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Screen Management System

ControllerOperating InstructionsBefore using the Screen Management Controller application, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

LSM-100Software Version 1.30

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The projection system uses HIGH PRESSURE XENON SHORT-ARC LAMPS as a light source. These lamps have a high internal pressure. Depending upon the lamp, the internal pressure can exceed 10 ATM or 147 PSI, even when not in operation. In addition, Xenon arc lamps can burst when not in operation causing serious injuries!.It is critical to follow the lamp manufacturer’s safety instructions when handling Xenon arc lamps. Always wear eye/face and body protection when handling Xenon arc lamps.

Large XENON short-arc lamps are shipped inside special protective shields which will contain the envelope fragments if the lamp is dropped and explodes. The shield is removed once the lamp is installed in the lamp housing. When the lamp reaches the end of its useful life, the protective shield is put back on the lamp, and the spent lamp is then removed from the equipment and disposed of. Note: The risk of explosion increases as the lamp is used. For this reason, it is important to observe the manufacturer's recommended operating life limits.

Refer to the handling and disposal instructions for the XENON ARC LAMPS which were provided by the manufacturer and included with the lamp.

Ultraviolet RadiationAll XENON short-arc lamps generate significant amounts of ultraviolet radiation while in operation. Xenon has strong spectral lines in the UV bands, and these readily pass through the fused quartz lamp envelope. Projector systems should always be operated with all covers closed even when testing the system and content security is not an issue.

SRX Controller

The SRX Controller application exercises direct control over the projector via the projector’s serial control port. Operations using the SRX Controller can be in conflict with operations using the Projectionist Terminal or the SMS Controller. The SRX Controller application should not be used at the same time the Projectionist Terminal or SMS Controller is in operation. Once changes using the SRX Controller are completed, RESTART the SMS Server to refresh the SMS Server stored data.

Network Data StorageWhen the Network Data Storage system for the facility uses Microsoft Windows as the operating system, SAMBA may be used for connectivity between the SMS Server and the network storage computer. SAMBA is a suite of applications that provides seamless file sharing services to SMB/CIFS clients, i.e., to Microsoft Windows.

If connectivity to the Network Data Storage is lost the following steps should be taken.• Verify the Network Data Storage system is working.• Remove and re-create the Network Storage locations.

See Settings/Folders for more information.

If you are unable to establish connectivity with the Network Data Storage system, execute a system Power OFF/ON. This will require Initializing CSS and re-importing any associated KDM.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Overview

Introduction......................................................................................1SMS Controller...................................................................................... 1Features ................................................................................................. 1

Tabs and Navigation........................................................................3Function Tabs ........................................................................................ 3Navigation Bar ...................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2 SMS Windows

Common Features - All Windows.................................................17Shows .............................................................................................19

Now Showing ...................................................................................... 19CPL (Composition Playlist) ................................................................ 20SPL (Show Playlist) ............................................................................ 22Controls ............................................................................................... 23

Status..............................................................................................24Projector .............................................................................................. 24Lamp.................................................................................................... 25Fan ....................................................................................................... 27Temperature......................................................................................... 28Media Block ........................................................................................ 29Storage (Space).................................................................................... 30

Projector .........................................................................................31Info ...................................................................................................... 31Control................................................................................................. 31Lamp/Lens........................................................................................... 34

Media Block....................................................................................37Info ...................................................................................................... 37Control................................................................................................. 38AV Delay............................................................................................. 38Audio Routing ..................................................................................... 39Report .................................................................................................. 40

Content Management ....................................................................41Digital Cinema Package (DCP)........................................................... 41KDM (Key Delivery Message) ........................................................... 43Asset Report ........................................................................................ 45

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Show Management ........................................................................46SPL (Show Playlist) ............................................................................ 46Schedule .............................................................................................. 47Import/Export ...................................................................................... 48GPI Trigger.......................................................................................... 48

Settings...........................................................................................50Basic .................................................................................................... 50Devices ................................................................................................ 52Status Monitor ..................................................................................... 53Folders ................................................................................................. 54Disk Utility .......................................................................................... 55GPIO.................................................................................................... 57Controls ............................................................................................... 58KDM (Key Delivery Message) ........................................................... 59Audit Log ............................................................................................ 60Users.................................................................................................... 62Roles .................................................................................................... 64

Maintenance ...................................................................................66Projector .............................................................................................. 66Media Block - (Role restricted)........................................................... 68SMS Server - (Role restricted) ............................................................ 69Certificates........................................................................................... 70CSS - (Role restricted) ........................................................................ 70Emergency (Operations)...................................................................... 71

Logs ................................................................................................72My Profile........................................................................................73

Chapter 3 SPL Management

Show Schedules ............................................................................75Show Playlist ....................................................................................... 75Show Schedule - Daily ........................................................................ 75

Show Playlist Editor ......................................................................76Editing a Show Playlist .................................................................77

Create New Show Playlist ................................................................... 77SPL Content Editing Commands ........................................................ 78SPL Control Event Editing.................................................................. 85

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Overview

Overview

Introduction

While digital technology has already taken over much of the home entertainment market, the vast majority of theatrical motion pictures are shot and distributed on celluloid film. Digital cinema is simply the newest approach to bringing motion picture entertainment to the public.

The main advantage of digital technology is that it can store, transmit, retrieve and present a huge amount of information exactly as it was originally recorded.

Digital cinema affects three major areas of movie-making:

• Production - how the movie is actually made

• Distribution - how the movie gets from the production company to the movie theater

• Projection - how the theater presents the movie

For presentation, the most important aspect of digital cinema is the projection system. This is the final piece of technology that controls how the movie actually looks at the end of the line. Sony has, for many years, been a leader in the areas of motion picture production using digital technology. Now Sony is leading the way in motion picture theater presentation with Sony’s Digital Cinema System. The Sony SRX large-venue Projector, combined with the Media Block LMT Digital Cinema Server, and the Sony LSM Screen Management System (SMS) comprises the Sony CineAlta 4K Digital Cinema system.

SMS Controller

The theater complex over the past few years has evolved into a facility with multiple screen/auditorium combinations and each having different requirements for projection and a widely differing seating capacity. In addition, the technical and presentation capabilities in each auditorium can vary widely. This results in a presentation

management problem that requires significant attention by the Theater Manager. The Sony Screen Management System (SMS) Controller application, while not acting as a theater management system, provides a consolidated control point where designated personnel can oversee the operation of each Auditorium Unit in multi-screen facilities.

From the SMS Controller, authorized personnel can access and operate Sony Digital Projection Systems located in the facility. This allows monitoring of the current show, the show schedule (current and future), material status, and system status for the currently designated screen/auditorium. In addition, personnel can oversee importing and storage of material, any associated Key Delivery Message (KDM) when required for presentation, and local adjustments to the show schedules.

Features

Sony’s SMS Controller features include DCP Import, and Storage Space management, KDM management, and the ability to monitor and control selected functions of supported Sony CineAlta 4K Digital Projectors. Where operational aspects of the SMS Controller differ due to variations in the Auditorium Unit, i.e., Projector, these specific differences in screens or operation are noted in

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this User Guide by identifying the information using the Projector Model, e.g., SRX-R220 is identified as “R220”.

Manage Composition Playlist (CPL) For ease of discussion, the Composition Playlist (CPL) can be conveniently thought of as the content or material that will be presented as a show or combined with other content to comprise a show. In actual fact, the Composition Playlist is more correctly an inventory or “cut-sheet” describing the content of a set of electronic “Reels Of Film” representing the actual digital files. These content files (optionally encrypted) contain the material/movie and are “packaged” along with the CPL as a Digital Content Package (DCP) for distribution. The manner in which the DCP is received by the theater can vary and is dependent on the method preferred by the distribution organization. Once the Digital Content Package has arrived “in-house” it is imported into the Media Block Storage using the SMS Controller application.

During the process of importing the DCP, the Media Block checks for missing or corrupted track files and the CPL which describes the content elements.

Once the CPL (and described content) has been imported into the Digital Cinema System it can be used to create Show Playlists. In addition, selected presentation characteristics (projector settings grouped and stored as a FUNCTION) can be linked to a specific CPL.

Manage Key Delivery Message (KDM) The contents of the Key Delivery Message (decryption keys and usage rights information) are used when the content of the Composition Playlist (CPL) files contained in the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) is encrypted. To maintain security of the content elements, the decryption is done only at the time the content elements are processed during playback. At all other times the content elements remain encrypted.

As a general rule the delivery of the KDM will be via a different route than that used for delivery of the DCP. This “split” approach, combined with the relationship between the keys in the KDM and a single corresponding Media Block, insures that the distributed material remains secure. Once received, the KDM is transferred to the Media Block using the SMS Controller application.

Control of Auditorium PresentationThe SMS Controller provides remote access to start, stop, select Show Playlist, edit Show Playlist, etc. and manage presentation functions on an auditorium by auditorium basis.

Supervise Auditorium UnitThe SMS Controller collects status of the projector and associated equipment for the selected auditorium. It also receives alerts sent by the associated components of the Digital Cinema System.

Trigger Auxiliary Equipment OperationThe SMS Controller provides General Purpose Interface (GPI) outputs which can be used to trigger operation of auxiliary equipment for the selected auditorium, e.g., curtain operation, house lights, etc.

Respond to External TriggersThe SMS Controller provides General Purpose Interface (GPI) inputs which can be used to trigger execution of an associated SPL for the selected auditorium, e.g., start Preview SPL. start Feature SPL, etc.

A predefined Emergency Alert input can be programmed to stop the current presentation and optionally, shutdown the Auditorium Unit.

Manage Show Playlist(s)Using the Screen Management System Controller you can create a Show Playlist (SPL) using one or more Composition Playlist (CPL) or Show Playlist objects. The resulting SPL can include Projector controls (Power, Douser, and Functions) and added Show control (i.e., automation) events such as curtain triggers, auditorium lighting triggers, etc.

In addition, Schedules (for the day/date) can be created using Show Playlists. It is important to remember that whether it is a Show Playlist comprised of a single Composition Playlist or including other (nested) Show Playlists that the content is always originating from the content element files described in the included Composition Playlist(s).

Operational SecurityTo insure that un-authorized operation of the SMS Controller does not occur, multiple levels of users security is available using “roles” and a managed login approach. Four predefined Roles are established in the SMS. They are:

• Administrator• Projectionist• Show Manager• Maintenance

These four Roles cannot be deleted or modified.

Creation of Users and/or new Roles should reflect the operational needs of the facility while taking into consideration requirements to protect selected functions

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from unauthorized access. A more detailed discussion of role management can be found in “Roles” on page 64.

Communications between the SMS Controller the Auditorium Unit is via secure link.

LoggingReporting of SMS Operations includes the collection of log reports from the Security Manager, support of secondary log distribution, i.e., to TMS or to the appropriate authority in the material distribution channel. Filtering of log reports for easy control of how logged information is made available to locations outside of the facility is also available.

Tabs and Navigation

Function Tabs

Major functions are accessed through “Tabs” located horizontally near the top of the SMS Controller window. The Tabs appear and are consistent across all SMS Controller screens. However, only those Tabs consistent with the Role assigned to your Profile will be available following login.

Note: Under some circumstances the SMS Server may not be able to communicate with the projector. However, even when the projector is not available to the SMS Server or installed in the Auditorium Unit it is possible to perform other operations, e.g., DCP Import, SPL Management and Playout of Audio (Media Block function). When the SMS Server has not completed an initial discovery of the projector the associated Projector Tab will be unavailable.

The content of the Navigation Bar is specific to the operation, changes with the selected tab and is appropriate to the Role associated with your User ID.

Tabs are:

• Shows - Navigation Bar selections are; Now Showing, CPL (Composition Playlist), SPL (Show Playlist), and Controls.

• Status - Navigation Bar selections are; Projector, Lamp, Fan, Temperature, Media Block, and Storage.

• Projector - Navigation Bar selections are; Info (General Information), Control and Lamp/Lens.

“Tabs”

Navigation Bar Status Select /Warning Indicators

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• Media Block - Navigation Bar selections are; Info (General Information), Control, AV Delay, Audio Routing, and Report.

• Content Management - Navigation Bar selections are; DCP (Digital Cinema Package), KDM (Key Delivery Message), and Asset Report.

• Show Management - Navigation Bar selections are; SPL (Show Playlist), Schedule, Import/Export, and GPI Trigger.

• Settings - Navigation Bar selections are; Basic, Devices, Status Monitor, Folders, Disk Utility, GPIO, Controls, KDM, Audit Log, Users, and Roles.

• Maintenance - Navigation Bar selections are; Projector, Media Block1, SMS Server1, Certificates, CSS1, and Emergency.

• Logs - Navigation Bar selections are; Projector, Media Block, SMS Server, and Operation Log.

• My Profile - Navigation Bar selections is by default set to the current user’s Profile.

Navigation Bar

The Navigation Bar (left side of screen) allows selection of the various information and operation screens available to you under each tab. As they relate to the Tabs, the functions are discussed briefly in the following and in more detail elsewhere in this document.

• Now Showing - Indicates the “Named” Show currently being presented on the associated screen. Functions available are;

• PLAY - The alternate action command button which indicates the action that will be taken when clicked. Click PLAY (the on-screen button appears when a presentation is available) to cause the presentation to start from the current point in the Show. The control icon changes indicating clicking again will STOP the presentation.

• STOP - The alternate action command button which indicates the action that will be taken when clicked. Click STOP (the STOP button is shown when a Show is currently running) to cause the Show presentation to halt. Note: The Show DOES NOT rewind when STOP is pressed.

• REWIND - When the Show is stopped click REWIND to cause the Show to be “rewound” to the top of the Show.

Note: REWIND is available only when the show is stopped.

• Show Details - To open a popup with information on the Show currently playing, click Show Details. Additional information about the Show including nested SPL and included CPL can be viewed by clicking the object on the open popup.

• CPL - For ease of discussion, a Composition Playlist refers to a “package” of individual components including; an MXF-wrapped image track file containing JPEG2000-compressed, AES-encrypted image data and an XML structured “playlist” which describes the characteristics of the components and how the various track files are played. This playlist is called the Composition Playlist and includes a Universal Unique IDentifier (UUID) of the CPL “package”.

A list of CPLs available in the system is shown in the Composition Playlist pane. A playable CPL2 is indicated by the presence of the symbol in its leftmost column. Select a CPL to display additional details. When a CPL is playable, a manual PLAY control for the selected CPL appears in the Control Panel pane. The (optional) “Start at” value (HH:MM:SS) can be set when an offset start point into the selected CPL is desired.

Various component tracks, e.g., video, audio, sub-title, etc., comprise the CPL. To view a list of these components, click Track Information and a popup window opens.

• SPL - A Show Playlist is a sequence of one or more CPL and/or nested SPL which creates a Show identified by a unique Show Name and UUID. A playable SPL is indicated by the presence of the symbol in its leftmost column. One or more of the “unique” SPL are used to create the daily Schedule.

When an SPL is playable, a manual control for playout of the selected SPL appears on the screen. Also, the optional “Start at” value (HH:MM:SS) can be set when an offset start point into the selected SPL is desired.

To view details of the currently playing component, click Track Information and a popup window opens. Note: This information is only available when the SPL is playing.

1.Access to this function is Role restricted.2.A playable CPL is either not encrypted or is en-crypted and a KDM is present for the CPL.

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• Controls

Status screens for the first four selections on the Navigation Bar, i.e., Projector, Lamp, Fan, and Temperature may be accessed directly by using the quick select buttons at the bottom of each screen. These buttons are also WARNING indicators for conditions that may arise in these four subsystems. They will appear red when a warning condition exists. In addition, Status information for the Media Block and Storage are available under the Status Tab.

Status indicators have four possible states. They are

(GREEN) - Operation Normal (Yellow) - Warning (RED) - Error (GRAY) - State Unknown

• Projector - The Status indicators for the projector vary based on the projector model. Status for the SRX-R110 based system are primarily related to power monitoring. Status for the SRX-R220 based system include monitoring of other key areas in the projector.

The Power Warning indicator/button at the bottom of every SMS Controller screen alerts the operator to any issue with the projector power.

• Power- R110 - Indicators for the SRX-R110 Projector subsystems are as follows:

- PR01 - PR-284_1 Board Power Alert- PR02 - PR-284_2 Board Power Alert- PR03 - PR-284_3 Board Power Alert- PR04 - PR-284_4 Board Power Alert- 16V - 16V Power Supply Alert- 24V - 24V Power Supply Alert

- IF A - INPUT A Board Power Alert- IF B - INPUT B Board Power Alert- IF C - INPUT C Board Power Alert- IF D - INPUT D Board Power Alert

• Projector Component - R220 - Indicators for the SRX-R220 Projector components of the Auditorium Unit include monitoring of both power and additional critical areas. Monitored items are:

- Power - Projector Power StatusDVI - Projector DVI-D Input ModuleHIF - Projector HD/DC-SDI Input ModuleMB - Projector Media Block Input Module

- Peltier - Device Status for:R - Red Channel deviceG - Green Channel deviceB - Blue Channel device

- DVI Signal - DVI Signal Status1

- Ballast - Lamp Ballast Status- RT Clock Battery - Realtime Clock Battery

Status

- Board - Projector Board Status- Lens - Status of the Lens- Electrical - Projector Electrical Status

• Lamp - The Lamp Warning indicator/button at the bottom of every SMS Controller screen alerts the operator to any issue with the lamp area of the projector.

• Lamp - R110 - The SRX-R110 projector uses two lamps and two graphical indicators are used to provide an easily understood representation of the percentage of usable lamp life that has expired. Usable lamp life is based on a projected number of hours before artifacts begin to affect the projected image. In addition, a numerical indicator provides the number of hours and percentage of lamp usage for each lamp. The date on which the lamp was replaced is also shown.

Warning indicators for each Lamp associated device are shown:

- LIFE - Indicates when the Lamp has exceeded it’s usable life.

- DOOR - Indicates when the lamp replacement door is detached.

- BALLAST - Indicates a temporary high temperature or other problem with the ballast (power) of the indicated lamp.

• Lamp - R220 - The R220 projector is a single lamp unit and does not use the graphical indicator of remaining lamp life. The current Lamp Hours, total projector Operating Hours and the date on which the lamp was Last Replaced is available on this screen.

In addition, Status indicators relating to the projector Lamp are present as follows:

- Lamp Ballast - Indicates a temporary high temperature or other problem with the ballast (power) of the lamp.

- Lamp Z-axis -

- Luminance Adjustment -

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- Luminance Adjust Limit -

• Fan - Loss of cooling can result is damage to the Auditorium Unit and potentially an explosion of the bulb(s). The Enclosure, Projector and Media Block fans are monitored and, where cooling may have an effect on the quality of the image presentation, additional monitoring is shown.

The Fan Warning indicator/button at the bottom of every SMS Controller screen alerts the operator to a fan failure.

• Fan - R110 - Loss of cooling in the Enclosure, Projector or Media Block can result in excessive temperatures, damage to components and/or the system.

• Fan - R220 - Loss of cooling in the Enclosure, Projector or Media Block can result in excessive temperatures, damage to components and/or the system. The fans are monitored as part of the subsystem.

However, because of the high temperatures associated with operating with higher bulb wattages additional fan monitoring is required. The additional fans related to the higher power projector operation are:

- Peltier Fans - The specific operation of fans providing cooling to the Red, Green and Blue Peltier devices are monitored.

- Panel Fans - The specific operation of fans providing cooling to the Red, Green and Blue imaging panels are monitored.

- Lamp Fan - Operation of the fan providing cooling to the Lamp housing is monitored.

- Board Fan - Operation of the fan providing cooling to the circuit board area of the projector is monitored.

• Temperature - Even when there has been no failure of a cooling fan, it is possible for temperatures to exceed configured limits. An example of this would be if one of the projector or enclosure air intakes or exhaust ports became blocked.

The Temperature Warning indicator/button at the bottom of every SMS Controller screen alerts the operator to a projector over temperature condition or an enclosure over temperature warning or error condition.

• Temperature - R110 - In the SRX-R110 based system monitoring of temperatures within the projector and enclosure is provided and shown when parameters are exceeded.

• Temperature - R220 - In the SRX-R220 based system monitoring of temperatures within the projector and enclosure is provided and shown when parameters are exceeded. Additional monitoring of temperatures is also done for the following:

- Panel R - Operating temperature of the Red imaging panel.

- Panel G - Operating temperature of the Green imaging panel.

- Panel B - Operating temperature of the Blue imaging panel.

• Media Block - Status monitoring for the Media Block provides a quick alert if one or more of the Media Block processes exhibit errors or fails.

• Video - Indicates the status or “health” of the video signal processing.

• Audio - Indicates the status or “health” of the audio signal processing.

• Subtitle - Indicates the status or “health” of the subtitle signal processing.

• Disk - Indicates the status or “health” of the RAID storage system attached to the Media Block.

• Security - Indicates the status or “health” of the Media Block security system and content key processing.

• Fingerprint - Indicates the status or “health” of the fingerprint (Forensic Marking) processing (when applicable).

• Process - Indicates the status or “health” of the signal (CPL) processing.

In addition, three Media Block Status indicators, i.e., Ready, Play and Alarm, provide a quick view of the status of the Media Block.

• Storage - Status monitoring of the utilization of allocated space on the storage sub-system (RAID) allows you to monitor space available and plan/execute additional file purging when needed. Monitoring is provided using both graphical (% used) and numerical indicators.

• DCP Used Space - The total amount of space available, the space remaining for use and a percentage value for space used for DCP storage.

• Security Log Used Space - The total amount of space available, the space remaining for use and a percentage value for space used for Security Log storage.

• Design Log Used Space - The total amount of space available, the space remaining for use and a

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percentage value for space used for Design Log storage.

• Work Log Used Space - The total amount of space available, the space remaining for use and a percentage value for space used for Work Log storage.

Under some circumstances the Projector Tab will be unavailable. This occurs when the SMS Server has yet to recognized the Projector. However, even under these circumstances other operations that are unrelated to the Projector’s presence may be performed. This includes playing a Show since this is essentially a Media Block operation and does not require the presence of the Projector. (Only audio can be heard during this playout.)

• Info - Three panes are shown when Info is selected from the Navigation Bar;

• PROJECTOR INFORMATION - This pane includes the Projector Model (Model), Serial Number (Serial No.), Network IP Address (IP Address), an alpha-numeric Location and “Name” (set during installation) for ease of identification of the specific projector within the organization.

• VERSION - This pane contains a scrollable list of the Version Information read from the projector and its various subsystems.

• EVENT LOG - This pane contains a scrollable list where projector related Event messages are presented.

• Control - Key projector control functions are available when Control is selected from the Navigation Bar.

• Control - R110 - Control functions available for R1120 based system allows you to place the projector in ON/STANDBY, OPEN/CLOSE the Douser, and select the current FUNCTION.

- POWER - This control allows you to change system Power Mode from STANDBY to ON or from ON to STANDBY.

Selecting STANDBY causes the power to be removed from the projection lamps and, after an appropriate cool down cycle, the projector to go to stand-by. However, power remains applied to the system, system security remains active and cooling fans will operate when conditions warrant.

Selecting ON transitions to an operational mode and applies power to the projection lamps. System status information will be presented on the SMS Controller screens as it becomes available. Data

are in most cases read directly from the device and may require a short time to become available.

Note: Projection Lamps will typically require some number of minutes (~10) to stabilize and be ready for optimum image presentation. Refer to the projector documentation and lamp specification for additional information. In addition, once the Projector has been placed in STANDBY you should wait a minimum of 20 minutes before attempting to remove/handle the lamp.

- DOUSER - Mechanically interrupts the image path through the projector by introducing an opaque blade in the optical path. This keeps the system operational and allows the lamps to remain powered and at operating temperature while the screen is dark.

- FUNCTION - The FUNCTION buttons (F1 to F7) allow you to recall a “learned” configuration or setup to the projector settings. Each configuration (F1 to F7) is learned from adjustments made to the Projector using the SRX Controller application. FUNCTION buttons are common to both the Projector Control and Lamp/Lens screens and also appear on other screens related to CPL usage.

The Input Channel Selection indicator is located above the FUNCTION buttons. Some venues may wish to use the Digital Cinema System for purposes other than presentation of DCP content. The Input Channel Selection is configured and stored as a FUNCTION using the SRX Controller. The Input Channel Selection sources are;— MB (DCP) - which indicates the source is Digital Cinema content which is played by the Media Block, or— Alternative (Ext) - which indicates the source is from the External Input connectors available on the Media Block.

• Control - R220 - Control functions available for R220 based system allows you to place the projector in ON/STANDBY, OPEN/CLOSE the Douser, and select the current FUNCTION. Additional functions are, LAMP OFF1 and LUMINANCE OFFSET.

- POWER - The R220 based system POWER control allows you to change the Projector Power Mode from STANDBY to ON, from ON to STANDBY, and to TURN OFF the lamp while the Projector remains ON.

Selecting STANDBY causes the power to be removed from the projection lamp and, after an appropriate cool down cycle, the projector to go to

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stand-by. While power remains applied to the projector and cooling fans continue to operate as conditions warrant, the Peltier devices are not active.

Selecting ON transitions to an operational mode and applies power to the projection lamp. System status information will be presented on the SMS Controller screens as it becomes available. Data are in most cases read directly from the device and may require a short time to become available.

Note: The projection lamps will typically require some number of minutes (~10) to stabilize and be ready for optimum image presentation. Refer to the projector documentation and lamp specification for additional information. In addition, once the Projector has been placed in STANDBY you should wait a minimum of 20 minutes before attempting to remove/handle the lamp.

- DOUSER - Mechanically interrupts the image path through the projector by introducing an opaque blade in the optical path. This keeps the system operational and allows the lamps to remain powered and at operating temperature while the screen is dark.

- LUMINANCE OFFSET - Applies a temporary offset to the Luminance value being used by the Projector. The Luminance value can be stored in a FUNCTION and is compared to the output of a photocell which samples the bulb brightness. This comparison is used to adjust the Lamp Power to return the bulb brightness to the same value stored in the FUNCTION. The LUMINANCE OFFSET allows you to change the presentation to meet special needs. RESET removes the applied Offset and returns the bulb to a brightness corresponding to the value stored in the FUNCTION.

- FUNCTION - The FUNCTION buttons on the R220 based system provide for direct labelling using the SRX Controller application. The full label appears below the FUNCTION buttons when you move the pointer over each of the FUNCTION buttons.

Using the FUNCTION buttons you can recall a “learned” configuration or setup to the projector settings. Twenty configurations can be learned and labeled using the SRX Controller application. Selected changes to these learned FUNCTIONs can also be saved using the Save button on the Lamp/Lens screen or from the Projectionist Terminal. FUNCTION buttons appear on both the Projector Control and Lamp/Lens screens and also appear on other screens related to CPL usage.

The Input Channel Selection indicator is located above the FUNCTION buttons. Some venues may wish to use the Digital Cinema System for purposes other than presentation of DCP content. Input Channel Selection is configured and stored as a FUNCTION using the SRX Controller. The Input Channel Selection sources are;— MB (DCP) which indicates the source is Digital Cinema content played by the Media Block, or — DVI which indicates the source is from the DVI-D input (A), or— HIF which indicates the source if from the HD/SD-SDI input (B).

• Lamp/Lens - Control of Projector Lamp and Lens settings are available when Lamp/Lens is selected from the Navigation Bar.

• Lamp/Lens - R110 - On R110 based systems two major groups appear when Lamp/Lens is selected. In addition, FUNCTION selector buttons are available to you on this screen.

Note: Changes made to settings on this screen are stored in the selected FUNCTION and effect the projector settings when the FUNCTION whether selected manually or recalled through association with a CPL.

- LAMP - Lamp Select - The R110 based system contains two separate lamps and allows for selection of how these two lamps are used for presentation. Projector lamps can be used as single lamps (A or B) or in a combined mode (A/B) when additional illumination is required due to screen size, image format or image related characteristics. Whether selecting A, B, or A/B the light from the selected lamp is “routed” through a path to the imaging device and then out the lens. When either the A or B mode is selected, the light from the selected lamp is routed through a prism and is the single source illuminating the imaging block. When lamps are operated in the A/B mode the light from both lamps is mixed in the prism to become effectively a single illuminating source for the image block. Lamp selections available are; A, B, A/B and Auto.

