GDC SX-2001, SA-2100T, SA-2100A, SX-2000AR, SX-2000TR Upgrade Manual

HFR UPGRADE MANUAL

FOR SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) TO SX-2000(A/T)R

DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER WITH

INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK

SMS version 9.0

May 18, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. STANDARD UPGRADE PACKING AND RETURN LIST ........................................ 8

1.1 Standard Upgrade Packing List ............................................................................. 8

1.2 Standard Upgrade Return List ................................................................ ............... 8

2. BEFORE THE UPGRADE ........................................................................................ 8

2.1 Backup ..................................................................................................................... 8

2.2 Note .............................................................................................................................................. 8

3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100 ............. 9

3.1 Detach the mounting holder ......................................................................................................... 9

3.2 Cut the Cable Holder (plastic) ..................................................................................................... 10

3.3 Detach the Flat Cable .................................................................................................................. 11

3.4 Un-install the DCI Card ................................................................................................................ 11

3.5 Un-install the GPI/O Card ............................................................................................................ 12

3.6 Un-install the Sound Card ........................................................................................................... 13

3.7 Remove the Vented Back Plate ................................................................................................... 13

3.8 Install the Back Plate for SX-2000 Model Configuration ............................................................. 14

4. INSTALLING THE ADDITIONAL GIGABIT NETWORK CARD ............................ 15

4.1 For TMS/LMS Connection (Without SOM) .................................................................................. 15

4.2 Install the Mounting Holder in the Server Case .......................................................................... 16

5. CABLE CONNECTIONS ........................................................................................ 17

5.1 Ethernet Connections ................................................................................................................. 17

6. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE GDC INTEGRATED MEDIA BLOCK (IMB)

INTO THE PROJECTOR .............................................................................................. 18

6.1 IMB Components ........................................................................................................................ 18

6.2 Installing the IMB into the Projector........................................................................................... 19

6.3 Inserting IMB to the Projector .................................................................................................... 20

6.4 Connecting the IMB to the SX-2000(A/T)R server ...................................................................... 21

7. UPGRADE INFORMATION ................................................................................... 22

7.1 Note on the sha256 Certificate ................................................................................................... 22

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8. UPGRADE PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 22

8.1 Run the ServerID Upgrade .......................................................................................................... 22

8.2 Apply Upgrade Package 1 ........................................................................................................... 23

8.3 Apply Upgrade Package 2 ........................................................................................................... 25

9. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP ........................................................................... 27

9.1 Barco Series 2 Projector .............................................................................................................. 27

9.2 NEC Series 2 Projector ................................................................................................................ 27

9.3 Christie Series 2 Projector ........................................................................................................... 29

9.3.1 Christie Series 2 Projector 3D Settings ......................................................................................... 32

10. IMB 3D MACRO SETTINGS CHANGES ............................................................... 33

10.1 Barco Series 2 Projector .............................................................................................................. 33

10.2 NEC Series 2 Projector ................................................................................................................ 33

10.3 Christie Series 2 Projector ........................................................................................................... 34

11. AFTER THE UPGRADE ......................................................................................... 34

12. SOM (Option, required for MPEG2 playback) ..................................................... 35

12.1 Preparing the SOM OS ................................................................................................................ 35

12.2 How to Update the SOM OS Serial Number ............................................................................... 35

13. PREPARING FOR PLAYBACK ............................................................................. 36

14. PROJECTOR SETTING FOR MPEG2 PLAYBACK ON SOM............................... 38

15. CAUTION ............................................................................................................... 39

16. APPENDIX ............................................................................................................. 39

16.1 IMB Audio and GPIO Port Pin Layout .......................................................................................... 39

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Thank you for purchasing a GDC Digital Cinema Server SX-2000(A/T)R with
Integrated Media Block from GDC Technology Limited.

To upgrade for SX-2001/SA-2100 to SX-2000(A/T)R server with Integrated Media Block,
please review this Upgrade Manual.

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

This manual is made with SMS version 9.0 and there might be slight differences depending on the software version
the server is running. 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.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

SOFTWARE LICENSE & SOFTWARE MANUAL AGREEMENT

1. This is an agreement between “GDC Technology Ltd, (“Licensor”) and user (“Licensee”), who is being licensed to
use the upgrade software referred to herein (“Software”) and software upgrade manual (“Manual”).

2. Licensee acknowledges that this is only a limited nonexclusive license. Licensor is and remains the owner of all
titles, rights, and interests in the Software and Manual.

