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1. 8 l la amp Se mw Oe fF New Save Open Send Get Print Cut Copy Paste Netwk Montr Sched KDI Reprts Flash Upgrade EPRAD Local Net Local x EW KDI Alerts M Available Flash Files Destination House IDs LSN ID Flash Upg FileName Length n ID 0 eHost Software No Flash Bootloader 158K ff 1D 13 CNA 200 LINID 7 Hardware Flags 15072050 529 ECNA200 529 616K Application Application Name Version es Checksum a App Valid i ak Running nz App Busy ma Bootloader Bootloader Name Version min Checksum az Force Boot Running tT Include LIN Devices Select Local File Delete Start Boot Start RTOS Start Flash Close Figure 3 27 Flash Program Main Screen Once completed select the Start RTOS button Your CNA s should boot with the transferred firmware version running The checksum upon boot up should match the upgrade s expected checksum 43 44 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager The main window also has a checkbox to include LIN devices This checkbox allows the inclusion of flash upgrade devices on the LIN The operation of upgrading your LIN devices 1s basically the same as the process for upgrading an automation Note The CineSuite flash upgrade will automatically run the CNAERASE exe file where needed in order to resolve a hardware issue that was present on some legacy CNAs This program allows full erasure of the file
2. Figure 3 35 Show Details Screen Show Event Details Show Event Operator User Code Name MarkFarnerFromGrandFunkRa v Problem Film Category Platter problem Category N A s Problem Threaded incorrectly Film X r Damage Test Category Nothing was damaged Category Normal show x Damage Test m Presentation Equipment Category Show cancelled Category Noes i sC Presentation Sey atatmer taper teens ell et EE a M Equipment z Notes not used Figure 3 36 Show Event Details 48 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual The problem screen at the bottom of the window displays the nature of the problem encountered For the purpose of record keeping the Add user Code function lets the user enter information regarding the fault actions taken the operator at the time of the fault equipment used show information and other records The Problem Details button is used to review this information Event List x Search Parameters Event Details Date Range House IDs Description Value _ 2 7 9 2006 2 7 9 7 2006 Moo geja Show Info Device Type CNA 200 Show Number 0 Down Timer 0 00 Program Number 1 1243 1 0 2 9 06 7 4201 AM 53 CikHostR Cue Number 0 1240 1 0 2 9 06 7 4202 AM 34 ResetPup Syne Number 0 ke 1o o Petpromar Bo Mot
3. i CineSuite Manager On Line User Administrator Fie Edit Show Lag Monitors Paging EDI Users Help 2 8 5j ow Sal amp Ss w OMEA Mew Save Open Send Get Print Cub Copy Paste Netwk Montr Sched KDI Reprts Figure 1 5 Manager Toolbar To view the LSN network status select the Netwk icon the screen will show the CNA s on the network Each CNA will have a sub listing of its LIN devices termination boards QDCs Etc Take note that highlighting any of the LIN and LSN devices will display information in the side bar to the right of the main screen Clicking the exit X box at the upper right will close this window ID 0 eHost Software G ID 1 CNA 200 amiga QDC 400 Quad Dimmer Control Card G LK ID 2 CNA 200 am 39330 Console Termination Panel mij 39331 Booth Termination Panel EER ID 3 CNA 150 39330 Console Termination Panel amigas 39331 Booth Termination Panel eet 0 400 Quad Dimmer Control Card EB ID 4 CNA 150 EBB ID 5 CNA 100 39330 Console Termination Panel aza 39331 Booth Termination Panel ERJ ID 6 CNA 100 c RE ID 7 CNA 200 mij 39330 Console Termination Panel sige 39331 Booth Termination Panel E ID 3 CNA 200 39330 Console Termination Panel mga 39331 Booth Termination Panel Figure 1 6 LSN Status To view the remote status of your automations select the Montr icon on the tool bar This tool displays your CNAs sorted by house number lists device type ti
4. CNA Connections CineSuite Clients Location Server Ticketing Interface r CineSuite Clients Theatre Name The indoor drive in theatre where y Change Port Number l 2357 Change IP Address ClientName User 1 30 2006 12 46 18 PM Waiting for clients on IP address LocalHost 1 30 2006 12 46 18 PM Waiting for clients on IP address 192 168 1 108 1 30 2006 12 46 29 PM The indoor Administrator User Logged On Figure 2 11 CineSuite Clients Screen The CineSuite Clients window is used to display information about users logged on locally or remotely Information such as Client name Theatre name Client type Application used for connection Log on time activity and IP address are all displayed in the top window while in the lower window is a record of clients displaying date and time connected the client name the user and the description of what the client is currently doing There is a feature to change your theatre name and port number however since the port numbers must be the same among CineNet applications it is recommended that you leave at its default value The lower left corner of this window features an option to stop scrolling messages in the lower window As with the data logged in the CNA Conn only temporary Pe eCineNet Driver Please enter a new theatre name tC Cancel Figure 2 12 Theatre name Strong International ections window the displayed in
5. RTS Conclusion The CineNet Driver is required for communication with the CNA automation network it must be properly configured and running in order to utilize CineSuite s other features contained within the package The CineSuite Manager and other remote access software rely on a properly configured driver The CineNet driver window can be minimized and will reside in the taskbar portion of the windows screen It can be opened by double clicking its icon if needed The next section of this manual features the CineSuite Manager its configuration and use Please configure all relevant parameters in this section before moving onto the Manager portion of this manual Strong International 25 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager The CineSuite Manager Opening the Manager The CineSuite Manager program can be opened up by double clicking the icon that the installer placed on your desktop You will be immediately prompted for a log on name and password As with the driver the default 1s admin for username and 31415 for the password Any privileges associated with users and groups of the CineNet Driver will also apply to the users and groups of the CineSuite Manager See the section on user permissions in the first section for a full description of how to manage group privileges If this is the first time you are opening the CineSuite Manager you will also be prompted for the network connection settings theatre name and port numb
6. 2006 12 00 AM chris chrisGidutec net Monday February 20 2006 10 20 AM Friday February 10 2006 12 00 AM chris chrisGidutec net Monday February 20 2006 10 27 AM Friday February 10 2006 03 00 AM chris chrisGidutec net Monday February 20 2006 10 27 AM Friday February 10 2006 12 00 AM chris chris dutes net Monday February 20 2006 10 21 AM Saturday Februar 11 2006 0300 AM chris christtdutec net Monday February 20 2006 10 19 AM gt Disable Report Spooler View Errors Delete Report Disable Report Send How Status Figure 4 8 Reporter Main window 62 Strong International Additional Information CineSuite Reference Manual Report Scheduler Editor l X Select Report and Schedule Start On 2 20 2006 gt at 03 00 00 AM Send Add Edit Delete Select Recipients for this Report Recipients chris chris dutec net Save Report to Harddrive New Edit Delete l Send Report to Printer cnc Figure 4 9 Report schedule editor The main window of the reporter displays information regarding the Driver Schedule name scheduling times recipient information and action to take A selection of tools is given for schedule creation editing deletion running and disabling Below the schedules window is a report cue displaying a listing of report names dates and recipient information It provides a count of attempts made to send a send next ti