— A - Lamp A is illuminated and used as the only source for presentation. This is a manual lamp selection and Lamp A will remain selected until the selection is changed.

— B - Lamp B is illuminated and used as the only source for presentation. This is a manual lamp selection and Lamp B will remain selected until the selection is changed.

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— A/B - Both Lamp A and Lamp B are illuminated and used as the combined source for presentation. This is a manual lamp selection and the Lamp A/B mode will remain in effect until changed.

— Auto - When Auto mode is selected, the projector will select either Lamp A or Lamp B based on the lamp with the most operating life remaining. The selection is made when the lamp is energized by switching Power from STANDBY to ON mode.

- LAMP -Lamp Power - Allows setting of the lamp “power”. Steps available are; 51%, 58%, 65%, 72%, 79%, 86%, 93%, and 100%

• LENS - Lens Adjust - Provides adjustment to settings of the projector lens. Lens Adjustments are; Zoom, Focus, and Lens Shift

— Zoom Adjust - Provides motor driven adjustment of the “zoom” (image size) setting of the projection lens. This allows the image size to be optimized to the presentation screen size.

— Focus Adjust - Provides motor driven adjustment of the “focus” (image sharpness) setting of the projection lens. This allows the image sharpness to be optimized for the distance from the projector to the presentation screen.

— Shift Adjust - Provides an adjustment to the vertical position of the on-screen image. This is a motor driven setting of the projection lens to compensate for vertical displacement of the projector.

• LENS - Electric V Shift Adjust - Provides compensation for vertical image displacement when the aspect ratio of the image is changed from 2.39:1 to 1.86:1.

• FUNCTION - The FUNCTION buttons (F1 to F7) allow you to recall a “learned” configuration or setup to the projector settings. Each configuration (F1 to F7) is learned from adjustments made to the Projector using the SRX Controller application. FUNCTION buttons are common to both the Projector Control and Lamp/Lens screens and also appear on other screens related to CPL usage.

The Input Channel Selection indicator in located above the FUNCTION buttons. Some venues may wish to use the Digital Cinema System for purposes other than presentation of DCP content. The Input Channel Selection is stored as a FUNCTION key setting using the SRX Controller. The Input Channel Selection sources are;

— MB (DCP) - which indicates the source is Digital Cinema content which is played by the Media Block, or— Alternative (Ext) - which indicates the source is from the External Input connectors available on the Media Block.

• Lamp/Lens - R220 - On R220 based systems two major groups appear when Lamp/Lens is selected. On the R220 based system you must manually save changes to the selected FUNCTION using the SAVE TO FUNCTION and FUNCTION selector buttons are also available to you on this screen.

Note: Changes made to settings on this screen can be stored in the selected FUNCTION in the projector. Recall of the FUCNTION effects the projector settings when the FUNCTION is selected either manually or recalled through association with a CPL.

- LAMP - Lamp Power - The R220 based system is a single lamp system. Lamp Power may be set in increments of 1% from a low of 50% to 100%. Bulbs are identified to the SRX-R220 Projector by their serial number which MUST be entered when the bulb is replaced.

In the R220 system Lamp Power is NOT directly stored in a FUNCTION because, as the bulb ages its light output will change. Instead, the bulb brightness, as measured by a photocell, is stored and is used by the projector to adjust the Lamp Power to the same level of bulb brightness (and therefore screen luminance) when the FUNCTION is selected either manually or recalled through association with a CPL.

During bulb replacement a process of calibrating the bulb is initiated (Calibrate Luminance) which creates a table that associates bulb brightness to Lamp Power setting.

• LENS - Lens Adjust - Provides adjustment to settings of the projector lens. Lens Adjustments are; Zoom, Focus, and Lens Shift

— Zoom Adjust - Provides motor driven adjustment of the “zoom” (image size) setting of the projection lens. This allows the image size to be optimized to the presentation screen size.

— Focus Adjust - Provides motor driven adjustment of the “focus” (image sharpness) setting of the projection lens. This allows the image sharpness to be optimized for the distance from the projector to the presentation screen.

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the aspect ratio of the image is changed from 2.39:1 to 1.86:1.

• FUNCTION - The R220 based system has 20 FUNCTION buttons available which allow you to recall a “learned” configuration or setup to the projector settings. Each configuration is learned from adjustments made to the Projector using the SRX Controller application. The FUNCTION buttons are labelled using the SRX Controller application and the full label appears below the FUNCTION buttons when you move the pointer over of the button. FUNCTION buttons are common to both the Projector Control and Lamp/Lens screens and also appear on other screens related to CPL usage.

The Input Channel Selection indicator in located above the FUNCTION buttons. Some venues may wish to use the Digital Cinema System for purposes other than presentation of DCP content. The Input Channel Selection is stored as a FUNCTION key setting using the SRX Controller. The Input Channel Selection sources are;— MB (DCP) which indicates the source is Digital Cinema content played by the Media Block, or — DVI which indicates the source is from the DVI-D input (A), or— HIF which indicates the source if from the HD/SD-SDI input (B).

• Info - Two panels are shown when Info is selected from the Navigation Bar

• MEDIA BLOCK INFORMATION - This pane contains a scrollable list of information related to the Media Block, its current settings, and its configuration.

• CERTIFICATE INFORMATION - This pane contains details related to the Security Certificates associated with the Media Block. The content of this group includes; the Names of the Issuers, the Serial Number of the Certificates, the Subject Name used in the Certificates, and the date showing the valid period of the Certificates.

• EVENT LOG - Displays a list of all items contained in the current Media Block Event Log.

• Control - When you select Control in the Navigation Bar three major groups appear. They are: POWER, MUTING and RAID CAPACITY. A combination of information, system status, and access to control buttons which affect operation of the Media Block is available in these groups.

• POWER - The Media Block manages the storage and security the DCP Content Elements and KDM (keys) present in the RAID Storage. The RESTART button causes a controlled shutdown and restart of the Media Block. This insures that the content of the RAID retains consistency and the DCP Content Elements along with any KDM keys remains secure.

• MUTING - Recovery of the associated audio from DCP files is realized in the Media Block and output directly to the auditorium sound system. The alternate action MUTING (OFF/ON) button causes the audio channels to be silenced (muted).

Note: Audio Muting is not linked to the image Douser.

• RAID - The Redundant Array of Independent Devices (RAID) is the storage medium for all DCP Content Elements under control of the Media Block. Content files (as described by the CPL) are large data files. The Digital Cinema Package (DCP) arrives from the distributor and is “moved” onto the RAID Storage under Media Block control. Optimizing storage space utilization in the RAID is the responsibility of the exhibitor.

— DCP Used Space - A graphical and numerical indication of DCP storage space utilization.

• Audio - Picture and Audio (Sound) in the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) exists as separate data streams within the files described by the Composition Playlist (CPL). During presentation of the content, the recovery, decryption and processing of these separate elements for presentation can introduce different delays in the picture vs. audio information and a resulting loss of “lip-sync”. Audio to Video timing (AV DELAY) is adjustable in the Sony Digital Cinema System to optimize the presentation and in-theater experience.

• AV DELAY - Provides a stepped +/- control which introduces up to +/- 1 second advance/delay in the audio to restore “lip sync” to the presentation.

Note: A/V timing differences are related to processing delays in the Media Block for the video/audio digital data streams. Once these delays have been compensated during system installation there should be no reason to adjust this setting on a show-by-show basis. The one exception is if the Media Block requires replacement.

• Audio Routing - Channelization of audio in today’s theaters has become a major factor in creating an experience of total immersion in the presentation for the audience.

Included in the Media Block is the ability to “steer” or route the recovered audio signals to any one (or more)

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of the Media Block Audio Output channels. A 16x16 Audio Routing facility is included in the Media Block. When you select Audio Routing in the Navigation Bar the AUDIO ROUTING screen appears. From the AUDIO ROUTING screen you can manually route or “steer” the sound from any of the recovered digital audio tracks to one or more of the Audio Output channels on the Media Block.

• Report - When you select Report in the Navigation Bar the LOG REPORT screen appears. Normally, Log Reports are captured based on a set time of day. However, from the LOG REPORT screen you can manually generate Media Block Report Logs to meet on-demand requirement when a “snapshot” of a recent occurrence is needed.

• DCP - Each Digital Cinema Package (DCP) is a set of files containing digital moving image content and associated sound and auxiliary content packaged for theater presentation. A DCP contains one or more Composition Playlists which describes the (optionally encrypted) Content Elements. The CPL is usually named to make it easy to identify. When more than one CPL appears in the same DCP they are generally related, i.e., the same Title in different image format or with different audio encoding. However, the distribution organization is not limited in the way it chooses to organize or relate any of the CPL present in the DCP. The only requirement is that a CPL describes an associated set of Content Element files.

When DCP is selected in the Navigation Bar the CONTENT INFORMATION screen appears containing a “File Explorer” with DCP Space at the root level. Select DCP Space and DCP Properties appears on the right showing the status of the storage capacity available to the Media Block. Expand DCP Space (click “+”) and you see the DCP packages. Expand an individual DCP (click “+” or the DCP Name) and you see the CPL components present in the Media Block.

When an individual DCP is selected in the explorer pane, its associated DCP Properties, are displayed to the right. Each DCP contains, at a minimum, one CPL. You can expand or collapse DCP to show or hide details as desired.

Select an individual Composition Playlist (CPL) contained in a DCP and the associated CPL Properties, including the status of related content keys, are displayed under CPL PROPERTIES to the right. Where more than one CPL is present in a DCP a separate CPL is shown and its distinct Properties will be displayed as each CPL is selected.

From the CONTENT INFORMATION screen you can also manage DCP Content using the Media Block.

— DCP Import - Select DCP Import to open a popup browser. This shows designated folders where you locate and select a specific DCP for import into the Media Block.

— DCP Delete - Causes the selected DCP to be removed from the Media Block storage system.

To remove a DCP from the Media Block storage, select the specific DCP from the DCP list in the explorer pane and then click DCP Delete.

Caution: You will be prompted to confirm the delete but, once confirmed there is no “undo.” Once the DCP Delete has been executed you will have to re-import the DCP if you wish to continue to use its content.

— Refresh - Causes the DCP Space list to be refreshed. When importing a DCP the DCP Space list is refreshed as soon as the import has completed. However, if multiple KDM have been imported the caching process can result in a delay before the DCP’s included CPLs show the status when a KEY is required. Click Refresh to cause the latest data to be displayed. Also, if the Media Block detects that a CPL has failed during presentation Refresh displays the track failure information.

Caution: Executing a Refresh can take some time to realize since the data must be obtained from the Media Block.

The FUNCTION buttons allow you to see which “learned” configuration or setup for the projector has been associated with the specific CPL. Associating a FUNCTION with a specific CPL should be undertaken with care as making an incorrect association, e.g., a FUNCTION related to an Alternate (Ext.) input with a CPL, can produce unexpected results. The configuration or “content” stored as a FUNCTION is learned using the SRX Controller application, and on selected Projector settings, the SMS Controller application.

Note: In the R110 based system only FUNCTION (F1~F7) numbers are shown. In the R220 based system 20 FUNCTIONs are available and the label is shown on the button. The full label appears above the FUNCTION buttons when you move the pointer over any button.

• KDM - Each Key Delivery Message (KDM) is a text file containing one or more unique keys required to decrypt the associated CPL (contained in a DCP) for theater presentation. When KDM is selected in the Navigation Bar the CONTENTS pane appears with DCP Space at the root level. Expand DCP Space and


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the Contents list shows Digital Content Packages. Further expand any DCP and its included CPL is shown. Playback of any encrypted CPL described Content Elements requires an associated key which has ben delivered in a KDM. Below the Contents pane is a companion KDM Properties information area. Also, the KDM Files pane (on the right) is present with its companion KDM FIles Properties.

• CONTENTS - This pane contains a list of imported DCP and, when expanded, shows their included CPL. You can expand or collapse each DCP to show or hide the included CPL. When a CPL is selected the CPL associated key properties are displayed below the Explorer pane under KDM Properties. The key(s) contained in the Key Delivery Message (KDM) allows a single specific Media Block to unlock (optionally) encrypted CPL Content Element files for a designated period of time.

Note: A KDM contains one or more unique keys to unlock one or more associated CPL for different Media Blocks. More than one set of ‘keys” may be contained in a single KDM with each “key” specific to a CPL or Media Block.

• KDM Properties - Displays the properties of the “key” (included in the KDM) associated with the CPL selected in the Contents pane.

• KDM Files - A Key Delivery Message can arrive at the theater by various means, e.g., e-mail, flash drive, CD-ROM, etc. The KDM is essentially a text file which identifies itself and contains encrypted “keys”. These keys are applied to a specific Media Block and are used to unlock the associated CPL on that specific single Media Block.

The KDM Files pane allows you select specific KDM for import. Since the means of delivery of KDM can vary their location is not fixed. To browse for new KDM files, click Browse and then navigate to the local or network Folder where the incoming KDM files are located. When you select a KDM its properties are displayed in the companion KDM File Properties. Once you have selected the specific file(s), click Import to move the selections into the Media Block so they are available during presentation.

• KDM File Properties - Displays the properties of the KDM File selected in the KDM File explorer pane.

Show Management is based on a hierarchical arrangement of objects with a Schedule (date related) appearing at the top of the structure which contain SPL (Show Playlist

objects which may be nested) and, at the bottom, Composition Playlist objects which describe the Content Element files (hidden) that will be played by the system and/or Control Events. Control Events may exist in an SPL as control operations that occur in conjunction with the playback of a Content Element or as stand-alone events when only some form of control operation is required for the auditorium, e.g., Power ON mode (Lamp ON).

In actual fact, Schedules and Show Playlists are comprised of a set of “pointers” which refer to the CPL used to specify the Content Elements at that point in time when they are needed for presentation. In this arrangement or structure, a Schedule (for the day) contains pointers to one or more Shows (Show Playlists). Each SPL contains pointers to either Composition Playlists (CPL) or to other SPLs which, in turn, point to CPL or to SPL, etc. The final pointer in the branch is always to a CPL as this is the object that is used to control presentation of the Content Elements.

• SPL - The show, expressed in a Show Playlist (SPL), consists of presentation-arranged sequences of Composition Playlists (CPL) or other Show Playlists (SPL) and describes a sequence of content presentation that occurs on a particular screen. The Show Playlist is typically created by the exhibitor and transferred to the system controlling the presentation for a particular screen.

Note: An effort is currently under way to standardize the Show Playlist. When this has been realized an SPL could be created by other organizations and then imported into the system. The exhibitor would then use that SPL as a nested SPL in a Show Playlist appearing in the Schedule for that screen and day.

When SPL is selected in the Navigation Bar two major groups appear. They are; SHOW PLAYLISTS (existing SPL) and CREATE SHOW PLAYLIST where new SPL are created.

• SHOW PLAYLIST - SHOW PLAYLIST contains a list of all SPL currently in the SMS Server associated with a particular auditorium/screen. Each SPL item includes the Title, UUID, Duration, and a Last Modified date/time stamp. Commands available in the Show Playlist group are EDIT and DELETE.

To edit an existing SPL, select the target SPL and click EDIT. A pop-up Edit SPL dialog appears containing the selected Show Playlist. A graphical representation in presentation order of the populated SPL provides you with information on which CPL or other SPL are included in the SPL being edited and their placement in the SPL. Using the Edit SPL dialog, you make changes to the selected SPL and then save it. Refer to SPL Management in Chapter 3 for information on Show Playlist editing.

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To delete an existing SPL, select the target SPL and click DELETE. Following confirmation, the selected SPL is removed from the SMS Server.

Note: Deleting an SPL does not remove an included CPL, its described Content Elements, or effect any included SPL. Included SPL can only be removed by deleting the specific SPL. CPL and their described Content Elements can only be removed via the Content Management tab.

• CREATE SHOW PLAYLIST - CREATE SHOW PLAYLIST contains Title and Description boxes in which you can enter a new SPL Title and a brief Description. The NEW button becomes available once any entry is made in Title. Click NEW and the pop-up New SPL dialog appearing. The New SPL dialog contains a list of CPLs or SPLs (click the CPL or SPL tab to select) available for inclusion in the SPL. The New SPL dialog includes a graphical representation of the empty SHOW PLAYLIST. Drag-and-drop is used to move any available CPL or other SPL from the CONTENTS list to the SHOW PLAYLIST graphical representation (timeline) of the new SPL.

• Schedule - The Schedule is expressed as a presentation-arranged sequence of Shows. Each Show is comprised of one (top level) SPL. A Schedule, consists of, and describes a sequence of presentation that occurs on a particular screen for the specified date. The Schedule is typically created by the exhibitor for the date specified and then transferred to the system controlling the presentation on a particular screen.

When Schedule is selected on the Navigation Bar the Show Schedule list for the current day appears. You can step to Previous Day or Next Day or move directly to a target day from the pop-up calendar.

• Edit Schedule - Edit Schedule allows you either change the Schedule of Shows for presentation on the selected day or to place Shows in a new Schedule for a target day. After locating the target day, select Edit Schedule. The Edit Schedule [selected Date] pop-up window appears. Using the Edit Schedule pop-up, select the desired SPL from the list of available SHOW PLAYLISTS, designate a SHOWTIME and Add the SPL to the SCHEDULE for the day. You can also select Shows present in the SCHEDULE list and Remove them from the list. Any action taken in the Edit Schedule pop-up window is local until you SAVE the changes.

• Import/Export - Show Playlists are essentially text files of a specific format (XML) that contain all the information required for presentation of the show elements in a sequence. When you select Import/Export on the Navigation Bar The SHOW PLAYLIST and LOCAL SHOW PLAYLIST panes

appear. Using the Import/Export screen you can; Export an existing SPL to a designated “local” folder or network location, Import a new SPL from the designated “local” folder or network location, or Delete a SPL from either the SMS Server or the designated “local” folder or network location.

• SHOW PLAYLIST - This pane contains a list of all Show Playlists available on the SMS Server. They are sorted by Title to make locating the target SPL easier. Click the desired SPL to select.

• LOCAL SHOW PLAYLIST - This group includes a pane where SPL files in the local folder are listed. To designate the “local” folder where the SPL files are located, type the fully defined path to the location in Folder or click Browse and then navigate to the target folder. Note: You must designate a “local” folder before the Import/Export buttons become available.

Import & Export SPL - When you Import or Export an SPL you are executing a “copy” operation and the original object/file remains in the source location.

To Export a target SPL, designate a LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS folder, select the target SPL from the SHOW PLAYLISTS list and then click Export.

To Import a target SPL, designate a LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS folder, select the target SPL from SPL available in the LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS folder and then click Import.

To remove the SPL, select the target SPL and then click Delete.

Note: You can delete a SPL from either the SHOW PLAYLIST or the LOCAL SHOW PLAYLIST folder.

• GPI Trigger - Many legacy theaters make use of simple contact closures, i.e. push-buttons or relays, to cause specific actions to occur in the associated auditorium. An example would be; Button #1 causes the projection lamp to fire, Button #2 causes the presentation to start. As these theaters convert to Digital Cinema system provisions must be made to retain many of the legacy control capabilities. GPI Triggers are associated with Show Playlists (SPL) to meet these integration needs.

Note: By default, GPI Trigger 0 (zero) is set as the Emergency Alert input and is not enabled.

Where control actions only are required an SPL is created (refer to “Show Management”) that contains only Control Events. These SPLs are then linked to a GPI Trigger (input) which, when detected, causes the linked SPL to “Play”. The conditions set by the SPL remain in effect until a following Control Event changes the specific condition.


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Settings provides you with access to information and settings related to the SMS configuration and operation. In some cases the data will have been set during system installation and/or may reside in the projector.

For detailed description of the content of screens available under Settings refer to Chapter 2.

Note: The ability to modify some settings may be restricted based on your assigned Role.

• Basic - From the Basic screen you can set the Auditorium Name and set the Time zone used for reports. In the R110 based system, Owner Information, i.e., Organization and Location are set in the Projector and shown on this screen.

Note: Date and Time are not settible.

• Devices - From the Devices screen you can reboot the projector communications channel and restart the Media Block. Three major network information groups are shown They are; SMS SERVER, PROJECTOR, and MEDIA BLOCK. From the devices screen you can Reboot the Projector Network Block or Restart the Media Block. Note: Restarting the Media Block will cause presentation to halt.

• Status Monitor - Allows you to configure the way in which system status is monitored and the information is reported. The monitoring interval (STATUS CHECK INTERVAL) and the reporting options (STATUS REPORTING) are configured from this screen.

• Folders - The Folders screen allows you to create system specific folders, manage their characteristics, location (path) and, if required, an access login and password. You can also delete system folders form this screen

• Disk Utility - File storage space required for a Digital Cinema operation can be quite large. The SMS Disk Utility provides the user with tools to aid in the management of disk space. Refer to Chapter 2 for additional information.

• GPIO - Many legacy systems in theater operations depend on simple contact closures for triggering of external devices. Typical of these would be curtain and house lights control. In some locations remote control may be used to start a Show (Projector). The SMS Server provides General Purpose Interface (GPI) controls to ease the task of operating in this legacy environment. The GPIO screen allows you to configure the nature of the “contact closures”, e.g., Active High/Low, Pulse/Level, etc.

Settings on the GPIO screen are global for all GPIOs configured on either GPI Triggers screen (Show Management tab) or the Controls screen (Settings tab).

• Controls1 - The Controls screen is used to configure the specific control output, e.g., assign a Name and associated parameters (connector, pin & true/false) to the Control. You can test the Control to validate its operation once the Control has been created and saved in the SMS Server.

• KDM (Key Delivery Message) - The KDM (containing the content unlock Key) is required to playback content during presentation. Keys contained in a KDM have a finite life and expire after a designated period of time. From the KDM screen you configure actions that occur at the expiration of the KDM, i.e., what will be deleted on the expiration of a KDM (plus a predefined retention period). This setting is global for all KDM (Keys) resident in the system.

• Audit Log - An Audit Log is generated by the Media Block which provides a means to track security, various operations, maintenance and general health of the Media Block. Under ACTION and COLLECTION you define what action will be taken against the raw Audit Log, where the filtered Audit Log will be archived and the conditions for collection

Note: Currently only time based Audit Log collection is supported.

Entries in the Audit Log (“nodes”) are identified by a “tag” as defined in the DCI specification which is in the process of being standardized. Using selections available in FILTER, you can restrict the visibility of the reported information and make only un-selected nodes available in the exported Audit Log.

• Users - From the Users screen, anyone requiring access to the SMS System is assigned a Username, a numerical password and a “Role”. This assignment manages user access to both the SMS Controller and the Projector Terminal and defines which functions in the system the user can access.

• Roles - Within the SMS System, “Roles” are used to ease management of user access to the various functions in the system. From this screen you can manage these Roles, Add and Remove Roles, and assign appropriate functions as demanded by operational requirements.

Note: Selected Roles are protected from being deleted.

1.Controls are outputs generated by the SMS Server and appear as Control Events in a Show Playlist. To trigger an action by the Auditorium Unit, you must as-sign a GPI Trigger (input) to a Show Playlist contain-ing the desired Content Element and/or Control Event.

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NOTICEAccess to some screens under the Maintenance tab is limited by the Role assigned to you by the SMS administrator.

• Projector -

• Projector - R110 - When Projector is selected in the Navigation Bar you have access to the Timer Reset for the individual lamps.

- Timer Reset - (Lamp A or Lamp B) Separate Timer Reset for the individual lamps. Useful lamp life is defined and should be tracked to optimize the presentation and viewing experience. Refer to information provided with the lamp and the Projector documentation.

• Projector - R220 - The R220 Projector recognizes the bulb’s Serial Code to determine its maximum and minimum wattage, and to track lamp usage (history). When Projector is selected in the Navigation Bar you can view the Lamp Reset Log, enter the new Lamp Serial Code (Resets the Lamp Timer), and initiate the Calibrate Luminance process.

- Lamp Reset/Information - The Lamp Timer is automatically Reset when a new Serial Code is entered and Reset. The Lamp Serial number is extracted from the Serial Code as is the Maximum Electrical Drive allowed.

- Lamp Reset Log - The Lamp Reset Log provides a history of lamp changes. Log information includes the Lamp Serial Code, Lamp Operating Hours, and total Projector Operating Hours.

- Calibrate Luminance - Calibrate Luminance should be done when the lamp is replaced and then periodically during the lamp life. It creates a table which contains a set of values for the lamp output (brightness) as measured by a photocell vs. the applied Lamp Power. The table is created automatically when you execute Calibrate Luminance and the process takes about 5 minutes.

• Media Block - When Media Block is selected in the Navigation Bar you have access to functions which allow you to save Media Block logs to a designated location on the SMS Server and to force a “snapshot” of the current state of the Media Block.

• FILE I/O - Log files accumulate in the Media Block. The FILE I/O function allows you to move the Log File from the Media Block to a designated Folder on the SMS Server.

• SERVICE LOG SNAPSHOT - Forces “snapshot” of the current state of the Media Block.

• SMS Server - When SMS Server is selected in the Navigation Bar you have access to functions which allow you to save the SMS Server Snapshot logs and the Media Block Snapshot logs to a designated folder. You can also force a “snapshot” of the current state of the SMS Server.

• FILE I/O - Snapshot Log Files the SMS Server and transferred Media Block Log FIles are retained in the SMS Server. The FILE I/O function allows you to move Log Files from the SMS Server to a Folder located on the attached network. You may also delete Log Files as needed.

• SERVICE LOG SNAPSHOT - Forces a “snapshot” of the current state of the SMS Server.

• Certificates - In secure operations, an identity certificate (public key certificate) is an electronic “document” which uses a digital signature to bind together a public key with an identity (in this case the Media Block).

• MEDIA BLOCK CERTIFICATE - During the Media Block manufacturing process, a security certificate is set in the Media Block. This certificate information is required to build KDMs (Content Element key) for use by the DCP distribution organization. The Media Block certificate information can be saved to an Export Folder on the SMS Server or on an attached network device.

Certificate Download - The Media Block’s certificate is factory installed and is used to identify the unique Media Block It is downloaded to allow its use in identifying the unique Media Block to the KDM issuing authority.

• CSS - The Cavity Security System is initialized during the manufacturing process and subsequently whenever system power is removed. The initialization validates all components are connected and the Media Block’s Certificate information has been set in the security system.

• Emergency - When Emergency is selected in the Navigation Bar you can select specific actions that will occur when an Emergency Alert signal is received on the designated GPIO Trigger input.

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The My Profile tab provides you with information about your profile and the functions you have access to within the SMS Controller and Sony Digital Cinema System.

Note: You cannot make changes to ALLOWED ACTIONS.

• Password - From the My Profile screen you can change your password1.

1.Selected users cannot change their password. These users are restricted and use the password assigned during installation.

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A general set of features are common to all SMS Controller windows and views.These are a group of key Status indicators/buttons, the Restart SMS command, and Logout. Information items are User ID, Date/Time,etc.

a Role & User IDShows the Role and the User ID, e.g., Projectionist/[username] of the currently logged in user. Features available to the user are controlled by assigning a user to a “role”. This assignment occurs when the new user account is created by the system administrator.

b Auditorium NameEach Screen/Projector combination is assigned an Auditorium Name for ease of identification to the system.

During the login process you select the target Screen/Auditorium from a list of available auditoria.

c Tab (Selects View)Tabs appear across the top of all windows and allow access to associated information and commands on the Navigation Bar. Tabs (in left to right order) are:

• SHOWS• STATUS• PROJECTOR• MEDIA BLOCK• CONTENT MANAGEMENT• SHOW MANAGEMENT• SETTINGS• MAINTENANCE• MY PROFILE

The presence of a Tab is based on the Role assigned to your Profile1.

