.3. A Note about DTS Subwoofer Output................................................................................................59
5.5. TIMECODE READER SYNC ADJUSTMENT.....................................................................................................60
5.5.1. Procedure Using Demo Reel.............................................................................................................60
5.5.2. DTS Special Venue Timecode Offset.................................................................................................61
5.5.3. Verifying Operation...........................................................................................................................61
5.5.4. Verify Sound Performance ................................................................................................................61
5.6. CHECK AUTOMATIC FAIL-SAFE (DEFAULT) OPERATION ............................................................................62
6. INSTALLING LICENSES AND UPGRADING SOFTWARE....................................................................63
6.1. OPTIONS......................................................................................................................................................63
6.2. OPTIONS SETUP AND TESTING.....................................................................................................................63
6.3. INSTALLATION OF LICENSE DISCS...............................................................................................................64
6.3.1. XD10 Software Updates....................................................................................................................65
7. SETUP MENUS ................................................................................................................................................67
7.1. TC (TIMECODE) READER OFFSET................................................................................................................69
7.1.1. 35mm or 70mm Timecode Reader Offset..........................................................................................69
7.1.2. SMPTE ..............................................................................................................................................69
7.1.2.1. SMPTE: Serial Number ................................................................................................................................ 70
7.1.2.2. SMPTE: Reel Number .................................................................................................................................. 70
7.1.2.3. SMPTE: Offset ............................................................................................................................................. 71
7.2. AUDIO SETUP MENU ...................................................................................................................................72
7.2.1. Level Adjustment...............................................................................................................................72
7.2.2. Audio Tests........................................................................................................................................74
7.2.3. Language Versions............................................................................................................................75
7.3. VIDEO SETUP ..............................................................................................................................................76
7.3.1. Video Output Settings........................................................................................................................76
7.3.1.1. Video Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 77
7.3.1.2. Video Aspect................................................................................................................................................. 77
7.3.1.3. Video Color Setting ......................................................................................................................................77
7.3.1.4. Video Resolution .......................................................................................................................................... 78
7.3.1.5. Video Frame Rate Menu............................................................................................................................... 78
7.3.2. Video Audio.......................................................................................................................................80
7.3.2.1. Video Audio Delay ....................................................................................................................................... 80
7.3.2.2. Video Audio Trim......................................................................................................................................... 80
7.3.3. Video Projector.................................................................................................................................81
7.3.3.1. Select Projector............................................................................................................................................. 81
7.3.3.2. Lamp On/Off Control ................................................................................................................................... 82
7.3.3.3. Save Video Projector Settings....................................................................................................................... 82
7.3.3.4. Video Test Contents...................................................................................................................................... 83
7.4. CINEMA SUBTITLING SYSTEM (CSS) SETUP ...............................................................................................84
7.4.1. Image Size .........................................................................................................................................85
7.4.2. Vertical Offset ...................................................................................................................................85
7.4.3. Test Patterns......................................................................................................................................86
7.4.4. Options..............................................................................................................................................87
7.4.4.1. Select Projector............................................................................................................................................. 87
7.4.4.2. Background Color......................................................................................................................................... 87
7.4.4.3. CSS Text Color............................................................................................................................................. 88
7.5. AUTOMATION / CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................89
7.5.1. Format Automation...........................................................................................................................89
7.5.2. Pin Definitions...................................................................................................................................90
7.5.2.1. Predefined Formats ....................................................................................................................................... 90
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7.5.3. Fallback Format for Soundtrack.......................................................................................................93
7.5.4. Automation Operating Mode.............................................................................................................94
7.5.4.1. DTS-6D Emulation ....................................................................................................................................... 94
7.5.4.2. AutoSwitch (Optical Formats)...................................................................................................................... 95
7.5.4.3. Preselect Mode (SRD compatible)................................................................................................................ 95
7.6. I/O CONTROL ..............................................................................................................................................96
7.6.1. I/O Pin Definitions ............................................................................................................................96
7.6.1.1. Input Control Pins......................................................................................................................................... 97
7.6.2. Output Control Pins..........................................................................................................................99
7.6.3. Language Setups .............................................................................................................................100
7.6.3.1. Soundtrack Language Setups ...................................................................................................................... 101
7.6.3.2. Subtitle Language Setups............................................................................................................................ 102
7.6.3.3. Assigned Subtitle Language........................................................................................................................ 103
7.6.4. Playlist.............................................................................................................................................104
7.6.4.1. Video Start Delay........................................................................................................................................ 105
7.6.4.2. Output Start Pulse Enable ........................................................................................................................... 105
7.6.4.3. Start Pulse Delay......................................................................................................................................... 105
7.6.4.4. End Pulse Enable ........................................................................................................................................ 106
7.6.4.5. End Pulse Delay.......................................................................................................................................... 106
7.6.4.6. Lamp off ..................................................................................................................................................... 106
7.6.4.7. Silent Video Format.................................................................................................................................... 107
7.6.4.8. End of Playlist Format ................................................................................................................................ 107
7.6.4.9. Playlist Looping Feature ............................................................................................................................. 107
7.6.5. Automation Test...............................................................................................................................108
7.7. SYSTEM SETTINGS ....................................................................................................................................108
7.7.1. USB Memory...................................................................................................................................109
7.7.1.1. XD10 Configuration ................................................................................................................................... 109
7.7.1.2. Save on USB............................................................................................................................................... 110
7.7.1.3. Load from USB........................................................................................................................................... 111
7.7.1.4. Master Settings ........................................................................................................................................... 112
7.7.1.5. Save on USB............................................................................................................................................... 112
7.7.1.6. Load from USB........................................................................................................................................... 113
7.7.1.7. Copy............................................................................................................................................................ 114
7.7.1.8. Log Files ..................................................................................................................................................... 115
7.7.1.9. COM1 Configuration .................................................................................................................................. 116
7.7.1.10. Set Password .......................................................................................................................................... 116
7.7.1.11. Disable Password ................................................................................................................................... 117
7.7.1.12. Change Password ................................................................................................................................... 117
7.8. NETWORK .................................................................................................................................................118
7.8.1. Network Mode.................................................................................................................................118
7.8.2. Static IP Address.............................................................................................................................119
7.8.2.1. Set Static IP Address................................................................................................................................... 119
7.8.2.2. Set Subnet Mask ......................................................................................................................................... 120
7.8.2.3. Set Default Gateway ................................................................................................................................... 121
7.8.2.4. Set Primary DNS ........................................................................................................................................ 121
7.8.2.5. Set Secondary DNS..................................................................................................................................... 122
7.8.2.6. Set Defaults................................................................................................................................................. 123
7.8.3. View Network IP Address................................................................................................................123
7.8.4. Server Type......................................................................................................................................124
7.8.5. Notify Server....................................................................................................................................124
7.9. SYSTEM CLOCK.........................................................................................................................................125
7.9.1. Set Time Zone..................................................................................................................................125
7.9.1.1. Set System Date.......................................................................................................................................... 126
7.9.1.2. Set System Time ......................................................................................................................................... 127
7.10. SOFTWARE REVERT ..................................................................................................................................128
7.11. DISPLAY LANGUAGE.................................................................................................................................129
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Appendices
A. Connector Pinouts
B. Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams
C. HD Video and DTS-CSS Option Wiring Diagrams
D. Cable Assemblies and Breakout Cards
E. DTS Timecode Reader Head Mounting Brackets
F. System Parts List
G. Specifications
H. Menu Structure
I. Technical Maintenance
J. Installing the DTS-CSS Option
K. Tech Notices
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Introduction
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This manual explains the DTS instructions for installing hardware and software, setting up audio playback, configuring the system, performing maintenance and troubleshooting, and setting up and operating optional functions: high definition video, DTS-CSS (subtitling, narration and captions), and digital audio out.
How to Use this Guide
The guide is divided into three parts. The first part covers operations for the projectionist. The second part covers the installation, setup and other theater technician functions. The appendixes provide detailed information for the theater technician.
Part 1: Projectionist
1. Operating the XD10 Cinema Media Player
2. Loading and Playing Content
3. XD10 Playback Menus
4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Part 2: Technician
XD10 Cinema Media Player setup and operation. It contains full
5. Hardware Installation
6. Installing Licenses and Upgrading Software
7. System Setup Menus
Appendices: Technician
A. Connector Pinouts B. Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams C. DTS-CSS and HD Video Option Wiring Diagrams D. Cable Assemblies and Breakout Cards E. DTS Timecode Reader Head Mounting Brackets F. System Parts List G. Specifications H. Menu Structure I. Technical Maintenance J. Installing the DTS-CSS Option K. Tech Notes
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About the XD10 Cinema Player
The XD10 Cinema Media Player is the latest audio/video playback system created by DTS. The XD10 has been engineered to deliver 10 channels of digital surround sound. It is a full-featured media solution with pre-show programming and networking capabilities.
Optional functions are DTS HD Video, the CSS System (subtitling, captions, and audio description), and Digital Audio Out.
The XD10 contains two DVD drives and a large-capacity internal hard drive, which can store approximately 30 full-length feature soundtracks.
To get the most out of the XD10 system, we suggest that you review this manual and keep it available during system installation and initial operation.
We publish the Tech Talk newsletter with tips and updates for Service Technicians. Tech Talk is
published quarterly, and mailed. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, contact DTS Technical Service. It is also posted on the free DTS Online TechCenter located on our website at www.dts.com/digitalcinema
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DTS Technical Service
For assistance, please contact the closest DTS office. After business hours, assistance is available by calling the DTS headquarters telephone number, which connects you to the after-hours answering service. Please leave a message with the answering service and DTS technical support will return the call as soon as possible.
Replacement discs for soundtracks can be requested from the film distributor. Replacement
discs for trailers and special options can be requested from DTS.
Contact Information
DTS Headquarters 5171 Clareton Drive Agoura Hills, CA 91301 Email: techsupport@dts.com Phone: +1 (818) 401.4253 or in USA +1 (888) 428-2268 Technical Service Fax +1 (818) 879.2746
DTS Europe
Email:
eusupport@dtsdcinema.com
Phone: +44 (0) 1189.349.199 Fax: +44 (0) 1189.349.198
DTS Japan
Email: nohtake@dtsonline.co.jp Phone: +81 (0) 3.5564.7157 Fax: +81 (0) 3.3520.1022
Visit our web site http://www.dts.com
/digitalcinema for the latest DTS news on both theater and home
products.
Returning Units for Service
Before sending any item back to DTS for warranty, repair, exchange or replacement parts, please call Technical Service at the closest DTS office. Provide the model and serial number of the equipment to be returned. Please also provide a description of the problem or complaint.
If DTS determines that the unit should be replaced or returned, we will ask you to contact your dealer and provide the same information. When your dealer sends us a purchase order (PO), a Return Authorization (RA) number will be issued for the returning item(s). When you receive the RA, you can return the equipment.
Please do not send anything back to DTS without first receiving an RA number. All returning or replacement units must get a PO from the dealer and an RA from DTS.
Ship returns (clearly marked with the Return Authorization number on the outside of the package) to:
DTS, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 5171 Clareton Drive Agoura Hills, California 91301 USA
Technical Service email, telephone and FAX numbers for returns are:
Email: techsupport@dts.com Phone: +1 (818) 401.4253 or in continental USA +1 (888) 426.2268 Technical Service Fax +1 (818) 879.2746
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Installation Checklist
Use these checklists to make sure that important settings are completed before playing content to an audience. There are separate checklists for installing the XD10, CSS Option and Video Option.
Table 1. XD10 Installation and Setup
Completed Task
Install XD10 in Equipment Rack Section 5.2.1, XD10 Player Installation Install DTS Timecode Reader Head onto Projector(s) CONNECT CABLING: Power Cable Appendix D, Cable Assemblies and Breakout
DTS Timecode Reader Head Interconnect Cable to XD10 Timecode Connector Cable from XD10 Automation to Cinema Processor Audio (analog output) Cable from XD10 Analog Out to Cinema Processor
PROGRAMMING STEPS Automation Setup: Pin Definitions,
Fallback Formats, and Operating Modes I/O Control: Pin Definitions and Language Setups Automation Test Section 7.6.5, Automation Test Language Versions: Enable? Section 7.2.3, Language Versions Use Automated Language Setups? Section 7.6.3, Language Setups If Used, Enable/Disable Network Communication Set System Clock: Set Time Zone, Date and Time. Set Password to Prevent Unauthorized Access, if Appropriate.
Section 5.2.3, DTS Timecode Reader Head Installation
Cards. Appendix D, Cable Assemblies and Breakout Cards. Appendix B, Interface to Cinema Processors.
Appendix B, Interface to Cinema Processors.
Section 7.5, Automation Controls
Section 7.6, I/O Control
Section 7.8.1, Network Mode
Section 7.9, System Clock
Section 7.7.1.10, Set Password.
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ADJUST AND TEST Set and Adjust XD10 Sound Levels Section 7.2.1, Level Adjustment Set Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment Section 5.5, Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment Verify Sound Performance Section 5.6.1, Verify Sound Performance Perform Audio Tests Section 7.2.2, Audio Tests Load Cinema Feature / Trailer Disc(s) Section 2.3, Loading Content Check Automation Fail-Safe (Default)
Operation
Section 5.7, Check Automatic Fail-Safe (Default) Operation
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If the Cinema Subtitling System (CSS) option is to be installed, complete the steps in Table 2.
Table 2. CSS Installation and Setup
Completed Task
Install License for CSS Option
(CD-ROM) Install Cable from EMA Control Connector to EMA Install Cable from Subtitle Projector to XD10 Set Up the Subtitle Projector Section 7.4, CSS Setup Position the EMA Mask Trims Appendix J, Installing the CSS Option. Set Cinema Subtitling Projector (subtitle) Language Check Cinema Subtitling Projector (subtitle) Lamp Status
Section 6.3, Installation of License Discs
Appendix J. Installing the CSS Option.
Appendix J, Installing the CSS Option.
Section 3.1.4.3, CSS Language
Section 3.1.4.4, CSS Lamp Hours
If the Video option is to be installed, complete the steps in Table 3.
Table 3. Video Option Installation and Setup
Completed Task
Video Cabling Appendix C, HD Video Interface Wiring Diagram. Install the license for Video Option (CD-ROM) Configure the Video Output Section 7.3, Video Output Settings Load Video Disc(s) Section 2.3.4, Loading DTS XD10 Video Content
Set Video Output Section 7.3.1, Video Output Settings Set Playlist Automation Sections 7.5, Format / Automation and 7.6.4, Playlist Play Test Images (Reset to Normal when Complete)
Section 6.3, Installation of License Discs
Discs
Section 7.3.1.7, Video Test Contents
Caution Notices
Lithium Battery for the XD10 Motherboard: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Power Cord to the XD10 back panel: The power cord is the main disconnect device. It should be plugged into an easily accessible outlet. The power cord is to be used in a minimum type SVT 18/3 rated 250 Volts ac, 10 Amps with a maximum length of 4.5 M, with one end terminated in an IEC 320 attachment plug and the other end terminated in a NEMA 5-15P Plug.