7. Location Server Ticketing Interface Network Activity Driver Serial Port Com Driver Status Driver On Line Driver LSN Network ID 0 Network Activity III 10 31 17 AM Driver Status Gateway Not Respondine 11 29 25 AM Driver Status Gateway Not Responding 11 29 25 AM Driver Status CineNet Driver Off Line 11 30 35 4M Driver Status Driver Started Waiting for Gateway 11 30 38 4M Driver Status Driver On Line 11 30 38 4M Send Host ID Request to IDH 2 11 30 40 4M Log Machine Status from IDH 2 12 19 23 PM Driver Status Gateway Not Responding 12 19 23 PM Driver Status CineNet Driver Off Line 12 26 35 PM Driver Status Gateway Not Responding 12 26 35 PM Driver Status CineNet Driver Off Line 12 26 53 PM Driver Status Driver Started Waiting for Gateway 12 26 58 PM Driver Status Driver On Line 12 26 58 PM Send Host ID Request to IDH 2 12 27 00 PM Log Machine Status from IDH 2 Don t Scroll when new network activity logged Figure 2 4 Driver Status Screen VNC Database Setup For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in the first section for a full description of how to manage group privileges
8. Oo No ap OON N ODO a OUO HR N 1 Orange White 5 Blue White 2 Orange 6 Green 3 Green White 7 Brown White 4 Blue 8 Brown NN P Figure 4 14 Standard Network Cable The eCNA manual covers configuration from the eCNA s perspective It is assumed that the CineSuite software will be installed on a computer with a working internet connection optionally a working printer and other properly configured hardware It will be desirable to place the router or gateway running the CineNet at a static IP address Loss of IP will cause a connection failure when a remote access is attempted Most routers allow a static IP addresses that cannot be altered by a DHCP server The basic hardware configuration for your network 1f in place and established should already contain all of the necessary components to make eCNA integration possible The only provisions that may be required would be enough free ethernet hardware connections to support the added network entities The IP address of the eCNA s must be known in order to configure the CineNet driver to recognize them In the event of network troubles it should be known that the eCNA s internal ethernet hardware has two important features The first is a DIP switch on the eCNA mainboard that sets a known default ethernet IP address see your eCNA manual for the location of the switch The second useful feature is that the hardware will respond to the ping comman
9. To add a new user select the group in which you would like to place your new user or a user in that group and click on the add new button in the user edit controls This will bring up the edit user form When an existing user is selected choose Edit to alter that user s information If you are adding a new user to a group you will be asked for a User Name Password and Log on Name The user name and password are important when attempting to alter system parameters log on names are used by administrators to identify personnel when editing within this menu Enter the information and click the accept button Keep it in mind that all names and passwords are case sensitive Strong International 15 CineSuite Reference Manual CineNet Driver Configuration Disabling users To disable a user without removing them from the user database a disable button has been included Select the user to be disabled and click the disable button The icon for the user will change to a disabled symbol To enable a group or user click the enable button When a group is disabled all users in the group are also disabled None of the users will be able to log on to any CineSuite application General Permissions The general permissions do not apply to any specific CineSuite application so they will be covered here Change Own Password Allows the user to change their own password You may not want to allow a user to change a password that is for a user a
10. cp2 ICNA 200 Program limage cs2 ICNA 200 Program Set jpg limage c2s ICNA 200 Supervisory ico icon tt2 ICNA 200 Learn Time cna ICNA file 12s ICNA 200 Learn Time Set idb Microsoft Access Lock File l c sh Show Schedule nfy n Driver Data File lfs Facility Schedule txt Remote Operations and Networks To use any of the CineSuite remote functions some information about the local area network s involved must be known Although a thorough knowledge of TCP IP networking is not necessary some basic concepts and terminology must be understood in order to effectively communicate with networking professionals and I T staff This information will also be of use to those who are setting up their own networks Cabling for interconnecting eCNAs can be store bought or custom made eCNAs use an IEEE industry standard Cat5 RJ45 ethernet cable configuration Below is an illustration of a typical ethernet cable Also shown is a crossover cable The crossover cable is used only when a direct connection between the PC and eCNA 1s desired Ordinarily the hub router or switch will cross over the signals necessary automatically however in the case of a direct connection this signal routing must be hard wired a N CrossOver Cable O O N YV O 0O Figure 4 13 Crossover Cable Strong International 65 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information C gt Cable is standard 1 1 twisted pair
11. 3 000 to 3 010 Although this typically will not cause a problem some settings may be lost or changed to conform to the version of the destination CNA automation or a checksum memory Fault parameter error may occur at the automation Would you like bo continue with the Supervisory File upload Ves Mo Cancel Figure 3 15 Version Transfer Warning The Show Schedule Editor The show schedule editor is used to create and edit CNA 200 Show Schedules A new schedule can be created from the New menu or an existing schedule can be altered via the CNA Get or Open command This editor displays a time line across its main window as well as day rows down the left side Pointing the mouse to a position on the time line lateral to a day row where a show is to be inserted and clicking opens the Add Movie dialog box This add movie box is used to generate an entity on the time line representing a presentation Show Schedule Editor Theatre Name Local ID 1 Show Schedule 12 004M 12 304M 1 00AM 1 304M 2004M 2 304M 3 004M 3 30AM 4 004M 4 304M 5 004M 5 30AM 6 00 ee kei ae a p O aj _ Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday jo m Presentation Information Presentation Name Prog Start Time Length min Zoom alal roo CNA Program Formats Edit Delete Sunsameas Monsameas Tuesameas Wedsameas Thu same as Fri same as Sat same as None Sund