Note: All information appearing on any of the “Tab” accessed SMS Controller screens is local. Switching away from the screen by selecting a new Tab, or by making a new selection on the Navigation Bar, and then returning to the original screen will result in the screen being refreshed using data from the SMS Server. All changes entered prior to clicking Apply (when applicable) will be lost.

d Date & TimeShows the current Date and Time information. This information is the Date & Time on the host machine (the computer running the SMS Controller application). The Date and Time for the SMS Controller (local) host machine can be referenced to a local NTP Server using the host machine Control Panel or to an Internet “Network Time Service”. If no NTP server is available the Date and Time can also be set from the Control Panel.

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e LOGOUTClick to Logout of the session. A confirmation message appears and then click YES.

f InformationNormally this area indicates the status of the SMS Controller in relation to the SMS Server, e.g., “Connected”. In addition, this area will show a countdown to the start of the next show, e.g., “Batman” START in 1 hour, 48 minutes.

g RESTART SMS (Server)A user accessible command (button) which causes the SMS Server to restart.

Note: Restarting the SMS Server will cause the Presentation of the Show (Now Showing) to be interrupted. However, once the SMS Server completes its restart process you can resume the current presentation from the point where presentation was halted.

h Navigation BarContains display selections related to the tab selected at the top of the window. Navigation Bar selections make tab specific information and operations available to the user.

The appearance of a selection in the Navigation Bar is based on the Role assigned to your Profile.

i Status/WarningA group of 5 combined indicators/buttons. These provide a warning/alert indicator for problems in specific SMS subsystems. When you click on any of these buttons the associated Status window appears and displays the information. These Status displays can also be accessed through the STATUS tab and the corresponding Navigation Bar item.Example: When you click a Lamp button, (indicating a warning as shown to the right) the corresponding Status window appears with the Lamp item on the Navigation Bar selected.

j Media Block StateIndicates the current operational state of the Media Block. The states are:

• None - The Media Block is idle. When None is indicated, double-click in this area and the Last DCP Import Status pop-up appears. This provides information on the most recent DCP Import attempt, e.g., Name, Percent of Completion, etc.

• Playing - The Media Block is currently being used for content presentation.

• Importing xx% - The Media Block is currently Importing new content into the system. When Importing a percent completed is shown and you can see a graphical progress bar by clicking the area.

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You can operate features related to the presentation of a Show from the SMS Controller Window. The Shows Window presents multiple views which are selected from the Navigation Bar. This section describes controls and information available when the Shows tab is selected.

Now Showing

When the Shows tab is selected and you click Now Showing on the Navigation Bar, information related to the running presentation appears.

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When Now Showing is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays information and controls relating to the Show currently running or, in the event that a Show is not running, the most recently played Show. The information and controls are described in the following.

a Show NameDisplays the Title of the top level “show” currently playing. When a (Daily) Schedule is playing this area shows the Title specified for the Show Playlist in the Schedule. The SPL Title is set when the SPL is created.

Selecting either SPL or CPL from the Navigation Bar allows direct start of any element available in Media Block storage. When a Show Playlist (SPL) is manually started this will show the SPL Title. When a Composition Playlist (CPL) is manually started this will show the CPL Title.

b Show Element NameDisplays the Title of the Show Element currently playing when the top or “show” level is an SPL. This “element” could be another SPL (nested SPL) or a CPL.

A green “playing” icon is visible at the left when the show is being played

Note: The top level “show” element (indicated in the Show Name area) can be either an SPL or a CPL.This area always displays the Title of the included element immediately below the top “show” level (Show Name). Since a CPL and its described content is the base component of any presentation when the top “show” element is a CPL then this area (Show Element Name) is blank.

c Show Progress GroupThe primary indicator in the Show Progress Group is a graphical bar indicating the relative progress of currently running Show. Included in this groups are Elapsed Time and Duration

d Duration - Complete ShowDisplays the total duration (running time) in HH:MM:SS of the currently running Show.

e Elapsed Time - Complete ShowDisplays the Elapsed Time, HH:MM:SS, of the currently running Show.

f REWINDThe REWIND control causes the Show to return to its beginning, i.e., the start of the currently running Show. It is only visible when the Show has been stopped using the PLAY/STOP alternate action control.

When a Show is stopped during its presentation using the PLAY/STOP control the current position of the show is retained in the SMS Server. However, if the SMS Server is restarted the position will be lost. If, once stopped, you click PLAY, the Show will resume presentation from the point at which it was stopped. The REWIND control allows you to return to the beginning of the Show and restart the complete presentation. Note: The Show MUST be stopped or REWIND is not available.

g PLAY/STOPPLAY/STOP is a combined alternate action control and indicator. The indicator shows what action will occur when the control is clicked.

When the indicator appears as shown to the right (PLAY), and you click the indicator, the Show (Show Name) starts presentation from the either the beginning of the Show or, if the Show was STOPPED, from the point in the Show where it was

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stopped. Once presentation has started, the indicator will change appearance to a STOP button.

When the indicator appears as shown to the right (STOP), and you click the indicator, the currently running Show will Stop presentation. The Show suspends presentation at its current location and if you again click PLAY, the presentation resumes from the point at which it was halted.

Note: Resumption of the presentation does not occur immediately and may take some seconds.

h Show DetailsTo view the detailed information, select the Shows tab, click Now Showing in the Navigation Bar and then click Show Details. A SPL Properties pop-up will appear. In addition to the Title and Duration, the SPL Properties includes the MPAA Rating, the date span for valid use and a graphical representation of the components that make up the Show.

A Show component can be either a Composition Playlist or another Show Playlist.

To view additional details on any of the components click the specific item. If the component is an SPL then a new SPL Properties popup will appear. If the element is a CPL then the CPL Properties popup will appear.

i InformationNormally this area indicates the status of the SMS Controller in relation to the SMS Server, e.g., “Connected”. In addition, this area will show a countdown to the start of the next show, e.g., “Batman” START in 1 hour, 48 minutes.

CPL (Composition Playlist)

When the Shows tab is selected and you click CPL (Composition Playlist) in the Navigation Bar, information related to the CPLs resident in the system appears.

A CPL (Composition Playlist)

When CPL is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays information and controls relating to Composition Playlists (CPL) resident in the system. Brief details of the selected CPL are shown to the right along with security information, any linked FUNCTION, and a Control Panel allowing you to PLAY/STOP the CPL selected in the CPL list to the left.

a Composition PlaylistA scrollable list of the Composition Playlists (CPLs) present in the Media Block of the Auditorium’s Digital Cinema System. The list includes the Type, Title and Duration of CPLs. When a CPL has an error, e.g., video or audio track has a FATAL error1, it is shown highlighted in red.

To the left of the CPL Type you will find an arrow indicator if the CPL is currently playable, e.g., a valid KDM is present (if required), presentation dates, etc. The CPL list is loaded into the SMS Controller during user login and periodically refreshed.

b Selected CPLThe selected CPL is highlighted. Click the target CPL to select.

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c CPL DetailsDisplays the general details of the selected CPL. This includes; the CPL Title, a Status (Security) area, additional information including Aspect Ratio in pixels, and the UUID which uniquely identifies the selected CPL.

d Status (Security)A graphical representation of the status of content security as applied to the CPL selected and named in the Title area. Below the Title is a table displaying the various Status. The left most column (KDM) in the Status table indicates whether Keys, are required for decryption of the Content Element. When more than one Key1 is required, the icon indicates the cumulative status of the Key(s). Below the graphical representation a line of text provides additional information.

The Video Track and Audio Track columns contain icons which indicate the status of the Component Elements.

The “play status” of the Video/Audio tracks appears as text below the track specific icon. Possible values are:

• OKThe track is playable and the Media Block has not detected any error during the previous playback.

• FATALThe Media Block has encountered “fatal” errors while playing the track, e.g., the content element has been badly encoded. Once set the FATAL status is retained for the Content Element (UUID).

• NONEThe track does not exist, e.g., video content without and audio track (silent movie).

e FUNCTIONAn illuminated button indicates which, if any, FUNCTION is linked to the selected CPL. FUNCTION parameters are set using the separate SRX Controller2 application.

Caution: Care should be exercised when making changes in the CPL to FUNCTION association. The new association is saved immediately and there is no “undo”. A new setting will not affect the current running presentation however, the next time playout of the specific CPL occurs the new FUNCTION association will take effect.

When you move the pointer over the FUNCTION on SRX-220 based system the alphanumeric label set using the SRX-Controller application is displayed above the FUNCTION buttons as illustrated. The feature is NOT available on the SRX-220 based system.

To set a CPL to FUNCTION association, select the target CPL in the Composition Playlist list to the left and then click the desired FUNCTION button. The FUNCTION button for the new association illuminates.

To clear the association, click the illuminated FUNCTION button.

A FUNCTION may also be linked to a CPL under the “Content Management” tab. Refer to “CPL Properties” on page 42 for additional information.

f Selected CPL ControlDirect control of presentation of the selected CPL can be realized using this Control Panel.

g PLAY/STOPPLAY/STOP is a combined alternate action control and indicator. The control/indicator operates in the same manner as PLAY/STOP on the Now Showing screen and shows what action will occur when the control is clicked. Note: Use of the PLAY/STOP control will override the current presentation.

h Start offsetIn addition to the PLAY/STOP operation described above, an offset can be applied to the start point. Setting a specific

1.More than one Key may be required to fully unlock all content elements in a specific CPL.

No Key - Indicates that the KDM is either NOT present (No Key) or NOT required (Not Encrypted) for the CPL described component.

Key (alone) - Indicates that the KDM is present and valid (Active) for the CPL described component.

Key + - Indicates that the KDM is present but is no longer valid (Expired) for the CPL described component.

Key + - Indicates that the KDM is present but is not yet valid (Inactive) for the CPL described component.

Open Padlock - Indicates that the CPL described component is not encoded and a KDM is not required.

Closed Padlock - Indicates that the CPL described component is locked and a KDM is required.

2.The SRX Controller exercises direct control over the projector and therefore should not be used at the same time the SMS Controller is in operation.

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Start offset value will result in the selected CPL starting at that offset location from the top of the element.

i Track InformationA CPL can describe a Content Element which contains various component tracks, e.g., video, audio, sub-title, etc., When playing the CPL you can view a list of these components. Click Track Information and a popup window opens to display the separate tracks described in the selected CPL.

SPL (Show Playlist)

When the Shows tab is selected and you click SPL (Show Playlist) in the Navigation Bar, information related to the SPLs resident in the system appears.

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When SPL is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays information and controls relating to Show Playlists (SPL) resident in the system. Brief details of the selected SPL are shown. In addition, a Control Panel allowing you to PLAY/STOP the selected SPL.

a Show PlaylistsA scrollable list of all Show Playlists (SPL) present in the Auditorium’s SMS. The list includes the Type, Title and Duration of SPLs. When a SPL has an error, e.g., CPL is missing or a nested SPL is missing or has a missing/bad Content Element1, it is shown highlighted in red and this broken film indicator. To the right of the SPL Type you will find this indicator if the SPL is currently playable, e.g., Content Elements and associated KDM (if required) are present, presentation dates are valid, etc.This

list is loaded from the SMS Server during user login and periodically refreshed.

b Selected SPLThe selected (click to select) SPL is highlighted.

c SPL DetailsDisplays the general details of the selected SPL. This includes; the Title, presentation information, and the UUID which identifies the selected SPL.

d SPL Status InformationThe status for the currently selected SPL is shown. This includes any included Content Elements and their associated KDM. An encrypted and “Playable” SPL is illustrated with the date range for it’s KDM shown.

In the following illustration you can see two different SPL Status information lines. In the upper screen you see a SPL where the included Content Elements have been imported into the Media Block but one or more KDM are missing. When the SPL is not selected its appearance in the list is normal except the “playable” indicator is not present in the left most column.

In the lower screen you see a SPL where one or more included Content Elements are missing. When the SPL is not selected its appearance in the list is in red and the “broken film” indicator is present in the left most column. This indicator remains when the SPL is selected as illustrated.

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e Control Panel (Selected SPL)Direct control over the presentation of the selected SPL can be realized using this Control Panel.

f PLAY/STOPPLAY/STOP is a combined alternate action control and indicator. This control/indicator operates in the same manner as PLAY/STOP on the Now Showing screen and indicates what action will occur when the control is clicked. Note: Selection of a specific SPL and subsequent use of the PLAY/STOP control will override the current presentation.

g Start offsetIn addition to the PLAY/STOP operation described above, an offset can be applied to the start point. Setting a specific Start offset value will result in the selected SPL starting at that offset location from the start of the playlist.

h Track InformationAn SPL can contain one or more CPL or other SPL (nested). The content currently showing will always be a Content Element described in a CPL. To obtain details of the CPL described Content Element, click Track Information and a popup window opens to display the separate track information, e.g., video, audio, sub-title, etc. described in the currently playing CPL.

Note: Track Information is only available when the SPL is playing.

Controls

When the Shows tab is selected and you click Controls in the Navigation Bar, information related to the GPI Control Outputs available in the system appears. This screen is an easy to use replication of the Control List content found in the Controls screen under the Settings tab. Access to the Settings tab may be restricted based on your Role. However, because the Controls are designed to trigger specific operations in the auditorium, e.g., Lights Up,

Curtain Close, etc., they are replicated here so that any User with a Projectionist Role can access the Controls.

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When Controls is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays Auditorium Controls configured in the system. The Control is labeled with the same name applied during configuration. (See “Controls” on page 58.)

a Auditorium ControlsThe Auditorium Controls allow you to start to trigger any of the General Purpose Interface Outputs configured for the Auditorium Unit. These outputs are configured using the Controls screen under the Settings tab and allows for interfacing with legacy equipment that is normally started using a contact closure or pulse trigger.

a Control (button)Click the target button to cause the indicated action to be executed, e.g., House Lights 50%. Each button causes only one action to be executed.

Note: These actions are the same “Control Events” that can be included in a Show Playlist. (See “Insert Control Event” on page 86.)

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Status

You can view various status indicators for the Auditorium Unit from the SMS Controller Window. This Status view is dependant on which Auditorium Unit is currently being viewed, i.e., SRX-R110 based or SRX-R220 based. Where views are different they will be shown and identified with either an R110 or R220 label.

To view the status information, select the Status tab and then click the specific sub-system on the Navigation Bar. The Status Window presents views into the selected sub-system.

Status indicators have three possible states. They are

(GREEN) - Operation Normal (Yellow) - Warning (RED) - Error (GRAY) - State Unknown

This section describes controls and information available when the Shows tab is selected. Refer to the specific sub-system information for additional details.

Projector

SRX-R110When the Status tab is selected and you click Projector in the Navigation Bar the window displays the SRX-R110 PROJECTOR POWER status indicators.

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When Projector is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays PROJECTOR POWER status information.

a Signal processor sub-systemsThe SRX-R110 projector has 4 signal processing boards PR-01 - PR-04.

b Signal input sub-systemsPower to the SRX-R110 four signal interface boards IF A - IF D are monitored.

c Power suppliesThe 16V and 24V power supplies in the projector is monitored and their status indicated.

d Projector Status Select/WarningThe Projector Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Projector Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the PROJECTOR window the button will appear in RED as shown.

SRX-R220When the Status tab is selected and you click Projector in the Navigation Bar the window displays the SRX-R220 PROJECTOR COMPONENT status indicators.

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When Projector is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays PROJECTOR COMPONENT status information.

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a Power - Signal ProcessorsThe SRX-R220 projector 3 signal processors. They are:

• DIV - The signal processor for externally originated DIV-D signals.

• HIF - The signal processors for externally originated HD/DC-SDI signals.

• MB - The signal processor for Media Block originated signals.

b Peltier - Thermal DevicesPower to the SRX-R220 thermal devices associated with the Red, Green, and Blue (R,G,B) imaging devices.

c DVI, Ballast, RT Clock BatteryMonitors specific areas on the SRX-R220 projector.

• DVI Signal - WHen an external DVI-D signal is applied the format of the DVI-D signal is verified against the configuration set using the SRX Controller1 application.

• Ballast - Monitors operating parameters of the Lamp Ballast.

• RT CLock Battery - Monitors the health of the battery for the Real-time Clock located in the projector.

d Board, Lens, ElectricalAdditional subsystems of the SRX-R220 projector are monitored and their status is indicated.

e Projector Status Select/WarningThe Projector Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Projector Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the PROJECTOR window the button will appear in RED as shown.

Lamp

SRX-R110The SRX-R110 projector is a dual lamp system with separate monitoring of the status of both lamps. When the Status tab is selected and you click Lamp in the

Navigation Bar the window displays an information group for each of the two projector lamps.

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When Lamp is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays status and usage information relating to the two projector Lamps. The description in both Lamp A (left) and Lamp B (right) panes are identical.

a Lamp AInformation related to projector Lamp A.

b Current (hours)An indication of the number of hours and percentage of usable life the lamp has operated since the hours timer (lamp specific) has been reset. Hours are accumulated based on whenever the projector is not in STANDBY and power is applied to the specific projection lamp(s).

c ReplacedThe Date (YYYY-MM-DD format) on which the specific lamp (Lamp A or Lamp B) was replaced and the Lamp Timer reset. Refer to Lamp selection on the Navigation Bar under the MAINTENANCE tab.

d Lamp-life UsedA graphical indicator (gas gauge) shows the amount of usable lamp life that has elapsed. The percentage of usable life is computed based on the lamp specification. Refer to the lamp specification for additional details as to usable life. Note: While the Lamp Timer can be reset as a Maintenance function the value for Usable Lamp Life hours cannot be changed.


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e Lamp Specific IndicatorsDisplays status for lamp related sub-systems. They are:

• LIFEIndicates when recommend Lamp Life hours have been exceeded.

• DOORIndicates when the Lamp replacement door is not secure.

• BALLASTIndicates a temporary high temperature or other problem with the power (ballast) of the indicated Lamp.

f Lamp Status Select/WarningThe Lamp Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Lamp Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the LAMP window the button will appear in RED as shown.

SRX-R220The SRX-R220 projector is a single lamp system. When the Status tab is selected and you click Lamp in the Navigation Bar the window displays two information groups for the projector lamp.

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When Lamp is selected in the Navigation Bar the window displays Lamp and Projector hours information and status indicators for specific items in the lamp area of the projector.

a Lamp InformationThis group shows the lamp usage hours, total projector hours and the date of the last lamp replacement. Status indictors appear to the right.

b Lamp HoursShows the number of hours the lamp has operated since the hours timer has been reset1. Hours are accumulated based on whenever the projector is not in STANDBY and power is applied to the specific projection lamp(s).

c Operation HoursShows the total number of hours of Projector Operation.

d Last Replaced (Date)Shows the date on which the installed lamp was last replaced. This is automatically set when the Lamp Serial Code is entered during the replacement process.

e Lamp Specific IndicatorsDisplays status for lamp related sub-systems. They are:

• Lamp BallastIndicates a temporary high temperature or other problem with the power (ballast) of the Lamp.

• Lamp Z-AxisDuring lamp replacement the Z-Axis must be adjusted. This indicates that the adjustment is in process.

• Luminance AdjustmentDuring lamp replacement the Luminance (brightness) of the new lamp is calibrated against the Lamp Power. This indicates that the Calibrate Luminance is in process.

Note: Calibrate Luminance must be done periodically during the life of the lamp to insure proper tracking of the luminance against Lamp Power.

• Luminance Adjust LimitAs the lamp ages its luminance (brightness) changes. The SRX-R220 will automatically compensate for this change by comparing the luminance output from the bulb against a luminance value stored in the current Projector FUNCTION. This indicates when the Luminance Adjust has reached it limit for the current presentation’s image size/aspect ratio2.

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f Lamp Status Select/WarningThe Lamp Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Lamp Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the LAMP window the button will appear in RED as shown.

Fan

SRX-R110Fan status for the SRX-R110 based Auditorium Unit is monitored for three major subsystems.

When the Status tab is selected and you click Fan in the Navigation Bar the window displays status indicators for fans in Auditorium Unit sub-systems.

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When Fan is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays indicator lamps for fans in each of the major Sub-systems.

a Monitored Subsystem FansIncluded in the FAN status area are three indicators:

• Enclosure - indicates the status of the fan providing cooling to the Auditorium Unit enclosure.

• Projector - indicates the status of the fans providing cooling to the SRX-R110 Projector.

• Media Block - indicates the status of the fans providing cooling to the LMT-100 Media Block.

b Fan Status Select/WarningThe Fan Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Fan Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the FAN window the button will appear in RED as shown.

SRX-R220Fan status for the SRX-R220 based Auditorium Unit is monitored for three major subsystems and specific areas in the projector subsystem.

When the Status tab is selected and you click Fan in the Navigation Bar the window displays status indicators for fans contained in the following sub-systems.

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When Fan is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays indicator lamps for fans in each of the major Sub-systems. In addition, fans providing cooling for specific areas and/or devices in the Projector subsystem are individually monitored.

a Monitored Subsystem FansIncluded in the FAN status area are three indicators:

• Media Block - indicates the status of the fans providing cooling to the LMT-100 Media Block.

• Enclosure - indicates the status of the fan providing cooling to the Auditorium Unit enclosure.

• Projector - indicates the status of the fans providing cooling to the SRX-R110 Projector.

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b Peltier FansFans for the Peltier thermal devices associated with the Red, Green, and Blue (R, G, B) imaging devices are monitored. The Peltier device is essentially a thermoelectric heat pump that can be operated in a manner that will either cool or heat an attached device. The Peltier devices are used to maintain the temperature of the imaging devices to optimize image presentation.

c Panel FansFans associated with the Red, Green, and Blue (R, G, B) imaging panels are monitored.

d Lamp FanBecause of the high temperatures associated with the Lamp operation and the need for air circulation in Lamp Housing, the fan specific to that area is monitored.

e Board FanThe fan providing air circulation to the main projector circuit board is monitored.

f Fan Status Select/WarningThe Fan Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Fan Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the FAN window the button will appear in RED as shown.

Temperature

The Screen Management System monitors for any abnormality of temperatures during operation. Fans are separately monitored but, even without a fan failure, internal temperatures could rise for a variety of reasons.

SRX-R110Temperature status for the SRX-R110 based Auditorium Unit is monitored for two major subsystems.

When the Status tab is selected and you click Temperature in the Navigation Bar the window displays status indicators for fans in Auditorium Unit sub-systems.

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When Temperature is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays indicator lamps for fans in the Auditorium Unit.

a Monitored Subsystem TemperatureIncluded in the TEMPERATURE status area are two indicators:

• Enclosure - indicates the Temperature status in the Auditorium Unit enclosure.

• Projector - indicates the status of the Temperature in the SRX-R110 Projector subsystem.

b Temperature Status Select/WarningThe Temperature Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Temperature Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the TEMPERATURE window the button will appear in RED as shown.

SRX-R220Temperature status for the SRX-R110 based Auditorium Unit is monitored for two major subsystems.

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When the Status tab is selected and you click Temperature in the Navigation Bar the window displays status indicators for fans in Auditorium Unit sub-systems.

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When Temperature is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays indicator lamps for fans in the Auditorium Unit.

a Monitored Subsystem TemperatureIncluded in the TEMPERATURE status area are indicators for the following two major areas:

• Enclosure - indicates the Temperature status in the Auditorium Unit enclosure.

• Projector - indicates the status of the Temperature in the SRX-R220 Projector subsystem.

b Panel (Imaging) TemperatureHigh temperatures can have an undesirable effect on the quality of the presentation. Three separate temperature monitors are associated with the Red, Green, and Blue (R, G, B) imaging Panels.

c Temperature Status Select/WarningThe Temperature Status button appears on all SMS Controller windows and provides immediate access to the Temperature Status window. It is shown in both a normal and warning appearance. When a Warning condition appears on the TEMPERATURE window the button will appear in RED as shown.

Media Block

Because of the critical nature of the Media Block to presentation of content, a number of its internal operations are monitored.

When the Status tab is selected and you click Media Block in the Navigation Bar the window displays a screen containing status information for the Media Block. While most of the indicators for the Media Block are of the “status” type, e.g., Normal, Error, etc., additional indicators provide information as to its operational mode.

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When Media Block is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays indicator lamps for each of the Media Block Sub-system.

a MEDIA BLOCKDisplays the status of the major Media Block processes and the attached storage device.

b READY/PLAY/ALARMIncluded in the MEDIA BLOCK status area are three indicators:

• READY - indicates the Media Block is operational.

• PLAY - indicates the Media Block is currently in PLAY mode.

• ALARM - indicates there is a problem with the Media Block operation.

Note: Currently, the Media Block can be either Playing, i.e., decoding and sending Content Elements to the projector, or it can be Importing, i.e., moving a DCP and the described Content Elements from an external storage device into the internal (Media Block controlled) storage device.

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Storage (Space)

Management of SMS Storage space is critical to reliable operation of the Digital Cinema system. When the Status tab is selected and you click Storage in the Navigation Bar the window displays a screen containing information on Storage attached to the Media Block. Each specific storage area, e.g., DCP, Security, etc. has an amount of storage capacity which is configured during installation and must be monitored to insure that adequate space is available for the planned task. The most critical space monitoring requirement is DCP Storage due to the fact that Digital Content Packages can be quite large and, where a number of DCP are involved or a single DCP contains multiple CPL, the process of importing could exceed available space.

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When Storage is selected on the Navigation Bar the window displays a combination of graphical and numerical indicators providing information on the amount of storage space used and free space available. The graphics provide an easy visual indicator for each of the Storage system areas.

a DCP Used SpaceThe DCP is a set of files (possibly encrypted) representing digital content packaged for shipment to theaters. As such each “package” can be quite large. The DCP Storage group includes numerical information (to the right of the graphical indicator) detailing the amount of storage space used, the amount of free space and an easily recognized graphical indicator as a visual cue.

b Security Log Used SpaceSecurity Logs are stored in their own dedicated storage space. This insures that they are not inadvertently over-

written during system operation. The Security Log group includes numerical information (to the right of the graphical indicator) detailing the amount of storage space used, the amount of free space and an easily recognized graphical indicator as a visual cue.

c Design Log Used SpaceThe Design Log contains information generated by the Media Block application.

The Design Log group includes numerical information (to the right of the graphical indicator) detailing the amount of storage space used, the amount of free space and an easily recognized graphical indicator as a visual cue.

d Work Log Used SpaceThis area is the temporary storage location for Media Block Service Log Snapshots. The “snapshot” captures the current state of the Media Block and includes a date & time stamp.

The Work Log group includes numerical information (to the right of the graphical indicator) detailing the amount of storage space used, the amount of free space and an easily recognized graphical indicator as a visual cue.

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The Sony Screen Management System Controller supports both the SRX-R110 and SRX-R220 projectors. The information and controls available to you will differ based on the projector. When appropriate separate descriptions are provided for the projector specific screens.

The Projector tab allows access to projector information and, commands and settings that affect input source selection and the appearance of the projected image.

Note: When the Projector has yet to be “discovered1”, the Projector tab is unavailable and the Alert status button is illuminated. However, other operations may be performed, e.g., DCP Import, SPL Editing, and Media Block operations. Projector related selections on the Navigation Bar under other tabs, e.g., STATUS and MAINTENANCE, will also be unavailable at this time.

The Control and Lamp/Lens Projector screens are used to set operational conditions and select from a group of stored settings using FUNCTION selectors. A FUNCTION can be associated with a CPL under the Content Management tab. Selected Projector Control actions can be included as a Control Event when editing or creating a Show Playlist. Also, FUNCTION selection is definable as a Control Event and may be included in an SPL.

Note: When a conflict exists between a manual FUNCTION selection, A FUNCTION associated with a CPL, a Function Control Event, or a Projector control operation the most recent will take effect until overridden by a subsequent FUNCTION selection or event.

Info

When the Projector tab is selected and you click Info in the Navigation Bar, three information areas appear.

A Info

Select Info in the Navigation Bar and two Projector Information groups appear.

a PROJECTOR INFORMATIONThe PROJECTOR INFORMATION list shows information specific to the projector, e.g., Model, Serial #, and IP address associated with the designated Auditorium (selected during Login). The Location and Name items differ the SRX-R110 and SRX-R220 projector.

b VERSIONThe VERSION list shows the Firmware Version installed in the major projector sub-systems.

