GDC CLA-2000 User Manual

USER MANUAL FOR

CLA-2000 CONTENT LIBRARY ADAPTER

May 3, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 7

1.1 About This Manual ....................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Safety Instructions ....................................................................................................... 7

2. INSTALLATION OF CLA-2000 .......................................................................................... 9

2.1 Packing List .................................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Product Specifications .................................................................................................10

2.3 Front Panel ..................................................................................................................10

2.4 Back Panel ..................................................................................................................10

2.5 Cable Connection to Different Devices ........................................................................11

2.5.1 Ethernet Connection between CLA-2000 and Network Switch ................................11

2.5.2 eSATA/USB Connection between CLA-2000 and Storage Devices .........................12

2.5.2.1 Connection to CRU ..............................................................................................12

2.5.2.2 Connection to Portable Storage ...........................................................................13

2.5.2.3 Connection to Enterprise Storage .........................................................................14

2.6 First Time Setup of CLA-2000 .....................................................................................15

2.6.1 Physical Power Connection .......................................................................................15

2.6.2 Network Connection ..................................................................................................15

2.6.3 Power Up CLA-2000 .................................................................................................15

2.6.4 Configure CLA-2000 via CLA Manager on Windows PC ...........................................15

2.6.5 Operate CLA-2000 ....................................................................................................16

3. OPERATION OF CLA-2000 ..............................................................................................17

3.1 About CLA Manager ....................................................................................................17

3.2 Access CLA Manager ..................................................................................................17

3.3 CLA-2000 Content Management .................................................................................22

3.3.1 Content Transfer between Two Storage Devices ....................................................22

3.3.2 Content Transfer from CRU to Storage Device........................................................24

3.3.3 Content Transfer through LAN to Multiple Screens Simultaneously .........................24

3.3.3.1 Operation on CLA Manager ..................................................................................24

3.3.3.2 Operation on GDC Server ....................................................................................26

3.4 Remote Access CLA-2000 ...........................................................................................27

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3.4.1 Access CLA-2000 on the Linux or MAC Operating System .....................................27

3.4.2 Access CLA-2000 on the Windows Operating System ............................................27

3.5 Eject External Devices from CLA Manager ..................................................................27

3.6 Shut Down the CLA Manager ......................................................................................28

3.7 RESET CLA-2000 .......................................................................................................29

CLA-2000 User Manual 4 3 May 2016

Thank you for purchasing a CLA-2000 Content Library Adapter from GDC
Technology Limited.

To ensure proper operation and to maximize value of CLA-2000, please review this User Manual. It will guide
you through all the features and benefits.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Copyright© 2016 by GDC Technology Limited
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied or distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval

system, or translated into any human or computer language, in a form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording, magnetic, optical, manual or otherwise, or disclosed to third parties without prior written
permission of GDC Technology Limited.

MANUAL DISCLAIMER

The manual is made with CLA-2000 Firmware (2.0-build 7) and CLA Manager (V2.0) and there might be slight
differences depending on the software version. The contents, features and specifications stated in this manual are
subject to change without notice due to continuous product development and improvements. In no other event shall
GDC Technology Limited be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial damages, including but not limited to
special, consequential, or other damages.

CONTACTS AND OFFICES

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CONTACTS AND OFFICES

Website: www.gdc-tech.com Email: [email protected]

24/7 Engineering Support Hotline:

Hong Kong
(Headquarters)

China (Beijing)

China (Shenzhen)

Spain (Barcelona)

Unit 1-7, 20th Floor,
Kodak House II,
39 Healthy Street East,
North Point, Hong Kong

Tel: [phone]

Rm. 609-618, Office
Building,20# Xinde Street,
Xicheng District, Beijing,
P.R. China 100088

Tel: [phone]

Room A701, 7/F,
Languang Technology Building,
No.7 Xinxi Road, North Zone,
HighTech Park, Nanshan District,
Shenzhen, China
Tel: [phone]

Edificio Mercurio
Vía Augusta, 59, desp. 607
08006 Barcelona, Spain

Tel: [phone]

Peru (Lima)

USA (Los Angeles)

Brazil
(São Paulo)

Singapore

Calle Manuel Miota 170, Miraflores
Lima 18, Peru

Tel: [phone]

1016 West Magnolia
Boulevard Burbank,
CA 91506, USA

Tel: [phone] /
[phone]
(Toll Free)

Rua da Penha, 426,
4º andar, conjunto 43,
CEP 18010-001 ­Sorocaba/SP – Brasil
Tel: [phone]

10 Ubi Crescent,
Ubi Tech Park,
Lobby B, #06-25
Singapore 408564
Tel: [phone]

North America

[phone] (Toll Free)