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Part 1: Operator
The first four chapters of this manual describe the information the projectionist needs to operate the XD10 Cinema Player on a day-to-day basis.
Operating the XD10 Cinema Media Player
Loading and Playing Content
XD10 Playback Menus
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
1. Operating the XD10 Cinema Media Player
1.1. XD10 Components
1.1.1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
LCD Screen
Navigation buttons
DVD drives
Status LEDs
Figure 1. Front Panel Controls and Indicators
USB port
The front panel contains the following controls and indicators for operating the XD10 system.
LCD Screen: Four lines of text provide status messages and menus. Special characters for foreign
languages are not displayed.
DVD Drives: Two DVD drives are used to load soundtracks, trailers and video content onto the hard
drive.
Navigation Buttons: Four arrows and Enter are used to navigate menus and select options.
Status LEDs: Seven LEDs provide status information during playback.
Power Switch: Switch turns the unit on and off. (The main power switch is located on the back of the
XD10.)
USB Port: A USB memory device can be used to save and restore XD10 configuration
settings.
Power switch
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1.1.2. Powering on the XD10
Start by verifying that the rear panel power switch is in the ON position. Then, turn on the front panel power switch. It typically takes the system 45 seconds to initialize. It may take an additional minute if the system is performing one of its period self diagnostics.
While the system is initializing, the following messages will appear on the LCD screen on the front panel of the XD10.
Loader V1.04 (444A)
Initializing ...
DTS-XD10
Loading Software Please wait...
Wait until the screen displays the following message before using it.
Ready
If no messages appear on the LCD screen after you have turned on both front and back power switches, check the following:
Is the power to the sound rack on?
Is the power cable connected?
Is the sound rack power breaker on?
Are both the front and rear panel power switches on?
Are all internal cables connected and boards well seated?
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1.1.3. LED Indicators
The table below describes the LED functions on the XD10 front panel.
Table 4. Front Panel LED Indicators
LED Color Indication
DTS PLAYBACK
TIMECODE Green Reading valid timecode from the reader head.
VIDEO Green Playing video playlist or test material.
NARRATION Green Playing narration track to timecode.
SERIAL Green Serial text for data wall
CSP TEXT Green Playing CSS subtitles or captions.
CSP LAMP FAULT
Blue Light is continuous if XD10 is playing DTS audio.
Light blinks if XD10 is playing DTS audio, but DTS format is not selected.
Red If flashing, CSS projector lamp needs to be replaced.
If continuous, lamp has failed.
1.1.4. LCD Screen
1.1.4.1. LCD Modes
The liquid crystal display (LCD) screen on the front panel of the XD10 operates in two modes:
Status mode. During playback, the screen displays information about the content currently being
played.
Menu mode. In menu mode, the screen displays menus that can be used to view and adjust
playback settings.
The XD10 front panel keypad may be used to switch the display between the status mode and menu mode.
1.1.4.2. Status Display
The XD10 status display reads “Ready” when the XD10 is ready to play but not actively receiving timecode or playing in DTS or video content.
When the XD10 receives timecode, the status display shows the following 4 lines, as shown in the screen below.
Line 1: Title of film or trailer
Line 2: Serial number in the timecode that identifies the film.
Line 3: Timecode reel number and elapsed timecode
Line 4: Configurable information line
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 R1 end: 08:24:01
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1.1.4.3. Configurable Information Line
Table 5 lists the options for Line 4. In the screen above, Line 4 displays End of Reel time.
Table 5. Configurable Information Options
Option Example Indication
1
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28
Blank. Bottom line is blank. It does not display any information.
2
3
4
5
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 CSS Mode: Off
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 CSS Lang ENGC
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 R1 end: 08:24:01
Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 Fmt: DTS Pulse
CSS Mode. This displays the current On/Off status of the CSS function (See the section on
CSS Playback in Chapter 2, Playing Content, in
this guide).
CSS Lang. This displays the current language selection for the CSS subtitles. (See the section
on CSS Playback in Chapter 2, Playing Content,
in this guide.)
End of Reel Time. This choice displays the timecode at which the audio for the current soundtrack reel terminates. In normal operation, the reel change occurs a few seconds before this time is reached.
Fmt. This choice displays the current format selected by the XD10 to communicate with the external automation system or Cinema Processor. In some configurations the XD10 may not recognize external format changes. In those cases, this line will display the last format selected by the XD10.
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Buzz and Bill Show SN=00001 Reel #01 00:41:28 DTS Lang: LAST
DTS Lang. This choice displays the language code for the soundtrack currently playing. (See information on selecting a playback language in another part of this manual.)
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1.1.4.4. Navigating through the Menus
Use the five buttons on the XD10 front panel to navigate through the XD10 menus.
When the status display reads "Ready", as shown below, press the Enter button, shown on the front panel in Figure 1, to access the menus.
Ready
After you press Enter, the Main Menu, shown below, will appear on the LCD screen.
MAIN MENU
Playback
Setup
• Info
Exit Menus
The ‘’ character on the left of the display is the cursor. The text to the right of the cursor describes the current command. Use the Up and Down buttons to scroll up and down the menu of commands. Note that the LCD only displays four lines of text at a time, but pressing the up and down buttons will cause the text to scroll up and down to reveal the other lines.
To execute a command, position the cursor next to it and press the Enter button. Most menus contain an Exit Menus command which returns the LCD to the status display.
Table 6. Front Panel Keys
Front Panel
Description
Key
(Right arrow)
(Left arrow)
(Up arrow)
(Down arrow)
Enter
Moves forward to the next menu.
Used to move the cursor to the next field in some menus.
Goes back to the previous menu. When the menu at the top level of the menu structure is reached, returns to the status display.
Used to move the cursor to the next field in some menus.
Sometimes used as an Abort key
Moves the cursor up one line.
Used to increment a value in some menus.
Moves the cursor down one line.
Used to decrement a value in some menus.
Selects and executes the command at the cursor.
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2. Loading and Playing Content
2.1. Types of Content
The XD10 plays three types of content:
Soundtracks (Features and trailers)
Video (Standard and High Definition)
CSS (Cinema Subtitling System: Subtitling, Captions and Narration)
2.1.1. Soundtrack Content
Soundtracks are DTS audio files for features and trailers. They are delivered on discs, which are inserted in the CD/DVD drives on the front panel of the XD10 and saved on the XD10's hard drive.
2.1.2. Video Content
DTS video content can be delivered in two ways: discs that can be downloaded to the XD10 or content delivered via a network. The video content includes a configuration file that determines the video playlists, schedules and automatic start times.
The creation of content discs is not covered in this manual.
The XD10 will not play standard consumer DVD movies or music CDs. XD10 content DVDs
for cinema must be created using proprietary DTS software.
2.1.3. CSS Content
The DTS-CSS system was designed to aid hearing impaired and visually impaired audiences. In addition, it is also capable of language translations.
In order to use the CSS system, your XD10 must have a license for the CSS Option. Three types of program content may be provided to a theater equipped with an XD10 that has the CSS option installed.
• Projected Subtitles or Captions
• Captions for rear data wall
• Narration
The CSS content is not delivered with the feature soundtrack disc(s). They are delivered separately. CSS discs will be labeled “DTS Access™” and with the same show title and serial number as the feature soundtrack disc. The disc label also shows what type of CSS content is included, as not all types of CSS content are included with all CSS discs.
Not all features provide a DTS Access™ disc. Check with your distributor or contact DTS for
features that are available.
The CSS playback works the same as DTS feature audio playback, in the sense that the film contains timecode that must match the assigned film and audio serial numbers. This prevents playback of the wrong content with the wrong feature.
The projectionist threads the film through the DTS Timecode Reader Head on the projector, and when the show starts, the CSS will play automatically, synchronizing the content to the film. Some operational tasks can be performed by the projectionist. These are explained in more detail in Chapter
3, Playback Menus.
2.1.3.1. CSS Terminology
These are some of the terms associated with the CSS Option.
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CSS: Cinema Subtitling System. A system designed by DTS that provides DTS Access™ content.
DTS Access™: Group of delivery playback files that include subtitles, narration, and Rear
Window™. (Rear Window is a trademark of WGBH public broadcasting system in Boston.)
Subtitle: Projected text of on-screen dialog. Often this has been translated into a language different than the original version.
Caption (“front captions”): Projected text on screen that contains both film dialog and sound descriptions. This is also referred to as Open Caption.
Rear Window™ (“rear captions”): This system consists of a LED reader board (display) mounted in the auditorium of the theater. It receives serial data from the CSS and displays caption text that is projected onto individual reflectors rather than the screen.
Narration: This is a description of on screen action during feature playback. It is normally received via an IR (Infrared) or FM (Frequency Modulation) device to a head set worn by an audience member.
CSP: Cinema Subtitle Projector is a custom designed video projector for use with the CSS Option only.
EMA (External Masking Apparatus): A bracket that holds the CSP (cinema subtitling projector). Also contains a special douser and masking system
2.2. Content Delivery
Most content is delivered on discs. Customers who have XD10s with the HD Video Option may make arrangements with DTS to receive content via a network.
2.2.1. Types of DTS Discs
DTS theaters receive most content on CD-ROM discs. There are several types of discs.
1. DTS Soundtrack discs for feature films.
Soundtrack discs are issued by the film studios' distribution companies and must be returned with the prints. Feature film soundtrack discs sometimes include trailers.
2. DTS Trailer discs. These discs only contain trailer soundtracks. Trailer discs are distributed by DTS
and do not have to be returned.
3. XD10 Video discs. These discs contain XD10 video content, playlist and schedule information. These
discs do not have to be returned.
4. DTS Access™ discs are issued by the film studios' distribution companies and must be returned with
the prints. Access discs may include any or all of the following and will only play when the XD10 has the CSS option:
CSS subtitles or front captions (projected on the screen)
“Rear” Captions (captions displayed at the rear of the theater and onto a “Rear
Window
Audio Description that describes action on screen.
The XD10 will only accept a disc made specifically for DTS cinema playback equipment. The
XD10 will reject consumer CD audio or DVD type discs.
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2.2.2. DTS Cinema Media Network™
Customers with the High Definition Video Option may make arrangements with DTS to receive content via the DTS Cinema Media Network™. If the XD10 is connected to the DTS Cinema Media Network™, then no operator intervention is required to receive video content and configuration. All
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procedures are done remotely from the DTS Cinema Media Network™ when the XD10 is not being used for playback.
The network setup parameters for the XD10 must be configured, as required by the network system. The specifics regarding the network system are not covered in this manual.
2.3. Loading Content
Generally, any DTS feature soundtrack disc (film or trailer), DTS Access™ disc (with CSS content), or XD10 video content disc will automatically load when inserted in the XD10 drive. The content will be copied onto the XD10 hard disc for playback at a later time. The XD10 will store several soundtracks and/or DTS Access™ discs for multiple features and trailers.
The XD10 will only accept a disc made specifically for cinema playback. The XD10 will reject consumer CD audio or DVD type discs.
Please note that DTS soundtrack feature discs do not contain CSS files for the feature. CSS content for a feature is on a DTS Access™ disc, and must be loaded separately. It does not matter whether the DTS Access™ or soundtrack disc is loaded first. The CSS content for a feature can be loaded and played without the DTS soundtrack for the same feature.
2.3.1. DTS Soundtrack Discs
Soundtrack discs can be single discs or come as sets of double or triple discs.
1. 1-disc soundtrack. DTS soundtrack for films running about 90 minutes or less may be
delivered with one disc. These discs are labeled as "one disc only".
2. 2-disc soundtrack. Films running 90 minutes but less than three hours will likely require two
discs which are labeled “Disc A” and “Disc B”. These movie soundtracks discs must be loaded as a set.
3. 3-disc soundtrack. In rare cases, a soundtrack may require three discs (“Disc A”, “Disc B” and
“Disc C”) if it runs more than 3 hours. Loading a three disc soundtrack must be done in two separate load processes.
4. DTS trailer soundtrack discs. Trailer discs are always single discs.
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2.3.2. Loading Soundtrack Discs
1. Start while the XD10 is not playing content. The status display should read “Ready.”
2. Open the DVD drive by pressing the “open/close” button, generally located just under the tray
and to the right. Place the disc in the tray with the printed side up. For a two-disc or three-disc soundtrack, place Disc A into the top drive and Disc B in the bottom drive.
3. Close the tray by pressing the “open/close” button, and the XD10 will check the contents of the
disc before loading. If it detects an error, it will display one of the following messages.
Warning: Second Disc May be Missing Insert Second Disc [Enter] – Ignore
This warning message indicates that one disc of a two-disc set was not inserted. To add the second disc, press the left key to eject the disc and start over with both discs. This warning may also occur for a three-disc set and can be ignored. Press Enter to ignore the warning and proceed to load the contents.
ERROR: Installed Discs Are Not a Set [Left] Abort Load
[Enter] – Continue
This error message indicates that the two-disc set inserted in the drives is not a matching set. This could be caused by any of the following:
The discs are from different movies.
The discs are for the same movie but one is in a different language.
The discs are duplicates
One of the discs is not a cinema movie disc.
4. Press the key to eject the disc and start over with the matching discs. Pressing Enter will
ignore the error, but the soundtrack loaded might be incomplete.
5. When the load process begins the XD10 displays information about the content currently being
copied. For example:
Loading drive A
S65492 R4 Eng Snd
6. Typical load time is three minutes per disc. The following message appears when the load is
complete.
Load Completed. [Enter] – Continue
7. Press Enter and the disc trays will open. Remove the disc(s) from the tray(s). Press the
“open/close” button to close the tray(s).
8. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for “Disc C” of a three-disc soundtrack.
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9. Place the DTS soundtrack discs back in the film canisters for return to the depot.
2.3.2.1. Compatibility with Legacy Soundtrack Discs
Old DTS soundtrack discs did not contain a language ID. If you load an older disc that does NOT contain a Language ID, and if Language Versions is enabled, the XD10 will prompt you to identify the playback language desired. If you are prompted, you must identify the playback language of the disc. If Language Versions is disabled, the XD10 will NOT prompt you to identify the language.
If you load a disc and are prompted for the language, you must select the language from the Languages menu. The only selection you make should match the language listed on the disc label.
Languages y ( ) Arabic
• (*) Basque y ( ) Braz. Portuguese …
Available Soundtrack Language List (subject to change)
English Basque Bulgarian Catalan Croatian Czech Danish Dutch Finnish Flemish French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Icelandic Italian Norwegian Polish Portuguese Russian Serbian Slovak Slovenian Swedish Turkish Hindi Indonesian Japanese Kannada Khmer Malay Malayalam Tamil Teluga Thai Urdu Vietnamese Arabic Farsi Masai Zulu Fr. Canadian Latvian Lithuanian Spanish
Mandarin Aramaic
Mexican Spanish
Braz. Portuguese
(Castil)
Latin Spanish Swiss German
Estonian German
(Austria)
Cantonese Korean
After selecting a language, a confirmation screen will display.
Confirm Selection <Selected Language>
y Yes / Accept y No / Reselect y Abort
Yes – Confirm the language is correct and load disc.
No – Go back to the language menu and make a new selection.