Note: The list of items differ between the SRX-R110 and SRX-R220 projectors. Also, the Version information shown in this pane is presented in hexadecimal format to maintain consistency with the SRX Controller2, that may be used display this same information.

Control

The Projector Control available using the SMS Controller is specific to the model of the Auditorium Unit Projector.

SRX-R110When the Projector tab is selected and you click Control in the Navigation Bar, two groups of controls appear in

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addition to the FUNCTION (F1 to F7) selectors. The two control groups are POWER and DOUSER.

A Control

Select Control in the Navigation Bar and you have access to the projector POWER and DOUSER control buttons and the FUNCTION (F1 to F7) selectors.

a POWERControls the POWER mode of the projector system and places the Projector in STANDBY or ON Mode.

When ON is selected the projector begins a start up sequence beginning with power being applied to the lamp(s).

Note: There is a delay between clicking ON and the system being ready for operation. During this time Projector controls will be unavailable and status information on other screens may be changing.

Changing the projector mode from STANDBY to ON requires a warm-up period before the lamps have reached their operational specifications. While presentation of content is possible during the warm-up period you may notice some undesirable artifacts in the image.

CAUTION: A/C power is still present in the system when Projector POWER is set to STANDBY. When in STANDBY, the projector lamp(s) are OFF and many of the projector functions are in a stand-by state and unavailable. Only the STANDBY/ON control and other key projector status indicators (shown when the Status tab is selected) are valid when in STANDBY. The POWER mode controls are always available to the user unless the power to the system has been removed or the system is in transition between states.

When STANDBY is selected the projector begins a controlled sequence beginning with power being removed from the lamp(s).

Note: There is a slight delay between clicking STANDBY and the removal of power from the lamp(s). Also, fans will continue to operate for some period of time to provide any necessary cooling to system components. The final step in the sequence places the projector in STANDBY.

CAUTION: Selecting STANDBY does not remove power from the projector system.

b DOUSERAn alternate action control that interrupts the image from the projector. When the status indicates “ON” then the DOUSER is “Closed” and the screen is dark. When the status indicates “OFF” the image appears on the screen.

Note: The lamp(s) will remain energized even when the DOUSER is “ON” (closed).

The DOUSER control is always available to the user from this window unless the Projector is in STANDBY or the system is in transition between states. It is also available for execution as a Control Event within an SPL.

c Media Block Channel SelectionThis area indicates which “Channel”, i.e., MB (DCP) or Alternative (Ext) is selected to provide picture information to the Projector. Control of Channel Selection is by use of the SRX Controller1 application by storing the selection under a designated FUNCTION.

d FUNCTION (F1 to F7)Selecting a FUNCTION causes a previously stored set of characteristics to be set in the projector. These characteristics are stored in the projector using the separate SRX Controller application.

FUNCTION selection is available when either Control or Lamp/Lens is selected in the Navigation Bar. Once a FUNCTION is selected, the selection is retained even when you select a different window from those available on the Navigation Bar.

Caution: Selecting a FUNCTION during presentation will cause a warning message to appear requesting confirmation. If you confirm the new selection the auditorium screen to go dark (black) for some period of time while the new settings are applied to the projector. Therefore, selection of a different FUNCTION should be done during the interstitial black separating Content Elements. A “Please Wait” popup message appears while the new settings are established in the projector.

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SRX-R220When the Projector tab is selected and you click Control in the Navigation Bar, three control groups appear in addition to the FUNCTION (F1 to F20) selectors. The three control groups are POWER, DOUSER and LUMINANCE OFFSET.

A Control

Select Control in the Navigation Bar and you have access to the projector POWER and DOUSER control buttons, the LUMINANCE OFFSET control, and the FUNCTION selectors.

a POWERControls the Operational Mode of the projector subsystem and its LAMP. These controls place the Projector in STANDBY or ON Mode and allow you to turn off the Lamp (select LAMP OFF) without resorting to STANDBY.

When ON is selected from STANDBY the projector begins a start up sequence beginning with power being applied to the lamp.

Note: There is a delay between the time you click ON and the system being ready for operation. This is irrespective of whether the Projector subsystem is in STANDBY or LAMP OFF mode. During this time the douser is ON,

Projector controls are unavailable and status information on other screens may be changing. At end of the start up sequence the douser will return to the same state that was current when the Projector was put in STANDBY.

Changing the projector mode from STANDBY to ON or from LAMP OFF top ON requires a lamp warm-up period before the lamp has reached its normal operation. While presentation of content is possible during this warm-up period, you may notice some undesirable artifacts in the image.

CAUTION: A/C power is still present in the Projector subsystem when POWER is set to STANDBY. If you must work in the projector subsystem place the LAMP and MAIN circuit breakers located on the rear panel of the Auditorium Unit in the OFF position. This removes power from the Projector subsystem only. Other subsystems located in the Auditorium Unit, e.g., SMS Server, Media Block, etc. remain powered. When in STANDBY, the projector lamp is OFF and many of the projector functions are in a stand-by state and unavailable. Only the STANDBY/ON control and other key projector status indicators (shown when the Status tab is selected) are valid when in STANDBY. The POWER mode controls are always available to the user unless the power to the system has been removed or the system is in transition between states.

When STANDBY is selected the projector begins a controlled transition beginning with power being removed from the lamp.

Note: You may notice a slight delay between clicking STANDBY and the removal of power from the lamp. Also, fans will continue to operate for some period of time to provide any necessary cooling to system components. The final step in the sequence places the projector in STANDBY.

CAUTION: Selecting STANDBY does not remove power from the Projector subsystem or the Auditorium Unit.

b DOUSERAn alternate action control that interrupts the image from the projector. When the status indicates “ON” the DOUSER is “Closed” and the screen is dark. When the status indicates “OFF” the DOUSER is “Open” and the image appears on the screen.

Note: The lamp will remain energized even when the DOUSER is “ON” (closed).

The DOUSER control is available to the user from this window unless the Projector is in STANDBY, LAMP OFF or the system is in transition between states. DOUSER control is also available for execution as a Control Event within an SPL.

Current Mode

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c LUMINANCE OFFSETThe screen luminance level can be calibrated and stored in one or more of the FUNCTION selectors. The value stored is not Lamp Power but rather a value of bulb brightness (luminance) sampled by photocell. Occasionally, it will be necessary to make adjustments to the presentation for optimum image brightness on the screen. The LUMINANCE OFFSET control allows you to adjust the image brightness without effecting the value of the setting stored in the current FUNCTION. Adjustment to LUMINANCE OFFSET should be made while observing the image presentation on the auditorium screen. The Offset is retained until you click RESTET (returns the Offset to “0”) of another FUNCTION is selected either manually or as a result of association with a CPL.

d Media Block Channel SelectionThis area indicates which “Channel”, i.e., MB (DCP), DIV-D or HIF, is selected to provide picture information to the Projector. Control of Channel Selection is realized by use of the SRX Controller1 application and storing the selection under a designated FUNCTION.

e FUNCTION (F1 to F20)Selecting a FUNCTION causes a previously stored set of characteristics to be set in the projector. These characteristics are stored in the projector using the separate SRX Controller application.


Caution: Selecting a FUNCTION during presentation will cause a warning message to appear requesting confirmation. If you confirm the new selection the DOUSER will close and the auditorium screen go dark (black) for a short period of time while the new settings are applied to the projector. Therefore, selection of a different FUNCTION should be done during the interstitial black separating Content Elements. A “Please Wait” popup message appears while the new settings are established in the projector.

f Function Name (Descriptive)When a FUCNTION is configured using the SRX Controller you can store a descriptive label for the FUNCTION. Placing the pointer on a FUNCTION button will cause the complete FUNCTION Label to appear below the FUNCTION buttons.

Lamp/Lens

The Projector Lamp and Lens settings available using the SMS Controller are specific to the model of the Auditorium Unit Projector.

SRX-R110When the Projector tab is selected and you click Lamp/Lens in the Navigation Bar, two major control groups appear along with the FUNCTION (F1 to F7) selectors. Adjustments to the controls in these groups determine Lamp usage, optimize the Lamp Power to provide adequate illumination of the screen and make adjustments to the image size, overall sharpness or focus, vertical position and vertical shift resulting from aspect ratio changes. Refer to the Projector documentation for additional information.

CAUTION: All function available in the Lamp/Lens tab are active during content presentation. Making any change to these settings during presentation will cause the screen to go dark (Douser closes) while the new settings are established in the projector.

If the setting change failed, the screen is refreshed with the original setting.

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Select Lamp/Lens on the Navigation Bar and the two major groups controlling the Projector Lamp and Projector Lens appear. In addition, the standard FUNCTION KEYS (F1 to F7) appear.

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a LAMPThe Lamp group allows you to control which Lamp is currently being used and adjust the Lamp Power setting.

b Lamp SelectThe Lamp Select group defines how the projector lamps are used. You can operate the lamps in an auto-selection mode (Auto) or manually select which lamp(s) are active.

c Lamp Select - A, B or A/BSelects which lamp will be used when the Projector Power changes from STANDBY to ON.

• AOnly Lamp A is energized. Lamp A will remain the selected light source until another selection is made.

• BOnly Lamp B is energized. Lamp B will remain the selected light source until another selection is made.

• A/BBoth Lamp A and Lamp B are energized. The light from both are routed to the imaging device.

When A/B is selected the mixing of Lamp A and Lamp B light is realized using a prism. When operated in this mode care should be taken to insure that both lamps have the same approximate number of operating hours to obtain optimum quality of illumination in the resulting combined lamp output.

Note: When a change is made to the lamp selection the illumination of the presentation will be momentarily cutoff. It will also take some minutes before the light produced from the newly selected lamp(s) will attain the quality associated with a normal presentation.

d Lamp Select - AutoWhen Auto is selected the lamp with the least number of hours is automatically energized when the Projector Power is changed from STANDBY to ON.

e Lamp PowerAdjusts the lamp power output in steps. Settings available are, 100%, 93%, 86%, 79%, 72%, 65%, 58%, and 51%.By reducing the lamp power, the brightness of the image presented on the screen will be reduced. However, operating the lamps at a reduced power will increase useful lamp life.

Note: Frequent adjustment of the lamp power may reduce lamp life.

f LENSThe Lens group allows you to adjust for screen size (zoom), throw distance (focus), and image positioning

(Shift Adjust). In addition, an Electric V Shift allows you to compensate for image displacement when changing aspect ratios. Click or click & hold the appropriate button to adjust.

g Lens AdjustThree primary adjustment are available for the projection lens. They are: Zoom, Focus and Shift Adjust.

• ZoomAdjusting Zoom (+/-) allows you to properly size the projected image on the screen. When Zoom is adjusted you may have to adjust Lamp Power to compensate for the larger/smaller picture.

• FocusAdjusting Focus (+/-) allows you to set the overall optical clarity of the projected image on the screen. Generally, Focus is associated with the distance (throw distance) from the imaging device to the imaging surface (screen).

• Shift AdjustAllows you to make an adjustment to the vertical position of the on-screen image. This is a motor driven setting of the projection lens to compensate for vertical displacement of the projector as it relates to screen center. Refer to the projector documentation for information on the available adjustment range.

h Electric VShift AdjustAllows you to electrically compensation for vertical image displacement when the aspect ratio of the image is changed from 2.39:1 to 1.86:1. Refer to the Projector documentation for additional details.

i FUNCTION Keys (F1 to F7)Selecting a FUNCTION causes a previously stored set of characteristics to be set to the projector. These characteristics are stored in the projector using the separate SRX Controller1 application.


Caution: Selecting a FUNCTION during presentation will cause a warning message to appear requesting confirmation. If you confirm the new selection the auditorium screen to go dark (black) for some period of time while the new settings are applied to the projector. Therefore, selection of a different FUNCTION should be done during the interstitial black separating Content


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Elements. A “Please Wait” popup message appears while the new settings are established in the projector.

SRX-R220When the Projector tab is selected and you click Lamp/Lens in the Navigation Bar, three major control groups appear along with the FUNCTION (F1 to F20) selectors. Adjustments to the controls in these groups sets Lamp Power, makes adjustments to the image size, optical sharpness or focus, vertical shift resulting from aspect ratio changes, and the ability to Save the changes to the currently selected FUNCTION. Refer to the Projector documentation for additional information.

Note: All function available in the Lamp/Lens tab are active during content presentation. Saving these changes to the current FUNCTION will effect all future presentations that use the same FUNCTION, i.e., where the FUNCTION and CPL are associated.

CAUTION: Selecting a FUNCTION during presentation will cause a warning message to appear requesting confirmation. If you confirm the new selection the auditorium screen to go dark (black) for some period of time while the new settings are applied to the projector.

A Lamp/Lens

Select Lamp/Lens on the Navigation Bar and three major groups controlling the Projector Lamp Power, Projector Lens, and saving the settings to a FUNCTION appear. In addition, the standard FUNCTION KEYS (F1 to F20) appear.

Note: Adjustments made to setting using the available controls are immediately applied to the projector. These new settings can be optionally saved to the current

FUNCTION and will be recalled whenever the FUCNTION is either manually selected or selected due to a FUNCTION to CPL association.

a LAMPThe SRX-R220 is a single lamp projector. The Lamp group allows you to adjust the Lamp Power setting.

b Lamp PowerAdjusts the lamp power output in increments of 1%. By reducing the lamp power, the brightness of the image presented on the screen will be reduced.

Note: Frequent adjustment of the lamp power may reduce lamp life.

c LENSThe Lens group allows you to adjust the image presentation for screen size (zoom) and throw distance (focus). Image positioning on the auditorium screen (horizontal and vertical positioning of the image is a manual adjustment done during installation).

In addition to Zoom and Focus, an Electric V Shift adjustment allows you to compensate for vertical image displacement when changing aspect ratios.

d Lens AdjustTwo adjustment are available for the projection lens. They are: Zoom and Focus.

• ZoomAdjusting Zoom (+/-) allows you to resize the projected image on the screen.

Note: When the image size is changed (zoomed) the image brightness on the screen may require some adjustment. This adjustment can be realized using either the LAMP Power setting or LUMINANCE OFFSET on the Projector Control screen (see “LUMINANCE OFFSET” on page 34). If you make a change to the image brightness using the LAMP POWER control and then save the new setting to the current FUNCTION the change to the FUNCTION will effect the presentation whenever the FUNCTION is recalled (either manually or by FUCNTION to CPL association). If you make the change using LUMINANCE OFFSET the change is temporary and will not remain in effect once a new FUNCTION is selected. The advantage of using LUMINANCE OFFSET is that any calibrated screen luminance values, e.g., 14ft-L, set to the current FUNCTION are not impacted.

• FocusAdjusting Focus (+/-) allows you to set the overall optical clarity of the projected image on the screen. Generally, Focus is associated with the distance (throw distance) from the imaging device to the imaging surface (screen) and is adjusted only during

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e Electric VShift AdjustAllows you to electrically compensation for vertical image displacement when the aspect ratio of the image is changed from 2.39:1 to 1.86:1. Refer to the Projector documentation for additional details.

f FUNCTION (F1 to F20)Selecting a FUNCTION causes a previously stored set of characteristics to be set in the projector. These characteristics are stored in the projector using the separate SRX Controller1 application.


Caution: Selecting a FUNCTION during presentation will cause a warning message to appear requesting confirmation. If you confirm the new selection the DOUSER will close and the auditorium screen go dark (black) for a short period of time while the new settings are applied to the projector. Therefore, selection of a different FUNCTION should be done during the interstitial black separating Content Elements. A “Please Wait” popup message appears while the new settings are established in the projector.

g Function Name (Descriptive)When a FUCNTION is configured using the SRX Controller you can store a descriptive label for the FUNCTION. Placing the pointer on a FUNCTION button will cause the complete FUNCTION Label to appear below the FUNCTION buttons. The label for the currently selected FUNCTION is also shown in this area.

h Save Settings to FUNCTIONTo save the changes made to setting on the Lamp/Lens screen, click OK. If the changes are not saved to the current FUNCTION then they will be discarded when a new FUNCTION is selected.

Media Block

The Media Block is a combined server and decoder that contains all the components required to ingest, decode and play digital content. Specific functions include: decoding, security key management, extraction of audio and visual images from MXF files, alpha channel insertion for sub-titles, audio and image watermarking, and control of a generic Redundant Array of Independent Disk (RAID) storage unit.

Info

When the Media Block tab is selected and you click Info in the Navigation Bar, two information groups appear

A Info

When Info is selected on the Navigation Bar the Media Block Information group appears. Information blocks are; MEDIA BLOCK INFORMATION and CERTFICATE INFORMATION.

a MEDIA BLOCK INFORMATIONThe MEDIA BLOCK INFORMATION group identifies the Media Block in the SMS system selected during your login.

• ModelThe model of the installed Media Block Unit.

• Serial NumberThe serial number of the installed Media Block.

• IP Address - The network IP address of the installed Media Block.1.The SRX Controller exercises direct control over

the projector and therefore should not be used at the same time the SMS Controller is in operation.

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b CERTIFICATE INFORMATIONThis information block describes the Security Certificate current for the Media Block.

Control

When the Media Block tab is selected and you click Control in the Navigation Bar, two Control groups appear. The control groups are; POWER and MUTING. The RAID CAPACITY information group is also present which provides a graphical indication of the percentage of Storage space used/available on the RAID.

A Control

Select Control on the Navigation Bar and you have access to the media block POWER and MUTING controls. A graphical indicator of RAID CAPACITY is also displayed.

a POWERThe control in this block allows you to execute a controlled RESTART of the Media Block.

b RESTARTThe RESTART command causes the Media Block to execute a controlled restart sequence. To Restart the Media Block, click RESTART.

Caution: The RESTART process requires about 2 minutes to execute. During this time all presentation stops and the Show “unloads”.

c MUTINGMuting of the audio of the current presentation is realized totally in the Media Block and is not related to whether the DOUSER in the Projector is ON (Closed) or OFF (Open).

d OFF/ON (Audio Muting)This is an alternate action control and results in no output of audio from the Media Block. To activate Audio Muting, click the alternate action OFF/ON button. When Audio Muting is active the control indicates ON.

Note: Audio Muting is not linked to the Projector DOUSER control.

e RAID CAPACITYThis information group presents a graphical representation, in percentage, of the storage space of the RAID currently in-use. The indicator provides a quick reference.

Note: When you import a new DCP you should review the actual storage capacity available using the information available on the STATUS/Storage screen.

AV Delay

Processing of the digital audio Content Elements referenced by the CPL generally involves delays that require compensation to regain lip-sync with the image Content Element. This is because the Picture and Audio Content Elements exist as separate data files.

When the Media Block tab is selected and you click AV Delay in the Navigation Bar, the A/V DELAY screen appears. Adjustment to the timing of the recovered audio is realized from this screen.

Note: Normally, this is a one-time setup done when the system is initially installed and configured. However, under some circumstances, e.g., replacement of the Media Block, the “delay” may require resetting to adjust for changed processing delays. Generally, this adjustment is

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When Audio is selected on the Navigation Bar the Media Block A/V DELAY group appears.

Note: Changes cannot be made to adjustments on this screen while content is playing. After making any adjustment click the “Apply” button and the adjustment will take effect when the presentation is restarted.

a A/V DELAYThe A/V DELAY group includes a slider control, an advanced/delay display and two +/- single step buttons. The slider and step buttons are used to facilitate adjustment of the digital audio timing in relationship to the picture elements.

Note: A/V Delay settings cannot be made while content is playing. Changes to the A/V Delay Control are local to the SMS Controller until you click Apply. If you leave the A/V Delay screen before you click Apply any changes will be lost.

b Slider ControlA/V Delay is based on the standard projection rate of 24 fps. The adjustment to A/V Delay has a granularity of 1/4 frame (1/96 sec.).

Using the Slider Control you can “grab” the indicator bar and drag the control to a new setting. The slider allows you to make a “gross” adjustment. Once A/V Delay is recognized as close, use the Step Control buttons to make the final adjustments.

c Minus Step ControlThis Step Control allow you to incrementally adjust the audio delay in 1/4 of a frame steps (1/96 sec.) to a maximum value of -1 second.

d Plus Step ControlThis Step Control allow you to incrementally adjust the audio advance in 1/4 of a frame steps (1/96 sec.) to a maximum value of +1 second.

e ApplyThe Apply command button sends the A/V DELAY setting to the Media Block for application to the restarted presentation.

Audio Routing

A DCP may include multiple versions of audio Content Elements accompanying the Video (or Picture) Content Element. An example of these variations might be:

• 2-channel stereo (Left + Right)• 3-channel stereo (Left, Center, Right)• 4-channel quadraphonic (Left, Right, Left Surround,

Right Surround)• 5-channel surround (Left, Center, Right, Left

Surround, Right Surround)

When multiple audio content is available the decoding of the appropriate Audio Content Element is based on the authorization contained in the KDM. Easy routing of the recovered audio outputs to the appropriate sound channel in the theater is realized using a 16x16 audio router incorporated in the Media Block. Any single decoded audio signal can be routed to one or more of the Media Block audio outputs.

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Note: After making changes to channel mapping on this screen you must click “Apply” for the adjustment to take effect.

A Audio Routing

When Audio Routing is selected on the Navigation Bar the Media Block AUDIO ROUTING screen appears. Green check marks appear indicating the current settings. A “selected” crosspoint appears in Yellow. Both the current mapping, Green check marks, and the new mapping, Yellow check marks, appear until you click Apply.

Note: If you navigate away from the Audio Routing screen before you click Apply your changes will be lost.

a OUTThe Audio Output Channels (physical connector) from the Media Block are numbered from 1 to 16.

b INThe Router Input Channels, represent the decoded audio tracks from the CPL associated digital audio Content Element and are numbered from 1 to 16. The IN channel numbering corresponds to the audio channel numbering of the Audio Content Element.

c ApplyWhen all new crosspoint selections are complete (see “Select New Router Crosspoint”) click APPLY.

d Select New Router CrosspointCurrently active crosspoints are indicated by a green check mark. To configure a Router Input Channel to an Audio Output Channel, point to the “crosspoint box” (the box at the intersection common to both the desired Router Input Channel and the target Audio Output Channel). As you move the pointer over an individual box the Router Input Channel number and the Audio Output Channel number becomes highlighted as shown in the illustration.

Once the specific Input/Output relationship is realized, click to SELECT. A yellow check mark indicates the selected box as illustrated to the right while the current crosspoint mapping remains green. When you move the pointer away from the selection box the highlighted CH Input and Output will return to normal and a new Input/Output relationship will be highlighted based on the intersection/selection box.

Note that in the illustration the new crosspoint (to Output #2) is associated with the same CH3 Input as Output #3. Multiple outputs can be associated with a single input. However, only one input can be associated to any specific output. The selection illustrated will result in CH 3 audio appearing on both Output 2 and Output 3.

To route a single Router Input Channel to more than one Audio Output Channel move the pointer to any additional crosspoints along the same horizontal axis and SELECT as desired.

Report

When the Media Block tab is selected and you click Report in the Navigation Bar, the LOG REPORT screen appears.

Normally, Log Reports are automatically generated based on the configuration of the system. However, occasions arise when it is necessary to generate a LOG REPORT immediately. From the Reports screen you can manually trigger the generation of Media Block Report Logs.

Note: Generating Log Reports can take some time.

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When Report is selected on the Navigation Bar the Media Block LOG REPORT screen appears.

a LOG REPORTFrom the LOG REPORT screen you can manually generate immediate Media Block Log Reports. The contents of this report is determined by the FILTER selections made under the SETTINGS tab/Audit Log selection in the Navigation Bar. It’s destination folder is also set from the Audit Log screen.

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Content Management

The Content Management tab includes a set of tools that allow you to view and manage the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) and any Composition Playlist (CPL) residing in the SMS Server.

Digital Cinema Package (DCP)

The Digital Cinema Package is comprised of files (possibly encrypted) containing digital moving image content packaged for shipment to theaters and referenced through included Composition Playlists. For ease of use, the term “Composition Playlist” or “CPL” refers the descriptive file an its associated Content Elements.

The DCP consists of a package (with all of the image, audio, sub-pictures and/or timed text, and auxiliary data track files), an Asset List, and a Packing List that identifies and includes directory location and integrity checks for each file, as well as a public key and digital signature that is part of the overall security system.

When the Content Management tab is selected and you click DCP in the Navigation Bar, the DCP screen appears. DCP is a multi-functional screen containing CONTENT INFORMATION in two “information” panes. The Content Information group displays the “content” of Digital Cinema Packages stored in the SMS and allows you to access information related to those DCP and their included CPL.

In addition, controls used to import new DCP into the target SMS appear on this screen. FUNCTION selectors

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When DCP is selected on the Navigation Bar the Content Information pane appears. Using the DCP list, you can view properties of the DCP Space (select DCP Space) or any selected DCP/CPL1. In the DCP “Explorer” on the left, locate the specific Digital Cinema Package (DCP) or associated Composition Playlist(s) and select the target. From this window, you can also associate a specific projector FUNCTION with a specific CPL.

Caution: Care should be exercised when making changes in the association between a CPL and a projector FUNCTION. The new association is saved immediately in the SMS database. However, the new setting will not affect the screen presentation until the next time playout of the specific CPL occurs.

a DCP Explorer (DCP Space/DCP/CPL)This is the explorer view of the Digital Content Packages stored in the SMS “DCP Space” and under control of the Media Block. Each DCP contains one or more Composition Playlist (indicated by a +).

Currently, when a DCP is imported successfully it is identified by the DCP unique identifier preceded by the designation “PKL”. The identification may be changed to a more easily identified name. However, if a DCP is re-imported the identification will revert to the original DCP identification preceded by “PKL”.

When DCP Space (top level) is selected as shown above, DCP Space Properties appear in the Properties pane to the right.

When a specific DCP is selected, the selected DCP is expanded (as shown to the right and its Properties appear in the Properties pane.

Note: The DCP identification assigned during the import process is easily identified by the prefix “PKL”. To change the DCP identification, select the DCP, click the DCP again and then type the new DCP name.

When the DCP is expanded and any of the included CPL are selected the associated CPL Properties appear in the Properties pane to the right. To view KDM Details of any

of the included CPL, double-click the target CPL. The KDM Details pop-up appears listing all KDM associated with the target CPL.

b DCP Space PropertiesAs illustrated (page 41), DCP Space Properties are shown and provide a graphical indicator of space used for storage of Digital Cinema Packages.

Note: The content of the Properties pane is based on the specific selection in the explorer pane.

c DCP PropertiesWhen a specific DCP is selected the DCP Space Properties is replaced by DCP Properties.

Information includes the DCP Title, the UUID, the size of the DCP and the date the package was imported.

d CPL PropertiesBy expanding the DCP (click the specific DCP) all associated CPL will appear in the explorer view. Select any of the visible CPL and the DCP Properties to the right changes to display CPL properties as shown to the right. In this example, the selected CPL is encrypted as indicated by the closed padlocks but, as shown, there is no Key available. This is indicated in the expanded DCP by the lack of a green dot to the left of the CPL.

1.Partially imported DCPs (failed during import) are listed as “Incomplete” in the Title and identified with their uuid.

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ICPL Properties includes; Title, Status (Security), Type, Version, Duration, Number of “Reels”, Aspect Ratio (H/V in pixels), Spoken Language, Subtitle Language, and the uuid for the CPL.

n this 2nd example, the selected CPL is not encrypted as indicated below KDM. As indicated by the green dot to the left of the CPL this can be included in a SPL for immediate presentation.

Also, in the CPL Properties pane, FUNCTION selections are shown. These selectors are used to associate a projector setup or FUNCTION (defined using the SRX Controller1) to a specific CPL.

To associate a FUNCTION to a CPL, select the target CPL and then click the FUNCTION selector. The target CPL will appear highlighted indicating that a change has been made. If a FUNCTION is already associated with a CPL the association is indicated by the FUNCTION button being highlighted.