12. Access Password chris Reconnect Delay Period 1 at to connect timed out J Don t Scroll when new network activity logged Figure 2 14 Location Server Screen The Change Settings dialog box From this window you can enable the location server registration enter the name web address or the IP address of a remote location server set the port value enter your access name and password and set your reconnect delay time After clicking accept the main window will begin to display a log of the events taking place while attempting a connection with a remote server A successful connection once made to a remote server will let multiple clients software access automations over a local network across the internet or anywhere Simply check the register with location server box enter the IP of the computer with the CineNet location server running then use that IP name and password and theatre name remotely to monitor program or schedule your automations Location of CineSuite Location Server Computer Name Example Server Computer Internet Example www E prad com IP Address Example 192 168 1 65 2657 Port must match port of Location Server Unless the default port was changed on the Location Server leave the default setting Location Server Access Name Location Server Access Password Reconnect Delay Period 1 to 60 min 10 iia E Figure 2 15 Server Sett
13. Equipment codes and Rresentation codes Codes can be added edited and removed as necessary User Codes EPRAD East Multiplex Local x No problem found Platter problem Static wrap Threaded incorrectly Film problem Extra cue s on film Cue missing Film split Film break Projector problem Threaded incorrectly Wrong lens Incorrect framing Out of focus Lamp console problem enon failure Ignitor failure xenon power supply failure Sound system problem Surround channel problem Stage channel problem Amplifier problem Processor problem Digital sound drop out Speaker problem Auditorium light dimmer pro Lights flickering Light level changed Unspecified problem Edit Remove Figure 3 39 User Code Display Operator IDs Setup EPRAD East Multiplex Local x Add Remove Figure 3 40 Operator Id Setup The Setup Operator ID s window is for entering names and ID code numbers for employees These names are used with the add user code function of the view show details 50 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Monitors Monitors ILSN Network Status Shows display of LSN and attached LIN Devices CNA Monitor Gives detailed remote information and CNA status Check Software Versions Checks network hardware devices for firmware similarities The LSN Network Status operation opens the same monitor previously mentioned that is opened from the
14. From the Administrator menu select Database Setup From this sub menu the user is able to change event log settings select a CineNet database pack the database and pack and select the KDI database This database is not accessible from the CineNet Driver program It can be configured compacted and limited here but the data recorded is only displayed in an external application such as the CineSuite Manager The Event log settings dialog box is basically used to limit the number of records based on age or quantity or not at all If limiting is enabled the oldest records are overwritten first The Select CineNet database box is to choose a database file from a list a manual search option is available if the database you are looking for is not in the list A new database file may also be created in the location you specify on your Beactbodcreuseueeretca 30 hard drive and named from this window This database will ee contain your event logs As stated this file is only used by erde ogedereo kare tomreegrdicauit external applications El Log Settings Delete oldest records when record count exceeds a Acce Cancel Hel Packing your database with the Pack Database now EZS Ka selection will optimize and compress your data file It places Figure 2 5 Log Settings all your data in contiguous segments making access faster and use less space on your hard drive Strong International 19 CineSuite Referenc
15. Iir E Router Switch CineNet Driver CineSuite Manager An example of a possible CineSuite network configuration Here a local network comprising a series of eCNAs are connected through a router to a Location server and the internet The CineSuite manager can be running remotely locally or on the same computer as the CineNet Driver CNA 200 House 1 CNA 200 House 2 eCNA 200 House 3 eCNA 200 House 4 VNC Gateway m ounn mmm Mbo TO QOU TUTTI VITA LOTT rrr ir e a o p m a CineNet Driver Location Server An example of a possible CineSuite network configuration Here a local network comprising a series of eCNAs or CNAs are connected through a gateway to a Location server and the internet The CineSuite manager can be running remotely locally or on the same computer as the CineNet Driver 17 CineSuite Reference Manual CineNet Driver Configuration Gateway Setup For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in the previous section for a full description of how to manage group privileges
16. Jen al m Presentation Information 1 Presentation Name Prog Start Time Length min CNA Program Formats Edit m Day Copies Zoom Delete Qaa 50 Sunsameas Monsameas Tuesameas WWedsameas Thu same as Fri same as Sat same as IN Ine 7 None E N one v None y None 7 None 7 None Y Figure 3 20 Facility Schedule Editor Both the Facility Schedule editor and the Program Schedule editor display a show highlighted in a select color this color is directly related to the program number This helps identify and organize shows while editing the schedule Strong International 39 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager CineSuite Manager Drop Down Menus Pe CineSuite Manager On Line User Administrator File Edit Show Log Monitors Paging KDI Users Help 2 B 3 ov om amp do E amp Ee amp New Save Open Send tet Print Cub Copy Paste Netwk Montr Sched KDI Reprts Figure 3 21 Manager Tool Bar The cineSuite tool bar also has standard Windows drop down menus From left to right they are File Edit Show Log Monitors Paging KDI Users and Help These items when selected have sub menus that allow you to select other related options Each of these drop down menus will be covered in this section any functions that have already been covered will refer to a previous section regarding its use File File New Opens editors described above Open Opens items From Fil
17. KDI application information featured later in this manual When this checkbox is enabled any KDI data files associated with the driver KDIServer mdb are displayed on the eCNA 200 s screen This data is created with the KDI Editor described later in this manual and saved to the computer running the CineNet Driver the driver provides the KDI server function and if enabled displays these messages It should only be enabled if the KDI server is being used the automation is an eCNA 200 and you want it to act as a KDI interface terminal using the CineSuite package Note that the KDI protocol 1s actually part of the eCNA 200 s firmware and functions independently of the CineSuite package If custom interfacing is needed your software does not require CineSuite components to operate Also this server application is configured to use port 16001 on your eCNA if you are running a custom interface application in addition to the CineSuite application you must configure your software to use one of the other four ports available eCNA Hardware Configuration Keep in mind the default configuration of the eCNA 200 as detailed in the eCNA 200 reference manual lists the DIP switches on the eCNA mainboard as Switch _ _ sFurnction _ _ _ _ _ O ee eee Host LSN Host a lt Default SW3 Pos8 Default Internet Parameters ee User Parameters ee lt Default The Default internet parameters function automatically forces the eCN