Abort – Stop the load process and eject the disc.
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2.3.3. Handling a CD-ROM Read Error
The following message may appear on the screen if an error occurs while the XD10 is loading the soundtrack disc:
Warning: CD ROM Error Some Audio Missing
[Left] – Abort Load [Enter] Continue
The options are:
Press Enter to continue loading the incomplete material, or
Press to Abort without loading any of the soundtrack.
If you press Enter, then a portion of the audio data will be missing. When the soundtrack is played, it will revert to the fallback format when it reaches the missing data. It will return to the DTS format when it sees valid data. If you load the disc again, it will only attempt to copy the missing data.
Pressing aborts the loading process. The drives will open and eject the discs. The data that was already copied from the hard drive will be deleted. Replacement discs for soundtracks can be requested from the film distributor. Replacement discs for trailers and special options can be requested from DTS.
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2.3.4. Loading DTS XD10 Video Content Discs
XD10 video content discs will only load on an XD10 equipped with the HD Video Option. The procedure for loading DTS Video Content discs is:
1. Start while the XD10 is not playing content. The screen will display the following message.
Ready
2. Open the DVD drive. Place the disc in the tray with the printed side up.
3. Close the tray. The XD10 will check the contents of the disc before loading to ensure that it
does not reload load video content already on the XD10.
4. When the load process begins, the XD10 will display information about the content currently
being copied. For example:
Loading Video Configuration Disc
Please Wait...
5. The following message will appear when the load is complete.
Loading Video Configuration Disc Completed.
[Enter]–Continue
6. Press Enter and the disc trays will open. Remove the disc from the tray.
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2.3.5. Loading a DTS Access™ Disc
DTS Access™ discs are always single discs labeled with the name of the feature film and the language of the content on the disc. To load a DTS Access™ disc, follow these steps:
1. Start when "Ready" is displayed on the LCD screen on the XD 10's front panel.
Ready
2. Open the drive, place the disc in the tray with the printed side up, and close the tray. The XD10
will display information about the content being copied. For example:
Loading drive A
S5481F Z100 ENGC SBT
3. The following message will appear when the load is complete.
Load Completed. [Enter]–Continue
4. Press Enter and the disc trays will open. Remove the disc from the tray and close
the tray.
DTS Access™ discs will load onto an XD10 even if the unit is not licensed for the discs. But
they will only play back on XD10s that have a CSS license.
2.4. Managing Disk Space
The XD10 hard disk reserves 25 gigabytes of space for film soundtrack and CSS content. The XD10 uses about one G-byte of space for an average two-hour feature with soundtrack including DTS Access™ content, such as subtitles. Alternatively, one G-byte can also hold content for approximately 50 three-minute trailers.
The XD10 automatically ensures there is enough storage space on the hard drive before loading new feature and trailer soundtracks. When necessary, it deletes old material to make room for new content. Old material consists of the features and trailers that have not been played for the longest duration of time. All content associated with the selected feature or trailer, such as different language versions, is deleted at the same time.
Content for features or trailers can be deleted manually as well. See Chapter 3, Section 3.2.2.5.1.1,
Delete Contents, for more information.
XD10 units with the Video Option are equipped with a larger hard disk and have 70 gigabytes or more reserved for video content. The hard disk space for the video content is separate from the space for the film content. Adding video content does not reduce the space for film content, and vise versa.
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2.5. Playing Content with Film
Playback of content that is synchronized to the film is controlled by the signal from the DTS Timecode Reader Head as the film passes through. The XD10 searches its internal hard drive for any soundtrack and/or CSS content that matches the feature reel or trailer that is currently playing. The LED indicators on the XD10 front panel show which content type is playing.
2.5.1. Playback Status Indicators
When film with DTS timecode passes through the DTS Reader head, the green light on the reader will illuminate and the Timecode LED on the XD10 front panel will illuminate. At this point, the corresponding DTS content will automatically play.
If DTS soundtrack is playing, the blue DTS Playback LED will illuminate. If CSS content is playing, then the corresponding LED will illuminate (Audio Narration, Serial or CSP text).
2.5.2. Changeovers
When you use two projectors, the XD10 will automatically make a sound changeover when the first
frame of the picture with timecode arrives at the aperture plate on the upcoming projector.
DTS Digital Sound® changes independently from the projector’s douser position. You may need to adjust the roll down on the upcoming projector to make the changeover “seamless.”
For more information, see Chapter 4, Section 4.5, Guide for a Seamless Changeover.
2.5.3. Handling Film Breaks and Edits
The XD10 will automatically track any length of edit. A 30-millisecond cross fade will make the edit transparent. In the unfortunate event of a film break, DTS can be started from that point after the film repair is made. Before starting again, verify that the cinema processor is in DTS digital format.
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2.6. Playing Video Playlists
2.6.1. Video Playlists
Video playlists are defined by the video configuration disc, or its equivalent, if delivered through the network. The playlists loaded on the XD10 can only be changed by providing a new configuration file. The configuration may contain up to eight unique playlists.
2.6.1.1. Slide-loop Playlist
The slide-loop is a special type of playlist that may be played before the Preshow playlist. The slide­loop is a series of images, video clips, and audio clips that continuously loop until the Preshow playlist starts. The Preshow playlist may be started by menu, automation, or an automated start time determined by the video configuration. When the Preshow start is given, the XD10 finishes the current clip of the slide-loop before beginning the Preshow playlist.
2.6.1.2. Preshow and Intermission Playlists
The Preshow playlist is normally shown before the film starts. The Intermission Playlist is normally shown during the film intermission period. The timing of automation events may be programmed individually for both types of playlists.
2.6.1.3. Playlists C through G
Playlists C through G do not have a predefined purpose. They are available if there is a need to have separate playlists. The timing of automation events may be programmed individually for each of these playlists.
2.6.1.4. End Slides
In some cases, an “end slide” is used as the last clip in the playlist. When the end slide is used, the playlist does not automatically stop. Instead, the image continues to appear until the XD10 receives the video Stop command, or the Video Inhibit signal.
2.6.2. Start and Stop Video Playlists
There are two ways to start and stop video playlists: using menu commands or using automation.
2.6.2.1. Start and Stop Video with Menu Commands
The XD10 menus may be used to start or stop a video playlist. See Chapter 3, Playback Menus, for
details.
2.6.2.2. Start and Stop Video through Automation
Functions to start and stop the video are also available through the menus or by automation commands. The function must be assigned to one of the automation pins through the XD10 setup
menus. See the section on Pin Definitions in the Audio Setup section of Chapter 7, System Setup Menus, for reference.
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2.6.2.3. Playlist Schedules
The playlist schedule is defined by the video configuration file. The playlist schedule determines which playlist will be shown, based on time and date. For example, the configuration file may define a different playlist for the Preshow playlist when the playlist starts at night than when it starts during the day. In order for the scheduling to be correct, the date and time for the XD10 clock must be set correctly. If the XD10 is connected through the network and has a network time server configured, then the clock is automatically set by the program. Otherwise, the clock must be set through the menus.
The clock battery must be replaced every few years if the XD10 is not connected to a network
containing a Network Time Server.
2.6.2.4. Automatic Start Times
The video configuration file may contain a list of automatic start times. If automatic start times are used, then they are under control of the network, and cannot be viewed or changed by the XD10. The start times define the window of time between when the slide-loop will begin, and when the Preshow playlist will end.
The slide-loop or Preshow will not begin if the XD10 is receiving timecode or the Video Inhibit signal is active at the start time. However, the playlist will begin when both of these conditions are removed, provide that it occurs within the start window as shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Automatic Start Times
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The Video Inhibit function may be assigned to one of the automation pins through the XD10 setup
menus. See the information on Pin Definitions in Chapter 7, System Setup Menus, to define
these pins.
The XD10 will not start video playback as long as the video inhibit signal is active. The XD10 will also stop video playback immediately if this signal becomes active during the video playback.
Start Command ( 1 ) End Pulse ( 2 )
Start Pulse Delay
0 - 120 s
Video Start Dela
0 - 120 s
Lamp on ( 3 ) Video Start (4) Lamp off (3 )
Lamp warmup 1s Video Clip 2nd Video Clip
Format: Unknown
Start Pulse (2)
DTS Pulse (5)
Format: DTS (for video with audio):
...
Silent Video Fallback Pulse ( 6)
Format: Silent Video Fallback (for Video with no audio)
End Pulse Delay
- 60 s to +60 s
Last Video Clip Lamp of
Fallback Pulse
Format: Video Fallback
End of Video
2.6.3. End of Playlist
At the start of the playlist, a "Lamp on" command is immediately sent to the video projector through the serial port. The first video clip can be delayed, programmable from 0 to 120 seconds after the start, to allow the lamp to warm-up. A start pulse output may be programmed to occur from 0 to 120 seconds after the "Playlist start" command.
For video clips with audio, the XD10 will trigger the cinema processor to switch to the DTS format. For video without audio, the XD10 triggers the cinema processor to switch to the silent video format. These formats are programmable through the XD10. The format pulse occurs only at the transition from audio to no audio, or vice versa.
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The XD10 may be programmed to send an end pulse near the end of the playlist. The end pulse timing may be programmed to occur from between 60 seconds before to 60 seconds after the end of the playlist (negative end pulse). The negative end pulse is useful for triggering a film projector to ramp up before the playlist ends, so that the film starts immediately after the playlist ends. In cases where the playlist is shorter than the negative end pulse offset, then the end pulse will occur at the playlist end.
The XD10 may be programmed to turn off the video projector at the end of the playlist. The XD10 may also be programmed to switch the cinema processor to a particular sound format at the end of the playlist.
2.7. XD10 Indicators and Display for Video
The video LED is lit whenever the XD10 is in process of playing a video playlist or video test content. The DTS playback LED is lit whenever the Video playlist is currently playing audio. The XD10 pulses the cinema processor to the DTS format when the DTS Playback LED goes on. The XD10 pulses the cinema processor to a specified Silent audio format or the end of the Preshow video when the XD10 “DTS Playback” LED goes off.
2.7.1. Video LCD Display
The XD10 front display shows the current status during the video playback. It is possible to enter the XD10 menus and make adjustments while the video is playing.
Note that any changes made with playlist automation setup menus do not take affect until the
next playlist starts.
2.7.2. Projector Warming Up Display
The XD10 sends the Projector On command (to the video projector) as soon as the playlist starts. Then, it waits for the video start delay period before displaying any video. The following shows the display during that period.
Projector Warming up 60 Seconds Please wait...
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2.7.3. Display when Playing Playlist
The following shows on the XD10 front display when the XD10 is playing video:
(Playlist Name) (Segment name) XX of YY Fmt: (Format)
Display terms:
Playlist Name Name for the current playlist. The Playlist Name is assigned in the video
configuration file.
Segment Name The name of the current playlist segment. The Segment Name is assigned
in the video configuration file.
XX of YY XX is the current segment number, while YY is the total number of
segments in the current playlist.
Fmt: (Format) Identifies the XD10 format pin selected by the XD10 or external
The following display text appears during the video playback when the XD10 is switching audio decoder formats (inside the XD10):
automation system.
(Playlist Name)
Audio Switching Please wait...
The following text displays briefly when the playlist is ending or has been stopped. Following this, the display returns to its normal state.
Playlist Complete
Audio Switching
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2.8. Video Projector Support
This software supports the following video projectors:
Sanyo PLV-70
Sanyo PLV-WF10
The software is designed to work in a fully automated fashion with these projectors. These projectors are controlled via the XD10 serial port to support the following functionality:
Auto-detect which video projector is connected.
Read lamp and projector hours. These values are placed in the playlist log.
Save video projector settings to the XD10.
Restore video projector settings. The projector settings are sent to the video projector
whenever the playlist starts and its lamp is lighted. The settings are not sent when the video is played through the video test menu. This allows you to use the test menu to adjust the projector settings on the video projector. Then you can use "Get Settings" menu command to save the video projector settings.
Video projectors not listed can be used, but the XD10 will not have the functions listed
above and will require an external automation controller to turn their lamps on and off.
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2.8.1. Video Projector Settings
The following table lists the video projector settings that are saved by the menu command and restored for each playlist. Some settings are forced to a certain value on the projector.
Option Value Comment
BRIGHT Brightness 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
CONT Contrast 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
COLOR Color 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
TINT Tint 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
SHARP Sharpness 000-015 Save/Restore Settings
GAMMA Gamma 000-015 Save/Restore Settings
WBAL-R White balance, red 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
WBAL-G White balance, green 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
WBAL-B White balance, blue 000-063 Save/Restore Settings
COLORTEMP Color temp 000-003 Save/Restore Settings
FANSPEED Fan Control Speed Save/Restore Settings
KEYSTONE Keystone setting Save/Restore Settings
CEIL When ON, image is top/bottom inverted Save/Restore Settings
REAR When Rear is ON, image is left/right reversed Save/Restore Settings
NZRED noise reduction ON/OFF Force OFF
PROGV progressive scan ON/OFF Force ON
IMAGE image mode (STAND, REAL, CINEMA, IMAGE1, IMAGE2,
IMAGE3, IMAGE4)
INPUT Select input 1-3 Save/restore
SOURCE Select Input source DIGITAL, ANALOG, VIDEO, SVIDEO, YC,
YPBPR, YCBPR, YCBCR, HD-SDI, SD-SDI
SYSTEM SYSTEM OF CURRENT INPUT AUTO, NTSC, NTSC443, PAL,
PAL, SECAM, PAL=M, PAL-N, 1080I60, 1080I60, 1035I, 720P, 575P, 480P, 575I, 480I
SCREEN NORMAL (4:3), FULL (16:9) Force Full
TRUE ON - Select TRUE, OFF - Cancels TRUE Force ON
DISP Set/Cancel Display Force Off - Only on
BBACK Turn on/off Blue background Force Off - Only on
LOGO Turn on/off Logo Display Force Off - Only on
LAMPMODE Full or Half Force Full, only works on
Force STAND
Force Digital
Force AUTO
Projector 1
Projector 1
Projector 1
WF-10.
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3. XD10 Playback and Info Menus
This chapter describes the Playback and Info menus, submenus and their functions.
3.1. Main Menu
The Main menu is the top level menu in the XD10 menu structure. To access it, start at the LCD screen on the front panel of the XD10 when it is displaying the following message.
Ready
Press the Enter button and the Main menu, shown below, will display on the screen.
MAIN MENU
• Playback
y Setup y Info y Exit Menus
Main Menu
Commands:
Playback Enter a sub menu to access all of the operator functions: playing
soundtracks, videos and CSS content, checking Video Playlist, Soundtrack, CSS Playback, External S/PDIF, and Contents. See Section
3.2, Playback Menus.
Setup The menus included here are typically set in installation and are not used
in normal operation. See Chapter 7 for setup menu descriptions.
Entry to the Setup menus may be password protected to protect the
integrity of the configuration parameters.
Info Enter the Info menu to access information on the software version
number, licenses installed, and the system's MAC address.
Exit Menus Return to the status display.
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3.2. Playback Menu
The Playback Menu contains the sub menus for the operator functions described below.