3. This License permits Licensee to install the Software on GDC genuine digital cinema servers that are either
owned by the Licensee or maintained by the Licensee under a service contract with the server owner. Licensee
will not make copies of the Software or Manual, nor allow copies of the Software or Manual to be made by others,
without the prior written consent of Licensor. Licensee may make copies of the Software and Manual for the
purpose of assisting the upgrade process itself, however all such copies should be destroyed at the end of the
upgrade process.

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SUITABILITY OR VALIDITY OF THE SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE
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OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM,
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CONTACTS AND OFFICES

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Indonesia (Jakarta)

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1. STANDARD UPGRADE PACKING AND RETURN LIST

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1. STANDARD UPGRADE PACKING AND RETURN LIST

The section provides a suggested installation configuration for reference. Please contact our
sales representatives to specify the accessory needed for the installation.

1.1 Standard Upgrade Packing List

Standard Upgrade HFR hardware package kit includes:

1. Upgrade package hardware checklist and software upgrade manual

2. NEW IMB

3. Cover plate for projector type

4. RJ45 Audio cable#

5. Traditional audio converter#

6. RJ45 GPIO cables x 4 (10 M)

7. CAT6 network cable x 1 (3 M)

8. Network card

9. New server s/n Label

10. Additional gigabit network card

11. New package boxes for delivery of upgrade kit

12. Transfer boxes for shipping packages of 3-5 upgrade sets

13. Return Item Checklist

#

Subject to actual configuration. Please specify with our sales representatives.

Note: RJ45 network cables should be of good quality CAT6 cables to guarantee proper
network data transfer between the server and HFR IMB. Network cables with poor quality
can cause video/audio jitter during playback.

1.2 Standard Upgrade Return List

For SX-2001 / SA-2100 upgrade, the following items should be returned:

3.1 DCI card

3.2 Non-IMB Audio Card (with Cable)

3.3 GPIO Card x1

3.4 Old server s/n Label (SX-2001/SA-2100)

3.5 Boxes for return items

3.6 Return item checklist

2. BEFORE THE UPGRADE

2.1 Backup

Create a snapshot of the OS partition with Rescue mode before you try to apply the upgrade.
Note that the Rescue mode function is only available for SATA OS hard disk. If you are
unfamiliar with this procedure, please refer to the document

GDC_system_backup_and_recovery.

2.2 Note

SX-2000(A/T)R server serial number and HFR IMB serial number should be the same,
please request this from your service provider.

3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/ SA-2100

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3. REMOVING THE EXISTING COMPONENTS OF THE SX-2001/

SA-2100

Mounting Holder

DCI

GPI/O Card
Sound Card

3.1 Detach the mounting holder

1. Unscrew the mounting holder as indicated in Figure 2.

2. Detach the mounting holder.

Figure 1 Hardware Configuration of the SX-2001/ SA-2100

Figure 2 Detach the mounting holder

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3.2 Cut the Cable Holder (plastic)

1. Refer to the circled area in Figure 3, kindly cut the cable holder (plastic tie). To access
the power pin connector for the DCI card’s fan.

Figure 3 Cut the cable holder (plastic)

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3.3 Detach the Flat Cable

1. Detach the pin head of Flat cable from the DCI side as indicated in Figure 4.

3.4 Un-install the DCI Card

1. Un-install the DCI card by un-securing the screw.

Figure 4 Detach the flat cable

Figure 5 Un-install the DCI card

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2. Take out the DCI card from the PCI slot and set aside.

3. Kindly remove the power pin head (red circle indicated in Figure 6) which is connected to
the fan on the DCI card to the pin head of the power supply.

3.5 Un-install the GPI/O Card

1. Unsecure the screw as indicated, and then gently remove the GPI/O card.

Figure 6 Take out the DCI card and remove the power pin head

Figure 7 Remove the GPI/O card

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3.6 Un-install the Sound Card

1. Same procedure, remove the sound card by un-securing the screw as indicated in Figure 8.

3.7 Remove the Vented Back Plate

1. Remove the vented back plate by un-securing the screw.

Figure 8 Un-install the sound card

Figure 9 Remove the vented back plate

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3.8 Install the Back Plate for SX-2000 Model Configuration

Figure 10 Install the back plate

1. Install the back plate for the indicated positions, for covering the Back panel of casing
since the PCI slots are not in use.