To remove or change the association, select the CPL and then click the selected FUNCTION or click the new (target) FUNCTION. The CPL will appear highlighted in the DCP explorer indicating that a change has been made.

Caution: Care should be exercised when making changes in the association between CPL and projector FUNCTION. The new association is saved immediately in the SMS database. However, the new setting will not affect the screen presentation until the next time playout of the specific CPL occurs.

e RefreshWhile the DCP tree is automatically refreshed after a DCP or KDM import/delete action this does not occur when the Cavity Security Systems (CSS) is initialized and/or KDMs are removed. When this occurs the tree is not updated automatically and you must click Refresh to update the information contained in the (DCP) explorer pane.

f ValidateValidates the DCP Content Elements (files) against the DCP Packing List. This is done by comparing the checksum for the individual files against the checksum contained in the Packing List for the corresponding Content Element

g DCP DeleteFollowing selection of a DCP in the explorer pane, this control becomes available and you can delete the specific Digital Cinema Package from SMS storage.

Note: This control is available only when a DCP is selected in the explorer pane.

h DCP ImportA Digital Cinema Package must be imported into the SMS storage system under control of the Media Block. Select DCP Import and the Import DCP explorer appears. From Import DCP you access a defined location (set under the Settings tab then Folders in the Navigation Bar) and navigate to the target DCP, Open and then Import the package.

The DCP Import process uses resources under control of the Media Block and common to Show Playback. Therefore, DCP Import and Show Playback cannot occur at the same time.

i DCP Import StatusDuring the Import process a Media Block State message appears in the lower right area of the screen, i.e., “Importing xx%” where “xx%” indicates the percent of completion of the DCP Import. When the Import process has ended the Media Block State will indicate “None”. To obtain additional information, double-click the Media Block State message.

Note: The Import may fail to complete for various reasons. The Media Block State should be checked and, when “None” is indicate, double-click the Media Block State indicator. The Last DCP Import State message appears containing the Import Process completion results.

KDM (Key Delivery Message)

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information panes which are associated with KDM properties.

Security keys, when delivered to the theater, are specific to a CPL for playback using a single Media Block. As a result, it takes a unique security key to play a particular Composition Playlist (CPL) using the Media Block in the Digital Cinema System associated with a specific auditorium. Keys are delivered in a text-based XML message called a Key Delivery Message (KDM). The KDM contains the key or keys required to unlock encrypted DCP content. Since a DCP may contain multiple variations of content as different CPL the KDM will contain only those Keys associated with specific CPLs and the Media Block authorized for presentation.

The actual key contained in the KDM is encrypted so it’s security keys are not exposed by simply viewing the contents of the XML file. The KDM is a small file, and is easily e-mailed or delivered by means of disc or USB thumb drive without any loss of security.

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When KDM is selected on the Navigation Bar four panes appear. Using the “explorer” pane you can locate a specific Digital Cinema Package (DCP) and see the included Composition Playlist(s). The KDM screen is also where you can view properties of the KDM and import new KDM into the Media Block.

a Contents (DCP Explorer)An explorer view of the DCP Space and its contents. Each stored package contains one or more CPL. with each having an associated Key Delivery Messages. When the CPL is selected the properties of its associated KDM appear in KDM Properties.

b KDM PropertiesThe KDM Properties shows information relating to the decryption key for the selected CPL. The following key information for the item selected in the Contents pane is shown:

• Title of the selected item• Key Status

- Not Encrypted - The selected CPL is not encrypted and no key is required for presentation.

- Inactive - The selected CPL is encrypted, the Key required for presentation is present but is valid at some future Date/Time.

- Active - The selected CPL is encrypted, the Key is present and is valid for presentation.

- Expired - The selected CPL is encrypted and, while a key required for presentation and is present it has expired.

- No Key - The selected CPL is encrypted but no associated key is present.

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• Key End Time• Key Import Date - Shows the date and time on

which the KDM was imported into the Media Block.

Note: In situations where multiple KDM have been Imported for the same DCP, the KDM Properties displays the properties of the Keys that will expire the soonest.

c DeleteDeletes the Key displayed in KDM Properties. Delete is only available when a CPL with a valid Key has been selected in the Contents pane. Where multiple KDM for the selected CPL have been imported, the Key that will expire soonest will be deleted.

To delete KDM where multiple KDM are associated with a CPL, double-click the target CPL. The KDM Details pop-up appears.

From the KDM Details pop-up you can select one or more associated KDM and the click Delete. To select more than one KDM in a contiguous group, select the first KDM in the group and then press SHIFT + click the last KDM in the group.

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d KDM FilesThe KDM Files list shows all the KDM files available for importing into the Media Block from the target folder. Since delivery of the KDM to the theater may use a variety of methods, the target folder is selected using Browse.

e BrowseOpens a Folder Browser so you can locate the folder on the system containing the KDM files.

Note: The KDM Files may be located on your local computer, on a directly attached device or on any network attached device that can be reached by your computer.

f KDM File PropertiesOnce the KDM has been located and selected in the KDM Files list, the Title of the selected Key and the Start Date/Time for the Key are displayed. The Title of the KDM should be the same as the Title of the related CPL under KDM Properties. Select the target KDM File and the Import Control becomes available.

Note: Multiple KDM may be selected and imported in a single step. However, they must be adjacent to each other in the folder.

g ImportImports the KDM selected in the KDM Files list into the SMS/Media Block.

The Import control is only available when one or more KDM have been selected in the KDM Files list. To import a KDM select the KDM from those shown in the KDM Files list and click Import. You can import more than one KDM at a time by selecting more than one KDM from the KDM FIles list. However, they must be adjacent to each other in the list.

Note: The KDM Import process uses resources under control of the Media Block and common to Show Playback. Therefore, KDM Import and Show Playback cannot occur at the same time.

Asset Report

Because of the physical nature of film, the composition of a show tended to be fairly static. This because even more so when operation was changed from reel based to a platter based projection system. The introduction of Digital Cinema removes many of the constraints associated with reel/platter operations. The ability to create a “Show” (Show Playlist) based on the DCP and nest other SPL in the top level SPL places an increased burden on the exhibitor to track and insure that Content Elements are not inadvertently removed from the system while still used either directly in the top level SPL or indirectly as a Content Element in one of the nested SPL. This is further

complicated by the incorporation of Automation Events (GPIO) in the SPL.

When the Content Management tab is selected and you click Asset Report in the Navigation Bar, the ASSET REPORT screen appears.

The SMS Asset Report feature allows you to view Shows, CPL (Content Elements) usage and status, and includes GPI (Control Events).

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In the SMS System the use of Content Elements (CPL) and Control Events (GPI) can be complex when it comes to tracking their use across multiple Show Playlists and Schedules. The Asset Report provides a view into the use of these assets.

a Asset Report (Viewer)The Asset report is generated periodically by the SMS Server and includes information on the following:

• GPI Triggers - GPI Triggers are external inputs to the Auditorium Unit that causes some action to occur. An example would be a push-button control panel where a button would trigger the SMS to start an Advertisements SPL and another button would trigger the start of the Feature SPL.

• Automation Events - Automation Events are commands sent to external equipment that causes something to happen in the auditorium. An example would be an event that would cause the curtain to open and house lights to dim to 50% and another that would dim the house lights to 0%.

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• Composition Playlists - The Composition Playlist is the basic element used for presentation. The CPL is essentially a “list” that points to the individual files or elements required for presentation. However, for purposes of presentation the CPL is the lowest level that can be included in the SPL. During presentation, Show Playlist(s) point to the included CPL which are the playable elements.

b RefreshRefreshes the ASSET REPORT display. The SMS Server automatically refreshes the content when there is a change to content. This includes; when KDM is imported/deleted, when DCP is imported/deleted, and when SPL is created/deleted or edited. The update process begins after a 10 minute quiet period. This allows you to import/delete a number of content items without causing the SMS Server to execute multiple updates.

Show Management

Show Management in the SMS Controller consists of a set of tools that allow you to view the “inventory” of either Show Playlists or Composition Playlists residing in the SMS Server. Using the Show Management tools, you can build new Show Playlists and schedule the individual SPL for presentation. You can also Import/Export SPLs to/from the SMS Server.

Creation of the SPL, its editing and scheduling are more fully discussed in SPL Management, Chapter 3.

SPL (Show Playlist)

When the Show Management tab is selected and you click SPL in the Navigation Bar, the basic Show Playlist screen appears.

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In the SMS System, a Show Playlist is comprised of a set of “pointers” stored in the SMS Server database. These pointers create the relationship necessary between the “named” SPL and its components. A Show Playlist can consist of Composition Playlist(s) and/or other SPLs (in a nested or hierarchical structure).

a Edit SPLEditing a Show Playlist is initiated from the SPL screen. Select the target SPL from the SHOW PLAYLISTS list and click Edit. The Edit SPL popup window appears where you use simple drag and drop techniques to add new

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CPL or SPL elements to an existing SPL. You can also Delete elements from an existing SPL.

Refer to “SPL Management” on page 74 for additional information on SPL Editing.

b Delete Show PlaylistTo delete an entire SPL, select the target SPL from the SHOW PLAYLISTS list and then click Delete.

Note: Deleting an SPL does not delete any nested components, i.e., other SPL or CPL contained in the deleted SPL.

c CREATE SHOW PLAYLISTFrom the SPL screen you initiate the creation of a New SPL. This process includes setting a Title and (optionally) adding a brief Description1 for the new SPL in the CREATE SHOW PLAYLIST group. Once the Title has been entered, New becomes available. Click New and the New SPL popup window appears, using drag and drop techniques, you place Content Elements and COntrol Events in the new SPL.

Refer to “SPL Management” on page 74 for additional information on SPL elements and creating a New SPL.

Schedule

When the Show Management tab is selected and you click Schedule in the Navigation Bar the Show Scheduling screen appears.

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Using either Previous/Next Day you can step backward (Previous Day) or forward (Next Day) one day at a time. Alternatively, you can jump directly to a specific day using the calendar tool. Once the target day (Schedule) is located the Schedules for that day appear in the list.

Schedules are both edited and created using a common popup tool.

Note: Schedules per se, once created and saved, cannot be “deleted”. To delete a schedule, you must edit the schedule. Remove the schedule elements (Shows) from the Schedule and then save the schedule.

a Delete ScheduleDelete Schedule allows you remove the Schedule from the target day. To remove the Schedule click Delete. A confirmation message appears with the default to delete just the target Schedule. Optionally, you can select to delete ALL past schedules.

b Edit ScheduleEdit Schedule allows you to select from existing Schedules (SPL) and modify the target day’s timeline. Locate the target Schedule using the calendar tool and click Edit to open Edit Schedule popup. Shows can only be scheduled during the day’s timeline where no conflict occurs. When a Show is removed from a Schedule, the Start Time of the following Show is retained. This results in a gap where the deleted show was previously scheduled.

1.This Description can be revised using the Properties pop-up available on the Edit SPL screen.

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To create a new Schedule, locate the target day using the calendar tool and click Edit. The Edit Schedule popup is used to both edit existing schedules and create new schedules.

Refer to SPL Management, Chapter 3 for additional information on Schedule Editing and the creation of New Schedules.

Import/Export

When the Show Management tab is selected and you click Import/Export in the Navigation Bar the Show Import/Export screen appears.

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From the Import/Export screen you locate and select the target SPL from the SHOW PLAYLISTS or LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS lists. Once a target SPL is selected the appropriate IMPORT or EXPORT control becomes available.

a SHOW PLAYLISTSA list of Show Playlists (SPL) presently saved in the SMS Server.

b LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTSA list containing Show Playlists in the displayed Folder. These SPL can be present on local storage or on storage accessible to the SMS Controller computer, i.e., network connected.

Import Show PlaylistThe Import SPL process copies the selected Show Playlist from the indicated folder to the SMS Server. During the import process the SPL is checked and if included SPL are not present on the SMS Server a warning message is displayed.

When importing an SPL, navigate to the local Folder in LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS using Browse. The list of available SPL in the indicated folder will appear in the Filename list in the LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS pane. You can also type the full path to the folder location. Once the target SPL is selected, IMPORT and DELETE become available. Click IMPORT to copy the SPL into the SMS Server. To Delete the SPL from the local folder, click DELETE.

Export Show PlaylistThe Export SPL process copies the selected Show Playlist from the SMS Server to indicated folder.

To copy an SPL to the “local folder”, select the target SPL in the SHOW PLAYLISTS Title list and click EXPORT. If the SPL already exists in the LOCAL SHOW PLAYLISTS list then the SPL will be exported using the original filename and incorporating a number suffix (incremental).

To Delete the SPL from the SMS Server, select the target SPL and click DELETE. A popup confirmation message appears then click YES.

Note: In both the Import and Export process the selected SPL remains in the source list with a copy appearing in the destination list.

Refer to “SPL Management” on page 74 for additional information on Import and Export of Show Playlists.

GPI Trigger

A GPI Trigger feature allows you to use an external signal to cause an action to occur in the Auditorium Unit. The most common of these external signals is the Emergency Alert Signal1. Others are often used to cause the presentation to start.

The GPI Trigger feature allows for a number of external inputs to the Digital Cinema system which can be linked to any designated SPL and cause that specific SPL to begin

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executing. When the linked SPL is simply a series of Content Elements, i.e., one or more CPL and/or SPL, the presentation of the Content Elements begins. However, an SPL may contain Content Elements (CPL and/or nested SPL), Control Events, or a combination of both. This ability to accept an external “trigger” which starts a SPL which in turn can cause designated actions to occur, e.g., Power ON mode (Lamp ON) or controlling auditorium systems (maintenance lights OFF) provides an easy method to integrate the Digital Cinema systems into legacy facilities.

GPI Trigger characteristics are configured on a global basis for each Digital Cinema system. GPI Trigger characteristics are established in the GPI INPUT CONFIGURATION pane located under the “Settings” tab and “GPIO” in the Navigation Bar.

When the Show Management tab is selected and you click GPI Trigger in the Navigation Bar the GPI TRIGGER screen appears.

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From the GPI Trigger screen you associate a General Purpose Interface (GPI) INPUT with a specific Show Playlist (SPL). When the specific input conditions become “true” or “active”1, and the current date falls within the Association Term then the associated SPL is executed2. The trigger may result in the actual presentation of content, in specific Control Events being executed, or in a combination of both.

The GPI-SPL DEFINITION pane is used to create the association between a specific GPI Input Pin, an SPL and the period during which the association is valid (Association Term). The order in which the various parameters are set is not significant. Once all three settings are valid the Add button becomes available.

The GPI-SPL LISTS pane shows the established associations and the content of the selected GPI-SPL association.

a GPI Input PinThe desired setting is made from the GPI Input Pin list3. The pin number corresponds to the external (trigger) inputs to the Digital Cinema system.

Scroll and locate the specific GPI (GPI ‘n’) and then select.

b SPLAll SPL currently available to the SMS Server are listed.

Scroll and locate the target SPL, then select.

Note: Once the target SPL has been selected the Add button becomes available.

c Association TermThe default Term of Association is for one day (the current day). If you desire to establish a different set of dates for the Association Term, select the month and type the new month in numerical format. Repeat the same process for the day of the month and the year. Alternatively, click and use the calendar tool to select the date. When the calendar tool opens it displays the current date. You must select an End date that is one or more days following the Start date.1.The “true” or “active” state is configured on the

GPIO screen under the Settings tab.2.Care should be taken to insure that any KDM re-quired for CPL included in the linked SPL are valid for the Association Term.

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d GPI-SPL LISTA list of GPI Inputs which are associated as Triggers for the execution of a SPL. When the Trigger is detected the associated SPL begins execution and the type of action that occurs is based on the content of the specific SPL. An SPL may be comprised of only Content Elements, Control Events or a combination of these.

e GPI-SPL DefinitionThe GPI Trigger Definition associated with the SPL selected from the GPI-SPL LIST.

f ApplyWhen all GPI Trigger associations are complete, click APPLY.

Settings

The Settings tab provides you with access to information and settings related to the overall SMS. In some cases the data will have been set during system installation/configuration and resides in the projector. In other cases the settings are related to the configuration of the SMS Server. User Management for the SMS Sever is done under Settings as are settings for status check interval and log file filtering.

Basic

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Basic in the Navigation Bar the basic Settings Information screen appears which contains two major information groups. They are; Owner Information and Date & Time. Included in the Owner Information group is the Auditorium Name which may be set to identify the specific auditorium/screen in a multiplex facility.

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a OWNER INFORMATIONAn information group that identified the owner and location of the system. With the exception of the Auditorium Name, all data in this group is set during installation and is displayed for information only.

b OwnerThese settings are text information set during system installation and configuration of the SRX-R110 projector. The owner and organization information may be used in a way appropriate to the organization.

• Name - The name of the system “owner.”

• Organization - The name of the organization.

Note: Owner information is not present when the system is SRX-R220 based.

c GeographyThese settings are text information set during system installation and configuration of the SRX-R110 projector. This information may be used in a way appropriate to the organization.

• Region - Identifies the “region” where the system is located.

• Location - Identifies the specific “location” of the system.

Note: Geography information is not present when the system is SRX-R220 based.

d Auditorium NameIn the SRX-R110 based system, Auditorium Name is normally configured in the projector during initial deployment and then is automatically filled from this stored information1. However, the Auditorium Name is user editable and allows you to identify the specific auditorium/screen where the corresponding system is used for presentation. Once you have typed or made any change to the Auditorium Name you must click Apply to transfer the new settings to the SMS Server.

Note: The Auditorium Name must contain information or Apply will remain unavailable.

e DATE & TIMEThis group includes date and time related information.

ACCESS TO SETTING DATE, TIME AND THE NTP SERVER ADDRESS IS RESTRICTED.

Generally the setting in this group are established during system installation and configuration. Time information from the NTP Server is used to maintain synchronization

of the SMS Server to a designated source and does not affect the internal clock in the Media Block.

Note: Making changes to the Time Zone requires the SMS Server be restarted. Once the Server restart is complete verify the correct Time Zone information appears along with the correct Date & Time information in the upper right hand corner of the window. If the Time Zone does not show the new settings then Restart the SMS Server again.

f Time ZoneThis setting affects the date and time associated with the various logs generated by the SMS Server and the Date & Time displayed in the upper right-hand corner of the SMS Controller window. The Time Zone box indicates the time offset from GMT and the specific time zone information, e.g., Pacific Time, US & Canada; Tijuana. While the GMT offset provides a general time setting for the system, the specific time zone information is needed to coordinate with DST settings as they may differ from the GMT offset. Select or clear Disable Daylight Saving Time appropriate to your location.

Note: Some time zones do not have the Daylight Saving Time option.

g Date/TimeNormally displays the current date and time.

• DateThe Date box (unlabeled) displays the current date.2

• TimeThe Time box (unlabeled) displays the current time.3

h Time Server (NTP Server)In the text box you can type the IP address of an optionally designated Network Time Server.4 Once a NTP Server has been designated, SMS Server time will be synchronized to the NTP Server.

i Apply (button)The button becomes available when any change is made to user available settings and the Auditorium Name contains information. Click Apply to transfer the user settings to the SMS Server and apply the changes as set.

Note: When making changes to the time zone setting it is necessary to Restart the Media Block to insure synchronization of time across devices. Select the

1.In the SRX-R220 based system Auditorium Name is filled by information from the projector's network in-terface. Auditorium Name may be changed to meet the needs of the exhibitor’s auditorium/screen identi-fication.

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SETTINGS tab, then select Devices on the Navigation Bar and click Restart in the Media Block group.

Devices

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Devices in the Navigation Bar the Device information screen appears which contains three major groups. They are; SMS SERVER, PROJECTOR, and MEDIA BLOCK. Two controls which allow you to reboot the Projector Network Block and restart the Media Block are also available.

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When the Settings tab is selected and you click Devices in the Navigation Bar the DEVICES information screen appears. Information displayed (but not editable) is the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) settings for system network devices. Reboot and Restart buttons are also present for the Projector Network Block and the Media Block respectively.

a SMS SERVERDisplay only of the current Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) address information of the SMS Server network settings. Refer to the SMS Server installation and configuration document for additional information.

b PROJECTORDisplay only of the current Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) address information for the Projector network settings. Refer to the Projector specific documentation for additional information.

c Network Block Reboot (Projector)If a communications failure occurs between the SMS Server and the Projector you can Reboot the Network Block in the Projector to re-establish communications. Click Reboot to initiate the Projector Network Block reboot.

Note: A Reboot of the Network Block in the Projector affects presentation. A Warning/Confirmation message appears when Reboot is executed, click YES to execute the Reboot.

d MEDIA BLOCKDisplay only of the current Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network address information for the Media Block subsystem. Refer to the associated Media Block documentation for additional information.

e Main Unit (Restart)If a problem occurs during presentation, and no other cause can be found, it may be necessary to Restart the Media Block. Executing a Restart of the Media Block results in a controlled shutdown and restart of the Media Block sub-system. Click Restart to initiate the Media Block restart process.

You cannot execute a Restart of the Media Block unless the Current Show presentation (Now Showing) is stopped. A Restart of the Media Block will result in some delay before a new Show can start.

Caution: While the execution of Reboot is blocked if a Show is running, the command is executed immediately following confirmation (click YES) when no Show is being presented. A Warning/Confirmation message appears when Restart is executed, click YES to execute the Restart.

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Note: The files generated as a result of Status Monitoring are generally not intended for analysis or review by the user. These files, and their content, are intended to be forwarded to system support for analysis of issues that occurred during normal operation.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Status Monitor in the Navigation Bar the Status Monitor screen appears which contains two major groups dealing with system status. They are; STATUS CHECK INTERVAL and STATUS REPORTING.

Settings on the STATUS MONITOR screen effect the period of how often the status of system devices are checked. Under STATUS CHECK INTERVAL separate settings are available for the major system components.

Under STATUS REPORTING an additional setting is available which determines how often the data are reported to the log file. In addition, you can specify the path that will be used when the log file for the system is written.

Note: To avoid consuming space on the SMS Server, log files are written to an attached network storage device. The path for log files MUST BE UNIQUE in some part, e.g., \\storage\logs\SMS1, \\storage\logs\SMS2, etc. for each system under the control of a single SMS Controller. Log file names may not be unique and the employment of a unique path insures they are not overwritten by another system. Additionally, overly aggressive status checking of any specific sub-system may have a detrimental effect on the operation of that sub-system and of the SMS Server.

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When Status Monitor is selected on the Navigation Bar two system status related groups appear. The STATUS

CHECK INTERVAL group contains 5 settings that determine how often the specific sub-system is queried for status data. The STATUS REPORTING group provides control over the reporting of status data and includes a location (folder) where the file will be saved.

a STATUS CHECK INTERVALIn this group you can set the interval for checking the status of the specific sub-systems. They are:

• SMS Server• Projector• Media Block• Storage• Cavity Security System

(physical security of the Digital Cinema system)

Refer to the specific sub-system for information on what specific parameters are monitored.

Note: Overly aggressive status checking of any specific sub-system may have a detrimental effect on the operation of that sub-system and the SMS Server.

b STATUS REPORTINGSettings in this group affect whether status information are reported and saved to a file. Settings also include how often the data are saved and the folder/directory where the status file is located.

• Disable/EnableSelect as appropriate to stop or start reporting and saving of status data.

• Report every.... secondsEnter a value in seconds to determine how often you wish the status data reported and saved in the file.

c Status File - Output Definition (unlabeled)The various Status Files contain information that, while not normally informative to the user, are used for diagnosing issues that may arise during operation. Once Status Reporting is enabled you can select the manner in which it is reported. The options available determine how the information is reported, i.e., whether it is saved to a file1 or also converted to Device Monitor2 format. Setting the Destination folder allows you to specify the folder/directory where the file will be saved.

The path for log files for each system under the control of a single SMS Controller MUST BE UNIQUE in some part, e.g., \\mnt\logs\SMS1, \\mnt\logs\SMS2, etc. Click Browse to open a folder explorer, navigate to the target

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and select. Alternatively, you can type the path and folder name directly in Destination folder.

Note: When using Browse, the complete path must exist. Also, there is no verification that the path or folder actually exists when you type the path/folder.

d Apply (button)The button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on the Status Monitor screen. Click Apply to transfer the user settings to the SMS Server and apply the settings as indicated.

Folders

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Folders in the Navigation Bar the Folders screen appears where you define system specific folders, their characteristics, location (path) and, if required, an access login and password.

For security purposes it is necessary to restrict unlimited access from the SMS Server to any accessible folder/directory. The Settings->Folders screen is where system folder access is managed.

The FOLDER DEFINITION information, when a new folder is created, is moved into FOLDERS using the Add button.

To make changes to a previously created/registered folder, select the target folder from the FOLDERS list and then click Remove. This moves the information into FOLDER DEFINITION. Make the necessary changes to its characteristics in FOLDER DEFINITION, click Add and then click Apply. This will send the FOLDERS list containing the revisions to the SMS Server.

To delete a previously created/registered folder from the SMS Server, select the target folder from the FOLDERS list and then click Remove. This will move the selected folder to FOLDER DEFINITION. Click Apply and the changed FOLDERS list is sent to the SMS Server.

To refresh SMS Server access to the Network Folder, select the “failed” Folder, click Remove, make note of and change the Username, click Add and then click Apply. The Folder will appear in Folders as not connected. Again, select the “failed” Folder, click Remove, and restore the original Username, click Add and then click Apply. The Folder should now appear in Folders as connected.

Note: No changes to the content of items in the FOLDERS list are finalized until you Apply at which time the changes are applied to the SMS Server.

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When Folders is selected on the Navigation Bar two folder related groups appear. The FOLDER DEFINITION group contains settings that register and define a specific folder location available to the SMS Server. The FOLDERS list displays information about the currently registered folders, their characteristics, locations, and the user id (password is not displayed) associated with the named folder.

Note: To avoid consuming storage space on the SMS Server Folders are usually defined as being located on an attached network storage device. The exception is Removable Folders. These are

a FOLDER DEFINITIONThis group contains 7 settings that allow you to characterize a Folder for storage. They name, define and register a folder with the SMS Server for a specific purpose.

• NameType a recognizable name for ease of identification by the user. By default, the name you type in Name also appears in SMS Server Local Path with the /mnt/ prefix. This can be changed as needed to redefine the local path.

• Storage TypeIdentifies the type of storage. Select either Network Share or Removable Drive from the list.

Network Share Folders are located on devices associated with other systems. These Folders are provided to avoid consuming storage space on SMS Server as a result of the various logging processes.

A Removable Drive appears in the Folders list but cannot be removed. This Removable Drive appears as a USB connection on the Signal Panel where you can

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attach a Device used to transport DCPs to the system. Other Removable Drives may be added as a Network Share Folder.

• SMS Server Local PathThis setting determines the folder (directory) name and the path to the folder as it appears on the SMS Server. The Folder Name previously entered by default appears in the SMS Server Local Path with the “/mnt/” prefix. You can redefine the path as needed. Highlight the path and make the path changes necessary to point to the location of the target folder. The “/mnt/” portion of the path is automatically prepended to the defined path.

If the SMS Server Local Path does not exist it will be created when you click Apply.

• SMS Server Device/Network PathDefines where on the network the SMS Server will “find” the registered folder. Storage locations are usually defined during deployment and the SMS Server Local Path appears with “/mnt/” at the start of the path. The balance of the path and filename is derived from the Name information entered under File Definition. For example, when the Name is Import_DCP the SMS Server Local Path appears as /mnt/Import_DCP.

While the physical location of the storage may be local to the SMS Server this is not recommended because of the space required as a result of the various logging operations. It is recommended that the storage be located on attached network accessible devices.

You specify the network storage location directly by entering the fully qualified path in SMS Server Device/Network Path.

If you are unsure as to how to specify the fully qualified network path contact your local/network administrator.

b Device Access InformationThe following are Device Access Information security related settings.

• DomainThe “Name” applied to a group of computers that can be accessed, i.e., “seen”, from other computers within the same domain or sharing a common directory or storage location. (Optional)

• UsernameThe User ID that will be used by SMS Server to access the registered folder. Type the name in User ID.