PLAYBACK MENU
• Video
y Film y External S/PDIF
y Load from USB y Exit Menus
Main Menu Playback
Commands:
Video Use this menu to start, stop or control video playback; or to view video
contents. This menu is locked out if the XD10 does not have the HD Video Option installed.
Film Use this menu to change playback parameters relating to feature film and
trailer soundtrack and CSS playback.
External S/PDIF Use this menu to allow the XD10 to route audio from the external
S/PDIF input on the rear panel out to the cinema processor.
Load from USB Enter this menu to load XD10 video content or XD10 licenses from a
USB storage device instead of from a CD.
Exit Menus Return to the status display.
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3.2.1. Video Playlist Functions
The Video Playlist menu, shown below, contains functions to start, stop and control video playback.
VIDEO PLAYBACK
• Start
• Stop
• Play ACV
• Control
• Contents
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Video
Commands: Start Start playing one of the playlists currently installed on the XD10.
Stop Stop the playlist that is currently playing.
Play ACV Play Alternate Content Video
Control Control video using commands to fast forward, rewind, pause, resume, or
seek to a specific position in the currently playing clip.
Contents This menu displays information about videos and playlists installed on
the XD10. Note: The XD10 will delete old content automatically when the hard drive is full. The user does not have the ability to selectively delete video content at the XD10.
Note: You cannot gain access to this menu unless your XD10 has the Video Option installed.
An XD10 unit must have a license for the HD Video Option in order to play video. If it doesn't, the following message will appear when you try to access the Video Playlist.
Video Playback Is not enabled License required.
Main menu Playback Video
If the video card is not installed or does not work, the following message will appear.
Video Hardware is not installed.
Main menu Playback Video
Contact DTS Technical Service for more information for assistance at 1 (800) 959.4109 from within the USA or +1 (818) 401.4253 from outside the USA.
3.2.1.1. Start Playlist Functions
Start Playlist
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•(*) Slide Loop
•( ) Preshow
•( ) Intermission
•( ) Playlist C
•( ) Playlist D
•( ) Playlist E
•( ) Playlist F
•( ) Playlist G
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Video Start
To start a playlist, scroll to the desired playlist type and press Enter. The selected playlist will begin and the asterisk will move to the left of the selection.
The playlist will not start while the XD10 is receiving timecode or the Video Inhibit signal is active. Provided that the start command has been given through automation, the XD10 will automatically start after timecode has stopped for 10 seconds as long as the timecode ends within one minute of the command being given.
All of these playlist functions are also available as automation controls.
Note: If no playlist is loaded, the XD10 executes the entire automation sequence (lamp on,
start pulse, lamp warm-up delay) without playing any video.
3.2.1.2. Stop Playlist
Stop Playlist
•(*) Stop
•( ) Stop at End
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Video Stop
Commands: Stop Immediately stops the playlist that is currently playing.
Stop at End Stops the playlist that is currently playing once it reaches the end of the
current clip.
These functions are also available as automation controls.
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3.2.1.3. Play ACV (Alternate Content Video)
Content Files
###
Main menu Playback Video Play ACV
Playing the alternate content video is similar to the playback of a video playlist.
Start and Stop
Start the video through the menu
PlaylistVideoPLAY ACV [Show Name].
• Stop the video through the menu Playlist Video Stop Stop.
3.2.1.4. Video Control
VIDEO CONTROL
• FF/Rewind
• Seek
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Video Control
Commands: FF/Rewind Enters a menu to control playback using commands to fast forward,
rewind, pause, and play,
Seek Enters a menu to control playback by moving to a specific position in the
current clip.
3.2.1.4.1. FF/Rewind
<Rew FF>
Main menu Playback Video Control FF/Rewind
Commands: Play Up arrow Restarts playback after pause command.
Pause Down arrow Pause the current video playback.
Rew Left arrow Play video in reverse direction. Press again to increase the reverse
FF Right arrow Fast forward the playback. Press again to increase the forward speed.
Enter Return to the previous menu.
Playˆ
Pause
speed.
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3.2.1.4.2. Seek
This menu allows you to seek to a specific point in the currently playing clip. It displays the seek position in terms of hours, minutes, and seconds. Use the keys to change the position and then start the playback at that position.
This will only seek to a point in the clip that is currently playing; it will not seek throughout the whole playlist.
Video Seek To:
[00:00:00]
Main menu Playback Video Control Seek
Commands: Up Increase the seek position by 10 seconds.
Down Decrease the seek position by 10 seconds.
Enter Start the video playback at the position displayed.
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3.2.1.5. Video Contents
VIDEO CONTENTS
• Content Files
• Start Times
• Schedules
• Playlists
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Video Contents
These menus display information about the playlists that are currently installed on the XD10.
3.2.2. Film Playback
FILM PLAYBACK
• TC Reader Offset
• Soundtrack
• CSS Playback
• Contents
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film
Use these menus to change parameters related to movie soundtrack and CSS playback.
3.2.2.1. TC Reader Offset
This menu allows you to set the offset for either a 35mm or a 70mm timecode reader head.
TC Reader Offset
•(*) 35mm
•( ) 70mm
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film TC Reader Offset
Options: 35mm Use the timecode reader offset value that has been configured for 35mm
film playback
70mm Use the timecode reader offset value that has been configured for 70mm
film
This control is also available through automation.
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3.2.2.2. Soundtrack Language
Some XD10s may be configured to play different language versions (also know as dubs), provided the soundtrack disc in the selected language for that film has been loaded. This feature is available only when the Language Versions option is enabled during the XD10 setup.
If Language Versions is not enabled, then the XD10 will only load and play one version of the soundtrack for the feature or trailer. Loading a second language for a soundtrack will overwrite the first language. To enable language versions see section 7.2.3.
The Soundtrack Language menu, shown below, is the second selection on the Playback menu. It is used to select the language to be used with a particular soundtrack.
Soundtrack Language y ( )Automation
• (*)Last Installed
y ( )<language options>
y Exit
Main Menu Playback Film Soundtrack
Options:
Automation This selection allows automation to select the playback language. This
option is applicable only if the XD10 is setup to use automation for
languages. See Section 7.6.3, Language Setups, in Chapter 7, System
Setup Menus, for more information.
Last Installed When this option is selected, the XD10 plays the language version last
installed for the feature soundtrack being played.
<Language Options>
This will be a list of all the language versions of all the installed
soundtracks on the XD10. The feature soundtrack being played will be played in the language that was specifically selected, provided that soundtrack has been loaded on the XD10.
Note: If the selected language does not exist on the hard drive, then the DTS soundtrack will not
play, and the XD10 will switch the cinema processor to analog.
3.2.2.2.1. Language Versions Disabled
If Language Versions is not enabled, then the following message will appear when selecting Soundtrack from the Playback menu.
Not Available: Language versions Is disabled.
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3.2.2.3. CSS Playback
The CSS Playback menu allows you to set the CSS Mode, set the CSS language and view the CSS projector lamp hours. To access this menu, select CSS Playback from the Film menu. The following menu will appear on the screen.
Note: You cannot gain access to this menu unless your XD10 has the CSS Option installed.
CSS Playback
• CSS Mode
• CSS Language
• CSS Lamp Hours
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film CSS Playback
Options:
CSS Mode Specify whether to show subtitles. CSS Language Select the subtitle and caption languages. CSS Lamp Hours View CSS Projector Lamp hours.
3.2.2.3.1. CSS Mode
This menu allows enabling or disabling of CSS captions
CSS Mode
•( )Off
•( )One Show Only
•(*)On
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film CSS Playback CSS Mode
Options: Off Do not show subtitles or captions
One Show Only Show subtitles and captions for one show. This option turns the subtitle
projector lamp on and plays back all available CSS files for one show only. After the show is over, the subtitle projector automatically turns off, after a short cool-down period, and the CSS system remains off.
On Show subtitles and captions. When this option is selected, the subtitle
projector lamp turns on for every show and CSS files play back at every show.
3.2.2.3.2. Shortcut to CSS Mode
To select a CSS mode without navigating the menu structure, use the following shortcut from the status display:
1. From the “READY” screen, select the down or up arrow until CSS Mode: appears on the
bottom of the screen.
2. Hold down the right arrow key and press the Enter button to scroll through the three options.
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Off
One Show Only
On
3. When you reach the desired mode, simply release the Enter button and the Right arrow
button. This selection has the same effect as entering a selection in the CSS mode menu.
3.2.2.3.3. CSS Language
This menu allows selection of the language for the subtitles and captions.
CSS Language
•(*)Automation
•( )English Captions
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film CSS Playback CSS Language
Options:
Automation The language will be specified by Automation Controls. Use this
English Captions The selected language will be used for subtitles and captions. As other
selection when CSS has been set up to switch automatically between languages when controlled by the theater automation. See Appendix J,
Installing CSS, for more information.
languages are added, they will appear as selections. English Captions is
the default in this system.
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3.2.2.3.4. Cinema Subtitling Projector Lamp Hours
This menu displays the number of hours the cinema subtitling projector lamp has been used. This makes it easy to replace the lamp before it fails. For example, if a lamp has been used for 20 hours, the following message will appear on the screen.
This lamp, which is part of the CSS kit, is referred to as the cinema subtitling projector lamp in
the manual text, the CSP Lamp in the label for the warning light on the front panel of the XD10, and the CSS Lamp in the XD10 screen messages.
CSS Lamp Hours:
20 hours
Main menu Playback Film CSS Playback CSS Lamp Hours
The cinema subtitling projector lamp must be replaced after 1,400 hours of use. The front panel
“CSP Lamp Fault” LED will flash when 1400 hours are reached. The CSP Lamp Fault LED will illuminate consistently when the cinema subtitling projector lamp has failed.
If the cinema subtitling projector lamp is damaged, has failed, or has been removed from the projector, the following message will appear on the screen.
CSS Lamp Hours:
(Unavailable)
Other reasons for receiving this message are:
Power to the projector is not on.
There are communication (cable) problems.
The system is not connected to a DTS cinema subtitling projector.
3.2.2.3.5. CSS Not Enabled
If an XD10 is not equipped with the CSS Option, the CSS Playback menu will be locked. An attempt to access it will generate the following message on the screen.
CSS playback is not enabled. License required.
In order to access the CSS Playback menu, you must obtain a CSS license from DTS in order to use the CSS option. The license will be "keyed" to your XD10 unit. CSS licenses cannot be shared with other XD10s.
You can find out what licenses have been installed on your XD10 by selecting Main Menu
Info
Licenses. Once your XD10 unit is licensed for the CSS Option, the CSS Playback menu will be
available to you.
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3.2.2.4. Contents Menu
The film soundtrack and CSS content may be viewed and deleted through the Contents menus.
To access the contents menu, select Contents from the Film menu, and press Enter. The Contents menu, shown below, will display.
CONTENTS MENU
Features
• Trailers
• Delete Contents
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film Contents
Options:
Features Lists any feature films titles that have soundtrack or CSS content on the
XD10.
Trailers List any that have soundtrack or CSS content on the XD10.
Delete Contents Delete selected contents from the XD10 hard drive. This includes the
following contents available through DTS Access™: subtitling, captions, and narrations.
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3.2.2.4.1. Display Feature Contents
From the Contents menu, select Features. The XD10 displays a list of features for which soundtrack or CSS content is loaded on the XD10.
Contents: Features
• (Feature 1 name)
• (Feature 2 name)
• . . . # # #
Main menu Playback Film Contents Features
Feature films will be listed in the order of the last played or loaded onto the XD10. Scroll up and down the menu to view the entire list. Put the cursor on the feature name and press Enter to view content loaded for that feature, as shown below. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to scroll through all of the content files for that feature.
(Feature name) SN 05615 CSS Text Size = 100 English Captions
Line 1 Contains the feature name.
Line 2 Contains the feature serial number.
Line 3 File type: Subtitle, Captioning Text, Narrative, or Soundtrack. CSS
Subtitle files require a file for each text size. The Subtitle file size is listed on this line.
Line 4 Shows the language for the soundtrack or Subtitle file.
3.2.2.4.1.1. Subtitle File
The display status screen below shows an example of the display for a Subtitle file.
(Feature name) SN 05615 CSS Text Size = 100 English Captions
Main menu Playback Film Contents Features (Feature Name)
3.2.2.4.1.2. Caption File
The display status screen below shows an example of the display for a Captioning Text file.
(Feature name) SN 05615 Captioning Text
Main menu Playback Film Contents Features (Feature Name)
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3.2.2.4.1.3. Narrative File
The display status screen below shows an example of the display for a Narrative file. Narrative files require one file for each reel. These have the reel number. An “L” after the reel number indicates that it is the last reel of the film (so the fallback becomes nonsync near the end of the reel).
(Feature name) SN 05615 Narrative: Reel 13
Main menu Playback Film Contents Features (Feature Name)
3.2.2.4.1.4. Soundtrack File
The display screen below shows an example of a Soundtrack File. Like Narrative files, Soundtrack files require one file for each reel. These have the reel number. An “L” after the reel number indicates that it is the last reel of the film (so the fallback becomes nonsync near the end of the reel).
(Feature name) SN 05615 Soundtrack: Reel 7L (*) English
Main menu Playback Film Contents Features (Feature Name)
3.2.2.5.
3.2.2.5.1. Trailer Contents
From the Contents menu, select Trailers and the XD10 displays a list of trailers for which soundtrack or CSS content is loaded on the XD10.
Contents: Trailers
• (Trailer 1 name)
• (Trailer 2 name)
• . . . # # #
Main menu Playback Film Contents Trailers
Position the cursor next to the trailer name and press Enter to view content loaded for that trailer, as shown above for features. Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to scroll through all of the content files for that trailer.
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3.2.2.5.1.1. Trailer File
The display below shows an example of the contents for a trailer file. The abbreviated name of the trailer is shown, followed by the DTS serial number .for that trailer, the type of content file, and the language.
(Trailer name) SN 05615 Soundtrack: Reel 14 (*) English
Main menu Playback Film Contents Trailers (Trailer Name)
3.2.2.5.2. Delete Contents
From the Contents menu, select Delete Contents to display the menu shown below. This menu allows deletion of selected soundtracks for features or trailers, or all soundtrack and CSS files.
DELETE CONTENTS MENU
• All
• Features
• Trailers
• Exit Menus
Main menu Playback Film Contents Delete Contents
Video and test content can't be deleted through these menus.
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3.2.2.5.2.1. Deleting All Contents
From the Delete Contents menu, select All to delete all feature and trailer contents loaded on the XD10. The menu shown below will appear to confirm that all of the content is to be deleted.
Delete All Contents/
No (Cancel)
• Yes (Delete)
Exit Menus
Options:
No Do not delete any contents. The following message will display:
Delete contents
aborted !
Press [Enter]
Yes Delete all feature and trailer content loaded on the XD10. The following
message will be displayed while the content is being deleted.
Delete in progress
After several seconds (depending on the number of files), the following message will appear:
All contents
Have been deleted !
Press [Enter]
Exit Menus Do not delete any content and return directly to the status display.
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3.2.2.5.2.2. Delete Features
The Delete Features menu allows you to delete all soundtrack and CSS content associated with a selected feature. From the Delete Contents menu, select Features to display the menu below.