4. INSTALLING THE ADDITIONAL GIGABIT NETWORK CARD

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4. INSTALLING THE ADDITIONAL GIGABIT NETWORK CARD

4.1 For TMS/LMS Connection (Without SOM)

1. Insert the additional gigabit network card into the same PCIe slot that was used by

DCI Card. The tested gigabit network card model is 'INTEL Gigabit CT Desktop
Adapter'.

2. After the network card is installed a software upgrade is required. This file can be

found here:

=================================================================

Link URL: http://visitor:[e-mail]/~service/9x/upgrade-SX2000AR-9x-

networkcard-20121109.tgz.enc

User: visitor
Password: wiije67

md5sum: 2fc13509c8c172be25f24c73dd717e0e upgrade-SX2000AR-9x­networkcard-20121109.tgz.enc

Upgrade password: 20121109

==============================================================

3. Boot up the server and apply 'upgrade-SX2000AR-9x-networkcard-20121109.tgz.enc'

on 7.8.X Server SMS->Configuration->Assistance->USB. This upgrade prompts an
error if the server eth0 or eth1 has 192.168.1.x IP.

4. It will prompt user with the IP changes (eth1: 192.168.1.13 eth2: 192.168.3.14) and

require user confirmation before proceeding.

5. Whenever the additional network card is pulled out and put back into the slot, or a

different additional card is used for replacement, this upgrade must re-run on the AR
server.

 Server eth1 is required for IMB data transfer during playback, its IP is

recommended to remain at 192.168.1.13 after upgrade.

Gigabit network card

Figure 11 Insert the additional gigabit network card

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 Server eth2 can be updated to a different IP other than 192.168.3.14 for other

purposes, e.g. TMS data transfer. However, server eth2 should not be using

192.168.1.x or 192.168.2.x as these two IP ranges are reserved for IMB.




6. Server eth1 is directly connected to IMB Ethernet 2.

7. Server eth0 is connected to projector Ethernet port (either directly or via a switch).

8. Server eth2 (from the installed gigabit card) can be used for transferring content

from the TMS/LMS as in normal operation.

4.2 Install the Mounting Holder in the Server Case

1. Un-secure the screws and take out the “L” legs from the holder.

2. Place in the mounting holder, and then secure the screws as indicated in Figure 13.

“L” Leg

Figure 12 Install the mounting holder in the server case

Figure 13 Secure the screws

5. CABLE CONNECTIONS

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5. CABLE CONNECTIONS

Once the server has been placed in the desired location, the cables described below should
be attached (See Figure 14).

1

VGA cable used for connecting to external touch screen monitor

2

Power cables

3

Network connections:

eth0 – Projector
eth1 – IMB interface
eth2 – Management

4

USB slot used for connecting to external touch screen monitor

Figure 14 SX-2000 rear panel with cables attached

5.1 Ethernet Connections

1. Make sure the IMB is powered up inside the projector correctly.

2. SX-2000(A/T)R eth0 IP must NOT be 192.168.1.X (recommend it to be 192.168.0.X).

3. SX-2000(A/T)R eth0 is connected to projector Ethernet (either directly or via switch).

4. SX-2000(A/T)R eth2 IP must NOT be 192.168.1.X.

5. SX-2000(A/T)R eth1 is directly connected to IMB Ethernet 2. eth2 is available after
installing the additional gigabit network card.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Projector should not use 192.168.2.X IP as this IP range is reserved
for IMB internal use. If projector IP is set to 192.168.2.X, the server will not be able to
connect to the security manager (SM) after upgrade.

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6. INSTALLING AND CONNECTING THE GDC INTEGRATED
MEDIA BLOCK (IMB) INTO THE PROJECTOR

Note: If the projector comes with the GDC IMB pre-installed, the instructions in Section

6.2 can be skipped. Refer to Section 6.4 to connect the network cable to the IMB on
the projector and to the SX-2000(A/T)R server.

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

This section of the manual deals with installing the IMB into the Projector, and connecting the
IMB interface and network cables to the IMB and projector respectively.

6.1 IMB Components

The GDC Integrated Media Block comes with a network cable (see Figure 15) for connecting
to the SX-2000(A/T) R server. The IMB is shown in Figure 16.

Figure 14 Network cable for GDC IMB

Figure 16 GDC Integrated Media Block (IMB)

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6.2 Installing the IMB into the Projector

Remove existing interface board/placeholders from projector

 Before installing, check the figures below to ensure proper placement of the

IMB.



 Figure 17 shows an interface board (with SMPTE 292 inputs) connected to a

Barco projector. This board must be removed in order to install the IMB.