18. Netwk toolbar shortcut icon The CNA Monitor operation opens the same monitor that is opened from the Montr toolbar shortcut icon The Check Software Versions tool is used to check the devices on the network for similarities in device type and software Firmware version The LSN monitor Netwk must be open when using this tool The CNA Monitor Settings option is used to select which data fields will appear in the Montr window Items are selected then added or removed with the arrow button at the center of the dialog box Selecting OK closes the window When the Montr window is opened only the selected fields will be visible Paging Paging Send Message Selects a Message to Send to Pagers Paging Setup Sets up Paging System ICineSuite Paging Messages Alters Paging List Message Contents The Send Message tool is used to send a message to a pager within your paging network After selecting this menu item a window opens asking you to select a network on which your paging system resides Once this is done you are given the option of pagers listed in your paging setup window see below you can then enter text in the text input box and select send An on screen message will indicate whether your message went out without any faults The Paging Setup selection is used to open the paging configuration settings screen When this option is selected you will be prompted to se
19. None r Figure 3 18 Presentation Information window 38 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual E CNA Program Formats xj Program Formats Program 1 Cs Program 2 Ce Program 3 PO Program 4 Program 5 ee Program 6 PO Program i Program 6 FP Program 9 ee Set From 4utomation men Figure 3 19 Format Description Text Editor The Facility Schedule Editor This editor is closely related to the show schedule editor above the primary difference being that the time line not only displays 24 hours of schedule time but incorporates 7 days of 24 hour divisions all in the same plane on the table Rows below and to the left show the house numbers The editing process is the same as with the show schedule editor above When this editor is opened from the New option the user is prompted to enter the number of screens this is actually the number of automations on your network The house number field is actually representative of the CNA s ID number Upon exiting this editor the user is prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA or group of CNA s use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command Facility Schedule Editor New 1 8 004M 10 00AM 12 00PM 2 00PM 4 00PM 6 00PM 8 00PM 10 00PM 12 0
20. When multiple learn times are selected via the CNA Get command each learn time is opened in a separate editor window When it is desired to edit a complete set use the Learn Times Set function below This editor is used to modify cue learn times Selecting a time field located in the cue time column that is associated with the cue number you want to modify or create change the value by using the arrow buttons or entering a numeric value directly into the field Upon exiting this editor the user 1s prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA group of CNA s or a group of Learn Times within a CNA use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command LearnTimes Editor LearnTimes 6 x jeni Automation CNA 200 0 14 0 00 15 0 00 16 0 00 17 0 00 18 0 00 19 0 00 20 0 00 Figure 3 10 Program Learn Times Editor Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual The Program Learn Times Set Editor This editor is used when it is desirable to edit a whole set of learn times at once letting the programmer alter multiple CNAs uniformly and simultaneously if desired This editor works much like the single learn times editor above however there are additional columns to account for the 9 programs used by the CNA automation The cue num
21. a local or remote driver Upon selecting the driver the Destination house ID s window will fill with available automations Highlight the automation s you wish to transfer file s to Click the Begin button Files will then be transferred to the CNA and a status window will show data transfer indicators then a report window appears displaying transfer complete or error status if any The Clear Log button is used to remove the transfer record from the screen and must be used if another transfer is to be done The X or close buttons can be used to exit this screen Strong International 41 CineSuite Reference Manual 42 CineSuite Manager CineSuite Manager On Line User Remote Admin iol xi File Edit ShowLog Monitors Paging KDI Users Help a E S o ala BS EE New Save Open Send Get Print Cut Copy Paste Netwk Montr Sched KDI Reprts CNA File Transfer x TN an SUI ioe 2 ile Files CineNet Driver From Automation Select Select C From Disk EPRAD Local Net Files to Transfer Destination House IDs ID 13 CNA 200 Version 2 008 ID 13 CNA 200 B Etpa Programs Yersion 1 028 or hig Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 Program 4 Program 5 Program 6 Program 7 Program 8 Program 9 E mo Learn Times lt Program 1 Learn Time EES Program 2 Learn Time Program 3 Learn Time Program 4 Learn Time gt
22. a new page of text entered into the KDI text editor window This message can be sent to eCNA 2 s on the network id Se Pik a8 ea RA Wel CP hd Ga Tm Pit Fra Ch Li k Left Margin Save Right Margin Change Link _ m Variable Info Scrolling Variable Type none Insert Scroll Entire Screen dt__ C Hold top 2 lines C Hold top 8 lines Hold top 4 lines Hold top 10 lines Hold top 6 lines Hold top 12 lines Figure 3 46 Message Editing Screen Delete Page This function deletes the selected page This function will not work if the page selected has sub pages however The sub pages must be deleted first If the page selected can be deleted you are asked to confirm your decision Make Start This make start button basically makes a page the master page in the listing The selected page is removed from its current position and placed at the top of the list When using the KDI emulator below this page will be the first displayed Test Using KDI Editor This button opens a virtual eCNA 200 front panel It contains a simulated LCD screen and simulated front panel keys Clicking the keys is equal to a real world key press the functions and navigation of the KDI menus can take place here before making them available to the automations on the network CNA Status Messages Will Appear Here Index Terms Messages Faults Operation n 7a 9 Home Key 1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Sweet Figure
23. and the save to CNA functions the same as the CNA Send icon The file and automation selection dialog boxes are the same as those of the Open command above The File transfer function opens the file transfer window This window copies selected files from automation or disk to automation or automations The operation circumvents the editor process and transfers files without the option viewing editing them first Select the source file s This operation involves choosing between a file from your computer or choosing a file from an automation Select either from disk or from automation If selecting a source from disk each browse button brings up a Windows file selection box The automation type selection at the top filters your results and limits expands your selection options Once a device or file location has been selected the files to transfer window will fill with available files Pl Select CNA Files X Select Automation Type CNA150 CHA Programs ss Browse Version please select CHA Supervisory jn Browse l Version please select CHA Show Schedule CHA Leam Times Browse CHA please select Accept Cancel Figure 3 23 Select Source from Disk Next select the destination automation s Choosing a destination for the file s to be transferred can be accomplished by clicking the select button and choosing a driver from the choose CineNet Driver window This can be