Delete Features
Feature 1
• Feature 2
• . . . # # #
Move the cursor to the desired feature and press Enter. The following menu will display:
Delete Features Contents?
No (Cancel)
• Yes (Delete)
• Exit Menus
Options:
No Do not delete any contents. The following message will display:
Delete contents
aborted !
Press [Enter]
Yes Delete all soundtrack and CSS content files for the selected feature. The
following message will be displayed while the content is being deleted.
Delete in progress
After a few seconds (depending on the number of files), the following message will appear:
All material for: (Feature name) Has been deleted!
Press [Enter]
Exit Menus Do not delete any content and return directly to the status display.
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3.2.2.5.2.3. Delete Trailers
The Delete Trailers menu allows you to delete all soundtrack and CSS content associated with a selected trailer. From the Delete Contents menu, select Trailers to display the menu below.
Delete Trailers
Trailer 1
• Trailer 2
• . . . # # #
Move the cursor to the desired trailer and press Enter. The following menu will display:
Delete Trailer Contents?
No (Cancel)
• Yes (Delete)
• Exit Menus
Options:
No Do not delete any contents. The following message will display:
Delete contents
aborted !
Press [Enter]
Yes Delete all soundtrack and CSS content files for the selected trailer. The
following message will be displayed while the content is being deleted.
Delete in progress
The following message will appear immediately afterwards:
All material for: (Trailer name) Has been deleted!
Press [Enter]
Exit Menus Do not delete any content and return directly to the status display.
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3.2.3. External S/PDIF Mode
This menu allows the XD10 to route audio from the external S/PDIF input to the cinema processor and select routing options for PCM audio. The selection will not be saved when the XD10 restarts.
External S/PDIF Mode (*) Disable
( ) DTS
( ) PCM: Front
( ) PCM: Surround
( ) PCM: All
( ) PCM: NEO:6
Exit Menus
Main Menu Playback External S/PDIF
Options:
Disable Disables the S/PDIF mode for normal operation. Note: When returning
to “Disable” from one of the PCM modes, the XD10 must be rebooted before audio is restored.
DTS Decodes DTS bit-stream from the S/PDIF input to 5.1 channels. This
selection also processes PCM to the Left and Right channels.
PCM:Front Accepts 2-channel PCM audio from the S/PDIF input and routes it to the
front left and front right channels. . PCM:Surround Accepts 2-channel PCM audio from the S/PDIF input and routes it to the
left surround and right surround channels.
PCM:All Accepts 2-channel PCM audio from the S/PDIF input and routes the left
channel input to the left front and left surround channels, and the right
channel input to the right front and right surround channels.
PCM: NEO:6 Accepts 2-channel PCM audio from the S/PDIF input and uses NEO:6
decoding to route it to all 6 channel outputs.
When a selection is made, it will take a few seconds until the XD10 is ready for use. The following message will appear during that time.
Please Wait S/PDIF input switch in progress
When the mode you selected is enabled, the DTS Playback indicator will illuminate and the XD10 status display will display the following message, indicating that XD10 is processing audio from the S/PDIF input.
External S/PDIF Mode
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3.2.4.
3.2.5. Load from USB
PLAYBACK MENU
y Video y Film
y External S/PDIF
• Load from USB y Exit Menus
Main Menu Playback Load from USB
This option allows content that is stored on a USB storage device to be uploaded to the XD10. The USB device, which may be a drive or a memory device, must contain either FAT32 or EXT2 file format. The content must be present on the USB device in the exact format as it appears on the equivalent disc (such as a video disc or software update disc).
Film content cannot by loaded through the USB port.
XD10 Software Update. Load an XD10 update through the USB device. (This does not apply to a full XD10 software install disc).
DTS XD10 feature option license.
Video playlist and/or content.
Please insert USB Memory device
[ENTER] –Abort
The above menu appears until the XD10 detects the USB device connected. The procedure then occurs automatically with the same messages that appear when loading a disc.
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3.3. Info Menu
The Info Menu contains information about the XD10 software, licenses and MAC address. The MAC address is used to uniquely identify an XD10 unit.
INFO MENU
• Version
• Licenses
• MAC Address
• Exit Menus
Main menu Info
Commands Version Displays XD10 software version information. Licenses Shows which licenses are installed for this XD10. MAC Displays the XD10 MAC address. Exit Menus Returns to the status display.
3.3.1. Version
The Version Menu displays information about the software installed in the XD10.
DTS-XD10 2.1.00 May 3 2007 12:03:23 General Model Copyright (c) 2007 By DTS, Inc. Large Drive
Main menu Info Version
Line 1 Identifies the software version number.
Line 2 Displays the software date and time.
Line 3 If display is other than “General Model”, then there something unique in
the software for loading specific video discs.
Line 4,5 Displays the copyright notice.
Line 6 Displays hard drive information. If the drive is 40G then it is too small
to handle video playlists. In this case this line will display Hard Drive =
40G, otherwise it will display Large Drive.
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3.3.2. Licenses Menu
This menu displays which licenses are installed in the XD10. You must use the Up and Down arrow buttons to scroll to view all license options. An asterisk in the brackets indicates that the license type described on the line has been installed.
Installed Licenses: [*] Soundtrack [*] CSS [*] Video [*] Cinecast
Main menu Info Licenses
Soundtrack License for playing film soundtracks.
CSS License for playing DTS-CSS or DTS Access™ content. This includes
CSS subtitles or captions, Audio Description, and Rear Window™
captions. It is NOT necessary to have a Video license (described below)
to play CSS subtitles or captions to a standard video projector.
Video High definition video license. This is part of the High Definition Video
option that also includes a hardware upgrade. The soundtrack license is
NOT required to play audio with the video playlist.
CineCast Server This license is required to connect to a DTS Cinema Media Network™
server.
3.3.3. MAC Address
This menu displays XD10 MAC address that uniquely identifies the XD10. The 18 character string on line 3 will be unique for each XD10.
DTS-XD10 MAC addr:
00:01:80:5B:E8:85
Main menu Info MAC Address
.
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4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Check the DTS Online TechCenter for the latest technical information at www.dts.com/digitalcinema for the latest information on maintenance, troubleshooting, and XD10 software versions.
4.1. Routine Maintenance
Every day: Use compressed air to blow dust off the Timecode Reader’s lens.
Every six months – or as needed: Clean the DVD drives using a DVD cleaning disc.
After three months service – and every six months afterwards: If your DTS Timecode Reader
Head does not have an RoHS sticker on it, check and recalibrate the DTS Timecode Reader Head’s voltage using TN-E550. (You can see TN-E550 on the free DTS Online TechCenter located on the DTS website at www.dts.com/cinema indicating that they are RoHS compliant do not require this adjustment.
Every three years: Have a technician change the battery on the motherboard. Instructions for the
technician are listed in Appendix I, Technical Maintenance.
4.2. XD10 Soundtrack Check
.) DTS Timecode Reader Heads with stickers
After installing and setting up the unit—or doing a maintenance check—it is a good idea to play content and stand in the theater while listening to the first few minutes of the movie. Check for the following:
The overall sound level is comfortable and balanced.
The DTS soundtrack quality is excellent and does not include extraneous noise.
The dialog is in sync with the picture being projected.
The surround speakers are heard at the correct level. (Please note that not all scenes will have
surround material.)
To adjust the overall sound level in the theater, adjust the main fader on the cinema processor.
If you are having soundtrack playback problems, first check the contents to be sure the
soundtrack that was loaded is the soundtrack for the film you are playing. Feel free to contact DTS Technical Service for assistance. Contact information for the US is listed below. Contact information for Europe and Japan is listed on page x of this guide.
DTS Technical Service 5171 Clareton Drive Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Email: techsupport@dts.com Phone: +1 (818) 401.4253 or in USA +1 (888) 428.2268 Technical Service Fax +1 (818) 879.2746
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4.3. Frequently Asked Questions
4.3.1. I Have a DTS Print but No Discs
1. Check the hard drive to see if the movie soundtrack has already been loaded. From the Ready
message on the LCD screen, press Enter
PlaybackContentsFeatures to view the list
of all soundtracks loaded in the XD10 hard drive.
2. If the soundtrack is not listed in the XD10 contents, find the feature’s soundtrack disc and load
it into the XD10. If you cannot find the soundtrack disc, contact the film distributor and request the disc.
Remember that a film that runs less than 90 minutes will have only one movie disc. It should be
labeled “one disc only.” Movies running over 90 minutes will have two discs. Occasionally, you may encounter a 3+ hour long film and those normally have three discs, with special show instructions.
4.3.2. Film Is Not in Sync or Does Not Sound Right
Do not attempt to remedy these problems while playing in DTS.
1. Turn off the XD10 unit.
2. Listen and verify that the movie is playing properly in the analog (usually SR) format.
3. Let the film finish playing in analog.
4. Ask the theater technician to perform a full DTS quality check and verify sync with the demo
film. Give the technician at least one hour to complete the test and alignment. (See Sections 7.1,
TC (Timecode) Reader Offset, for sync, and 7.2.2, Audio Setups, for channel calibration.)
4.3.3. Volume Is Too Loud
Do not adjust the XD10 audio level from the menu controls.
1. Turn down the fader on the cinema processor.
2. If the sound level needs adjustment after the cinema processor has switched to DTS digital,
contact your theater technician and request a DTS sound check.
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4.3.4. XD10 Does Not Play Soundtrack Audio to Film
4.3.4.1. Timecode LED Is Blinking
If the XD10 is not playing digital audio, first check to see if the timecode LED on the front panel is illuminated. If it is illuminated, but is blinking, then check the following:
1. If the reader’s LED is dark, check to make sure that the film is threaded correctly through the
DTS Timecode Reader and that the film has a timecode strip (located between picture and analog sound tracks).
2. If you do not see a timecode strip (dots & dashes) between the analog soundtrack and the
picture, call the film distributor and request a DTS print.
3. If the film does have timecode and the soundtrack is seen on the hard drive, then verify that the
reader’s LED voltage using TN-E550.You can access TN-E550 at the online Tech Center at www.dts.com
Never adjust the lens on the DTS Timecode Reader Head.
4. If the timecode LED is blinking, and the XD10 is dropping out of digital after the items listed
above have been checked, call your theater technician for a system test. Ask the theater tech to refer to TN-E698, which is posted on the free online Tech Center at www.dts.com
.
.
Note: Later versions of the reader head do not require adjustment. These heads can be
identified by the “RoHS” sticker on them.
4.3.4.2. Timecode LED is Solid, but Playback LED is Not Lit
If the XD10 timecode LED is on solid, but the blue DTS Playback LED is not lit, then check the following:
1. Verify that the soundtrack is loaded on the XD10 hard drive. From the Ready message on the
LCD screen, press Enter
PlaybackContentsFeatures to view the list of all
soundtracks loaded in the XD10 hard drive
2. If it is not listed, find the disc and load it. The soundtrack must be loaded onto the hard drive
before you can play in the DTS digital format.
3. Verify that the DTS soundtrack discs match the film by checking the feature title on the disc
label and the feature language.
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4.3.4.3. Playback LED is Flashing at Regular Intervals
If the DTS Playback LED is flashing at regular intervals, then the XD10 is reporting that it is not in the DTS format. This would occur in the following situations:
The automation system may have selected a different audio format after the XD10 had
switched to the DTS optical formats before switching to the DTS format.
If the automation mode is set to auto-switch, then the XD10 expects that the automation
system first selects one of the optical formats—Mono, A, SR(1) or SR (2)—before switching to the DTS format. If one of the optical formats is not selected, then the XD10 does not pulse the DTS format, and the DTS Playback LED blinks.
If the automation mode is set to pre-select, then the XD10 expects that the automation system
first selects the DTS format. If the DTS format is not selected first, then the XD10 does not pulse the DTS format, and the DTS Playback LED blinks.
4.3.5. XD10 Switches Out of DTS Digital
1. If the XD10 does not see timecode for four seconds, the XD10 automatically switches the
Cinema Processor to the default analog (usually SR). Verify that the green LED on the DTS Timecode Reader Head is glowing brightly and steadily while the film is running.
2. If the Timecode LED on the DTS XD10 or reader head is blinking, check the reader’s voltage,
using TN-E550. TN-E550 is posted on the online Tech Center at www.dts.com
.
3. If the timecode light still does not illuminate steadily while film with timecode is running, use
TN-E698 to troubleshoot the problem. TN-E698 is posted on the online Tech Center at www.dts.com
.
4. Verify that all sound cues from automation are completed before timecode starts or after it
ends. If the sound format switches back to SR after the feature starts, then it is possible that automation is switching the cinema processor and overriding the XD10 pulse to digital. To avoid this, add some black leader before the start of timecode for the feature. It will give automation time to pulse the cinema processor to SR. Then when DTS timecode is seen, the XD10 will pulse the cinema processor to digital, and it will stay there as long as valid timecode is seen by the XD10.
5. As a last resort, force the unit to play in optical mode. Turn off the XD10 and verify that the
cinema processor switches to optical. If it does not, press the desired format button on the cinema processor. Contact your Theater Technician and request a DTS system check.
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4.4. Display Error Messages
4.4.1. Program Fault
The following message will appear on the XD10 front panel display if the XD10 program stops running or gets “hung up” for any reason (an unspecified problem with the unit).
Error Detected Program Fault
Player Disabled
If this occurs when playing digital format, the XD10 will switch the cinema processor to the predefined fallback format (usually SR).
The error may disappear or the XD10 may reset itself after power is cycled (power off, then on again). However, if the problem persists, contact DTS Technical Service for assistance at 1 (800) 959.4109 from within the USA or 1(818) 401.4253 from outside the USA.
4.4.2. Menus Do Not Function
Certain menus on the XD10 are locked out because the functions are disabled, either due to a mode setting, or because a license is required.
1. The following message appears when Video Playlist is selected from the Playback menu—or
Video is selected from the Setup menu—and the Video license is not installed on the XD10.
Video playback is not enabled. License required.
Main menu Playback Video
2. The following message appears when Video Playlist is selected from the Playback menu—or
Video is selected from the Setup menu—and the video hardware is either not installed or not working.
Video Hardware is not installed.
Main menu Playback Video
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3. The following message appears when CSS Playback is selected from the Playback menu—or
CSS is selected from the Setup menu—and a CSS license is not installed on the XD10.
CSS Playback is not enabled. License required.
Main menu Playback Film CSS
4. Selected XD10s with CSS or Video Options may be configured with the soundtrack audio
capability disabled. When the soundtrack audio is disabled, the XD10 will not play DTS audio soundtrack with film. However, the unit will still function for video sound playback or external S/PDIF input.
If an XD10 unit does NOT have soundtrack capability, the following message will display.
Soundtrack Audio is not enabled. License required.
Main menu Playback Film Soundtrack
4.5. Guide For a Seamless Change-Over
When you are running a DTS movie with dual projectors, the picture and sound may not change at the same time during a change-over. The reason is that as soon as the first frame of action reaches the picture aperture on the incoming projector, the DTS Digital Sound Digital Sound
®
changes independently of the projector’s douser position. Change-over anomalies are
®
will change over to that reel. DTS
most evident on movies that have very tight editing / scene-change tolerances from the end of one reel to the start of the next reel.