Figure 17 IMB Placement on Barco projectors

Figure 18 shows the location where the IMB should be installed on a Christie projector.
Remove any existing interface boards or placeholder faceplates from this position before
installing the IMB.

I

Figure 18 IMB placement on Christie projectors

Remove for
IMB

IMB
installed
here

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Figure 19 shows the location where the IMB should be installed on a NEC projector. Remove
any existing interface boards or placeholder faceplates from this position before installing the
IMB.

Figure 19 IMB placement on NEC projectors

Please refer to the projector manuals for more details on preparing the projector for IMB
installation.

6.3 Inserting IMB to the Projector

Make sure the projector is powered off before installing the IMB on the projector.

Figure 20 Inserting the IMB into the projector

Insert the IMB as shown in Figure 20.
The IMB should slide into the projector on the rails provided by the IMB slot, and the IMB

faceplate should be flush with the other existing faceplates once properly inserted.

IMB
installed
here

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6.4 Connecting the IMB to the SX-2000(A/T)R server

The IMB on the projector and the SX-2000(A/T)R server must be connected for
proper operation. There are two cables to be connected between the projector and
the SX-2000(A/T)R server:

 CAT-5E network cable to connect the network between the projector and the

server. The projector and server can also be connected through a network switch.



 Network cable for connecting the IMB installed on the projector and to PCI-e slot on

the server back panel.

To insert the network cable into the IMB or server, push the network cable connector firmly
into the respective network port.

Connecting to the IMB and the projector Connect the network cable as shown in Figure 21.



Figure 21 Connecting cables on the projector

Connect the network cables as shown in Figure 22.

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Figure 22 Connecting cables on the SX-2000(A/T)R server

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7. UPGRADE INFORMATION

ServerID upgrade

Upgrade package1

Upgrade package2

Upgrade should be applied on Upgrade
estimated total time

upgrade-serverID_Axxxxx…tgz.enc
upgrade-SX2000AR-step2-

[YYYYMMDD].tgz.enc
upgrade-SX2000AR-buildxx-

[YYYYMMDD]

-incr.tgz.enc

7.81 to 7.83
15 to 20 mins

7.1 Note on the sha256 Certificate

After upgrading SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) to SX-2000(A/T)R for HFR IMB, the server sha256
certificate will be updated so new KDMs must be issued with the updated sha256 certificate.
Previous KDMs (before upgrade) issued for this server may not be seen for ingest on
Content Manager.

8. UPGRADE PROCEDURE

8.1 Run the ServerID Upgrade

“ServerID upgrade” prepares your server for the DCI software upgrade and MUST

run before running the main upgrade.
The following upgrade package must run based on your serial number:

A00000 – A00999
A01000 – A01999
A20000 – A20999

upgrade-serverID_A00xxx…tgz.enc
upgrade-serverID_A01xxx…tgz.enc
upgrade-serverID_A20xxx…tgz.enc

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8.2 Apply Upgrade Package 1

1

Figure 23 Upgrading from an USB disk

1 Install from SMS->Configuration->Assistance->USB Disk

2

Figure 24 Select upgrade package

2 Enter password and select the correct upgrade package.

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Figure 25 Upgrade completed

3 The upgrade will take under one minute, then a window “Upgrade completed. Click OK to

reboot” will pop up. User should unplug the USB drive and click OK to reboot the system.

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8.3 Apply Upgrade Package 2

Case 1: If the system (server/IMB/projector) is already a SX-2000(A/T)R system,

please ensure the system (server/IMB/projector) is able to playback a DCP from the
server right before applying the incremental upgrade to a newer build version.

 This is to guarantee the IMB will be able to access server storage (no matter

through server eth1 or server eth2) successfully for some of the upgrade files.



 Server eth2 is available when the additional gigabit network card is installed in

the server (section 4).

If the IMB is not able to access the server storage during the incremental upgrade, i.e.
without checking that the system is able to playback a DCP from the server, the upgrade
may fail and the IMB LED displays RED color after reboot. When this happens, only a
GDC authorized personnel can recover the system.

Case 2: When converting the SX-2001/SA-2100(A/T) server to work with HFR IMB,
please ensure the incremental upgrade package version is the same as the IMB build
version.
e.g. if the IMB build version is build55 and the incremental upgrade package version is given
as build56, please request build55 upgrade package when converting a SX-2001/SA­2100(A/T) server to work with the IMB of version build55. After successfully converting the
server and IMB, then follow case 1 to update to a newer build 56.

2

Figure 26 Apply package 2

1

After reboot, go to SMS->Configuration->Assistance->USB Disk again.