• PasswordThe Password that SMS Sever will use to access the registered folder. Type the value in Password.

Enter the folder information and then click Add to move the new folder into the FOLDERS list.

Note: You MUST click Apply to send this newly added folder to the SMS Server prior to leaving this screen. If you leave the FOLDERS screen without clicking Apply your changes will be lost.

c FOLDERSA scrollable list of FOLDERS registered in the SMS Server.

d Apply (button)The Apply button is available when any change is made to the content of the FOLDERS list. Click Apply to transfer the FOLDERS list to the SMS Server and apply the changes as indicated. When you click Apply the path tot he SMS Server Local Folder is checked and if it does not exist the named Folder will be created. Also, the SMS Server will attempt to connect to the network storage location specified in SMS Server Device/Network Path.

When connection to the network storage is successful the “connected” drive icon will appear in the left-most column. If the specified network storage location cannot be accessed then the “not connected” drive icon appears . If the not connected icon appears, contact your system/network support person. Once the problem is resolved you must “refresh” the Folder.

Disk Utility

The SMS Controller includes a Disk Utility which is a tool used manage disk space on a periodic basis using a limited set of user defined rules. When the Settings tab is selected

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When Disk Utility is selected on the Navigation Bar three related panes appear. They are;

• FOLDER DEFINITIONThe settings in this group allow you to define a specific location (Folder) and the deletion “rules” that will be applied to all files located in the folder.

• FILE DEFINITIONThis group contains a list of previously defined file deletion rules.

• FILE DELETION INTERVALThe setting in this group specifies in minutes how often the rule-set is executed.

a FOLDER DEFINITIONThis group allows you to define a rule set and specify a folder/directory location against which the rule will be executed. By setting a combination of Folder and the Deletion Rule you can control which files will be periodically deleted from the SMS Server and other directories under its control. Click Browse to open a folder explorer, navigate to the target and select. The Folder Definition qualifies the Deletion Rule to determine which folder and its included files will be acted on.

Alternatively, you can type the path and folder name. However, there is no verification that the path or folder actually exists when you type the path/folder.

b Deletion RuleThe settings in Deletion Rule are “ANDed” together and will determine which files in the target directory will be deleted. Settings include:

• File name starts with/ends withThis rule determines how the content of the text box will be applied to the file names found in the target folder. Click either starts with or ends with and then type the selection criteria in the text box. Selecting starts with results in a “wildcard” being appended to the end of the text box entry, e.g., “ab22*”. Selecting ends with results in a “wildcard” being prepended to the beginning of the text box entry, e.g., “*ab22”

• File is more than.... This setting establishes the maximum age of a file in days retained in the system Type or select the number of days to use as a selection criteria.

• Total size of matching files exceed...This setting establishes the minimum size in megabytes of a file that will be retained in the system. Type or select the minimum file size to use as a selection criteria.

Note: The above settings are “anded” together in a single rule to determine what files will be deleted.

c Recursively find files in the folderSelect this option to allow the SMS Server to apply the same rule to any included folder in the target folder, i.e., start at the defined folder and then recursively open any sub-folders and apply the deletion rule.

Add (Button) - After setting the FOLDER DEFINITION data, click Add to move the newly created rule into the FILE DEFINITION list. When the new definitions have been created or changes made to existing rules and added to the list, click Apply to save the FILE DELETION RULES list in the SMS Server,

d FILE DELETION RULESA list of previously established rules that will be applied to files in the target (defined) folder(s). These rules are resident in the SMS Server and the list is populated when you access the DISK UTILITY screen. To remove or change any existing rule, select the rule and then click Remove. This will remove the rule from the list and it will appear in FOLDER DEFINITION. If you wish to delete the rule, simply click Apply. This sends the revised list to the SMS Server.

To edit the characteristics of a File Deletion Rule, select the target rule (Folder) in the FILE DELETION RULES list and click Remove. Make the necessary changes to the FOLDER DEFINITION and then click Add. This will return the rule with new definition to the FILE

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DELETION RULES list. Click Apply to save the revised list in the SMS Server.

e FILE DELETION INTERVALSets how often (in minutes) the target folder(s) specified in the FILE DELETION RULES will be checked and the deletion rules applied. Type or select the number of minutes desired (maximum 1440 min.).

f Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on this screen. Click Apply to save the new FILE DELETION RULES list in the SMS Server.

GPIO

The SMS Server provides General Purpose Interface (GPI) control Inputs (detection) and Outputs (triggers) to ease the task of interfacing to and operating with legacy equipment present in many theaters. These GPI functions are often associated with remote start buttons (input) and curtain control, lighting management, etc. (outputs). The configuration of the General Purpose Input Output (GPIO) settings are used when Triggers are associated with Show Playlists (SPL) under Show Management or when GPI Output is the selected option on the Controls screen.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click GPIO in the Navigation Bar the GPIO screen appears containing two major groups. One group configures the Input characteristics while the other group configures the Output characteristics.

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When GPIO is selected on the Navigation Bar two GPI Configuration groups appear. They are;

• GPI INPUT CONFIGURATIONThis group contains settings which you use to define the characteristics of GPI Inputs. These are globally applied to all GPI inputs and take effect from the time they are “Applied”. GPI Inputs are employed as Triggers to initiate execution of a Show Playlist. Refer to “Show Management” - “GPI Trigger” on page 48.

• GPI OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONThis group contains settings which you use to define the characteristics of GPI Outputs. These are globally applied to all GPI outputs and take effect from the time they are “Applied”.

a GPI INPUT CONFIGURATIONChanges made to these settings and then “applied” effect the operation of any currently associated GPI Triggers any new GPI Trigger. These settings are not stored with a specific GPI Trigger but are applied at the time the GPI Trigger is executed.

Note: Currently, the settings applied in GPI INPUT CONFIGURATION also apply to the GPI Input pin assigned to the Emergency Operations alert. Settings should not be changed without considering the Emergency Operations alert signal and logic.

b FunctionThis option globally sets whether GPI Inputs (Triggers) will recognize external inputs. Click Enable set the SMS Server GPI Inputs to be recognized. Click or Disable to turn off SMS Server GPI Inputs.

c Active LevelThe Active Level option determines which detected logic level will be recognized as a “true” or triggering condition.

Example: If the Active Level is set to HIGH then the “true” state or trigger occurs when there is a transition from low to high logic level. Subsequent transition back to a low level has no effect on the Triggered SPL or what it controls.

d Pulse WidthThe Pulse Width setting determines how long in milliseconds the input signal must stay in the “true” state before the SMS Server recognizes it as a valid signal. This “delay” setting allows you to desensitize the GPI Input to short duration random noise that may exist in your facility and thus eliminate false triggers.

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e Extended DelayThis setting delays the execution of the corresponding operation by the defined number of milliseconds following the receipt of a valid “true” GPI Input. Often this delay is used to provide a rough synchronization of operations that use different GPI Inputs as Triggers.

f GPI OUTPUT CONFIGURATIONChanges made to these settings and then “applied” effect the operation of both currently defined GPI and any new GPI. These settings are not stored with a specific GPI but are applied at the time the GPI is executed.

g FunctionThis setting globally sets whether GPI Outputs will send “commands” to the attached device(s). Click Enable configure the SMS Server GPI Output signals to be sent. Click Disable to turn off SMS Server GPI Outputs.

h Active LevelDetermines which logical level will be sent at the “true” or execute point in the SPL. This may be either a pulse or a continuous level and is set on the Controls screen.

Example: If the Active Level is set to HIGH and the GPI is configured as a Level Trigger then when the “true” state exists the designated output transitions to a logically high level and remain at that level until the GPI is reset. If the same GPI is set as a Pulse Trigger (default) then when the “true” state exists the designated output transitions from a low to high logic level, remains at that level for the duration defined in Pulse Width and then returns to a low logic level. The duration of the pulse is defined in Pulse Width.

i Pulse WidthApplicable to Pulse Trigger GPI only. This setting determines how long in milliseconds the output signal will stay in the “true” state when the SMS Server activates the GPI Output signal. This setting allows you to provide a GPI Output long enough in duration so that noise suppression circuits in the attached device will not discard the trigger as random noise that may exist in your facility.

j Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on this screen. Click Apply to transfer the new GPIO configuration to the SMS Server.

Controls

General Purpose Interface (GPI) Controls ease the task of operating with legacy equipment present in many theaters. These GPI Output functions are often associated with curtain control, lighting management, etc. (outputs).

Currently, control of external devices is via parallel I/O only.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Controls in the Navigation Bar the Controls screen appears containing the CONTROL DEFINITION group and the CONTROL LIST. While the global configuration of GPI is set using the GPIO screen, the naming of each control and its association to the specific output signal and pin is established using the CONTROL DEFINITION group on the CONTROLS screen.

Testing Controls - Each Controls can be tested once defined and sent to the SMS Server. Select the target Control from the CONTROLS LIST and then click Send. The defined external action associated with the target Control should occur.

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When Controls is selected on the Navigation Bar the CONTROL DEFINITION and CONTROL LIST appear.

a CONTROL DEFINITIONThe settings in the CONTROL DEFINITION include the ability to set an easily identifiable Name, select whether the Control is via the GPI Interface (parallel Output pin). When control is via the GPI Interface you can select the Level Triggered control option. Note: While RS-232 (serial data) control appears in the CONTROL DEFINITION is not currently available.

b NameType an easily recognized name for the specific control. Example: A Control that opens the curtains might be named “Curtains Open,”.while a Control that closes the curtains might be named “Curtains Close”. The name you

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give the Control is what you will see when you add an event to the SPL Control timeline (refer to Show Management and Editing SPL).

Note: The order in which Controls appear in the CONTROLS LIST is based on the order in which they are created.

c TypeDefines the “type” of Control, e.g., GPI Level or Pulse, or Serial.

• Control via GPI outputClick to define the Named control as being executed via the specified Output pin on the GPI (parallel) Interface module.

• Level Triggered (when Control via GPI... is selected) Set or clear this option to determine if the control will be “level” based, i.e., the defined pin will remain in the “true” state (level defined in GPI OUTPUT CONFIGURATION) for the duration the Control is “true” or active. If cleared then the control will be a pulse with a duration as defined in the global settings, GPI OUTPUT CONFIGURATION on the GPIO screen.

• Control via RS-232 port (unavailable)Click to define the named control as being executed via an RS-232 (serial) Port. Note: Currently RS-232 Control is not supported.

d ParametersThese parameters determine on which GPI output module the Control will be found and what logical state, i.e., true or false, will be set when the Control is executed in the SPL.

• Parameter 1This defines the specific GPI Output pin on the GPI parallel interface module where the Control will appear. This parameter must be defined for all GPI Controls as it maps the “Named” GPI to a corresponding pin on the parallel interface module.

• Parameter 2This defines whether the GPI control, when executed in the SPL, will result in a logical “true” or logical “false” condition to appear on the pin associated with the GPI Control. Note: This setting is valid only when, Control via GPI Output is set and Level Triggered is selected.

After the named GPI has been defined click Add to move the new Control to the CONTROL LIST then click Apply. This transfers the CONTROL LIST to the SMS Server.

e CONTROL LISTA list of Controls available for use in creating and executing SPLs in the SMS Server.

• Editing ControlsThe process of editing an existing Control occurs using data contained in the GUI and then moved to the SMS Server. Editing a Control first requires you to move (Remove) the Control from the CONTROL LIST to the CONTROL DEFINITION group where changes can be made. Once changed, the Control is Added (Add) back to the CONTROL LIST.

1 Locate and select the target Control in the CONTROL LIST.

2 Click Remove to move the selected control from the CONTROL LIST to the CONTROL DEFINITION group.

3 Edit the parameters of the Control.

4 Click Add to return the changed control to the CONTROL LIST.

5 Click Apply to send the revised CONTROL LIST to the SMS Server.

Multiple Controls can be edited prior to “applying” the changes to the SMS Server. Care should be taken since when you click Apply you are sending the entire contents of the CONTROL LIST as it appears in the CONTROL screen. Until you click Apply no changes are made to the Controls in the SMS Server.

f Send (button)Once the new Control has been sent to the SMS Server you can test it for correct operation. To test a Control, select the Control from the CONTROL LIST and click Send. The associate operation of the external device should occur.

g Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on this screen. Click Apply to transfer the contents of the GPI Control List to the SMS Server and apply the changes as indicated.

Note: If you leave the CONTROLS screen prior to clicking Apply all changes are lost as the content of the CONTROL LIST is refreshed using SMS Server data whenever you enter the CONTROL screen.

KDM (Key Delivery Message)

The KDM may arrive at the facility in any of a number of ways, e.g., e-mail, file transfer, flash-drive,etc. Because of the nature of the KDM (targeted to a specific Media Block and CPL) its delivery to the facility need not observe any special security.

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When the Settings tab is selected and you click KDM in the Navigation Bar the CONTENT KEY EXPIRATION screen appears containing option selections on how Playlists will be handled when the Key associated with a Composition Playlists (CPL) expires.

When the KDM arrives it must be made available to the Media Block to support decryption and presentation of the CPL. The Key import process is realized via the Content Management tab.

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When KDM is selected on the Navigation Bar the CONTENT KEY EXPIRATION screen appears.

a CONTENT KEY EXPIRATIONThe Content Key(s) contained in the KDM are issued with a specific date and time on which they (the Keys) become valid and another specific date/time on which they expire. Depending on the theatrical presentation agreement there may be times when the KDM expires but the associated CPL (described content elements in the DCP) are retained in the SMS System against future use. For example: Rights may be granted to present content described in a DCP on a specific screen and at the end of that run (KDM expires) a new KDM is issued and received for presentation of the same DCP for an extended run. Because import of the DCP is a lengthy process, being able to manage the deletion of the Show Playlist vs. the DCP and its CPL referenced content elements in association with the expired KDM is desirable.

In the CONTENT KEY EXPIRATION group you can specify how the Show Playlist are managed when the DCP/CPL associated KDM expires.

• NoneWhen None is selected, the Show Playlist, CPL and DCP content will be retained in the system and only the expired KDM will be deleted.

• Show Playlist onlyWhen the Show Playlist only option is selected only the associated Show Playlists will be deleted. All CPL and the associated DCP will remain in the system when the KDM expires.

b Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on this screen. Click Apply to save the contents of the CONTENT KEY EXPIRATION settings in the SMS Server and apply the changes as indicated.

Audit Log

The SMS System Audit Log is generated by the Media Block and provides a means to track security, various operations, maintenance and general health of the Media Block. Entries in the Audit Log are identified by a standard “tag” as defined in the DCI specification.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Audit Log in the Navigation Bar the AUDIT LOG screen appears containing the ACTION, COLLECTION and FILTER groups. Selections made in these groups control the way the raw Audit Log is handled following collection, the way in which the log is collected and the filters applied to the raw Audit Log when it is exported.

The “raw” Audit Log is essentially a continuous sequence of XML records with entries identified by a function specific “tag”. For ease of processing, the “raw” Audit Log is broken up into a series of smaller files by the Media Block and identified by the file name concatenated with a

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date/time stamp. Each Audit Log is processed in the SMS Server and can be “exported” to a defined location (folder). This allows foreign systems to access audit information while at the same time eliminating the need for the foreign system to directly connect to or access the SMS System or Media Block.

While the “raw” Audit Log is logically a single file containing multiple Content Nodes identified by data related tags, physically the Audit Log file is automatically broken up into a set of smaller files identified by a date/time stamp in the file name. This is done to ease handling of the Audit Log by the SMS Server and other connected devices or systems. Whether referring to Audit Log or Audit Logs, for purposes of this section these are essentially interchangeable.

For operational reasons, it may be desirable to limit the visibility of specific Audit Log entries to other organizations. Log Filters allow you to limit this visibility and report only those items to the exported Audit Log as desired. Log Filters are applied automatically to the “raw” Audit Log file following its collection and prior to being exported. During this process you can optionally delete the raw Audit Log file or archive it for later review should questions arise.

Additional information as to the content of the Audit Log and the “tags” identifying each Content Node is found in the DCI specification

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When Audit Log is selected on the Navigation Bar the AUDIT LOG COLLECTION screen appears.

The sequence of Audit Log handling and processing is;

1 Collection from Media Block and storage of the raw Audit Log in the Folder specified in COLLECTION.

2 Filter raw Audit Log using the tags designated in FILTER while retaining the original raw Audit Log file in the designated Folder.

3 Save filtered results as a new file in the Folder designated in COLLECTION.

4 Move raw Audit Log (if Archive option is set) to the Folder designated in ACTIONS. If the Delete option is set then the raw Audit Log file is deleted when filtering is complete.

a ACTIONIn the ACTION group you can select what action will be applied to the raw Audit Log following collection and subsequent filtering. Included is the ability to designate a Folder where the raw Audit Log will be saved for future reference.

• Delete content node....When Delete content node.... is selected the filtering process is active and each Content Node (or “raw” log record) identified (matched) by one of the tags selected in the FILTER list is deleted. Select or clear Delete content node..... option.

b Delete/Archive optionThis option determines what action will be applied to the “raw” Audit Log as part of the filtering process. IN both cases the Folder must be designated as it is the “working” folder for the filtering process.

• Delete raw audit logWhen the Delete raw audit log option is selected, the raw Audit Log file is deleted from the Folder on the SMS Server (designated in COLLECTION) when the filtering process is completed.

• Archive raw audit logWhen the Archive raw audit log option is selected the raw audit log is retained in the Folder designated in ACTION when the filtering process is completed.

• FolderType the location for the Audit Log archive in Folder or click Browse to open a folder explorer, locate and then select the target Folder.

c COLLECTIONThe COLLECTION settings specify when the raw Audit Logs will be collected from the Media Block. Any Audit Log filtering (as defined in ACTION and based on the selection in FILTER) occurs following collection of the raw Audit Log by the SMS Server from the Media Block.

d Collect Logs optionThis options determine when the raw Audit Log will be collected.

• Collect Logs Immediately... Currently NOT supported. When supported, this will cause the Audit log to be collected and processed following a loggable event in the Media Block.

• Collect Logs Daily at...Type or select the time of day (24hr clock) when the raw Audit Log should be collected from the Media Block by the SMS Server.

Note: When Collect Logs Daily... is selected this should be scheduled at a time when minimal impact occurs related to presentation, e.g., after the last show.

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verification that the path or folder actually exists when you type the path/folder.

Note: This folder is both the temporary location of the raw Audit Log during processing and the final location of the filtered Audit Log.

e FILTERSThe FILTER list (scrollable) displays the hierarchy of Log Filter “tags” that are applied during processing of the raw Audit Log once obtained from the Media Block. These tags are defined in the DCI specification.

The SMS System allows you to select filtering at a high level by selecting the top tag for the group or on a much more selective basis by selecting individual tags within a group. Once selected, Audit Log entries identified by the selected tags are removed during log processing. This occurs prior to exporting the filtered Audit Log to the folder specified in COLLECTION. This location is usually selected to allow other systems to access the processed log file.

The illustration is an example the structure of the Log Filter tags. To view the “nested” tags, click the “+” (plus sign) adjacent to the classification (when available). To apply a specific tag select the associated check box. Where multiple tags appear under a top level classification (as shown) then select the top level classification to set all tags under the parent. To activate a “child” tag, select only the specific tag. ,

To clear multiple (child) selected tags, select the top level classification. Select the classification again to set all (child) tags.

Note: The Society Of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) are developing a Standard relating to the Digital Cinema Audit Log, its content (Nodes) and the way in which the Audit Log Nodes are identified (tagged). Currently, refer to the DCI Specification for additional information on the Audit Log.

f Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to any setting on this screen. Click Apply to cause the AUDIT LOG COLLECTION settings to be applied to the SMS Server.

Users

User interaction with the system has the potential of impacting the presentation of a scheduled or running show. The continued introduction of increasingly complex technology dictates a simple yet versatile approach to user management and their access to system functions. In the Digital Cinema System this is realized thought the assignment of a Username and a “Role” for each user.

Users are assigned a Username and a numerical password which is common to both the SMS Controller and the Projector Terminal. The SMS System makes use of “Roles” in allowing users access to appropriate functions in the system.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Users in the Navigation Bar the USERS screen appears containing the USER DEFINITION and USER LIST groups. These settings establish a user identification/password, the person’s actual name, and an association with a specific Role or level of access to system functions.

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When Users is selected on the Navigation Bar the USERS screen appears. In addition to the two major groups, the “Add” and “Remove” buttons are available to move the user into or out of the USERS list. The “Apply” button sends the current USER LIST to the SMS Server.

a USER DEFINITIONThese settings identify the person and allow logging of operations associated with the specific user. User

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information stored in the SMS Server is comprised of the following:

• UsernameType the name the person will use to Login to the SMS Server. The Username must be unique within the system and conform to organizational policy. Note: The Username is case sensitive. Note: The Username applies to accessing both the SMS Controller and the Projectionist Terminal.

• PasswordType the user specific numerical password. The content of this box is masked (or hidden). Passwords are currently numerical with a minimum length of 4 digits. The Password must be entered twice and be identical in both cases. Note: The Password applies to accessing both the SMS Controller and the Projectionist Terminal.

• Real Name Type the actual name of the user in Real Name.

• RoleSelect the role to associate with the specific user from those available in the list. Once the Role is selected the user’s operational access is displayed in the Allowed actions for Role list.

Note: The various Roles and the Actions allowed for each Role is defined under Roles selection on the Navigation Bar. The actual functions available to any specific role is determined when a Role is created.

b Allowed actions for RoleThe user’s access to SMS Controller functions are indicated by a check mark in the box adjacent to the specific action. The list is scrollable and for information purposes only.

c USER LISTThe USER LIST shows all users registered in the SMS Server.

To add a user to the USERS list:

1 Create a new User in USER DEFINITION.

2 In USER DEFINITION, select User’s Role.

3 Click Add.

4 Click Apply.

To edit a USER DEFINITION, e.g., Real Name or Password;

1 Select the target user from USER LIST.

2 Click Remove.

3 Make desired changes to USER DEFINITION (Add will become available.).

4 Click Add.

5 Click Apply.

To delete a user from the USERS list:

1 Select target from USER LIST

2 Click Remove.

3 Click Apply.

All changes to the USER LIST are local until you click Apply at which time the contents of USER LIST is transferred to the SMS Server and takes effect immediately.

d Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to the content of the USER LIST. Click Apply to cause the current content of the USER LIST to be applied to the SMS Server.

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Roles

Many operations in a theater can impact the presentation of a scheduled show. Within the SMS System, “Roles” are used to control user access to the system and to functions in the system. When a User is created in the SMS a Role is assigned to the User. This Role allows and limits the actions the User can take.

Four predefined Roles are established in the SMS. These Roles cannot be deleted or their Allowed Actions changed.

The predefined User Roles are:

• Administrator• Projectionist• Show Manager• Maintenance

These predefined Roles include functions specific to operational areas of responsibility as show in the following table.

As can be seen in the above table, “Show Control” appears in all roles. While the functions/operations available in the predefined Roles cannot be changed, any combination of operations/functions can be assigned to a newly created Role. Once a Role is created, modifying the Role’s Allowed Actions at any time in the future will add or remove those functions for all Users assigned that Role.

The Maintenance Role includes access to all functions while the Administrator Role has been limited from access to those functions that are security and logging related.

Each Theater will have its own needs for user access to SMS functions. Specific Roles should be created that meet the needs of the Theater and these Roles assigned to the appropriate User(s).

Note: Specific operations are related to the security of the SMS enclosure and its content. Should, for any reason, the CSS Security be triggered, the ability to Initialize the CSS needs to be available to an available User in order to resume presentation. The specific function is CSS Operations. While initializing CSS may seem to be a rather routine function it must be kept in mind that any person that has access to CSS Operations can open the SMS enclosure, gain access to Content, secure the enclosure and Initialize the CSS thus allowing normal operations.

Also see “Maintenance” on page 66 and “CSS - (Role restricted)” on page 70.

When the Settings tab is selected and you click Roles in the Navigation Bar the ROLES screen appears containing the ROLE DEFINITION and ROLE LIST groups.

The process of adding a new Role to the system begins by creating a new Role Name (unique) under ROLE DEFINITION. After the new Role Name has been entered and the Role’s associated Allowed Actions set, click Add to move the new Role into the ROLE LIST. Once the new

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Role is added to the ROLE LIST the Apply button becomes available.

Note: All changes to the ROLE LIST are local until you click Apply.

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When Roles is selected on the Navigation Bar the ROLES screen appears. This screen is divided into two major groups. The pane on the left, ROLE DEFINITION, is used to define a new Role and the pane on the right, ROLE LIST, contains the existing and any added Roles, and displays the Allowed Actions specific to a selected Role.

a ROLE DEFINITIONThe major group where new Roles are defined and an existing Role can be edited.

b Name (new Role name}Type a uniquely identifying name for the new Role in the text box.

Note: Selected Roles are predefined are and are associated to permanent User Names. New Roles can be created and named appropriate to the local operation.

c Allowed ActionsAllowed Actions contains a list of all actions or functions available to a SMS User. Select or clear the actions/functions as required to meet the operational needs of the new Role.

Note: All actions/functions selected will be available to any user assigned the defined role.

d ROLE LISTThe ROLE LIST is a scrollable list showing all current roles available to be assigned to a user. Any change to the ROLE LIST is local and you must click Apply to save the list in the SMS Server. A new or changed setting for a specific ROLE DEFINITION does not apply to the user until you click Apply and the list is saved in the SMS Server.

Note: Changes to the ROLE LIST are abandoned if you leave the ROLES screen and return prior to clicking Apply.

e Name (existing/added Roles)A list of defined Roles available for saving in the SMS Server. Changes to this list or any of the listed Roles causes the Apply button to become available.

f Allowed ActionsAllowed Actions contains a list of all actions or functions available to the (Role) Name selected in the ROLE LIST. Only those actions/functions selected (checked) are available to Users assigned the selected Role.

g Apply (button)The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to the content of the ROLE LIST. Click Apply to cause the current content of the ROLE LIST to be saved in the SMS Server.

To edit a Role’s ALLOWED ACTONS;

1 Select the target from ROLES LIST.

2 Click Remove.

3 Make desired changes to Allowed Actions (select or clear the specific action/function).

4 Click Add.

5 Click Apply.

Note: All changes to the ROLE LIST are local until you click Apply.

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The Sony Screen Management System Controller supports both the SRX-R110 and SRX-R220 projectors. The information and controls available to you will differ based on the projector. When appropriate, separate descriptions are provided for the maintenance specific screens.

The Maintenance tab allows you access to specific maintenance functions for the SMS System. Refer to the documentation specific to the sub-system for additional information. General Maintenance operations include; Projector specific operations, downloading the Media Block Security Certificate, and, when enabled, configuration of the Emergency Operations settings.

Selected Maintenance operations have special access requirements. These are; Media Block File operations, SMS Server File operations, and the ability to Initialize the Cavity Security System1 (CSS).

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When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click Projector in the Navigation Bar the PROJECTOR screen appears and information is shown related to the number hours use and percent of usable life for each lamp. A Reset control is available for each Lamp Timer to allow restart of the timer(s) on Lamp replacement.

Usable lamp life in hours is discussed in the documentation accompanying the projection lamp. Lamp replacement process is also outlined in the Projector document. Refer to the lamp specifications where additional information related to lamp life vs. lamp output is discussed.

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When Projector is selected on the Navigation Bar the PROJECTOR maintenance screen appears. From the PROJECTOR screen you can monitor the usage hours for the individual lamps and reset the Lamp usage timers.

a LAMP TIMER RESETFor optimum presentation quality it is recommended you monitor the number of hours the individual lamps have been in use. Refer to the Projector User Guide and the technical information and description of the lamps. When the individual lamps are replaced the associated Lamp Timer must be reset from this screen.

Note: When operating in dual-lamp mode (A/B) it would be good practice to replace both lamps as a pair to insure uniformity of illumination and minimization of artifacts present as lamps age.

