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® Dolby Screen Server DOLBY Digital Cinema System DSS200 Features At the core of the complete Dolby® Digital Cinema solution is • All-in-one design, combining image processor and storage. Flexibility the Dolby Screen Server (DSS200). The DSS200 is the all-in-one in installation; convenient remote control. platform for storing and decoding pristine movies and delivering • Purpose-designed image decoder. them to your digital projector. With a FIPS-certified media block, Supports JPEG 2000 for feature presentations and MPEG-2 for the DSS200 offers the highest quality industry security along with alternative content. better storage, performance, serviceability, and interoperability. • The ultimate 3D playback system. Supports Dolby 3D color management as well as ghostbusting capability The media block is reprogrammable to building, scheduling, and monitoring compatible with other 3D systems. accommodate future developments in shows locally or remotely, and open Web • CAT862 secure media block is image and sound formats. Remote Services allow third-party integrators FIPS 140-2 level 3 certified capabilities make software updates complete control. FIPS certificate number 1376. simple. For security, when the content is • RAID 5 hard disk array with 3.0 TB decoded, it is re-encrypted before being The DSS200 supports the JPEG 2000 of internal storage. High reliability, passed on within secure hardware to playback format, as specified by DCI, and including automatic RAID rebuild even during playback. protect valuable movie data. MPEG-2 for compatibility with alternative content. A RAID 5 hard-disk array stores • Hot-swappable internal components: digital content for playback. For delivery, hard disks, dual-redundant The DSS200’s hardware-controlled power supplies, cooling fans. storage subsystem moves disk-hungry a removable drive bay accommodates User-serviceable; keeps the show feature content around your network industry-standard hard drives. Content onscreen with zero downtime. can also be loaded via a DVDROM drive or effortlessly. Flexible serial and GPI/O • SMPTE-standard closed caption (General Purpose Input/Output) over a network. protocol. automation and SMPTE standard closed • Rack mount with integral rails. captions support your automation and Designed to be serviced easily, the DSS200 Unit slides out for easy servicing accessibility needs. Integrated Dolby unit slides out from the rack on rails, and and component upgrades. the top lifts up for easy access to the Show Manager software provides a • Industry-standard removable hard complete, easy-to-use interface for hardware inside. disk drive bay; DVD-ROM drive. Flexibility for content and key delivery. • Remote software upgrade capability. New features added easily. • 16-channel digital audio output (8 AES/EBU, balanced). Connects to Dolby CP750, CP650, DMA8Plus, or other cinema sound processor. • General purpose input/output. Four automation inputs and 10 relay outputs are standard on every unit. DOLBY Screen Server (DSS200) Front Panel Removable Media Industry-standard removable hard disk drive bay and DVD-ROM drive for content and key delivery Status LEDs Bicolor LEDs show status of power supply, temperature, and internal hard disk drives USB 2.0 Type A connector for key or content delivery, optional keyboard/mouse input Monitor Output 15-pin high-density female D-connector for DSS200 optional VGA-compatible monitor to display user interface Rear Panel General USB 2.0 Two type A connectors, for optional keyboard Image Decoding 3D and mouse to operate user interface Purpose-designed digital cinema image Compatible with Dolby 3D, RealD Cinema, decoder supports content in JPEG 2000 and XpanD, and MasterImage 3D systems; Network Connections MPEG-2 formats; JPEG 2000 maximum bit rate Ghostbusting for RealD included; Dual Three RJ-45 female connectors; 10/100/ 250 Mbps; supported frame rates 2D at 24, 25, projector 3D supported with separate 1,000Base-T with auto detection for 30, and 48 fps, 3D at 24, 25, and 30 fps; 2K or projectors for left and right image auditorium network, theatre network, and 4K content playback at progressive scan 2048 future expansion; 1,000Base-LC optical fiber Internal Storage Capacity x 1080; MPEG-2 maximum bit rate 140 Mbps; (optional, for theatre network) supported frame rates 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 3.0 TB RAID 5 internal storage fps; progressive scan 1920 x 1080; MP@HL Serial Data Content Hard Disk Drives 9-pin male D-connector, RS-232 Packaging Format Hardware-controlled RAID 5 system Supports MPEG Interop, JPEG Interop, and for performance and redundancy; user- General Purpose Input/Output SMPTE packaging formats serviceable, hot-swappable hard disk drives Digital Failsafe to enable “lights on” automation if playback