2

Apply package 2 as indicated in Figure 25.

3

Same as Section 8.2, reboot the server after the upgrade.

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Figure 27 Press password to log in SMS

4 The above screen will show up after rebooting, and requires entering the password to

enter SMS interface.

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9. SERIES 2 PROJECTOR SETUP

To work with the GDC IMB, the projector must be set up according to the
requirements of the projector manufacturer.

9.1 Barco Series 2 Projector

No system configuration is required for Barco Series 2 projector to work with the GDC
IMB. The Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server must be cleared before the
IMB can be used for playback.

In order to use the IMB for content playback, the INPUT source of the projector
macros must be set to IMB (See Figure 28).

Figure 28 INPUT source settings on Barco Series 2 projector

9.2 NEC Series 2 Projector

In order to configure an NEC Series 2 projector to work with IMB, the following steps
must be taken:

1. Switch on the projector so that it is in STANDBY mode.

2. Use the Digital Cinema Communicator for S2 Windows software
provided by NEC to connect to the projector.

3. Select [Start] [Mode][Service] and enter the Service password to
activate service mode operation. (See Figure 29)

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Figure 29 Service mode on NEC Digital Cinema Communicator

4. Select [Setup] [Option Slot] on the Digital Cinema Communicator and select IMB for Slot A in
Option Slot Setting. (See Figure 30)

4

Figure 30 Option slot settings on NEC Digital Cinema Communicator

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5. Select [Start] [Power] [On] to power on the projector.

6. After the projector has powered on successfully, the following steps must be taken at
the projector front panel:

a. Press and hold the Menu button until the front panel LCD prompts for a

password
b. Enter the Service user password using the channel buttons.
c. Select [Menu][Configuration][Installation][NewRouterSetup] and select

[Execute].

7. Clear the Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server.

In order to use the IMB for content playback, the INPUT source of the projector macros must
be set to IMB.

9.3 Christie Series 2 Projector

When the IMB is installed into a Christie Series 2 projector, the following steps must be taken in
order for GDC server to playback with the Christie Series 2 projector:

Note: Ensure the projector is powered ON before proceeding.

1. Clear the projector’s marriage tamper:
a. Log in to the "Marriage" account on the projector TPC. Select MenuService

SetupMarriage to start the Marriage wizard (see Figure 31). Click the [Next]
button to proceed to the Marriage Checklist window.

Figure 31 Projector marriage wizard on Christie projector TPC

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b. Read and perform the actions listed in the Marriage Checklist. In the Marriage Checklist

window (see Figure 32), the system checks that all tamper switches are secure and lists
items that you must check to ensure the projector is secure before proceeding. Click the
[Next] button to proceed to the Arming window.

Figure 32 Marriage checklist

c. Arm the marriage. In the Arming window, click the Arm Marriage button (refer to Figure 33).

A 30 second count-down timer begins. The LED in the Marriage button on the PI Board will
flash green during this count-down. You MUST press the Marriage button on the PI Board
within this 30 second window in order for the marriage to take effect. When the Marriage
button is pressed, the LED button will change to a solid green to indicate a successful
marriage

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Figure 33 Arm Marriage and Marriage countdown

d. The Finish window states the success of the marriage. Click the Finish button to

return to the Main panel.

2. Clear the Service Door/Marriage Tamper on the server.

All 3D IMB channels on the Christie Series 2 projector should use the ‘IMB’ input and ‘4:4:4
(RGB)’ input data format (see Figure 34).

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Figure 34 Projector input settings for Christie projectors

9.3.1 Christie Series 2 Projector 3D Settings

The 3D macros for Christie Series 2 projectors should be configured with the following settings

for ‘3D Input Control’ (see Figure 35):

• 3D Sync Input Mode: Use ‘Line Interleave’ (first line=Left, second line=Right)

• L/R Display Reference: Not Used

• Frame Rate: 6:2

• L/R Display Sequence: Left (L1R1 L2R2)

Figure 35 3D macro settings for Christie projectors

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The settings for 3D output control ( ‘3D Sync Polarity’, ‘Dark Time’, ‘Output Delay’ and ‘Phase
Delay’) should be customized according to the type of 3D system used (RealD, XpanD or

Dolby3D).

10. IMB 3D MACRO SETTINGS CHANGES

Server software version 9.0 makes changes to the IMB 3D output format. The following
projector macro changes are required to support these changes.

Note: These are required changes on the projector. IMB 3D output will not function
properly unless these changes are made.