24. be used in most circumstances without any conflicts The remote user must log on with either administrative privileges or must be in a group that has been granted remote access permissions The CineSuite Manager for example should then display all of the eCNA s that are being networked at the local CineNet network Remote administration 1s now possible provided that proper access has been granted to your log in account This concludes the Quick Start portion of this manual For detailed information on each subject see the help menu section or read the detailed descriptions provided in the main manual Strong International 7 Quick Start Guide CineSuite Reference Manual 8 Strong International Part 2 CineSuite Operation Manual Digital Content Player I Digital Content Digital Content Digital Content Player Player Player I I I I I I I I Film Slide Projectors 1 I O Lighting amp Sound SCNA200 oOo a House 1 f I oOo l I
25. distributed to CNAs on the network The Save icon will prompt the user for a place to store the current file on your computer s hard drive Use Send to put a copy of a file you have open in an editor 2x into a CNA automation s memory E a Default chris Theatre2 0 lo Networ The Entire Network option is to choose an automation that arma is remotely located and connected through a location server fis Monit E S ichris Theatre2 5 B D 1 Cna 200 Ms Program Set all Leam Times Set all files from any CNA on the network by simply selecting it A a Supervisory Settings The CNA Get icon can be used to retrieve any manipulable S Show Schedule list will appear as before that features sub lists of files that EE 10 2 CNA 200 H H can be downloaded from the CNA and changed copied etc GES f enon 2 2 Offered are program set learn times set supervisory settings a BE D 5 CNA 100 BESE ID 6 CNA 100 z and show schedule At the bottom of this listing is a facility schedule selection as well Each any or all records can be brought into the editor by selecting them Figure 1 7 Get File The Print icon lets you use a local printer to print the current page or open editor for reference or troubleshooting purposes It works similar to most printer dialog windows in that you can preview choose a printer and select a font size The Cut Co
26. editor window contains a screen preview field a key link display that correlates front panel keys to pages Each page also has its own key links to other pages At the right of the window there is a listing displaying the page titles and their relationships with other pages There are buttons at the bottom of the screen that can create new pages edit existing pages delete pages and make a selected page a start page for the sequence There is also a button for the test emulator Preview This window displays the page selected at the right This shows what your pages will look like when highlighted in the page listing Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Key Links After you have created your KDI pages see next section you will want to control what key they are linked to For example you create a key on the screen called home and you want it to link to an index page that you have created as a starting navigation point for your custom eCNA 200 help instruction system Simply highlight the key you wish to link Each key is described by a number word or other symbol representing its counterpart on the actual eCNA 200 s front panel After highlighting the key and selecting the Change Link option a window will appear that allows you to select which page you want it linked with After selection click Accept and the page s name will appear in the field adjacent to the key description This indica
27. in firmware so that upgrade is possible Select the Close button or the X button to exit this screen The Print function is used to print information presented in an editor or monitor selecting the print operation from this menu will open a print screen where print jobs can be previewed and printing options can be configured The print window allows selection of a current page or in the case of multiple pages all page printing There is a preview zoom range of 100 to 200 magnification with several steps in between There is an option of which printer is to be used in applications where there are multiple printers The printer can be directly connected to your PC or a networked printer A page total displays Page 1 of x detailing the total quantity of pages to print The font size can be changed and spacing can be altered to accommodate varying amounts of information on each page There is a portrait landscape option and a print page print all selection Enterprise Setup is for configuring the Manager s connection settings it opens a connection settings dialog box Pe Connection Settings x Location of eCineN et Driver Computer Hame Example Server Computer Intermet E sample way E prad corn IF Address Example 192 168 1 65 h92 168 1 108 Port must match port of eCineNet 2757 Driver Unless the default port was changed on the elineNet Driver leave the defaul
28. or the CNA Get commands The editor will open and function the same as above except that here is a selection box in the upper right above the program table This box is simply used to move between Program 8 program numbers The copy and paste functions can be particularly useful here Figure 3 8 Program Number Selection The Program Learn Times Editor Program learn times can be created and edited from the learn times editor A new set of times can be created from the New menu or an existing set can be altered via the CNA Get or Open command Where applicable The Learn times table contains a table with two columns one contains a cue number field and the other a cue time field E Select CNA file to open t o x Files Selected 6 M E Theatre Name Local D 1 CNA 150 ites Program Set all Learn Times 2 E Lean Times 3 ED Lean Times 4 Sd Lean Times 9 8 Supervisory Settings Paita ma a ra core Figure 3 9 Selecting Multiple Learn Times Strong International 33 34 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager When this editor is opened from the New function and a new table is to be generated a selection box appears and a choice is made between CNA 150 and CNA 200 The primary difference in editor function between the CNA 150 and 200 is the number of cues The CNA 150 can only accept 9 cues where the CNA 200 will accept 20 cues during a given presentation
29. order to edit user permissions select the edit users menu Group i E B Administrat The users form will be displayed showing all the groups and ge Veen eae users If you are logged on as a user in the administrators group i ress i i _ 2 anagers Edit you will see all the groups including the administrators group BW Projectiorists Remove Users not in the administrators group will not see the administrators group Users within a group that does not have permission to edit users and groups or their own password will not have access to these menus beyond the log in option If a group is granted permission to change their own password they El will be prompted to enter and confirm their new password Remove Disable iiki Add Hew Disable When a group is selected the group edit controls will be enabled except the administrators group because that group cannot be edited Figure 2 1 Group Menu Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineSuite Reference Manual Adding Editing Groups Click on the Add new or Edit button in the group edit controls to display the edit group form This is where the permissions are set A tab is included for each CineSuite application that has registered user permission in the CineNet driver database This allows administrators to set all permissions for a user for all applications at the same time Z users 8 x To add a group selec