When this occurs, perform one of the adjustment procedures below.
4.5.1. Sound Changes Before Picture
When threading the incoming projector, roll down the film to a greater number of feet. If you normally thread to “8”, try threading to “9” or “10.” Keep adjusting the roll-down setting until the picture changes with the sound. Also, try hesitating a second before starting the incoming projector on the first cue.
4.5.2. Determining Roll-Down
Adjusting the roll down setting is a judgment call. Base it on the time delay of the picture vs. sound. One second of delay equates to 24 frames, or 1.5 feet.
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Part 2: Installation and Setup
The remaining chapters in this manual describe the information the technician needs to install and configure the XD10 cinema media player. The chapters are:
Hardware Installation
Installing Licenses and Upgrading Software
System Setup Menus
5. Hardware Installation
This chapter covers the following:
Unpacking XD10 components
Mounting and Connecting Cinema Media Player
Power Supply
Installing DTS Timecode Reader Head
Connecting to Other Cinema Processors
Additional information can be found in:
Appendix A: Pinout Connectors
Appendix B: Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams
Appendix C: CSS and HD Video Option Wiring Diagrams
Appendix D: Cable Assemblies and Breakout Cards
Appendix E: TC Reader Head Mounting Brackets
Appendix F: System Parts List
Appendix G: Specifications
Appendix H: Menu Structure
Appendix I: Technical Maintenance
Appendix J: Installing CSS
Appendix K: Tech Notes
You can also refer to the Installation Checklist at the beginning of this guide.
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5.1. Unpacking System Components
The following is a list of the standard components for an XD10 shipment. The exact contents will vary, depending on the options you have ordered.
XD10 Cinema Media Player and power cord
DTS Timecode Reader Head
Reader Head mounting bracket and screws
DTS Timecode Reader Head interconnect cable
Audio and automation cables (the exact model of cables and other interface components will
vary, depending on the cinema processor the XD10 is connected to. See Appendix D, Cable Assemblies and Breakout Cards and Appendix E, TC Reader Head Mounting Brackets, for
details.)
Digital Output Cable (if the XD10 has this option)
Installation Hardware (screws, brackets)
The XD10 Installation and Operation Guide
DTS trailer (logo) films, 2 scope and 2 flat
Refer to the actual packing slip from your order to verify the contents of your shipment.
Contact DTS immediately if items listed on your packing slip are missing.
5.1.1. Preliminary Inspection
Before installing the XD10, take a complete inventory of system components to minimize
problems or questions during installation. Additionally, save all packing materials until installation is complete in case you need to return parts to the factory.
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5.2. Installation Procedures
The XD10 Cinema Media Player is the main component of the XD10 system. Installation procedures include:
Mounting the XD10 in a rack
Connecting the XD10 to a cinema processor
Connecting the XD10 to a power supply
Installing the DTS Timecode Reader Head (for soundtrack or DTS Access™ content:
subtitling, captions and narration.
If you have a license for the DTS-CSS Option, follow the procedures in Appendix J, Installing
DTS-CSS, after following the procedures in this chapter.
5.2.1. XD10 Player Installation
5.2.1.1. Rack Mounting and Connection
The XD10 player is designed to integrate into your existing theater sound system without affecting normal theater operation. All interconnects are standalone and most systems require no cuts or jumpers.
The XD10 requires 3U of standard rack space (5 1/4 x 15 x 19 inches) for proper mounting. Select a space in the sound rack within three feet of the cinema processor to which you are connecting.
1. Bolt the XD10 into the selected rack space.
2. Check that the XD10 front panel power switch is in the OFF position.
Caution: Because the XD10, like any other computer-based system, can be damaged by power
line surges, we recommend using a computer-grade surge/spike suppresser.
3. Connect the analog and logic cables/cards to your cinema sound processor. (See Appendix B for
wiring diagrams and Appendix C for cable assembly diagrams, including installation into sound racks containing digital sound systems from Dolby
®
and/or Sony.)
4. If installing to a SMART cinema processor, contact SMART directly at
(800) 45-SMART. DTS does offer SMART interface cables: for MODVI or VII use DTS #E709.
5. Connect the supplied power cable between the XD10 and your power source.
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5.2.1.2. Rack Mount Recommendations
Follow these recommendations if the XD10 is installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly.
Determine the maximum and ambient temperatures within the rack, since they may be greater
than the maximum and ambient temperatures in the room. The maximum temperature for the equipment in a closed or multi-rack assembly is 50°C (122F°)
Ensure adequate airflow for cooling purposes on all sides of rack-mounted equipment. Make
sure that ventilation fans and louvers are not blocked.
Check nameplate ratings to ensure there is no overloading of supply circuits that could have
an effect on over-current protection and supply wiring.
Maintain reliable grounding of the equipment. Give particular attention to supply connections
when connecting to power strips, rather than direct connections to the branch circuit.
Use a quality surge/spike suppresser power strip to protect the unit.
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5.2.2. Power Supply
The XD10 power supply automatically switches itself to accommodate AC input of between 110 VAC and 220 VAC.
The cooling fan in the power supply must be rotating when power is applied.
To prevent dirt from being pulled into the DVD drives, do not block the ventilation holes at the
side of the XD10 player.
5.2.3. DTS Timecode Reader Head Installation
The DTS Timecode Reader Head is designed to be mounted onto most projectors with a single mounting bracket.
1. Position the appropriate DTS mounting bracket on the same bolt pattern as the reel arm and bolt
securely in place. (See Appendix E for reference.)
2. If both 35mm and 70mm reader heads are to be used on the same bracket, add spacer breakaway
plates to the readers. (See Appendix E for reference.)
3. Install the DTS Timecode Reader Head onto the DTS mounting bracket and bolt into place with
supplied hardware.
4. Re-install the reel arm on the top bolt pattern of the DTS mounting bracket.
5. Align the DTS mounting bracket and the reel arm. Align the film along the path from the reel
arm, through the mounted DTS Timecode Reader Head, to the projector.
Important: The DTS timecode reader MUST have a straight film path (no angles or twists) and
at least a small amount of tension. Use the auxiliary flanged roller on the DTS Timecode
Reader Head to avoid film “walk out” and to stabilize the film. (See the section on Installing or Changing Auxiliary Timecode Reader Head Roller in Appendix I: Technical Maintenance, for
reference.) Additional guide rollers may be added to ensure proper film tension. This is most critical on platter systems.
6. Connect the 9-pin timecode cable to the reader and route to the sound rack. Connect the other end to the XD10 player rear panel “Timecode” connector.
5.2.3.1. Two Projector (Change-over) Theaters
Use a DTS timecode “Y” cable that will connect two readers to one XD10. Be sure to place each reader at the same location on each projector. This is to ensure the soundtrack plays in sync. The timecode offset values (distance from DTS reader to the projector’s picture gate) must be the same for each projector.
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5.3. Connection to Cinema Processors
The following instructions are generic procedures intended to supplement the processor installation instructions for your specific manufacturer's system. Cinema processor interface wiring diagrams are located in Appendix B of this manual. They show connections and sub-connections.
Refer to the Installation Checklist at the front of this manual.
5.3.1. Dolby® CP45, CP55, CP65, CP500, CP650, UltraStereo JS Series, Panastereo and SMART Operation
The XD10 will automatically send one pulse to the cinema processor, changing the format to DTS. Whenever the XD10 drops out, a pulse will be sent to switch the cinema processor back to an analog (usually SR) format.
Set the automation/cues on film so they will not override the format change once the DTS has started to play, which can result in switching to an incorrect format. Be aware that after a film break, you may have to manually select the digital format (on the cinema processor) for DTS playback if the XD10 indicates it is playing in digital (the blue light is illuminated).
CP500: Must have the Cat. 685 (analog input card) installed. DTS is accessed through
Format 11.
SMART: Mod VI and VII uses the DTS interface cable E709.
For other SMART cinema processors, contact SMART directly at (800) 45-SMART or +1.770.449.6698.
5.3.2. Dolby® DA20 SR-D® System
The XD10 can be connected to the Dolby® SR-D® system without affecting performance of the
®
Dolby
system.
The DA20 connects to the appropriate XD10 breakout board. When the XD10 is off, the DA20 output is routed through the breakout board. When the XD10 system is on and playing in digital, the DA20 connection (to the cinema processor) is switched out on the breakout card and the DTS digital soundtrack is given to the cinema processor.
®
In most instances, the SR-D
system should be powered down when playing in DTS.
5.3.3. Sony SDDS®
The XD10 system cannot connect to the DFP-D2000 and DFP-D2500. It can connect to the DFP­D3000 and DCP1000. See the interface and cable and interface drawings in Appendixes B and D.
5.3.4. Panastereo CSP1200 and SMART
There is an Automation Preset for Panastereo CSP1200 and SMART CP. For information, see the
section on Predefined Formats in Chapter 7 in this guide.
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5.3.5. Dolby® CP200 Operation
When the XD10 switches to digital, the normal signal paths are interrupted, and DTS signals are inserted just prior to the Dolby
®
EQ cards, in effect taking over the cinema processor.
CP200: Program the automation optical default format to either “04” A-TYPE
or “05” SR, whichever the film requires.
When the XD10 switches out of digital, the cinema processor is released and reverts to the format previously selected.
Unless modified, these cinema processors do not have a subwoofer input. In this case, DTS inserts the subwoofer signal post-fader; the fader or mute will not affect the subwoofer level.
Check diagrams for sub connection.
5.3.6. XD10P Operation
XD10 units with the digital option should connect to the digital input on the XD10P using a double shielded digital out cable. In this configuration, XD10 Ext2 is the format used for the XD10. (See the
diagram for DTS XD10 P Digital on page B-3 of Appendix B, Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams.)
XD10 units without the digital option should connect to the analog input on the XD10P using the standard 25-pin cable. In this configuration, XD10P Ext1 is the format used for the XD10. (See the
diagram for DTS XD10 P Analog on page B-2 of Appendix B, Cinema Processor Interface Wiring Diagrams.)
5.4. XD10 Calibration and Setup
This section describes procedures for XD10 audio level adjustment, timecode reader sync adjustment, sound performance verification, and fail-safe operation verification.
5.4.1. Equipment Requirements
Complete checkout and adjustment of the XD10 requires (as a minimum) a multimeter, a SPL meter, and the DTS Demo film (which is part of the DTS Technician’s Kit).
The “B-Chain” calibration must be completed prior to adjustment of the XD10.
5.4.2. Setting and Adjusting Audio Output Levels
Channel setup tests and tones are pre-recorded onto the XD10 hard drive.
The audio playback level of the XD10’s built-in 1 kHz test tone has been fixed at 300mV RMS. This level should match the audio buss level on the cinema processor that the XD10 is connected to. Verify the buss level by consulting the manufacturer of your cinema processor.
The pink noise tests that are built into the XD10 are used only to make A-B comparisons to an
alternate sound source, such as magnetic sound track or analog sound.
Be aware that some external pink noise generator cards used on some cinema processors—
such as CP65 and CP55, which do not have internal pink noise generators—may have a level discrepancy of as much as 1.5 dB. For this reason the 1 kHz test tone is used for setting the XD10 audio output levels.
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5.4.2.1. Adjusting Levels
The XD10 contains several built-in audio tests described in Section 7.2.2. They can be accessed through the following menu path: Setup
Audio Audio Tests. Level adjustment audio tests for SPL
calibration are described in Section 7.2.1, which can be accessed through the following menu path: Setup
Audio Level Adjustment.
The Level Adjustment menu provides two choices:
Reference Tone: This will play 1K tone @ 300mV RMS on all channels. The level can be adjusted
between +6.4 to -6.2 dB using the up and down arrow buttons.
Pink Noise: The input buss level for most cinema processors is 300mV input, so in most cases it
will be unnecessary to make any adjustments to the XD10 output level. When the level is set at +0.00 dB, the XD10 output is at 300mV.
However, if necessary, each channel can be selected and adjusted individually using the arrow navigation buttons. The up and down arrows buttons will adjust the levels from +6.4 to -6.2 dB. The left and right arrow buttons will move back and forth among the channels.
When Pink Noise is selected, it will automatically start to play on the first channel (Left). This will be indicated on the status display screen. The blue DTS playback LED will also illuminate, indicating that Pink Noise is playing.
To adjust SPL settings, do the following:
1. Confirm that all amplifiers are on, mute is off, and masking and curtains are opened.
2. Before setting levels, confirm that SPL settings are completed on the cinema processor
according to their recommendations. When setting levels, the cinema processor should be set to calibration level. In most cases, this is with the fader set to “7”.
3. With a good SPL meter, set the SPL levels according to the chart below. Note that SPL
readings should be measured un-weighted, or C-weighted, with the meter set to slow, and the proper level setting of the subwoofer should be calibrated with an RTA.
Channel Description SPL
1 Left 85 dB 2 Right 85 dB 3 Center 85 dB 4 Sub bass 91 dB 5 Left Surround 82 dB 6 Right Surround 82 dB 7 Left Center 85 dB 8 Right Center 85 dB
Any change made in either Reference Tone or Pink Noise will affect the other. For example, if
you change the level of Reference Tone to +1.0 on Ch1, when you select Ch1 in the Pink Noise test section, it, will also be at +1.0.
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5.4.3. A Note about DTS Subwoofer Output
The XD10 subwoofer output level ranges from 20 Hz to 80 Hz and 20 Hz to 120 Hz (Coherent Acoustics format), up to 27 dB above reference (85 dB).
Check your subwoofer’s specifications to avoid damage to the speaker.
If a subwoofer is driven below its cutoff frequency, its driver(s) may become unloaded. When unloaded, the voice coil can travel outside of the magnet’s gap, overheating and/or causing mechanical damage to the speaker. A high pass filter should be installed on speakers with high cutoff frequencies. Contact your speaker manufacturer for more information.
5.4.3.1. Subwoofer Signal in the Surround Channels
The subwoofer signal is derived by filtering the surround signals from 80 Hz and below, and then putting this signal onto its own “subwoofer” output on the XD10.
You can verify this while performing a B-chain alignment of a theater as follows:
1. Play the internal pink noise generator Subwoofer test. (Refer to Section 7.2.2, Audio Tests, in Chapter 7, System Setup Menus, in this guide.)
2. Turn off the subwoofer speaker and look at the pattern on the RTA.
You’ll see a dramatic roll-off at 80 Hz. It is normal to see DTS subwoofer pink noise, above 80 Hz, in the surround speakers and amps.
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5.5. Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment
This adjustment is easily performed using the numbered leader in front of the DTS Demo Reel. (The
demo reel is supplied with the DTS Technician’s Kit, which can be purchased from any DTS dealer.)
See the steps (below on this page).
If you do not have a demo reel, the delay can be calculated by counting the number of picture frames from the DTS reader head red LED (lens) to the projector’s picture (“film”) aperture. Multiply the result by 1.25 and subtract 1. Round the resulting number to the closest ¼ (0.25). Set the OFFSET value in the XD10 timecode menu (“TC Reader Offset”) to this number.