stops; general purpose Audio Processing Power Requirements I/O (GPI/O relays); four automation inputs and 16-channel audio on 8 x AES/EBU balanced 100–240 VAC; 50–60 Hz; 250 W; front-panel 10 relay outputs are standard on every unit digital audio outputs power switch; dual redundant power supply Monitor Output Security Dimensions and Weight 15-pin high-density female D-connector for 2,048-bit RSA decryption for key delivery; 3-U rackmount chassis; 686 x 483 x 133 mm optional VGA-compatible monitor to display 128-bit AES decryption for content; internal (27 x 19 x 5.25 inches); net: 29.5 kg (65 lb) user interface security manager for secure image and sound Environmental Conditions processing, SMPTE-standard security logging, Image Output secure real-time clock; supports insertion of Operating 0°C–40°C (32°F–104°F), fan cooling, Two BNC female connectors, 75Ω, HD-SDI per video forensic marking for encrypted content; 20%–80% relative humidity (noncondensing) SMPTE 292M supports industry-standard key delivery Automation messages (KDMs) and TI™ CineLink™ II Digital Audio Output (Diffie-Hellman and TLS). Cat862 secure Digital Failsafe to enable “lights on” 25-pin male D-connector, 16-channel output media block is FIPS 140-2 level 3 certified FIPS automation if playback stops; serial RS-232 on 8 x AES/EBU balanced, 110Ω, transformer certificate number 1376. port directly connects to cinema automation isolated, per AES3-1992 with serial control; general purpose I/O (GPI/O Projectors relays) for input and output automation Video Reference Input/Output Supports all Series 1 and Series 2 DLP Cinema® BNC female connector; currently output only, Regulatory Notices projectors reference signal automatically matches the UL, FCC, CE, and RoHS compliant content being played Subtitles Serves TI CineCanvas™ and SMPTE 428-7-2007 subtitles to compatible projectors DOLBY Show Manager Software Menu Options Monitor View-only screen that allows the user an at-a-glance status report of all auditoriums in the complex. Control Gives the user manual control of each Dolby Screen Server from anywhere in the complex. Build Allows the user to assemble entire shows (ads, trailers, cues, features) from content anywhere on the network and easily copy missing clips where they are needed. Dolby Show Manager simplifies and System alerts notify every client of content streamlines digital screen operations. or hardware problems, so no matter which Content It gives theatre personnel and network console theatre staff are watching, they Provides easy access to manage or operations centers (NOCs) comprehensive instantly know the state of the entire move content already loaded in the central control over all presentations—for a multiplex. And these same alerts are Dolby Screen Server, Dolby Show single screen, a large multiplex, or a system available via SNMP for remote monitoring of Library, or attached FTP storage integrator’s entire network. both DSS200 and DSL100. servers. Also provides a rich, clear display of available playback licenses From ingesting content and moving it, As an integral part of a networked Dolby and license load history. even while playing, to drag-and-drop Digital Cinema system, Dolby Show Manager show assembly, Dolby Show Manager enables network control of up to three Schedule features operational simplicity, at-a-glance Dolby Screen Servers with no additional Allows the user to schedule all shows monitoring, and comprehensive remote equipment. It also enables central network in a complex using a monthly calendar control. Dolby Web services now allow control of all the Dolby Screen Servers in a and to review intermission durations interoperability with third-party control multiplex when deployed with a Dolby Show to avoid scheduling errors. Complete systems, too. The playback system supports Library. daily and even weekly scheduling in a SMPTE-standard closed caption protocols, Show Manager’s complete user interface few minutes. Drive the Show Manager and the entire system can be upgraded is available, preinstalled, with localized schedule from your existing box- remotely via your digital cinema network. versions in Chinese and Russian. office system with a simple FTP/XML interface. System Utilized during installation for DOLBY Show Library (DSL100) configuring the entire system, adjusting local settings, and manually controlling and monitoring RAID rebuild when necessary. Dolby Show Library (DSL100) is a high-capacity central server designed to facilitate the networking of a multiplex and meet its content storage needs. The Dolby Show Library acts as the heart of your digital cinema network, giving you the ability to load all content at one central location, then distribute files electronically to networked Dolby Digital Cinema systems within
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