30. the CineSuite software You are asked to close all running programs then prompted to select a destination folder the default option will suit most installations Choose the components that you wish to install from the list if you are unsure allow the installation program to choose them for you and click continue Allow the program to create shortcut icons on your desktop for convenient access and click OK Eject the CD when installation is complete As stated earlier the CineNet driver is the base component for your CineNet network and should be configured first run first and allowed to run in the background in most circumstances The setup dialog will prompt you for a theatre name an interface device either a PCI 64 VNC or an eCineNet Ethernet connection If using a Gateway or VNC have the com port number that you will be using handy choose the LSN ID number The CNA connections screen should now show network activity and list Gateway and devices on the network 2 Strong International CineSuite Reference Manual Operation Driver Log on to the CineNet network by specifying admin as your username and 31415 as your password This is the default configuration and can be changed later if desired by using the admin Users drop down menu Note that ALL user names and passwords Peer are case Sensitive If your network is using TCP IP exclusively and you have eCNAs connected directly to the network configure
31. the screen Show Details Thur 2 2 06 2 34 37 PM in House 1 EPRAD East Multiplex Local Show Details Show Title none Scheduled Start Actual Start Thur 2 2 06 2 34 37 PM CNA ID 1 Start Mode Manual Show H 2322 Length 0 09 Prog 1 Down Time 0 00 Show Info Device Type 2 2 06 2 34 37 PM 0 00 2 2 06 2 34 37 PM Manual Start 0 00 Intermission Start 0 2 2 06 2 34 37 PM 0 00 User Code 0 2 2 06 2 34 38 PM 0 01 Automatic Cue 0 0 2 2 06 2 34 41 PM 0 04 Cue Keypad Inserted 1 2 2 06 2 34 41 PM 0 04 Intermission End 2 2 2 06 2 34 41 PM 0 04 Intermission Start 2 2 2 06 2 34 46 PM 0 09 Show End 2 V Hide Events after Show End event anual Sta 0 Show Number Down Timer Program Number Cue Number Sync Number In Progress Between Shows In Leam Using Learned Cu In Syne Running Solo Running Show Stopped Show Status Event Code Ready 1 Event Text StartMan Event Description Manual Start Event Date Flag HI 1 2 2 06 2 34 37 Pt _ Any Event Flag HI 100 Show Start Flag HI 4000 Show Problems Problem Operator Detais ooo Ul MarkFarnerFro Problem Details Threaded incorrectly No Text Value 100 Show Add User Code Scheduled E vent not used not used not used not used not used not used
32. use the delete key on your keyboard Alternatively the item may be Cut and never Pasted The operations or instructions in the window to the right will change depending on the version of CNA that is being programmed This program version range is selectable via the Change button above the program table If a program is created in a higher version level that includes previously unavailable software instructions they will not be available to the older CNA It should also be noted that when changing between versions with this function instructions will be lost if converted to an earlier version then restored to a later version Any items rendered unavailable will be removed from the program table and will have to be re inserted Upon exiting this editor the user 1s prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA group of CNA s or a group of programs within a CNA use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command The CNA 100 150 and 200 Program Set Editors The CNA xxx program set editor works exactly like the above two editors Progam with a few big exceptions one is that they are as the name implies used to edit groups of programs or program sets These sets are chosen in the same manner as before and selected for editing in the same two ways either with the Open
33. 3 47 Test Screen Strong International 57 Number keys on the computer keyboard can be substituted for clicking the virtual keypad buttons use the backspace key for clear and F1 F5 keys for the soft keys at the bottom of the screen F5 is the home key and returns the display to the start page CineSuite Manager i x Flease enter the message to send to all CHA automations mas length 34 Cancel Test Message from ED Server Figure 3 48 Alert Messaging Input The Send Alert window initially prompts for a CineNet Driver selection then opens a window that displays any active eCNA 200 ID s You can send a text alert to either selected unit ID s or all ID s on the network Once units are selected for messaging a text input window appears into which your message can be input Select OK The message then appears in the upper left portion of your screen alternating with any fault or status messages already being displayed There can only be one KDI alert message at a time any subsequent entries will overwrite the previous The KDI Editing Messaging applications integrated into the CineSuite package are independent of the actual KDI protocols Which are written into the eCNA 200 s operating firmware The Editor creates a KDIServer mdb file on the computer running the CineNet Driver application the driver If enabled reads this file and sends the information out to the enabled eCNA 200 s display s The CineSuite pac
34. A to Half Duplex operation with an IP address of 192 168 0 254 This configuration is potentially useful when troubleshooting as it forces the eCNA to a known IP address The Host configuration must also be configured for TCP Certain operations within the CineSuite software rely on updates from the eCNA if either of these switches are configured improperly certain operations would be unstable at best TCP networking allows the Host CineNet Driver software and e CNA to communicate vital information such as status and clock updates The improper configuration of these as well as other switch parameters can cause unexpected and possibly undesired results These results can easily be mis interpreted and lead to unnecessary troubleshooting Please verify that your eCNA or CNA is configured properly when using the CineNet Driver or other CineSuite software applications 22 Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineSuite Clients CineSuite Reference Manual For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in first group privileges section for a full description of how to manage eCineNet Driver E 10 X Driver Administrator Users Help
35. CineSuite User s Manual CINENET CineSuite Software Package ME STRONG Preliminary A March 2006 CinesSwMite Quick Start User s guide Outlines the installation setup and basic usage of the CineNet Driver and CineSuite application software AN AmA STRONG o Cinema Products D Cinerna Autornation CineSuite Reference Manual Quick Start Guide Part 1 Introduction CineSuite is designed to be an enterprise wide software solution This is accomplished by creating separate CineSuite applications that perform different functions By separating the software applications the flexibility of the CineSuite enterprise is significantly increased Applications are not required to be running on the same computer or even in the same building Communication between the modules is through the Internet standard TCP IP protocol What this means is that the CineSuite applications are capable of communicating with each other across the Internet The following illustration shows the complete CineSuite connection scheme The CineSuite Location Server allows communication with other location servers without them knowing each others IP address Cinesuite Manager Cines ute To PAP Client on we cth TEPIP eC ine et Comector Driver Lines ite PS2 Client Cok ke cth LN Olema P I 64 or peeti RSM 20 WHC Interface hl omit or An example of a Ciniet system Al el h4 200 TCPAP connections c