Example: 27 frames x 1.25 = 33.75
33.75 - 1 = 32.75
Set the OFFSET to 32.75
Remember: When using the counting frames method, frames are counted from the timecode
reader lens to the picture aperture.
FILM THREADED THROUGH READER
ARNING:
FACTORY SET
DO NOT ADJUST
GREEN LED - TIMECODE INDICATOR
RED LED
Figure 3. DTS Timecode Reader Head, Threading
5.5.1. Procedure Using Demo Reel
The Demo Reel has a specially printed leader for setting the timecode head offset.
1. Using the numbered leader, put the start mark 00 at the reader’s lens (red LED) and thread the film through the projector as normal.
2. After threading, look at the film and read the number at the projector’s sound head. This is the OFFSET value and that number should be entered into the XD10 timecode offset menu (“TC Reader Offset”).
Important: Make the same size film loops inside the projector when measuring offset as when
running a movie. Failure to do so will result in improper sync when the movie runs in DTS Digital mode. For two-projector houses, the reader at each projector must have the same OFFSET value.
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5.5.2. DTS Special Venue Timecode Offset
Information on the delay setting for special venues is available in Appendix K: Tech Notes. There are two pages of information:
1. DTS Special Venue Timecode Offset
2. Timecode Printing Offset for 35MM and 70MM Film.
5.5.3. Verifying Operation
5.5.3.1. Verify Sound Performance
1. Thread the DTS Demo reel (Buzz and Bill) through the projector and DTS reader. Be sure the XD10 is fully booted and ready to play. The soundtrack for Buzz and Bill is factory-loaded on the hard drive.
2. Start the projector. When the DTS Playback LED lights, verify that the XD10 automatically switches the cinema processor to the (DTS) Digital format. Verify that sound is heard in the monitor speaker. Open the porthole (if possible) and verify that sound is heard in the auditorium.
3. While still in the booth, verify that the XD10 front panel display shows the film title, serial number, reel number and running timecode. (Information in the display's fourth line is configurable by the user. For more information on selecting the type of information to display in
Line 4, see Chapter 1, Operating the XD10 Cinema Media Player, in this manual.)
Buzz and Bill SN=1 Reel #01 05:56:18 Fmt: DTS
Line 1: Film title
Line 2: Film serial number
Line 3: Reel number and running time
Line 4: Can be selected by user. This example displays the format, which is DTS.
4. Go into the theater while the Demo reel is playing. Verify sound is in-sync, sounds well balanced and has overall good digital sound quality.
If levels sound unbalanced, check the cinema processor’s output levels. Then be sure that the XD10 output of 300mV RMS on all channels matches the buss level of your cinema processor.
The XD10 MUST match the cinema processor’s buss level. (The buss level of your cinema
processor should be indicated in its manual or consult the manufacturer.)
5. If the theater has two projectors, repeat this procedure for Projector 2.
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5.5.3.2. Check Automatic Fail-Safe (Default) Operation
This procedure will verify that, should the DTS timecode reader fail for any reason, the system will automatically switch to optical sound format.
1. While the demo film is running, block the timecode at the reader or unplug the 9-pin connector at the reader.
To block the timecode reader, insert a business card between the film and the lens of the DTS Timecode Reader Head and keep it there for at least six seconds.
2. Verify that after 4 to 5 seconds of not seeing timecode, the DTS XD10 switches to the SR optical sound format.
There should not be a dramatic sound level difference when the cinema processor switches from digital to analog during dialog scenes. If there is a dramatic difference, check the cinema processor’s levels first, then check the XD10 levels, and test again.
Remember, the XD10 output level must match the cinema processor’s buss level.
3. Now, restore timecode and XD10 should automatically switch the cinema processor to the DTS digital format after about two seconds.
4. If a two-projector theater, repeat this procedure for Projector 2.
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6. Installing Licenses and Upgrading Software
6.1. Options
These options are enabled via specific licensing from DTS:
High Definition Video
CSS
CineCast License
The following text describes these options.
DTS HD Video Option: A card is added, which provides high definition digital video
playback.
DTS-CSS Option: provides subtitling and access options that include:
Projecting subtitles or captions directly onto the screen via a video projector.
®
Controlling WGBH Rear Window
text display are mounted in rear of theater. Patrons use transparent acrylic panels attached to their seats to reflect the captions so they appear superimposed on or beneath the movie screen.
Captioning, via serial connection to a light-emitting diode (LED)
Output of descriptive audio narration for patrons who are visually impaired (via infrared or RF
transmitter and headsets).
Auxiliary equipment (data wall, reflective panels, transmitter and headphones) are not available
from DTS.
CineCast license allows customers with the DTS Cinema Media Network™ to receive video
content from a remote network server.
6.2. Options Setup and Testing
For instructions to install and configure the High Definition Video and CSS options, see the appropriate reference:
HD Video Option – (See 7.3, Video Setups, in Chapter 7, System Setup Menus)
• Cinema Subtitling System (CSS) Option – (See Appendix J, Installing CSS.)
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6.3. Installation of License Discs
1. Check that the XD10 serial number on the license disc matches the serial number on the back of the XD10. The option contained on the disc (CSS, Video and CineCast) is indicated by the disc label.
For the CSS application, the auxiliary equipment (data wall, reflective panels, transmitter and
headphones) are not available from DTS.
Licenses are unit-specific and cannot be used on multiple XD10s.
2. Turn on the XD10.
3. Insert the license disc into one of the DVD drives.
The XD10 will automatically extract the license from the disc. When a license disc has been successfully installed, the list of currently installed (option) licenses will be displayed, as shown below. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the list. Press Enter to continue.
Installed Licenses: [*] Soundtrack [*] CSS [*] Video [*] Cinecast Server [Enter]-Continue
You can also view the licenses currently installed on your unit at any time by going to Enter
Info
Licenses
The following message appears if the license did not install:
License file was not found
[Enter]-Continue
This message indicates that the license disc did not contain the license created for that specific XD10.
If an error message appears, check the following.
Does the serial number on the license disc match the serial number on the XD10? If it matches but still does not load, check that the MAC address listed on the disc matches that on the XD10 (Press Enter and select Info
MAC address). For additional assistance,
contact DTS Technical Service.
4. Press Enter to eject the license disc.
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6.3.1. XD10 Software Updates
XD10 software updates may be distributed with a DTS feature or trailer soundtrack disc. The update will occur automatically when the soundtrack disc is installed in the XD10. The update will not affect any of the XD10 configuration or contents and there is no special action required after the install takes place. The only noticeable affect will be the extra time required after loading the soundtrack or trailer disc.
When the soundtrack disc with the XD10 update is inserted in the XD10 the soundtrack files are first copied on the XD10. The following message appears when the file copy has completed:
Press Enter and the following messages appears:
Ejecting CD-ROM
XD10 update May take 5 minutes
DTS-XD10
Update to 2.XX.XX Please Wait...(100%)
At this point the XD10 software resets:
DTS-XD10
System Restarting Please Wait...
The software update is complete when the “Ready” appears on the display.
Ready
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7. Setup Menus
The Setup menu contains all configurable settings for the XD10 that should be set by the technician and are not expected to change during day-to-day operations. The setup menu can be password protected to assure that the configuration does not change after the technician leaves.
Select Setup from the Main menu to enter the setup menu, as shown below.
MAIN MENU
Playback
Setup
• Info
Exit Menus
If the XD10 is password protected, the menu shown below will appear. The default mode for the XD10 is with the password disabled. If the password is disabled, this menu will not appear.
Password:
[ 0 0 0 ]
*
The cursor is the ‘*’ underneath one of the three digits.
Commands:
Moves cursor to the right.
Moves cursor to the left, or returns to the Main Menu if at the first
position.
Increments digit at cursor position. Wraps from 9 to 0.
Decrements digit at cursor position. Wraps from 0 to 9.
Enter Press to enter the password.
If the correct password is entered and Enter is pressed, the System Setup menu will appear. If an incorrect password is entered, the following message will appear.
Password:
[ 0 0 0 ]
Error: Try again
Press Enter to reenter the correct password. If you forget the password, contact DTS Technical Service and a Technical Service Representative will help you to regain access to the XD10.
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The following menu displays once the System Setup password is entered:
SYSTEM SETUP MENU
• TC Reader Offset
• Audio
• Video
• CSS
• Automation
• System
• Display Language
• Exit Menus
Main Menu Setup
System Setup Sub Menu Overview:
TC Reader Offset Enters menu to set the timecode reader offset. This must be set
Audio Sets test audio levels, plays audio test files and enables/disables
Video Enters menu to set the parameters for the Video projector. This
CSS Enters menu to set the parameters for the projected CSS subtitles
Automation Contains the following configuration items: 1) Format
System Contains menus for the following system operations: 1) USB
Display Language Enters menu to change the language used on the XD10 LCD to
for playing Soundtrack and CSS content to properly synchronize the content to the film.
language selection. The Language Versions should be enabled in
areas where different languages should be played. The audio levels and test files are used to set audio for either soundtrack or video with audio.
menu is available only with the HD Video Option.
or captions. There are no configurable items for narration and Rear Window™ in this menu. This menu is available only with a valid CSS license.
automation pin definitions and operating modes, 2) Define functions for general purpose input and output control pins, 3) Configure Video Playlist Automation parameters, 4) Define automated language setups for soundtrack and/or CSS subtitles. This menu also contains a menu to test format automation signals and I/O control signals.
memory device operations to save or restore configurations, or save log files, 2) Configure COM1 for use by the Video Projector or CSS Rear Window™, 3) Set the setup menu password, 4) Set system network parameters, 5) Set XD10 time and date, 6) Revert to an earlier XD10 software version.
one of the following: English, French, German, Italian, or Spanish.
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7.1. TC (timecode) Reader Offset
This menu allows you to enter the offset required for your particular timecode reader location. See
Chapter 5, Section 5.5, Timecode Reader Sync Adjustment, for information on calculating the correct
settings. Adjustments can be made while playing and will occur within two seconds.
To access this menu, select TC Reader Offset from the System Setup Menu, as shown below.
TC Reader Offset
• 35mm
• 70mm
• SMPTE
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset
Timecode Reader Offset Menu Overview:
35mm Set TC reader offset for 35mm reader head.
70mm Set TC reader offset for 70mm reader head.
SMPTE Set Serial number, reel number and offset for playback to SMPTE timecode.
7.1.1. 35mm or 70mm Timecode Reader Offset
This menu sets the timecode reader offset for 35mm or 70mm timecode reader heads. The operator may select between either 35mm or 70mm reader heads through a menu in the Playback section.
Set Timecode Reader Offset (35mm):
[ 30.00] Frames
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset 35mm
Note the operation for setting the 70mm timecode reader head offset is equivalent.
Commands:
Press one time to increase offset by 0.25 frames. Press and hold down to repeat. Maximum possible number of frames is 100.
Press one time to increase offset by 0.25 frames. Press and hold down to
repeat. Do not set below 10 frames.
Enter Return to Setup Menu.
Film
Note: If not using 70mm, set the 70mm offset to match the 35mm. This will prevent problems
if the user selects 70mm by mistake.
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7.1.2. SMPTE
For more information on XD10 operation with SMPTE timecode, please refer to TN-H171.
SMPTE TC Setup
• Serial Number
• Reel Number
• Offset
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset SMPTE
SMPTE Menu Overview:
Serial Number Assigns a serial number to the incoming SMPTE timecode.
Reel Number Assigns a reel number to the incoming SMPTE timecode.
Offset Apply a fixed offset to the incoming SMPTE timecode.
7.1.2.1. SMPTE: Serial Number
This menu assigns a DTS serial number to the incoming SMPTE timecode. If the value is set to zero, then the serial number value comes from the user bits on the SMPTE timecode. The DTS serial number is used to determine which film soundtrack will be used for playback.
Serial Number
[ 1 0 0 0 0 ] *
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset SMPTE Serial Number
Commands:
Right Move asterisk (cursor) one position to the right.
Left Move asterisk (cursor) one position to the left, or return to previous menu if at
the left most position.
Up Increment serial number by 1 value of number at asterisk position .
Down Decrease serial number by 1 value of number at asterisk position .
Enter Return to previous screen.
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7.1.2.2. SMPTE: Reel Number
This menu assigns a DTS reel number to the incoming SMPTE timecode. If the value is set to zero, then the hours value from the incoming SMPTE timecode will be used for the reel number. The reel number must be set to 1 in order to play long audio files (greater than one hour in length).
Reel Number R0 => Use Hours
[ Reel 0 ]
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset SMPTE Reel Number
7.1.2.3. SMPTE: Offset
This menu sets an offset to the incoming SMPTE timecode. It does not have any affect when playing DTS timecode. The offset can be set to plus or minus value.
Offset
- [00:00:08:00]
*
Main menu Setup TC Reader Offset SMPTE Offset
The fields set are [plus/minus] [Hours]:[Minutes]:[Seconds]:[Frames]. The asterisk on the bottom line is positioned below the field that will be modified.
Commands:
Right Move asterisk (cursor) one position to the right.
Left Move asterisk (cursor) one position to the left, or return to previous menu if at the
left most position.
Up Increment serial number by 1 value of number at asterisk position .
Down Decrease serial number by 1 value of number at asterisk position .
Enter Return to the previous menu.
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7.2. Audio Setup Menu
This menu allows you to set up and test the XD10 audio. It also allows you to enable or disable the Language Versions function.
AUDIO SETUP MENU
Level Adjustment
Audio Tests
Language Versions
Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Audio
Commands
Level Adjustment Adjust sound levels using audio generated by the XD10. Audio Tests Play preloaded audio tests. Language Versions Enable or Disable the language versions function.
7.2.1. Level Adjustment
This menu is the first in a series of menus for setting the XD10 audio output level.
Select Audio
• Reference Tone
• Pink Noise
Main menu Setup Audio Level Adjustment
Commands
Reference Tone Play 1 kHz reference tone on all channels for adjusting the level. Pink Noise Play pink noise on the current channel for adjusting the level.
Select either Reference Tone or Pink Noise to use the level adjustment menu. Reference tone is a 1 kHz test tone that has been preset at 300mV RMS when the output is set to 0.0 dB. This is what most cinema processors suggest for input. Alternatively, Pink Noise may be used to verify level outputs on the XD10. It is played only on the channel chosen for adjustment. The level adjustments are made the same, regardless of whether you are using the reference tone or pink noise selection. The pink noise for the Sub bass channel is not bandwidth limited.
For example, if you select Reference Tone for the left channel (ch1), the following message will appear on the XD10 status display.
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Adjust level for Ch 1 (Left) [ +00.0dB]
Tone on all channels
Main menu Setup Audio Reference Tone or Pink Noise
Commands:
or Enter Advance to the next channel (see Table 7 for channel sequence).
Return to the previous channel (See Table 7 for channel
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Increase the volume for the current channel. Maximum is +6.4 dB.
Decrease the volume for the current channel. Minimum is -6.2 dB.