Software version 9.0 enables IMB 3D output in ‘4:4:4’ format. This can be enabled on the SMS
configuration page, by selecting SMSConfigurationCineCanvasIMB 3D 4:4:4 (see Figure

36).

Figure 36 IMB 3D 4:4:4 configuration on SX-2000(A/T)R server

10.1 Barco Series 2 Projector

The IMB 3D macros on existing Barco S2 projectors are configured to use the

‘GDC_IMB_422.input’ file.

If the ‘IMB 3D 4:4:4’ option is checked in SMS configuration, all IMB 3D macros should use the
input file named ‘Mediablock.input’.

10.2 NEC Series 2 Projector

The IMB 3D macros on existing NEC Series 2 projectors are configured for ‘4:2:2’ input.

If the ‘IMB 3D 4:4:4’ option is checked in SMS configuration, all IMB 3D macros should be
changed to use ‘4:4:4’ input.

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10.3 Christie Series 2 Projector

The ‘IMB 3D 4:4:4’ option in SMS configuration must be checked. No additional configuration is
required for the projector.

11. AFTER THE UPGRADE

2

Figure 37 Server eth1

1 After the upgrade is completed, powercycle both the server and

projector with IMB.

2 IMB marriage and service door clearance are recommended to be

done on the server SMS->Configuration->Maintenance Access­>General->IMB (For IMB marriage, please refer to the SX-2000(A/T)R
Installation Manual as process will depend on projector manufacturer
and software version.)

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12. SOM (Option, required for MPEG2 playback)

If the SOM option is included with the IMB, please follow the steps in this section to
integrate.

12.1 Preparing the SOM OS

Please request from your service provider to produce the SOM OS for the IMB with the
corresponding serial number.

Note that the upgrade files shall be downloaded and put inside a USB stick and insert into one of
the front USB port on IMB after SOM is booted up.

To verify SOM boot up properly, vncviewer projectorIP:43752 should see AdminPanel on SOM.
Below are the steps to get SOM OS up to date:

1. Request somID package for the correct serial number on SOM.

2. Apply the somID package on SOM (not server).

 AdminPanelDiagnostics/MaintenanceSoftware Upgrade (vncviewer

projectorIP:43752 to see the SOM User Interface).



3. Apply the SOM software upgrade package (e.g. named as 'upgrade-SOM-step3-build56-

20120911.tgz.enc') on SOM (not server) in the same way as Step 2.

4. SOM (not server) AdminPanel->Diagnostics/Maintenance->Software Upgrade should be used
for future SOM upgrades.

12.2 How to Update the SOM OS Serial Number

In the case that the SOM OS received from production does not have any serial number
(SOMp2:/usr/local/dsr/serial does not exist/exists but empty) or you need to use a SOM OS for a
different serial number on your IMB.

Below are the notes to update the SOM OS serial number:

1. Simply use a CF card reader on a PC and create SOMp2:/usr/local/dsr/serial (without any
suffix) on the CF card, the file shall contain the same serial number as IMB, e.g. A01357.

2. Put the CF card back onto the IMB and follow Section 12.1 to get the SOM OS up and
running.

3. The SOMp2:/usr/local/dsr/serial file will be deleted after the SOM boots up.

4. When the SOM OS serial number is updated, please re-run the steps from section 12.1.

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1

Figure 38 Turn off the server

1 Click server SMSShutdownShutdown to turn off the server. After the

server is turned off, the IMB/SOM on projector will be down as well, so the
projector must be off.

2 Power off the projector.

3 Power on the projector.

4 Power on the server.

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Figure 39 Configure Projector 1 TI IP

5 Configure Projector 1 TI IP on server

SMSConfigurationCinecanvas.

6

Figure 40 SMS Interface

6 Once 'SM connected' shows up on the server SMS, the system is ready to playback both

JPEG2000 and MPEG2 contents.

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14. PROJECTOR SETTING FOR MPEG2 PLAYBACK ON SOM

1

Figure 41 Projector setting [Input format]

1 Input format is '422 12 bit'.

2

Figure 42 Projector setting [Active pcf Data]

2 PCF should be 'MXFI_185' or 'MXFI_239'.

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15. CAUTION

Please use Server SMSShutdownShutdown to turn off the server and IMB.
After the server and IMB are turned off, the projector may indicate communication lost to the

IMB; the projector must be rebooted for next playback.

16. APPENDIX

16.1 IMB Audio and GPIO Port Pin Layout

AES Audio GPIO

Figure 43 IMB audio and GPIO port pin layout

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