36. From the Driver menu select the Gateway Setup option This opens a dialog box that configures the driver for your network hardware Options are Ethernet VNC interface or PCI 64 interface If using ethernet your eCNA must be configured with its own IP address See your automation s instruction manual for details about setting up the eCNA You will be prompted to enter the IP address es of the automation s that you want to communicate with IP addresses may also be added edited or removed later while viewing the TCP IP connections screen CSi CineNet Driver Configuration x How does the eCineNet Driver connect to the CHA Automations If using a VNC for network connectivity select the VNC interface Ethemet eCineNet option The CineNet Driver Configuration window will ask for 2 ee your computer s RS 232 Com port number This information can be found in the device manager section of most windows Serial Port Com T operating systems CineNet Driver LSN Network ID g _ The last selection is for users that are connecting through a PCI 64 Gateway This external or internal device attaches to your CNA s LSN and connects to your host computer s RS 232 Com port The configuration box will prompt you to enter an LSN ID number as well as the Com port that it 1s using on your computer Cancel Help Figure 2 3 Driver Configuration If you are combining eCNAs and CNAs within the same network it will be necessar
37. I Film Slide Projectors I i I O Lighting amp Sound CNA 200 io House 2 J i I uoa I Film Slide Projectors __ CNA 100 bee D ee SOS VNC Paging I O Lighting amp Sound j j i System House 3 I i l I I l i i ourm am s R M Film Slide Projectors oOo T emote Monitor VO Lighting amp Soundi ete patasennaen DE a8 EENE RSM 10 20 pole Switch CineNet Driver 1 Location Server i Digital Projector Interface I I I p72 MMM Internet sete reese se sees oo soc oes i I I I I I l I I I I I l I I l I I i i S f 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J J i I I be oS pe i TS l T Mon CineSuite Reporter CineSuite Manager CineSuite Remote Monitor Strong International CineSuite Installation and Operation Manual PRO20 Revision Preliminary This manual covers the setup and operation of the CineSuite software package Optional CineNet and related equipment is covered in the following product reference manuals PROO1 CNA Installation Manual PR002 CNA 200 Setup and Operation Manual PR003 CNA 150 Setup and Operation Manual PRO04 CNA 100 Setup and Operation Manual PROOS QDC 400 Installation and Setup Manual PRO06 ACP 50 Installation and Setup Manual PROO7 RVC 5 Installation and Setup Manual PROO8 PCI 64 Gateway Interface Installation PR009 CineNet Host Software PRO10 RCM 10 RSM 10 RSM 20 Installation and Operation Manual PRO11 Stro
38. Suite system The CineNet Driver While not specifically a Driver in the common personal computing application of the term the CineNet driver is a software component at the core of the CineSuite package It resides in the background and interacts with the Client Manager the Network interface and other software hardware peripherals It 1s a software application that links the eCNA hardware part of the network with the user friendly Windows interface components Once configured the driver settings will probably not have to be modified except in the event that an automation is added or a change in enabled driver features is desired Strong International 13 CineSuite Reference Manual CineNet Driver Configuration Password and Username 14 Once you have the CineNet driver installed on the computer you plan to use it must be configured The first thing that you will notice is that there is limited access to configuration options unless you have certain administrative privileges The default administrative logon name is admin and the default password is 31415 By logging on you can then change the password to something more suitable for you While you are setting up new passwords it may be desirable to set up your system s users and group permissions Note that ALL user names and passwords are case sensitive To change the administrator password simply select the Change Password command from the Users menu This will prom
39. Type Received Setup Parameters Received E BE ID 0 WNC Interface Figure 3 2 Netwk Display 6 Off SW Off and SW8 Off sets ID 1 LIN Errors Power Up Oty E ral ire y Error Timer sec o0 Poll Err Total mo L Figure 3 3 Device Info 28 Strong International CineSuite Manager Montr This 1con opens a window featuring an advanced remote status monitor This monitor provides CineSuite Reference Manual information on House ID Device Type Feature T Next Show Start Mode Detailed Information Prog t Nest Cue CNA 150 Manual Fault Supervisory Memory Fault 1 The status monitor provides information on various LSN devices not all fields will apply See Figure 3 4 Montr display Field Description House ID Displays LSN Network ID Device Type Model of LSN Device Feature Title Running Feature Next Show Time of Next Presentation Start Mode Manual Timed Clock Etc Time to Start Time Remaining between Presentations Current Status Fault Ready Stopped Etc Detailed Information Displays Fault Messages Program Displays Current Program Next Cue Show Next Expected Cue Learning Cues Yes Learn Mode Blank Learned Mode Sync Loop Displays Sync Loop When in Sync Mode Run Hours lLog of Run Hours Maint A Hours Maintenance Log Hours Maint B Hours Maintenance Log Hours Maint C Hours Maintenance Log Hours Maint D H
40. a check box to include offline CineSuite clients and a text box that lets the user change the port number for communications An activity log shares the lower half of the window to display information regarding times driver names client names and descriptions of actions performed while active There is no log on screen for this program Cine Suite Location Server l i ol x File Help CineSute Connections EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaples es EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaples CineNet Driver es M ingude Offline CineS ute Clients Port Number 2657 Change Activity Log Client Name 2 20 2006 11 55 54 AM CineSuite Location Server started 2 20 2006 11 55 54 AM Waiting for clients on IF address LocalHost 2 20 2006 11 55 54 AM Waiting for clients on IF address 192 168 1 108 2 20 2006 11 59 08 AM EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaplex EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaplex CineSuite Client established connection to Location server M Alway scroll to new log items Figure 4 6 Location Server Main Screen Briefly the CineNet driver can be configured to connect through a location server The Register with CineSuite Location Server checkbox is enabled the port number specified during setup should match the port number of the location server The IP address of the computer running the location server is entered into the IP address field in the driver configuration window The location server application is started on the desired computer and
41. a message or condition to modify by double clicking it or selecting the Edit button at the bottom of the window Once selected a dialog box opens and from here you can edit the text that will be sent for that particular failure mode or event There are options for setting the priority of the message Notify or Urgent and the user can specify when to send the page Never Always Only when Running or Only when Stopped Defaults can be restored by simply selecting the set to default button at the bottom of the window i Send Pager Message Theatre Name Local x Select Fagers Message Send Close Figure 3 42 Send Pager Message 52 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual 1 Edit Event Message New Event Message Text Friority Send Page Elock Set From Host Forced From Host Notify Always mea Figure 3 43 Edit Message CineSuite Pager Message Setup Theatre Name Local Events Event Message Text Automatic Cue 0 Automatic Cue 0 Notify Check Cue Learn Times Check Cue Learn Times Notify Always Clock Set From CNA Keypad Clock Set From CNA Keypad Notify Always Clock Set From Host CNA Request Clock Set From Host CNA Request Notify Always Clock Set From Host Forced From Host Clock Set From Host Forced From Host Notify Always Clock Start Clock Start Notify Always Cue Automation Inserted Cue Automation Inserted Notify Always Cue Film Cue In Lear