If playing pink noise, it will follow the current channel. Press
after reaching the last channel to return to the Select Audio menu.
sequence). If playing pink noise, it will follow the current channel. After reaching the first channel, press
to return to the
Select Audio menu.
Table 7. Channel Sequence
Channel # Channel Name
1 Left
2 Right
3 Center
4 Sub Bass
5 Left Surr
6 Right Surr
7 Left Center
8 Right Center
9 Back Surr
10 Aux
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7.2.2. Audio Tests
This menu allows you to play preloaded audio test content. See Table 8 for a description of the tests. Note that the Buzz and Bill test will also play CSS content (captions, subtitles, and narration) if the XD10 is licensed for CSS.
Audio Tests Menu
(*)Pink Noise Cycle
( )1K all channels
- - -
( )Bill and Buzz
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Audio Audio Tests
Scroll up and down the menu to select a test. Position the cursor next to your selection and press the
Enter button to start the test. Press
Name Description
Pink Noise Cycle Plays pink noise on one channel for approx 5 seconds, then moves to next channel 1K all channels Plays continuous tone on all channels, so analog output can be calibrated for 300Mv RMS Pink: Left Plays continuous pink noise on left channel Pink: Left Surr Plays continuous pink noise on left surround channel Pink: Center Plays continuous pink noise on center channel Pink: Right Surr Plays continuous pink noise on right surround channel Pink: Right Plays continuous pink noise on right channel Pink: Sub Bass Plays continuous pink noise on sub bass channel Digital Silence Plays continuous digital silence on all channels Left Ch Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep from 25 Hz to 20 kHz on left channel Left Surr Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep from 125 Hz to 20 kHz on the left surround channel Center Ch Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep 25 Hz to 20 kHz on center channel Right Surr Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep from 125 Hz to 20 kHz on the right surround channel Right Ch Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep 25 Hz to 20 kHz on right channel
Sub Bass Sweep Plays continuous tone sweep from 20 Hz to 80 Hz on the sub bass channel ES CS Pink Plays continuous pink noise on back surround channel ES CS 1K Plays continuous 1 kHz tone on back surround channel
Flying Disc plays Flying Disc DTS trailer Sonic Landscape plays Sonic Landscape DTS trailer Sparks Plays Sparks DTS trailer Bill and Buzz Plays introduction track, but not movie clips, from DTS Demo reel Buzz and Bill. Contains
soundtrack, narration, and captions/subtitles, which will play only with the CSS option.
to stop the test.
Table 8. Audio Tests
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Pink Noise Cycle
Track description: 5.1 channel
Level: -20 dBFS level
Duration: 10 seconds each
Channel Sequence: L, C, R, LS, RS, SW
Subwoofer Bandwidth
“5.1” tracks: 20 Hz to 125 Hz
“6.0” tracks (Special Venue): 20 Hz to 20 kHz (Full Range / F.R.)
7.2.3. Language Versions
This menu is used to either enable or disable the Language Versions function. Language Versions
allows the XD10 to play different soundtrack languages for the same film. The XD10 may load several language versions of a feature or trailer soundtrack, and play the selected language. The playback language maybe entered by the projectionist or selected by automation.
LANGUAGE VERSIONS
• (*)Enabled
y ( )Disabled y Exit
Main menu Setup Audio Language Versions
Options:
Enabled Enables Language Versions.
Disabled Disables language versions. If your theater only plays soundtracks in one
language, it is a good idea to disable this option. The XD10 only keeps the last soundtrack language loaded into the XD10.
When changing the Language Versions feature from disabled to enabled, you must delete all
contents and reload in order for the XD10 to identify the languages you select.
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7.3. Video Setup
The Video Setup menu is used to set the video configuration, audio parameters specifically for the video playlists, and video projector settings.
VIDEO SETUP
• Output
• Video Audio
• Projector
• Test Contents
• Exit Menus
Main Menu Setup Video
Commands:
Output Select settings to create the optimal image for the installed digital video project
or video monitor.
Video Audio Change the audio delay and the audio trim used when playing video content.
Projector Settings used to select a profile for the video projector serial control.
Test Contents Enter menu to play video test contents.
7.3.1. Video Output Settings
The Video Output menu's submenus are used to select settings for the optimal image for the installed digital video projector system or monitor.
VIDEO OUTPUT
• Interface
• Aspect
• Color
• Resolution
• Frame Rate
• Exit Menus
Main Menu Setup Video Output
Commands:
Interface Select cable type being used with video projector or monitor. Aspect Select appropriate aspect ratio for video projector or monitor. Color Select appropriate color space for video projector. Resolution Select optimal projector resolution. Frame Rate Select appropriate frame rate for selected resolution.
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7.3.1.1. Video Interface
The Video Interface menu is used to select the appropriate cable for the video projector or monitor being used.
Video Interface Type
•(*)DVI
•( )VGA
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Output Interface
Options:
DVI Select if the video projector or monitor is connected using a DVI cable. VGA Select if the video projector or monitor is connected using a VGA cable
.
7.3.1.2. Video Aspect
This menu is used to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the video projector or monitor.
Device Aspect Ratio
•(*)16x9
•( )4x3
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Output Aspect
Options:
16x9 Select if the video projector or monitor has a 16 x 9 aspect ratio. 4x3 Select if the video projector or monitor has a 4 x 3 aspect ratio.
Other aspect ratios are not supported.
7.3.1.3. Video Color Setting
This menu is used to select the appropriate color space for the installation.
Video Color
•(*) RGB 0-255
•( ) RGB 16-235
•( ) YUV-601
•( ) YUV-709
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Output Color
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7.3.1.4. Video Resolution
This menu is used to set the video output resolution. In most cases this should be set to the native resolution of the video projector. Changing the video output resolution requires that both a resolution and a frame rate be selected. For this reason, the frame rate menu will appear after the resolution is changed and the user exits this menu. The table on the following page lists all available resolutions and frame rates.
Set Video Resolution
•(*)640x480
•( )800x600
•( )1024x768
•( )1280x720
•( )1280x768
•( )1280x1024
•( )1360x768
•( )1366x768
•( )1600x1200
•( )1920x1080
•( )1920x1200 Frame Rate
Main menu Setup Video Output Resolution
7.3.1.5. Video Frame Rate Menu
This menu is used to set the video frame rate. The options are displayed in frames per second with an “i” indicating interlaced, and “p” indicating a progressive frame rate.
The frame rates available depend on the selected resolution, and the video resolution must be set before setting the frame rate. The frame rate menu displays the current resolution on the menu title. The menu below shows the default frame rate menu for the resolution of 1920x1080. Table 9, on the following page, lists all frame rates available for each resolution.
1920x1080 Options
•(*)23p
•( )24p
•( )25p
•( )29p
•( )30p
•( )47i
•( )48i
•( )50i
•( )59i
•( )50p
• Frame Rate
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Output Frame Rate
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Table 9, below, lists all frame rates available for each resolution.
Table 9. Available Frame Rates for Each Resolution
Resolution Available Frame Rates 640 x 480
700x600
1024x768
1280x720
1280x768
1360768 60p 1366x768 50p 1366x768 59.94p 1366x768 60p 1600x1200 60p 1920x1080
1920x1200 60p
60p 72p 75p 85p 56p 60p 72p 75p 85p 43i 60p 70p 75p 85p 23p 24p 25p 29p 30p 59p 60p 60p 75p 85p
23p 24p 25p 29p 30p 47i 48i 50i 59i 60i 50p
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7.3.2. Video Audio
These settings affect the audio only when playing video content.
Video Audio
• Audio Delay
• Audio Trim
• Exit Menus
Main Menu Setup Video Video Audio
Commands
Audio Delay Delay the audio to adjust for any frame delay in the video projector. Audio Trim Attenuate the volume during playback of video content.
7.3.2.1. Video Audio Delay
This setting adds a delay to the audio in order to adjust for any frame delay in the video projector. It can be changed in 10ms increments. The default value for this setting is 0, The minimum value for this setting is 0 (no additional delay is applied) and the maximum value for this setting is 2000ms.
Video Audio Delay
[ 0] ms
Main Menu Setup Video Video Audio Audio Delay
7.3.2.2. Video Audio Trim
This setting will attenuate the volume during the playback for video content. It has no affect on the volume for soundtrack. It can be set to a value between 0db and -15db.
Video Audio Trim
[ 0] dB
Main Menu Setup Video Video Audio Audio Trim
Note: Change takes affect only after rebooting the XD10.
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7.3.3. Video Projector
This menu provides functions to setup the serial control for the video projector.
Video Projector
• Select Projector
• Lamp On/Off
• Save Settings
• Exit Menus
Main Menu Setup Video Projector
Commands
Select Projector Select a profile for the serial control of the video projector. Lamp On/Off Test the lamp on/lamp off serial control function. Save Settings Create a copy of the projector settings on the XD10. The settings are restored to the
Note: In order for the XD10 to control the projector through the serial interface you also need to set the serial port for Video Projector (not Rear Window). Main MenuÆSetup
projector upon the start of any video playlist.
ÆSystemÆCom1ÆConfigurationÆVideo Projector.
7.3.3.1. Select Projector
This menu selects the profile for the serial control of the video projector. By default No Projector is selected. If no projector is selected the XD10 can still play video through the projector, but won’t be able to do some things automatically like turn the lamp on and off, or restore the saved projector settings.
By default, the projector profiles for the Sanyo PLV-70 and PLV-WF10 Projectors are included in the XD10 software. Additional projector profiles can be created and loaded onto the XD10 through the CD-ROM or USB memory. Contact DTS Customer Service.
Select Projector
•(*)No Projector
•( )plv-wf10
•( )plv70 # # #
Main Menu Setup Video Projector Select Projector
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7.3.3.2. Lamp On/Off Control
This menu may be used to turn the video projector lamp on and off during testing or setup.
Video Lamp
•(*)On
•( )Off
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Projector Lamp on/off
Commands:
On Select On to turn the projector lamp on. Off Select Off to turn the projector lamp off.
NOTE 1: The video projector may take one to two minutes to respond to the Lamp On
command when the lamp is still warm from use.
NOTE 2: Only available for projectors supported by XD10 serial control.
7.3.3.3. Save Video Projector Settings
The Save Settings menu is used to save or delete projector settings.
Save projector settings?
• (*) Yes
• ( ) No
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Projector Save Settings
To save the settings, select “Yes” and press Enter. The following message will appear if the operation is successful.
Projector settings have been saved On XD10. Press [Enter]
Main menu Setup Video Projector Save Settings Yes
The following message will appear if “No” is selected or if the communication to the projector was unsuccessful:
Projector settings have not been saved on XD10 Press [Enter]
Main menu Setup Video Projector Save Settings No
Only available for projectors supported by XD10 serial control.
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7.3.3.4. Video Test Contents
The Test Contents menu is used to play or stop video test contents.
Play Test Content
•(*)Stop
•( )Still Image
•( )Motion Image
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup Video Test Contents
Commands:
Stop Stops the play of video test content. This command does NOT turn the
lamp off---use lamp control to turn the lamp off when finished.
Still Image Displays a test pattern. The video projector lamp should go on
immediately after executing this command. The image remains until the stop command is used.
Motion Image Plays a motion video clip with DTS audio. The video projector lamp
should go on immediately after executing this command, The clip repeats until the stop command is used.
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7.4. Cinema Subtitling System (CSS) Setup
This is the top level menu for all CSS projector setup menus and it is available only when the XD10 has the CSS option. These menus apply for installations using either the DTS cinema subtitling projector or other video projectors for CSS projected subtitles.
For instructions on installing CSS, see Appendix J, Installing the CSS Option.
CSS Projector Setup
• Image Size
• Vertical Offset
• Test Patterns
• Options
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup CSS
Options:
Image Size Select size of subtitles Vertical Offset Adjust vertical placement of subtitles Test Patterns Display CSS test patterns. Options Set color options.
If your XD10 is not equipped with the CSS Option, you will be locked out of the CSS option on the Setup menu. When you try to access it, the following message will appear on the screen.
CSS playback is not enabled. License required.
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7.4.1. Image Size
This menu allows you to select the size of subtitles/captions from the available sizes supplied on the DTS subtitle or DTS Access™ disc. Check the disc label to see what sizes are available on the distributed subtitles/captions. If you select a smaller size, and it is not available, the system will assign the next smallest size available. (The CSS content delivered on the disc may not contain all sizes.)
Image Size Menu
( )100%
( )90%
( )80%
( )70%
( )60%
( )50%
Exit Menus
Main menu Setup CSS Image Size
Options:
Image Size From 50% to 100% of size available for text for
subtitles/captions. (Sizes listed on the menu may not all be available in the CSS content delivered on the disc.)
7.4.2. Vertical Offset
This menu allows you to make fine adjustments to the vertical placement (in pixels) of CSS subtitles. When you enter this menu, the XD10 projects a subtitle area pattern to use to reference the position. When installing the projector, set the projector vertical offset to 0 and physically position the projector to project in the subtitle area. Then use this menu to make fine adjustments.
Set Projector Vertical Offset
[ 0 ] pixels
Main menu Setup CSS Vertical Offset
Options:
Move subtitle area down one pixel. Press and hold to increase
Enter Return to CSS Setup menu.
Move subtitle area up one pixel. Press and hold to increase
continuously.
continuously.
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7.4.3. Test Patterns
This menu allows you to select from an array of test patterns used for optimizing subtitle/caption display. The EMA dowser opens when this menu is entered.
Test Pattern Menu
• ( )Black
• ( )Mask Area
• ( )View Area
• ( )White
• ( )Full Screen
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup CSS Test Patterns
Options:
Black All black, so minimum image level from projector can be
checked.
Mask Area Subtitle area is all white. Size and location depend on the vertical
offset and image size.
View Area Subtitle area is a grid pattern. Size and location depend on the
vertical offset and image area.
White Entire projected area (not just subtitle area) is all white.
Full Screen Entire projected area (not just subtitle area) is a grid pattern.
Close EMA dowser and return to the CSS Setup menu.
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7.4.4. Options
This menu lets you select the background color of subtitles and front projected captions. It will also let you select between the two DTS supported CSS projectors
CSS Projector Option
• Select Projector
• Background Color
• Text Color
• Exit Menus
Main menu - Setup CSS Options
7.4.4.1. Select Projector
This menu lets you select between the two DTS supported CSS projectors.
CSS Projector
• (*)CSP
• ( )EP910
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup > CSS Options Select Projector
7.4.4.2. Background Color
This menu lets you select the background color of subtitles and projected captions.
Background Color
• (*)Normal
• ( )Black
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup CSS Options Background
Options:
Normal This results in a blue background color that must be used with the DTS
cinema subtitling projector. It is used to correctly position the video image.
Black Color that must be used when using a non-DTS projector
Normal must be selected when using a DTS CSP (InFocus) cinema subtitling projector. When
using a color projector, black is normally selected.
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7.4.4.3. CSS Text Color
This menu lets you select the color of the text in subtitles and projected captions.
CSS Text Color
• (*)White
• ( )Yellow
• Exit Menus
Main menu Setup CSS Options Text
Options:
White White text will be used in subtitles and captions. Yellow Yellow text will be used in subtitles and captions
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