Latin America

[phone]

Europe

[phone]

China

[phone] (Toll Free)

North Asia

[phone] (Toll Free)

India

[phone]

South East Asia

[phone]

Australia/ New
Zealand

[phone]

CONTACTS AND OFFICES

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Indonesia (Jakarta)

Japan (Tokyo)

India (Mumbai)

Mexico
(Mexico City)

Total Building Lantai 4 Suite 0401,
Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 106A,
Kel Tomang, Kec. Grogol
Petamburan,
Jakarta Barat 11440, Indonesia

Tel: [phone]

3F, Kyobashi-Chuo Bldg,
1-14-7 Kyobashi Chuo-ku,
Tokyo 104-0031, Japan

Tel: [phone]

Office No. B-207/208,
Everest Chamber,
Andheri Kurla Road,
Marol, Andheri (East),
Mumbai-400 059, India

Tel: [phone]

Ave. Santa Fe 94,
Torre A Piso 8,
Col. Zedec Santa Fe,
Alvaro Obregon,
Mexico, D.F.,
C.P. 01210 Mexico

Tel: [phone]/
[phone]

United Arab Emirates
(Dubai)

Business Centre,
Dubai World Central,
PO Box 390667,
Dubai UAE

1. INTRODUCTION

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 About This Manual

This manual provides instructions on how to use and manage CLA-2000 Content Library
Adapter for content transfer and storage backup with or without Theatre Management
System (TMS).

1.2 Safety Instructions

The CLA-2000 is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
The operating environment temperature range is 0°C - 70°C
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT

TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

For PLUGGABLE EQUIPMENT, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.

Before operating your CLA-2000, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for
future reference.

Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by qualified GDC
Technology personnel. All warnings on the CLA-2000 and in this manual should be
adhered to.

All operation and maintenance instructions of CLA-2000 must be followed closely.
To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose the CLA-2000 to rain or moisture.
Clean with a dry cloth only.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Do not install near any heat sources (e.g. radiators, stove or other apparatus that produce

heat).
Consult GDC Technology Service team for servicing or maintaining CLA-2000.

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You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this
manual or approved in writing by an authorized representative of GDC Technology could
void your warranty and/or authority to operate CLA-2000.

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2. INSTALLATION OF CLA-2000

2.1 Packing List

This section provides a suggested installation configuration of GDC CLA-2000 for reference. Please
contact our sales representatives to specify the accessory needed for the installation.

Item

Qty

Photo

CLA-2000 Unit

1

Power Cord

1

3M Ethernet Cable

1

Manual CD

1

User Manual

1

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2.2 Product Specifications

Dimensions: 440(W) x 252.4(D) x 44.4(H) mm
Weight: 4kg

2.3 Front Panel

1

Power Button

2

Power LED

3

USB Connector

4

Ethernet Connector

5

eSATA Connector

2.4 Back Panel

1

VGA Port

2

Reset Button

3

DC Power Jack

2

3 4 5 1 1

2

3

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2.5 Cable Connection to Different Devices

2.5.1 Ethernet Connection between CLA-2000 and Network Switch

This section shows you how to connect the CLA-2000 to a network switch using an
Ethernet cable.

1

Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the network switch.

2

Connect another end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on the front panel of
CLA-2000.

1

2

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2.5.2 eSATA/USB Connection between CLA-2000 and Storage Devices

This section shows you how to connect the CLA-2000 to different storage devices using
an eSATA/USB cable.

2.5.2.1 Connection to CRU

1

Power on the CRU.

2

Connect one end of the USB or eSATA cable to the corresponding port on CRU.

3

Connect another end of the cable to the corresponding USB or eSATA port on the
front panel of CLA-2000.

1

2

3

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2.5.2.2 Connection to Portable Storage

1

Power on the Portable Storage.

2

Connect one end of the eSATA cable to the eSATA port on the back panel of
Portable Storage.

3

Connect another end of the cable to the eSATA port on the front panel of CLA-

2000.

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2.5.2.3 Connection to Enterprise Storage

1

Power on the Enterprise Storage.

2

Connect one end of the eSATA cable to the eSATA port on the back panel of the
device.

3

Connect another end of the cable to the eSATA port on the front panel of CLA-

2000.

1

2

3

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2.6 First Time Setup of CLA-2000

This section covers the steps for the first time setup of CLA-2000 including power and
network connection and the initial configuration.

2.6.1 Physical Power Connection

Connect the power adapter provided to the DC power jack at the back of CLA-2000
(please refer to Section 2.4).

2.6.2 Network Connection

Connect CLA-2000 to a network which has a DHCP server running (please refer to
Section 2.5.1).