When the auditorium is used for presentations where both single and dual-lamp modes are used then care must be taken to insure that the remaining lamp life is adequate for the duration of scheduled presentations. This is especially important where dual-lamp mode operations are planned. Where lamp cost is a factor, identification of the specific lamp and tracking hours of use (as they are removed from service) may allow you to match lamps and reduce lamp consumption costs by pairing lamps based on approximate remaining hours of life.

b Lamp A HoursThe Hours of Use and Percentage (%) of Life are shown for Lamp A. Refer to the Projector documentation and specifications included with the lamp for additional information.

c Reset Timer (Lamp A)Individual Reset Timer buttons allow you to set Lamp Hours to “0” (zero) and percent (%) of Life to zero when the associated lamp is replaced. To reset Lamp Hours, click Reset Timer.

d Lamp B HoursThe Hours of Use and Percentage (%) of Life are shown for Lamp B. Refer to the Projector documentation and specifications included with the lamp for additional information.

e Reset Timer (Lamp B)Individual Reset Timer buttons allow you to set Lamp Hours to “0” (zero) and percent (%) of Life to zero when

1.Initializing the Cavity Security System zeros all KDMs and requires re-importation of the KDMs to the Media Block before content can be played.

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the associated lamp is replaced. To reset Lamp Hours, click Reset Timer.

SRX-R220When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click Projector in the Navigation Bar the PROJECTOR screen appears. From this screen you can enter the Serial Code of a replacement bulb1, view the Lamp Reset Log, execute the Luminance Calibration process, and refresh the SMS Server’s Projector information.

Usable lamp life in hours is discussed in the documentation accompanying the projection lamp. Lamp replacement process is also outlined in the Projector documentation. Refer to the lamp specifications where additional information related to lamp life vs. lamp output is discussed.

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When Projector is selected on the Navigation Bar the PROJECTOR maintenance screen appears.

a Lamp Reset/InformationFor optimum presentation quality it is recommended you monitor the number of hours the lamps has been in use. Refer to the Projector User Guide and the technical information and description of the lamp. When the individual lamp is replaced and the new Serial Code entered the Lamp Timer is automatically reset and the information is entered in the Lamp Reset Log.

b Serial CodeBulbs for the SRX-R220 projector are identified by a unique Serial Code. The code includes a Manufacturer ID, the Maximum Power and the Minimum Power (Wattage), and a Serial Number. The Serial Code is used to set the projector lamp Drive. Elect. Power (max).

c RESETSets the new Serial Code and causes the Lamp Timer to RESET.

Note: Normally the lamp replacement process uses the SRX Controller application where the Serial Code is entered and optimizing the position of the bulb in the reflector is realized.

d Lamp InformationThis information displays the Lamp Serial Number and the maximum Drive Elect. Power that can be used by the installed bulb. This information is encoded in the Serial Code that is entered when the lamp is replaced.

e Lamp Reset LogA log of Lamp replacements is shown in this list. This list does not allow for horizontal scroll but you can resize the columns to display the Hours information if necessary.

f Calibrate LuminanceThe Calibrate Luminance control (in the Lamp Luminance Adjust group) initiates an automated process where the brightness of the bulb is calibrated against Lamp Power and the results stored in a table in the Projector. The process involves stepping the Lamp Power from the Minimum Power to its Maximum Power (both values are contained in the Lamp Serial Code). The brightness of the bulb (Luminance) is measured by a photocell. It is the value measured by the photocell that is stored in a Projector FUNCTION when adjusting screen luminance as part of the image size/aspect ratio calibration.

To Calibrate the Luminance, i.e., reset the bulb brightness vs. Lamp Power table, click Calibrate….

Note: The Calibrate Luminance process should be done periodically, e.g., weekly, because as the bulb ages the relationship between bulb brightness (Luminance) and Lamp Power will vary. Calibrate Luminance takes about 5 minutes to complete.

g REFRESH SMS PROJECTOR DATACauses the Projector Data to be reloaded to the SMS Server. Occasionally, changes can be made to the Projector settings from another SMS Controller or using the SRX Controller application. These changes may not be reflected in the SMS Server data and the REFRESH forces the SMS Server to reload the current Projector data. To refresh the Projector data to the SMS Server, click OK.

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Note: Use of the SRX Controller while the SMS Controller is in use is not recommended because data synchronization between the Projector and SMS Server can be lost.

Media Block - (Role restricted)

When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click Media Block in the Navigation Bar the Media Block FILE I/O screen appears. The Media Block Filename list and the SMS Server Filename list are shown and are used to manage the Service Logs. A Service Log Snapshot button causes the memory resident Service Log of the Media Block to be written to the designated folder under Media Block control.

Note: Service Log Snapshots are normally taken only if some anomaly occurs during presentation. Taking a snapshot of the Service Log can require some time to complete and should not be done in a casual manner.

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When Media Block is selected on the Navigation Bar the device specific Maintenance screen appears. This screen deals with “taking” a Snapshot of the current status of the Media Block and saving the Media Block file in the SMS Server.

a FILE I/OThe FILE I/O group contains two lists of Service Log files. The SMS Server list containing files copied from the Media Block. The Media Block list contains the Service Log Snapshot files present on the RAID.

To delete a file from either the Media Block list or the SMS Server list, select the target file and then click Delete.

b SMS Server - FilenameA list of Service Log Snapshot files present in the SMS Server. This location is common to both SMS Service Log Snapshot files and Media Block Snapshot files that were previously transferred from the Media Block. These files can be subsequently exported from the SMS Server by

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selecting the Maintenance tab and then SMS Server in the Navigation Bar.

c Media Block - FilenameThese files are “snapshots” of the current Media Block Service Log and are used when additional analysis of an unusual Media Block event is required. These files can be copied, one at a time, from the Media Block to the SMS Server and then exported (see “SMS Server - (Role restricted)”. A Snapshot of the Service Log, when taken, appears in the Media Block list.

To copy a file from the Media Block list to the SMS Server list, select the target file and then click Copy.

d SERVICE LOG SNAPSHOTAllows you to take a “snapshot” of the current state of the Media Block. Click OK.

The Snapshot will appear in the Media Block - Filename list with the name “takelog” followed by a unique identifier beginning with the Media Block Serial Number (see Media Block tab Info) and followed by a date/time stamp in the format YYMMDD_hhmmss.

Note: Taking a Snapshot of the Service Log may take some time to complete.

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When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click SMS Server in the Navigation Bar the SMS Server FILE I/O screen appears.

The Local Host Filename list and the SMS Server Filename list are shown and are used to manage the Service Logs.

Files in the SMS Server list may be snapshots of the Service Log from the SMS Server or they may be files

which have been copied from the snapshots of the Media Block Service Logs. It is from this screen that you will export copies of the Services Log from both the SMS Server and the Media Block.

The Service Log Snapshot button causes the SMS Server resident Service Log to be written to SMS Server folder.

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When SMS Server is selected on the Navigation Bar the FILE I/O screen appears.

a FILE I/OThe FILE I/O screen contains a list of Local Host files where the Service Log Files have been exported and a list of Server Log files still resident in the SMS Server.

Note: The SMS Server list contains the combined Snapshot files of the SMS Server and the Snapshot Files of the Media Block that have been copied from the Media Block to the SMS Server for further processing.

To delete a file from either the SMS Server list or the Local Host list, select the target file and then click Delete.

b Local Host - FilenameA list of Service Log Snapshot files present on the local host computer. This location can be designated in Folder and may be on storage physically attached to the system or on any system connected via a network. These files are available for transfer to another location for further analysis.

Type the Path to the target folder. Alternatively, click Browse, navigate to the target folder and then click OK on the Folder Browser.

c SMS ServerA list of Service Log Snapshot files present in the SMS Server. This location is common for both SMS Service Log Snapshot files and Media Block Snapshot files that were previously transferred from the Media Block (see “Media Block - (Role restricted)” on page 68). These files can be subsequently exported to a folder on the Local Host.

d SERVICE LOG SNAPSHOTAllows you to take a “snapshot” of the current state of the SMS Server. Click OK. The Snapshot file will appear in the SMS Server - Filename list with the name “SMSlog” followed by a unique identifier.

Note: Taking a Snapshot of the Service Log may take some time to complete.

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Certificates

Content security is a critical component of a digital cinema system. Digital motion picture content (sound, imagery, and subtitles) is protected during transport from the distributor to the theater using encryption. The encryptionallows the content to be safely distributed via any convenient transmission channel including courier, satellite, or computer network. Each title is encryptedwith a different key. A theater specific key is transmitted to the theater in a unique message (KDM) that can only be deciphered with private keys stored at the theater. These theater stored private keys are located in the Media Block. To generate the theater specific keys the distributor must have knowledge of the decryption Certificate resident in the Media Block.

Media Block CertificatesThe Certificate unique the specific Media Block is fixed in the Sony LMT-100 Media Block during the factory manufacturing process. The Download process described here allows the exhibitor to “export” the Media Block Certificate information for purposes of sending the it to the distributor of the DCP. This is required so corresponding keys, specific to the Media Block, can be generated and provided in the Key Delivery Message (KDM).

When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click Certificates in the Navigation Bar the MEDIA BLOCK CERTIFICATE screen appears.

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To minimize the possibility of unauthorized access to the DCP content the Media Block contains a Certificate that is used to identify the “system” (specifically the Media Block) to the organization that will issue the KDM

appropriate to the content elements contained in the DCP. The “Keys” contained in the KDM, when present in the Media Block, unlocks the components of the DCI Package at the time of presentation by the specific Media Block/System.

When Certificates is selected on the Navigation Bar the CERTIFICATES screen appears.

a MEDIA BLOCK CERTIFICATESThe Media Block Certificate is used in the process of KDM generation by the content distributor and is set in the Media Block during the manufacturing. This Certificate information must be made available (exported) to any organization creating DCP associated KDMs (targeted for the specific Media Block).

b Certificate Download (Path)This Path defines where the Media Block Certificate will be located following a download (export). Type the full path in Folder or click Browse to open a folder browser and then locate the target.

The downloaded file is essentially a text file. The file is sent to the organization creating Digital Content Packages (DCP) that are encrypted and will used to generate a Key Delivery Message (KDM). The resulting KDM is returned to the exhibitor, imported to the Media Block with its contained “Keys” enabling presentation.

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System security is designed to protect the DCI Packages from unauthorized access and the potential for duplication in an unencoded form. You must Initialize the Cavity Security System (CSS) when the power is initially applied to the system and following certain other occurrences that may indicate a compromised system “Cavity”.

Note: It may take some minutes for the CSS Services to come to a ready state following initial application or restoration of system power.

When the Maintenance tab is selected and you click CSS in the Navigation Bar the CSS (Cavity Security System) screen appears. This is a Maintenance function that validates the systems security including presence of all

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appropriate certificates and physical security of the enclosure.

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When CSS is selected on the Navigation Bar the CAVITY SECURITY SYSTEM (CSS) screen appears. Access to this screen is restricted.

a CAVITY SECURITY SYSTEMValidates that the required security Certificates are present and that all cavity openings are secure1. Click Initialize CSS Key to activate the Cavity Security System. A pop-up message appears confirming the CSS initialization has been received by the Media Block (click OK) and, if the Cavity is secure the Warning button which was illuminated is restored to its normal state.

Note: It will no longer be necessary to re-import KDM files.

b WarningThe Warning indicator appears illuminated (red) when the Cavity Security System requires initialization. Click the Warning Indicator and a popup message will appear.

Emergency (Operations)

The Emergency selection appears in the Navigation Bar when the Emergency Operations feature has been enabled2. The configuration on this screen determines

what actions will be taken when an Emergency alert signal is received.

Note: The Emergency alert signal is received via one of the GPI Input Pins and the signal detection configuration is set in under GPIO settings (see page 57).

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The Emergency selection will only appear in the Navigation Bar if it has been enabled. The Emergency settings allow you to configure what actions are taken by the SMS when an Emergency alert is received.

When Emergency is selected on the Navigation Bar the EMERGENCY OPERATIONS options screen appears.

a EMERGENCY OPERATIONSThe EMERGENCY OPERATIONS options allows you to designate which actions are taken by the SMS when an Emergency alert is received by the system.

b ActionsThe following actions can be set to occur when the Emergency alert is received.

• STOP CURRENT SHOW - When enabled, terminates the current presentation. This is essentially the same as selecting STOP on the Shows tab.

• DISABLE PLAYBACK - When enabled, keeps any subsequent Shows, Content Elements, or Control Events from starting until the Emergency Alert has been cleared.

• LAMP DOUSE - When enabled, causes the Projector DOUSER to be activated. The screen goes dark but the presentation continues. Unless Audio

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Muting is enabled the sound will continue to be decoded and delivered.

• AUDIO MUTING - When enabled, causes the sound output of the current presentation to be muted (goes silent). While the audio is muted the presentation continues. Unless LAMP DOUSE is enabled the image presentation will continue and appear on the auditorium screen.

• SYSTEM SHUTDOWN - When enabled, causes the Screen Management System to SHUTDOWN. When system shutdown occurs the “Keys” for DCP content will be cleared and all KDM for DCP stored in the Media Block will have to be reloaded.

c ApplyChanges to the Emergency Operations options are local to the SMS Controller until you click Apply. If you leave the Emergency screen before you click Apply any changes will be lost.

The Apply button becomes available when any change is made to options on the Emergency Operations screen. Click Apply to cause the new settings for Emergency Operations to be applied to the SMS Server.

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The Screen Management System maintains logs for selected devices and operations. These logs are used to track subsystem errors or, in the case of the Operations Log, to track specific operator actions.Two examples are show:

The above log is an example of a Projector Error Log showing Ballast and Lamp errors.

The following log is an example of the Operations log showing actions taken by the specific User.

The following Logs are maintained in the SMS:

• Projector• Media Block• SMS Server• Operations Log

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My Profile

The My Profile tab provides you with information about your profile and the functions you have access to within the SMS Controller and Sony Digital Cinema System. In addition, from the My Profile screen you can change your password. However, you cannot make changes to ALLOWED ACTIONS.

Note: All changes are local tot he My Profile screen until you click Apply.

When the My Profile tab is selected, the MY PROFILE screen appears.

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The Profile of the currently logged-in user is shown.

a USER IINFORMATIONThe USER IINFORMATION pane shows the Real Name of the current User, the User’s Role and includes an area where you can set a New Password. Your Role and User ID are also shown in the upper-right of the screen as illustrated above.

b PasswordTo set a new Password, type the password in Type New Password. Re-type the password in Re-type Password and then click Apply.

Note: For some users, the Profile and Password areas are NOT available.

c ALLOWED ACTIONSThe ALLOWED ACTIONS pane is informational only and displays the level of actions allowed to the current

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In Digital Cinema, the Composition Playlist (CPL) is the base on which every show and schedule is built. The Composition Playlist in Digital Cinema is included in the Digital Cinema Package (DCP) and is essentially a description of the individual Content Elements (files) contained in the DCP. The CPL is analogous to the “cut-sheet” in the film environment which describes the content of a reel of film (trailer or featurette) or a set of reels (feature film) and the sequence for presentation.

However, where the cut-sheet describes a fully composed (including sound & sub-titles) reel, the CPL contains pointers to the specific data files in the DCP that make up the reel(s) as a “composition” for presentation. A CPL is a textually based list that identifies the content elements (files) and defines how the elements of the specific Digital Cinema Composition are played back in a presentation. The CPL contains:

• General InformationIncludes Title, Content Type, Language, Aspect Ratio, etc.

• Image Track InformationIncludes the Unique Universal ID of the file and it’s entry point (offset in the file).

• Audio Track Information.

• Subtitle Track Information.

• Auxiliary Track Information(if tracks are present).

• Digital SignatureInsures the CPL has not been subject to tampering.

Refer to the Digital Cinema System Specification for a complete description of the CPL.

Note: The Content Elements described by the CPL may or may not require an associated KDM for presentation. If a KDM is required the keys it contains are associated with a specific Composition Playlist for presentation using a specific Media Block.

During presentation of the content, the CPL is “read” by the Media Block and the information it contains is used to manage the playout of the content elements stored on the RAID. The key item in this process is that fact that the CPL is always used to control the sequential presentation of the content elements by the Media Block during playout.

Synchronization of the content elements described in the CPL and contained in their separate data files is realized in the Media Block and occurs at the (logical) Reel level. This is the same as what would be found in a film environment. Synchronization, e.g., image, sound, text, is based solely on the Reel to Content Element file relationship as described in the CPL. Synchronization of Content Elements at the Reel to Reel juncture is also managed in the Media Block. However, there is no specification on the transition at a CPL to CPL juncture and delays of 3 to 5 seconds between the end of a CPL and the start of a following CPL could be experienced.

Control Events are executed in the SMS Server and, while not immediate, are not subject to the same processing delays possible at the start of a CPL. Any attempt at close synchronization of Control Events and a given point in a CPL should take into account the delays and variances possible.

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Daily Show Schedules are prepared by the exhibitor for each Auditorium/Screen in the theater. The design concepts behind the Show Playlist allow for a great deal of flexibility in the preparation of the Daily Show Schedule. The only restriction is that only Show Playlists can be present in the Daily Schedule.

Show Playlist

The hierarchy of a Show Playlist is intended to allow inclusion of either Composition Playlist(s) or other Show

Playlist(s). The Composition Playlist, which contains all the information and references required to play content, always appears at the lowest level of a Show Playlist hierarchy. The structure of a typical Show Playlist is shown in the below illustration.

As shown in the above illustration, the Composition Playlist is always at the lowest level of the Show Playlist hierarchy. This illustration also shows the structured approach available in Show Playlist creation which allows the exhibitor to create “set pieces” or Show Playlists (essentially sub-playlists) that can easily be incorporated into a new higher-level Show Playlist. Using this approach the exhibitor can easily make changes which allows different content to surround the feature presentation based on the positioning of the Show in the daily Schedule.

Show Schedule - Daily

The illustration to the right provides an example of a day’s schedule. The times are shown for reference only and would probably not be part of the Show’s Title. However, as you can see, a Title containing a common identifier is used, e.g., ABC, which is followed by something that would describe the “special” nature of that specific Show.

The way in which any uniquely named show can be “special” is left up to the exhibitor and his local needs. It could be something as simple as running a different pre-show local advertising package or as complex as tailoring the trailers to the time-of-day audience typical for

the theater. Multiple MPAA ratings, when available for the same feature, could also be accommodated by creating and scheduling a Show that meets those needs. Because the theater management has control over the Show composition there is almost no chance that the wrong “reel” is set by mistake.

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Show Playlist Editor

The Show Playlist Editor provides a graphic timeline display of the target playlist.

The following illustration is a composite Show Playlist containing several Content Elements and a separate Control Event. In the overall view of the Playlist the Timeline Pointer has been placed at the far right. Content Elements, Black Frame Sequences, and Control Events appear “unselected”.

The Playlist Timeline is comprised of two separate but related timelines, Content and Control. Both separately

and collectively they appear as a contiguous sequence of either Content Elements, Control Events, or Black Frame Sequences. While the Control Timeline illustrated appears to end prematurely (after the Open Curtain Control Event), placement of a subsequent Control Event the space will automatically be filled with a Black Frame Sequence. If a Control Event is placed later than the end of the last Content Element (later in the timeline) the Content timeline will appear to end prematurely however, presentation will continue until the completion of the last Control Event.

Note: Any Content Element or Control Event that cannot be played, e.g., missing Key, GPI not configured, etc., is displayed in red.

Black Frame SequenceShown in the above and as selected to the right. These Black Frame Sequences, identified by a dash “-” instead of a Title, are inserted manually or automatically when either the Content Element (upper timeline) or Control Event lower

timeline) is placed at a position that is not contiguous with the previous item in the respective timeline. See “Insert Black Frame Sequence” on page 83.

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Control EventControl Events, illustrated to the right, appear as a single line in the Control Event Timeline and can be comprised of either external device triggers (“GPI Trigger” on page 48) or system control events such as, Media Block Audio Control functions (“Media Block”/“Control” on page 38) or Projector Control functions (“Projector”/“Control” on page 31). The specific Control Event (Title) appears in the Tooltip as shown in the opening illustration by moving the pointer over the specific Control Event.

CPL - Content ElementA Content Element which is comprised of a Composition PlayList (CPL) appears as illustrated (see page 76). The color of the CPL - Content Element Title indicates whether a Projector Function is associated with the CPL. As shown in the illustration, when no Projector Function is associated with the CPL the Title is black and when a Projector Function is associated with the CPL the Title appears dark red. The CPL’s full Title can be seen in the Tooltip by moving the pointer over the specific Content Element.

SPL - Content Element (Nested)A Content Element comprised of a Show PlayList (SPL) appears as illustrated (see page 76). The background color of a nested SPL differs from that of a CPL based Content Element making it easily identified. The color of the title of the SPL based Content Element indicates whether Control Events are included in the SPL or if a Projector Function is associated with an underlying CPL. As shown, either a Control Event or a Projector FUNCTION is included in the SPL and the Title appears dark red. The full Title of the Nested SPL can be seen in the Tooltip by moving the pointer over the specific Content Element.

Note: A nested SPL’s Elements, Events and Timeline appear in the including SPL as they existed at the time the nested SPL was included in the higher level SPL. Changes made to the nested SPL will NOT be reflected in the including SPL during subsequent edits or presentation.

SPL Content Elements can be comprised of only Control Elements targeted at executing various presentation related operations, e.g., House Light Dim, Curtain Open, etc. Using the ability to nest SPLs allows you to create a “standard” Show PlayList that is comprised of only Control Events and then include this SPL in a top level SPL to execute a number of pre-show and/or post-show operations that are the same for every presentation. Once this Control Event SPL has been created it can be exported and then imported to other SMS auditoriums within the same theater when control systems are the same.

Editing a Show Playlist

A Show Playlist (SPL) is a continuous sequence of show content or elements beginning at the start of the SPL (top) and ending with the last element in the SPL. Content may be comprised of Composition Playlist (CPL), another Show Playlist (SPL), or sequences of black frames.

Note: Show Playlist (SPL) nesting is limited to one level deep. Self-nesting of an SPL is not allowed.

In addition to content elements, control events may be placed in the SPL. These control events can be used to make changes to selected operations in the Auditorium Unit, e.g., Media Block Audio, DOUSER, etc., and to effect changes to external devices, e.g., open curtains, dim houselights, etc., using GPI Outputs.

As previously discussed, the lowest level in the hierarchy of a Show is the CPL which contains pointers to the DCP data files (resident on the RAID). A black frame sequence is a device or filler element which causes the screen to be dark and appears in the SPL to maintain the continuity of the SPL sequence of elements.

When splicing film the black frame sequence is primarily used to provide “pacing” of the presentation. This is especially true when dealing with a sequence of unrelated subjects such as advertisements or trailers. A secondary use is to allow the eye to rest momentarily so the slight variations in dynamic range and differentiation between colors of one film vs. another is not as noticeable. The black frame sequence available in the SMS Controller serves a similar purpose.

Create New Show Playlist

To create a new Show Playlist select the Show Management tab and then click SPL. The list of existing Show Playlists and the Create Show Playlist group is displayed. Type the name of the New Playlist in Title and (optionally) adding a brief Description1for the new SPL. Once the Title has been entered New becomes available. Click New to open a popup window where you create the SPL using SPL Content Editing Commands.

In addition to renaming the new SPL, you can identify it as to Type and include a brief Description. To make these changes or entries, click

Control Event

1.This Description can be revised using the Properties pop-up available on the Edit SPL screen.

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Properties (see page 76). The Properties popup appears (see page 77). Revise the Title (if desired), add a Description or select from the available choices in the Type list. To set the new properties, click APPLY or click CANCEL to abandon the changes.

Changes to the SPL Properties can be made at anytime you are editing the SPL.

SPL Content Editing Commands

Content editing commands are based on mouse and combined keyboard/mouse actions. Where both a Drag-and-Drop and Keyboard actions are available they are documented as a separate sequence of actions. SPL Content Editing commands are divided into five groups. Commands related to Content (Titles) are: Append Title, Insert Title, Move Title.

Separate commands are available or Black (dark screen) Insertion associated with a Title. Keyboard based SPL editing commands, with the exception of Append, are executed based on the current position of the Timeline Pointer (shown to the right) in the Show Timeline graphic. Drag-and-Drop actions are related to the position of the mouse pointer and not the timeline pointer.

Commands for Control (GPI) Insertion are documented in “SPL Control Event Editing”.

Append TitleAn Append causes the target Title to be placed at the end of the Show Timeline. This occurs regardless of the current position of the timeline pointer on the Timeline or whether a Title in the Content timeline has been selected. This is illustrated to the right.

In the normal process of creating an SPL it is quite likely the most common action will be to append a Title to the end of the Content timeline. This assumption is based on the probability that the exhibitor will have pre-made SPLs comprising the advertisements, trailer, etc., followed by the feature presentation. The exhibitor may use the advertisements SPL as the base for the Show (the first Title in the Content timeline) and then simply append additional Titles (trailer SPL or CPL) and the feature Title CPL as they become available. A simple append process using Point and Double-click makes building the Show Playlist

quiet easy. However, if you are more comfortable with Drag-and-Drop then that process is also available for placing a new Title at the end of the Content timeline.

Point and Click to Append TitleTo Append a Title to the end of the Content timeline using keyboard commands:

1 Determine if the Title to be appended is a CPL or SPL and select either SPL or CPL tab in the New SPL dialog Contents list.

2 Scroll the Contents list to locate the target Title. To re-order the list, click the column heading, e.g., Title.

3 Double-click the target Title.

The target Title is appended to the end of the last element in the SPL.

Drag-and-Drop to Append TitleWhen you use the Drag-and-Drop method to append a new Title the process of capturing and moving the new Title requires two steps. First you select the new Title and then, in a 2nd step, you press and drag the selected Title to the end of the Content timeline. The complete sequence is outlined in the following steps.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the end of the last Title in the Content timeline.

2 Select the new Title in the Contents list. Make sure you release the mouse button after selecting the new Title.

Note: In the illustration the new Title (to be appended) is already selected and shown highlighted.

3 To continue the append process, point to the Title previously selected and Press then Drag the selected Title from the Contents list to the Content timeline. The pointer will change to a “drag” pointer as shown to the right.

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4 To complete the append process, continue to move the pointer until it is located any place on the Content timeline.

Once the pointer moves into the Content timeline it changes to a “drop” pointer as illustrated to the left.

Continue moving the pointer until it is located anyplace to the right of the last Title in the Content timeline as shown in the illustration then release the mouse button. The new Title is appended immediately following the last Title in the Content timeline as shown below.

Insert TitleAn Insert causes the target Title to be placed at the timeline pointer. If no preceding Title exists then the inserted Title will be placed at the “top” of the SPL. Because of the various scales of the timeline, the insertion process requires careful placement of the timeline pointer for proper location of the inserted Title.

If the timeline pointer is located at the beginning of an existing Title then the new (inserted) Title will be placed between the previous Title and the target Title. If the timeline pointer is located within an existing Title then the new (inserted) Title will be placed at the timeline pointer’s position in the timeline with black content (black slug) filling the time between the end of the previous Title and the beginning of the inserted Title.

Insert Ahead of Title StartInserting a new Title at the start point of an existing Title essentially places new content in the sequence of presentation. Two methods are available to place a new Title ahead of an existing Title (the target Title).

Method 1 uses an easy drag-and-drop operation. Simply select the New Title and then press and drag the selected Title into the target Title. The new Title is placed in front of the target Title in the SPL timeline.

Method #2 is more keyboard oriented and allows for an option as to how the New Title is inserted into the Content timeline. Both methods have the same result with the new

Title inserted in the SPL at the beginning of the existing target Title:

Drag-and-Drop InsertWhen you use the Drag-and-Drop method to insert a new Title the process of capturing and moving the new Title requires two-steps. First you select the new Title from the Contents list and then, in a 2nd step, you press SHIFT and drag the New Title from the Contents list to the target Title. Continue holding the SHIFT key while dragging the new Title and until the “drop” is completed. The complete drag-and-drop sequence is outlined in the following steps.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the Title which will be proceeded by the new (inserted) Title. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.