First time setup of CLA-2000 must be done on a DHCP server. If DHCP server is not
available, CLA-2000 can be set up by either one of the methods listed below:

1/ User may configure CLA-2000 with a home use broadband router (with DHCP function
for the first time). User can then assign a fixed IP to the CLA-2000.

2/ Place special order with GDC sales for a customized fixed IP for your device at the
order stage. With the customized fixed IP, user does not need a DHCP server for
configuration and CLA-2000 can be accessed directly with that IP.

3/ Advanced user can connect the CLA-2000 to a VGA monitor and USB keyboard to
configure the device. For details, please contact GDC Service team.

2.6.3 Power Up CLA-2000

Connect the power adapter to a wall socket. Power on the CLA-2000 by pressing the
ON/OFF button (please refer to Section 2.3). When the CLA-2000 is powered on, the
Power LED on the front panel lights up (please refer to Section 2.3).

2.6.4 Configure CLA-2000 via CLA Manager on Windows PC

Step 1: Connect a Windows PC (with CLA Manager installed) to the same Ethernet
network of CLA-2000.

Step 2: Search the CLA-2000 on the network via CLA Manager menu (please refer to
Section 3.2, step 2-6).

Step 3: If the CLA-2000 is detected, you could change the IP address as needed. *

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2.6.5 Operate CLA-2000

Attach USB / eSATA storage to the CLA-2000 (please refer to Section 2.5) and follow the
instructions in Section 3 to operate the CLA-2000 via CLA Manager.

Note
*User may use the reset button (Section 2.4) to reset the IP address to default as DHCP setting (please

refer to Section 3.7).

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3. OPERATION OF CLA-2000

3.1 About CLA Manager

CLA Manager is the software essential for the operation of CLA-2000. CLA Manager can
be either installed from the CD Rom provided or downloaded online (to download online,
please consult GDC Service team for details).

3.2 Access CLA Manager

Step 1: Install CLA Manager
Step 2: Open CLA Manager
Step 3: Enter CLA IP address directly if you have it (192.168.0.137 is an example here) or

click Search to find CLA servers on the network.

If there is more than one network interface available, a window will pop up to show all
available network interfaces, select the suitable network interface and click OK.

NOTE: Please avoid IP conflict to ensure proper functioning
Step 4: Scanning will start automatically afterwards.

CLA IP address

Find possible CLA

servers online

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Step 5: When the scanning finishes, click on the IP address of the appropriate module
and then click Select.

Step 6: You have successfully entered the CLA Manager.

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Step 7: Click in the CLA tab to configure network for the CLA-2000. Fill in all the
required information and then click OK.

Step 8: Click the Server tab for GDC server management.

Step 9: Click in the Server tab to configure VNC viewer.

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Step 10: Click to select tvnviewer.exe downloaded from the link provided.

Step 11: Select tvnviewer.exe and then click Open.

Step 12: Click button in the Server tab to add a server.

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Step 13: Click OK and the server is added

Step 14: If you want to delete a server, click that server and then click to delete.

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3.3 CLA-2000 Content Management

3.3.1 Content Transfer between Two Storage Devices

CLA-2000 enables content transfer between two storage devices.
Step 1: Connect the CLA-2000 to a network switch with an Ethernet cable (Please refer to

P.10 Session 2.5.1)
Step 2: Connect two storage devices to the CLA-2000 using an eSATA or USB cable.

Step 3: Open the CLA Manager (Please refer to P.16-17 Session 3.2 Step 2-6), click

Refresh and you will see the two storage devices are now connected to the CLA-2000.

Storage Device B
Storage Device A

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Step 4: Click Share, input Share Name and click OK.

Step 5: Click the super link under the column ‘Shared Name’ to browse the shared device.

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Step 6: You will see the content of the selected storage device. Simply copy the content
that you would like to transfer and paste it to the content window of the other storage
device and the transfer is completed.

3.3.2 Content Transfer from CRU to Storage Device

Step 1: Connect the CLA-2000 to a network switch with an Ethernet cable. (Please refer
to P.10 Session 2.5.1)

Step 2: Connect the CRU to the CLA-2000 using a USB cable. (Please refer to P. 12
Session 2.5.3.1)

Step 3: Connect a storage device to the CLA-2000 using an eSATA cable. (Please refer
to P. 13 Session 2.5.3.2)

Step 4: When the connection between CRU, CLA-2000 and the storage device is done,
open the CLA Manager and you can start the content transfer processes. (Please refer to
P. 16-17 Session 3.2 Step 2-6)

3.3.3 Content Transfer through LAN to Multiple Screens Simultaneously

CLA-2000 enables content to be shared on the Local Area Network (LAN) of the theatre.
The content can be transferred to multiple screens simultaneously without ingesting
content manually from CRU to storage devices one by one, thus saving time and labor
cost.

3.3.3.1 Operation on CLA Manager

Step 1: Connect the CLA-2000 to a network switch with an Ethernet cable (Please refer to
P.10 Session 2.5.1)

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Step 2: Connect the CRU and storage device to the CLA-2000 with eSATA cables
(Please refer to P.11-13 Session 2.5.2). Make the connected drive (CRU or storage
device) to be a shared drive.

Step 3: Open the CLA Manager (Please refer to P.16-17 Session 3.2 Step 2-6), click

Transfer DCP and select a folder to scan.

Step 4: Choose the content to be sent and the desired destination, then click Send.

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Step 5: Click Asset Manager in the Server tab to check transfer progress.

3.3.3.2 Operation on GDC Server

Step 1: Connect the CLA-2000 to a network switcher with an Ethernet cable (Please refer
to P.10 Session 2.5.1)

Step 2: Connect the CRU and storage device to the CLA-2000 using eSATA cables
(Please refer to P. 13 Session 2.5.3.2). Make the connected drive (CRU or storage
device) to be a shared drive.

Step 3: Go to Content Manager on Control Panel, create a new content source, fill in
CLA-2000 IP, and select source CIFS (path:/share, username: guest, password: leave it
blank), and then you can ingest content from CLA-2000.

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3.4 Remote Access CLA-2000

3.4.1 Access CLA-2000 on the Linux or MAC Operating System

Connect to the CLA-2000 by running 'ssh -l <username> <hostname>’ on your computer.
Please contact GDC Service team for username and password.

3.4.2 Access CLA-2000 on the Windows Operating System

Download any SSH client for Windows, such as PuTTY.

3.5 Eject External Devices from CLA Manager

Step 1: Select the device you want to eject from the CLA Manager, and then click Eject.

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Step 2: The selected device has been successfully ejected from the CLA Manager. Click

OK to complete the process.

3.6 Shut Down the CLA Manager

Simply click to shut down the CLA Manager.

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3.7 RESET CLA-2000

This session shows you the process of resetting the CLA-2000. The whole process takes
about 2 minutes. After resetting the device, IP will be reverted back to DHCP.

Use a pen or a pointed object to press the red button on the back panel to start the
process. Keep holding the button until you hear the alert sound and you will see the reset
process appearing on the monitor (if it is connected to a monitor).

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Hong Kong (Headquarters) Brazil (São Paulo)

Unit 1-7, 20th Floor, Rua da Penha, 426, 4º andar, conjunto 43,
Kodak House II, CEP 18010-001 - Sorocaba/SP - Brasil
39 Healthy Street East, Tel: [phone]
North Point, Hong Kong.
Tel: [phone] Singapore
10 Ubi Crescent, Ubi Tech Park,
China (Beijing) Lobby B, #06-25, Singapore
Rm. 609-618, Office Building, Tel: [phone]
20# Xinde Street,
Xicheng District, Indonesia (Jakarta)
Beijing, P.R. China 100088 Total Building Lantai 4 Suite 0401,
Tel: [phone] Jl. Letjen S. Parman Kav. 106A,
Kel. Tomang, Kec. Grogol Petamburan,
China (Shenzhen) Jakarta Barat 11440, Indonesia
Room A701, 7/F, Tel: [phone]
Languang Technology Building,
No.7 Xinxi Road, North Zone, Japan (Tokyo)
High-Tech Park, Nanshan District, 3F, Kyobashi-Chuo Bldg,
Shenzhen, P.R. China 1-14-7 Kyobashi Chuo-ku,
Tel: [phone] Tokyo 104-0031, Japan
Tel: [phone]

Spain (Barcelona)

Edificio Mercurio, India (Mumbai)
Vía Augusta, 59, desp. 607, Office No. B-207/208, Everest Chamber,
08006 Barcelona, Spain Andheri Kurla Road, Marol, Andheri (East),
Tel: [phone] Mumbai-400 059, India
Tel: [phone]

Peru (Lima)

Calle Manuel Miota 170, Mexico (Mexico City)
Miraflores Lima 18, Peru Ave. Santa Fe 94, Torre A Piso 8,
Tel: [phone] Col. Zedec Santa Fe, Alvaro Obregon,
Mexico, D.F., C.P. 01210 Mexico
USA (Los Angeles) Tel: [phone]/
1016 West Magnolia Boulevard [phone]
Burbank, CA 91506, USA
Tel: [phone] United Arab Emirates (Dubai)
[phone] (Toll Free) Business Centre,
Dubai World Central,
PO Box 390667,
Dubai UAE

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