2 Point to the new Title in the Contents list and select it. The selected Title will be highlighted. Make sure you release the mouse button after selecting the new Title.

Note: In the previous illustration the new Title (to be inserted) is already selected and shown highlighted.

3 To continue the insert process, point to the previously selected Title and press SHIFT and then Drag the selected new Title to the target Title. The pointer will change to a “drag” pointer as shown to the right.

4 To complete the insert process, continue to move the pointer while holding the SHIFT key until the drag pointer is located within the Content timeline.

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Once the pointer moves into the Content timeline it changes to a “drop” pointer as illustrated to the right. Continue moving the pointer until it is located within the target Title while still making sure the target Title is not highlighted (selected1).

Release the SHIFT key and then release the mouse button. The new Title is inserted between the Title pointed to (target Title) and the Title preceding the target Title as shown below.

Keyboard/Point and Click Based InsertThe complete Keyboard/Point and Click sequence is outlined in the following steps.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the Title which will be proceeded by the new (inserted) Title. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.

2 Select the target Title in the SPL Content timeline.

To select the target Title, click anywhere in the Title as it appears in the Content timeline. The target Title is highlighted and the Insertion Point appears at the junction of the Title preceding the target and the target Title.

Note: The Timeline scale shown in the illustration is in minutes. When Titles are longer than a few minutes

this scale allows for easy location of the start point of a longer Title. Select the appropriate timeline to allow you to easily locate the target Title.

3 Select the new Title to insert in the SPL.

From the scrollable Contents list, select either the CPL or SPL tab based on the type of content to be inserted.

Scroll Contents list to locate the Title you wish to insert in the SPL and then select the Title.

Note: In the illustration, the Timeline has remained on the minutes scale. When working in a SPL you may need to change the timeline scale to seconds when it is necessary to located short duration content mixed with long duration content.

When you change the timeline scale the timeline may reposition and it would be necessary to scroll to the right using the RIGHT–ARROW control past one or more Titles to locate the specific target Title. Once you are able to verify the correct Title and location in the timeline and then reselect the target Title. As shown in the illustration, the Title will be highlighted and the timeline pointer will appear at the beginning of the selected Title.

4 Referring to the Title selected in Step 3, move the pointer to the selected Title, hold down the SHIFT key and double-click the Title.

The target Title start point is shifted later in the timeline and the new (inserted) Title is placed to fill

1.This occurs when the pointer is positioned at the be-ginning of the target Title.

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the “gap” opened in timeline as shown in the following illustration.

Drag and Drop Insert with GapDuring the process of inserting a New Title in the Content Timeline it is often desirable to include a “gap” or sequence of “Black Frames” ahead of the New Title. This is done reasons of content “pacing” or to cause the New Title to start at a specific time in relationship to the Start Of Show.

When you use the Drag-and-Drop method to insert a new Title the process of capturing and moving the new Title requires two-steps.

First you select the new Title from the Contents list and then, in a 2nd step, you press SHIFT and drag the New Title from the Contents list to the target Title. When you drop the new Title if you release the SHIFT key before executing the “drop” the new Title is inserted at the location in the Content Timeline indicated by the Timeline Pointer. A “gap” is opened between the previous Title and the Start Point of the New Title which is automatically filled with a black frame sequence. The complete drag-and-drop sequence is outlined in the following steps.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the

Title which will be proceeded by the new (inserted) Title. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.


Note: In the previous illustration the new Title (to be inserted) is already selected and shown highlighted.

3 To continue the insert process, point to the previously selected Title and press SHIFT and then Drag the selected new Title to the target Title. The pointer will change to a “drag” pointer as shown to the right.

4 To complete the insert process, continue to move the pointer until it is located within the Content timeline.

Once the pointer moves into the Content timeline it changes to a “drop” pointer as illustrated to the left.

Continue moving the pointer until it is located within the target Title while still making sure the target Title is not highlighted (selected1).

Continue to hold the SHIFT key while releasing the mouse button. The new Title will be inserted at the location indicated by the Timeline Pointer and a black frame sequence will fill the space between the Title preceding the target Title in the SPL as shown below.

Note that the target Title became selected and is shown highlighted.

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New (insert) Title

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Insert Within a Scheduled TitleA Show Playlist construct is a continuous sequence of Content Elements (Titles) or black frame sequences1. With the exception of the first Title or element, every Title or element follows the previous one with no open gap in the SPL.

When inserting a new Title in the SPL which is at a position in the timeline covered (or occupied) by an existing Title, the SMS Controller places the new Title at the timeline pointer location and repositions the existing Title (covering the Insertion Point) to the end of the new inserted Title. Since the new Title is placed at a fixed Insertion Point, a gap is opened between the new Title and the end of the preceding content. This gap is automatically filled with a black frame sequence.

Note: A black frame sequence can also be manually inserted in the SPL. See “Insert Black Frame Sequence” on page 83.

Drag-and-Drop based InsertWhen you use the Drag-and-Drop method to insert a new Title the process of capturing and moving the new Title is two-step. First you select the new Title from the Contents list. In the 2nd step, you press and hold SHIFT and the Press and drag the selected Title from the Contents list to the target Title.

Note: As shown in the illustration, the position of the timeline pointer is not significant when using Drag-and-Drop to place a new Title in the Content timeline.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the Title where the new (inserted) Title will be “Dropped”. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.


Note: In the previous illustration, the new Title (to be inserted) is already selected and shown highlighted.

3 To continue the insert process, point to the previously selected Title, Press and Hold SHIFT and then Press then Drag the selected new Title to the target Title. The mouse pointer will change to a “drag” pointer” as shown to the right.

4 To complete the insert process, continue to move the pointer until it is located within the Content timeline.

Once the pointer moves into the Content timeline it changes to the “Drop Pointer” as illustrated to the left. In addition, the timeline pointer “locks” and tracks the location of the mouse (drop) pointer. Note in the illustration the positioning of the timeline pointer.

5 While continuing to hold SHIFT, position the locked mouse/timeline pointer at the desired position within the target Title and then release the mouse button.

The new Title is inserted at the point in the Content timeline where the timeline pointer was located. The original target Title is selected and “pushed” to the right (later) in the Content timeline. Note that the timeline pointer is now associated with the target Title and not the new Title. The Drop Pointer has changed to a normal pointer and is located at the point of insertion on the Content timeline. Between the newly

1.When considering the content of a Show Playlist, a sequence of black frames would be playlist content but not a Title.

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inserted Title and the previous Title is a black frame sequence inserted to fill the gap.Also, the target Title was automatically selected and is highlighted, as shown.

Keyboard/Point and Click Based Insert

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest and the timeline pointer location is in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the Title which will be preceded by the new (inserted) Title. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.

2 Place the pointer in the graticule area either above or below the Content timeline. Now, while keeping the pointer adjacent to the Content timeline, move it to the point in the timeline where you want the new Title inserted and click.The timeline pointer is located at the selected position.

Note: The Timeline scale shown in the illustration is in seconds. When Titles are longer than a few minutes select the appropriate timeline scale to allow you to easily locate the point on the timeline covered by the current Title where the new Title will be inserted.

3 Inserting the new Title is a two step process. First you select the Title you wish to insert. Once selected, you execute the insert action.

From the scrollable Contents list, select either the CPL or SPL tab based on the type of content to be inserted.

Scroll the Contents list to locate the Title you wish to insert in the SPL. In the Contents list, point to the Title you wish to insert in the SPL and click. The selected Title is highlighted as shown in the illustration.

4 Referring to the Title selected in Step 3, move the pointer to the selected Title, hold down the SHIFT key and double-click the Title. The Title is inserted with

its start at the timeline pointer and a black frame sequence is created to fill the gap as illustrated below.

The start point of the target Title is shifted later in the Content timeline following the newly inserted Title. A Black Frame sequence fills from the end of the previous Title to the Start of the New Title

Delete a TitleTo remove a Title (Content Element) from the SPL, select the target Title and then press Delete.

Note: If a Black Frame Sequence precedes the selected Title it will be deleted along with the Title.

Insert Black Frame SequenceThe basic Show Playlist is essentially comprised of a continuous sequence of Content Elements (Titles) whose presentation is executed in the Media Block.The timing of execution is controlled by the SMS Server sending “requests” for playout of the individual CPL to the Media Block at a time appropriate to their presentation. Black Frames (or a Black Frame Sequence) is essentially a point in the presentation where the previous Content Element (CPL) has ended and no other Content Element has been scheduled for playout by the Media Block. From this description one might say that a Black Frame Sequence is a presentation artifact created in the SMS Server. These black frame sequences are “virtual” content and appear in

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the SPL sequence of execution in just the same manner as a Title appears in the SPL sequence.

Control Events are also executed by the SMS Server and are shown in the SPL as being separated by a “virtual” Black Frame Sequence.

Note: While a black frame sequence can occur in the SPL it is “virtual” in nature as there is no actual “black” content that is presented from the Media Block. During the black frame sequence in the SPL no playout by the Media Block is scheduled and, as a result, the Media Block output contains no picture or sound content.

When splicing film the black frame sequence is primarily used to provide a transition between content, in other words, “pacing” of the presentation. This is especially true when dealing with a sequence of unrelated subjects such as trailers where tightly spliced clips would result in a jarring change between the clips or between advertisements and the beginning of the trailers. A secondary use is to allow the eye to rest momentarily so the slight variations in dynamic range and differentiation between colors of one film vs. another is not as noticeable. The black frame sequence available in the SMS serves a similar purpose. The black frame sequence causes, the screen to be dark and the audio muted, and appears in the SPL to maintain the continuity of the SPL sequence of elements. The location of the black frame sequence when scheduling is always immediately before the target (selected) Title.

When a black frame sequence is inserted its size or duration is based on the current Timeline Scale. When you set a timeline scale of Second the black frame sequence is inserted in increments of 1 second. When the timeline scale is set to Minute the black frame sequence is inserted in increments of 1 minute.

Since a black frame sequence is not actual content it is always inserted as a keyboard based operation (drag-and-drop is not available).

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a value, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the Title of interest in the Content timeline. On the Content timeline, locate the “target” Title, i.e., the Title which will be preceded by the black frame sequence. This may require scrolling of the Timeline.

2 Select the target Title in the SPL Content timeline.

To select the target Title, click anywhere in the Title as it appears in the Content timeline. The target Title is highlighted and the Insertion Point appears at the junction of the Title preceding the target Title and the target Title.

Note: The Timeline scale shown in the illustration is in minutes. When Titles are longer than a few minutes this scale allows for easy location of the start point of a longer Title. Select the appropriate timeline to allow you to easily locate the target Title.

3 To insert a Black Frame Sequence of the duration, e.g., 1 Sec. = 24 frames, of the timeline scale, press “SHIFT + PLUS SIGN”. If you have set the timeline scale to Minute to locate the Title you may have to change the setting and scroll the timeline to relocate the start of the specific Content Element. Continue to press “SHIFT + PLUS SIGN” to insert additional Black Frames Sequence of the selected duration.

4 To reduce the size of the Black Frame Sequence inserted before the target Title, press “SHIFT + MINUS SIGN”. Each press reduces the duration of the total Black Frame Sequence by the duration of the timeline scale (Second in the illustration).

Move TitleIn the film environment changing the sequence of content associated with a feature presentation is a time consuming task. In addition, frames may be lost due to trimming and, because of the need to handle the film, there is always the chance of damage. The Show Management feature includes the ability to reposition Titles in the sequence of presentation.

The useful life of any Show Playlist may be weeks, occasionally months, or it be only a few days. Over the life

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span of a SPL the need to reposition nested SPL or individual Titles in the SPL can easily arise. Examples that come to mind are local advertising which are for the same product, e.g., automobiles, that shouldn’t be next to each other in the presentation sequence. Another example is the replacement and subsequent repositioning of trailer Titles (possibly packaged in a nested SPL) to meet positioning requirements imposed by the distributor or based on proximity to opening date at the theater.

1 Verify that the timeline scale is set to a scale, e.g., seconds or minutes, that allows you to view the both the area of the timeline where the move will occur. This includes the ability to view both the “target” Title, i.e., the Title to be moved, and the “destination” Title, i.e. the Title when the move will terminate. On the Content timeline, locate the target Title by placing the pointer within the bounds of the content element on the Content timeline. A ToolTip will appear showing the Title of the content element.

2 Moving the target Title first requires that you “capture” the Title, drag the Pointer (this also moves the Timeline Pointer) to the new location and then release the captured Title. The moved Title will be placed before the Content Element that contains the Insertion Point when released.

To “capture” the target Title, point to the target Title and then press CTRL + the left mouse button. The target Title disappears from the timeline, the following Title in the timeline is moved forward to remove or “close” the gap, the Insertion Point appears at the pointer location, and a dashed box appears representing the captured Title.

Note: Once the target Title has been captured you can release the CTRL key.

3 Continue to hold the left mouse button pressed and drag the Insertion Point (and captured Title) until the Insertion Point is located any place within the Title that is to follow the captured Title.

Note: The captured Title, once the move is completed, is placed immediately before the Title in which the Insertion Point is located when the mouse button is released. It is not necessary for the destination Title to be selected (highlighted).

4 To place the captured Title at the desired location, release the mouse button.

A gap is created in the Content Timeline between the Title containing the Insertion Point and the previous Title in the timeline. The captured Title is inserted into the open gap, the timeline pointer appears at the beginning of the destination Title and the destination Title is selected (highlighted).

SPL Control Event Editing

Control Event editing commands are generally based on mouse actions with the keyboard and used only to delete an existing control element.

Control events exist in an SPL as a function of a point in time relative to the beginning (00:00:00.000) of the SPL in which the control events are contained. The control functions and the name of the events are configured under Settings/Control. (Access may be restricted.)

Note: Generally, inserting a new content element in an SPL or substituting a content element with a different duration between the start of the SPL and the control event will not adjust the execution point of the control event. The one exception to this is if the control event is contained in a nested SPL. In this case, its relationship to the start of the nested SPL remains unchanged and it will execute at the appropriate point in the nested SPL. Control events in nested SPL do not appear in the control timeline display of any higher level SPL.

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Insert Control EventA control event always executes in relation to the beginning of a Show Playlist (SPL). A control event can be placed in the SPL prior to inserting the initial content element. However, when this is done, the subsequent insertion of the content element places it’s starting point coincident with the beginning of the control event. Once the initial content element is placed in the SPL additional control events can be placed at any point on the timeline, irrespective of a content element being present at that point in the timeline.

To insert a Control Event, locate the Timeline Pointer at the point in the Control timeline at the desired Insertion Point and right-click. On the popup menu, locate the desired Event Type e.g., Light-Dim, Light-On, etc. and then click the control type name.

Note: Confirm that the Control timeline is selected (Content label will be dimmed).

The SPL timeline with the inserted Control Even is shown below with the event location at the timeline pointer. Additional Control Events are also shown in the illustration.

Control event locations (in the viewed SPL) are indicated by the green location bars in the Control timeline. Place the pointer over the Control Event and a ToolTip will appear showing the type of event at that location.

When inserting a Control Event, the accuracy of event placement in the SPL timeline is sensitive to the timeline scale. If you wish to have a control event placement accuracy of 1 second then you must use the Second timeline scale (as illustrated) when you locate the Insertion Point. Also note that, execution of Control Events occur asynchronously from the timing of content playout. The actual timing differential between content timing and the timing of a Control Event could be as much as 5 seconds.

Delete Control EventTo delete a Control Event, click the desired Control Event and then press DELETE. A confirmation message appears. Click YES. You may have to change the scale of the timeline if Control Events are located near each other.

Caution: When selecting the Control Event, insure the pointer is located in the Control timeline and not the Content timeline.

Timeline PointerControl

Event TypePopup Menu

Pointer

Event Location

Event Type

Timeline Scale


Index

Index

AAppend Title 78Asset Report 45

Refresh 46Viewer 45

AudioA/V Delay 10Audio Routing 10Muting 10

Audio Muting 38Audio Routing

Input Select 40Output Select 40

Auditorium AutomationControl Definition 58Control List 59

Send (Test) Control 59Controls 23, 58GPIO 57

Auditorium Controls. See Auditorium Automation

Auditorium Name 17Auditorium Unit 1

Date 51Media Block 52Projector 52

Control 7Info 7Lamp 8Lens 8

SMS Server 52Status 24

Temperature 6Status Monitor 53Time 51Time Server (NTP) 51Time Zone 51

Auditorium Unit Status 5Media Block 6Projector 5R110

Fan/Cooling 6Lamp 5Projector Power 5Temperature 6

R220Fan/Cooling 6Lamp 5Projector Components 5

Storage 6Automation

GPIO 57Automation Controls 58AV Delay 39

BBlack Frame Sequence 76

CCavity Security System

Initialize 15, 70Composition Playlist 2, 4, 20, 74

Audio Track Information 74Auxiliary Track Information 74Details of CPL 21Digital Signature 74Direct Control 21

PLAY/STOP 21Start Offset 21Track Information 22

FUNCTION (Link) 21, 43General Information 74Image Track Information 74KDM 21

Status 21KDM Properties 44Key Status 44List of 20Play Status of CPL 21Properties 42Status (Security) 21Subtitle Track Information 74

Configuration. Also see SettingsConfiguration. See Settings.Content

Security 70Content Management 41

Asset Report 45Refresh 46Viewer 45

Content Elements (CPL) 11Digital Cinema Package 41Key Delivery Message 43

Control Events 85CPL 4CPL. See Composition PlaylistCSS. See Cavity Security SystemCurrent Show

Duration 19Elapsed Time 19PLAY/STOP 19REWIND 19Show Details 20

Cut-sheet 74

DDate 17DCP. See Digital Cinema PackageDelete Title 83Digital Cinema Package 11

Composition Playlist 11KDM Details 42Properties 42

Content Elements 11

Content Information 41DCP Explorer 42

Refresh Content 43DCP Properties 42DCP Space Properties 42DCP Used Space 10Delete DCP 11, 43Import DCP 11, 43Properties 42Security 70Validate DCP 43

Disk UtilityFile Deletion Interval 57File Deletion Rule 56File Deletion Rules List 56Folder Definition 56Folder Recursive Flag 56

Douser 7, 8

EEmergency Operations 15, 71

Enable/Disable Actions 71Exhibitor Information. See Owner

InformationExport SPL 48

FFan

Enclosure 27Media Block 27Projector 27, 28, 29

GGeneral Purpose Input/Output

Input Configuration 57Output Configuration 58

General Purpose InterfaceInput Configuration 14Input Trigger Configuration

Association Term 49GPI Input Pin 49SPL (Association) 49

Output Configuration 14GPIO. Also see General Purpose

InterfaceGPIO. See General Purpose Input/

Output

HHow To

AddBlack Frames 83Control Event 86New Folder 54

AppendTitle to Playlist 78

ChangeFolder Settings 54

87Index

88

Index

DeleteControl Event 86Folder 54KDM 44KDMs (multiple) 44Title 83

InsertBlack Frames 83Control Event 86Title 79Title with Gap 81

Link Projector FUNCTION and CPL 21, 43

Move a Title 84PLAY/STOP the Current Show

19Refresh

Folder Connection 54REWIND the Current Show 19Select View 17

Navigate View 18View

CPL Details 21Current Show Details 20KDM Details 42, 44SPL Details 22

IImage/Sound Timing 39Import SPL 48Input Channel Selection 7, 8, 9, 10Insert Title 79

Drag & Drop 79with Gap 81

KKDM. See Key Delivery MessageKey Delivery Message 2, 11, 43

DCP Explorer 44Delete KDM 44Delete Multiple KDM 44Import KDM 45KDM File Properties 12, 45KDM Files 12KDM Files (List) 45KDM Properties 12, 44Key Expiration 59

LLamp

Ballast 26Hours 26Power 9Select 8SRX-R220

Luminance Adjust Limit 26Luminance Adjustment 26Z-Axis 26

Timer Reset 67

LensAdjust 9Focus Adjust 9Shift Adjust 9V Shift Adjust 9Zoom Adjust 9

Life Safety. See Emergency Operations

Lip-sync 39Logs 72

Audit Log 60Archive 61Collection 61Delete 61Filtering 62

Media Block 68Service Log Snapshot 69

Media Block Report 40Service 68SMS Server 69

Service Log Snapshot 69Luminance

Calibrate 15Offset 8

Luminance Offset 8

MMaintenance

Cavity Security System 70Certificates 15

Media Block 15CSS 15Emergency 15, 71Emergency Operations 71Media Block 15, 68

Log File I/O 15Service Log Snapshot 15, 69

Projector 15, 66R220

Calibrate Luminance 15Lamp Replacement 15

SRX-R110 66SMS Server 15, 69

Log File I/O 15Service Log Snapshot 15, 69

Media Block 10(Audio) Muting 10Audio

A/V Delay 10Audio Routing 10

Audio Muting 38Audio Routing 39AV Delay 38Certificate Download 15Certificate Information 10Control 38Event Log 10Log Report 11RAID Capacity 38RAID Space Used 10Report 40

RESTART 38Restart 10, 14Service Log 68State 18

Missing Content 78My Profile 16, 73

Allowed Actions 73Change Password 73User Information 73User Roles 73

NNow Showing

Duration 19Elapsed Time 19PLAY/STOP 19REWIND 19Show Element Name 19Show Name 19View Details 20

OOwner Information 51

Auditorium Name 51Location 51

PPassword 73

Change Password 16PLAY the Current Show 19PLAY/STOP the Currrent Show 19Projector

Adjust Image Focus 35, 36Adjust Image Size 35, 36Adjust Image V Position 35Board 28Control 31

R110Douser 32Function 32, 34Input Channel 32Power 7, 32

R220Douser 33Input Channel 34Luminance Offset 34Power 7, 33

SRX-R110 31SRX-R220 33

Information 31Input Channel Selection 7, 8, 9, 10Lamp 8

R110Lamp Power 35Lamp Select 35

R220Lamp Power 36

Status 25Lamp Housing 28

Index

Index

Lamp/Lens 34R110

Function 35Lamp 35, 36Lens 35

R220Function 37Lens 36

SRX-R110 34SRX-R220 36

Lens 9Focus Adjust 9R110

Electric V Shift 35Lens Adjust 35

R220Electric V Shift 37Lens Adjust 36

Zoom Adjust 9Panels (Imaging) 28Peltier Devices 28R110

Control 7Douser 7Functions 7

Douser 7Functions 7, 9, 10Lamp

Power 9Select 8

Lamp Timer Reset 15Lamp/Lens 8

Functions 9, 10Lens

Adjust 9Shift Adjust 9V Shift Adjust 9

MaintenanceLamp Replacement 15

Power 7R220

Calibrate Luminance 15Control 7

Douser 8Functions 8Luminance Offset 8

Douser 8Function Labels 8Functions 8Lamp Serial Number 15Lamp Timer Reset 15Lamp/Lens 9Lens

Adjust 9V Shift Adjust 9

Luminance Offset 8Maintenance

Lamp Replacement 15Operation Hours 26Power 7

Reboot Network 14SRX-R110

Control 31

Douser 32Electric V Shift Adjust 35Fan Status 27Function 32, 34, 35Input Channel 32Lamp 35, 36Lamp Power 35Lamp Select 35Lamp Status 25Lamp Timer Reset 66Lamp/Lens 34Lens 35Lens Adjust 35Maintenance 66Power 32Power Status 24Temperature Status 28

SRX-R220Component Status 24Control 33Douser 33Electric V Shift Adjust 37Fan Status 27Function 37Input Channel 34Lamp Power 36Lamp Status 26Lamp Timer Reset 67Lamp/Lens 36Lens 36Lens Adjust 36Luminance Offset 34Power 33Temperature Status 28

Projector Status 24

RRAID Capacity 38REWIND the Currrent Show 19Roles 17

Administrator 64Create New 65Edit Actions 65Maintenance 64Predefined 2, 64

Administrator 64Maintenance 64Projectionist 64Show Manager 64

Role Management 14Roles List (Available) 65Security (CSS) 64

SSchedule 12, 47, 75

Create 47Delete 47Edit 13, 47

SecuritySystem 70

Settings 14, 50Audit Log 14, 60Basic 14, 50

Auditorium Name 14, 51Date & Time 51Location 51Owner Information 14, 51Time Server (NTP) 51Time Zone 14, 51

Controls 14, 58Control Definition 58Control List 59

Devices 14, 52Media Block 14, 52Projector 14, 52SMS Server 14, 52

Disk Utility 14File Deletion

Interval 14Rule 14

Folder Definition 14Disk Utility (SMS Server) 55

File Deletion Interval 57File Deletion Rule 56File Deletion Rules List 56Folder Definition 56Folder Recursive Flag 56

Folders 14Device Access (Security) 55Folder Definition 54

Folders (SMS Server) 54Delete 54Edit Settings 54Refresh Connection 54

General Purpose Input Configuration 57

General Purpose Input/Output 57General Purpose Output

Configuration 58KDM 14, 59Roles 14, 64Status Monitor 14, 53

Check Characteristics 53Check Interval 53

Users 14, 62Show

PLAY 19STOP 19

Show Management 12, 46General Purpose Interface

Input Trigger 48GPI Trigger 13Import/Export (SPL) 48Schedule 13, 47

Edit 13Show Playlist 12

Import/Export 13SPL 46

Show Playlist 4, 12, 22, 46, 75Black Frame Sequence 76Content Element

CPL 77

89Index

90

Index

Missing 78SPL 77

Control Event 77, 85Delete 86Insert 86

Create 13, 47Delete 47

Control Event 86Title 83

Direct Control 23PLAY/STOP 23Start Offset 23Track Information 23

EditInsert Title 80, 83

Editing 46Append Content 78Append Title 78Black Frame Sequence 83Create New Playlist 77Delete Title 83Insert

Black Frame Sequence84

Control Event 86Insert Title 79, 82Insert Title with Gap 81Move Title 84Timeline Pointer 78

Editor 76Export 48General Purpose Interface

Input Trigger 48Import 48Import/Export 13, 48Information 22

SPL Details 22SPL Status 22

InsertContent Element 79Title 79

Now Showing 4PLAY 4REWIND 4Show Details 4STOP 4

Properties 77Shows

Controls 23CPL 20Now Showing 19PLAY/STOP 19REWIND 19SPL 22View Details 20

SMS ServerDisk Utility 55Folders 54

Definition 54Delete 54Device Access (Security) 55Edit Settings 54Refresh Connection 54

Service Log 69SPL

List of 22Track Information 23

SPL. See Show PlaylistStatus 24

Display Buttons 18Fan 27

R110Enclosure 27Media Block 27Projector 27, 28

R220Enclosure 27Media Block 27Projector 27, 29

Board 28Lamp Housing 28Panels (Imaging) 28Peltier Devices 28

SRX-R110 27SRX-R220 27

Lamp 25R110

Ballast Indicator 26Current Hours 25Date Replaced 25Door Indicator 26LIFE Indicator 26Percent of Life Used 25

R220Lamp Ballast 26Lamp Hours 26Lamp Z-Axis 26Last Replaced (Date) 26Luminance Adjust Limit

26Luminance Adjustment

26Operation Hours (Projec-

tor) 26SRX-R110 25SRX-R220 26

Media Block 29ALARM 29PLAY 29Process Indicators 29READY 29

Projector 24SRX-R110 24SRX-R220 24

Storage 30DCP Used Space 30Design Log Used Space 30Security Log Used Space 30Work Log Used Space 30

Temperature 28R110

Enclosure 28R220

Enclosure 29Panel (Imaging) 29

SRX-R110 28

SRX-R220 28Warning Indicators 18

STOP the Current Show 19Storage

Space 30

TTemperature

Enclosure 28, 29Panel (Imaging) 29

Theater AutomationControl Definition 58Control List 59

Send (Test) Control 59Controls 58GPIO 57

Time 17

UUser

Add User 63Change Password 16Delete User 63Edit User Definition 63

User ID 17User Information 73User Profile 16User Profile. See My ProfileUser Roles 64, 73Users 62

Role Management 14User Management 14

VVersion Information 18View Show Details 20

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