42. accept button to exit this dialog box Clicking the Get Report button to the right of the window will display your selected report in the main window To delete or edit a report and its contents select the delete or edit button Additionally the time window can be changed by selecting Strong International 45 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager either the From or To buttons and selecting the appropriate dates This functions similar to the start and end date that is set up during the report addition process The HTML report setup window is used to customize the header of the report this page lets the user enter a facility name address phone fax email web address and logo All information entered here will appear at the top of your report generated in the HTML reports menu This feature allows the user to generate a customized report to conform to corporate standards or personal preferences Select CineNet Driver Oj x carei Figure 3 30 Driver Selection Window HTML Report Viewer EPRAD East Multiplex Local x Available Report Script File repartin Jail Summi NYT End Date Today Today Add Edit _ Delete From Defaut x to Defaut v _Get Repot Please select report to run Figure 3 31 HTML Report Viewer Window Pe Add Edit HTML Report x Report Mame report Berean a Start Date End Date anei Figure 3 32 Add Edit HTML Repor
43. all drivers configured to register with the location server at that IP and through that port will appear in the main connections list Strong International 61 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information The CineSuite Reporter The CineSuite Reporter is used to email reports to administrative personnel These reports are the same ones run in the CineSuite Manager s HTML reports window Once selected the reports can be emailed periodically as scheduled by the administrator User Log On CineSuite Reporter Il Version 2 0 0 Unregistered copy Warming This program and documation is protected by US copyright laws and regulations Copyright EPRAD 1999 2003 User Name case sensitive admir Password caze sensitive iv Remember password and automatically log on i Figure 4 7 Reporter Log on To change settings in the reporter s operation it will be necessary to log on as the administrator or a user in a group with privileges to modify reports f CineSuite Reporter II On Line User Administrator iol x Fie User Codes Users Schedules Schedule Name Save to File_ Send to EPRAD East Multiples NEw Sunday February 12 2006 03 00 AM chris christduktec net Disable Scheduler Create Schedule Edit Schedule Delete Schedule Run Schedule Disable Sched Reports waiting to be e mailedprinted _Report Name Date Recipient Attempts Made Next Send Time Friday February 10
44. an be used in conjunction with the internet which sould allow communications at a great distance Administrators can monitor configure and CHAASO schedule a full multiplex tom thousands of miles away The ecMA Automation features a buit in TCPAP port and can be used without a VIC or PCI 64 Gateway eCh 4 100 Figure 1 1 CineNet Network CineSuite Client applications can connect to the CineSuite location server across the Internet but the user must first know the server s IP address It is not required that the Host know the IP address of the clients The CineNet driver connects the eCNA or PCI 64 CNA automation network to the clients and the CineSuite Manager The Driver 1s also responsible for remote clients remote location server connections ticketing system interfacing and network activity logging The CineSuite Manager interfaces with the user allowing manipulation monitoring and storing of data related to the CNA network Strong International 1 Quick Start Guide CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Quick Start In order to make full use of the CineSuite software two separate applications are required The two software applications are 1 CineSuite Manager This is the main user interface When creating CNA programs settings CNA supervisory functions or monitoring CNA operations this is the application that will be used It provides access to the most commonly used software components The CineSuite Manager can be
45. art Low Level Password High Level Password Password Control Check Cue Missed Cue Fault Defeat Time Format 12 24 Remote Alarm Time Manual Enable Enable 00 3141 Dip Switch Disable Disable Disable 12 Hour 30 Figure 3 14 CNA 200 Supervisory Editor Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Each editor will display different tabs leading to more options and parameter descriptions It is sufficient to state here that only the necessary parameters for a given model and firmware version will be available A listing of these variations can be found in the manual for your particular automation Keep in mind that your automations can all be upgraded over the network and therefore have all of the latest supervisory parameters A supervisory parameter set for a late version of CNA can be sent to an earlier version 1f desired A warning will appear and only the pertinent parameters will be applied the others will be disregarded Upon exiting this editor the user is prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA or group of CNA s use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command CineSuite Manager l x The version 3 150 or higher of the destination automation ID 11 does not match the wersion of the Supervisory File being Uploaded
46. ay Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Sunday Day Copies Figure 3 16 Show Schedule Editor Strong International 37 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager To insert a presentation either choose an existing title from the Feature list or create a new title by adding a program name up to 14 characters associating a CNA automation program number 1 9 refine the start time by using the arrow buttons or by directly entering a numeric value Lastly a length field is included in order to specify the length of the presentation Click the Accept button to exit You will note that a colored bar has now been placed on your time line corresponding to the presentation you have just created or inserted into the schedule This presentation can be selected and moved or stretched or shortened using your mouse by click and drag method A Presentation Information field below the time table will display information on the presentation selected The name CNA Program number start time and length can all be changed from this field A selected show can be deleted using the Delete button The CNA Program Formats section lets the programmer choose a description for the formatting of a presentation based on a CNA program number Selecting the Edit button opens a window whereby one can enter descriptive text related to the formatting of the lens and masking options used A unique description may
47. be added to each program number The Set from Automation selection retrieves descriptions from an automation on the network Selecting OK closes this window and saves your changes Pel Add Movie x Feature l Length Prog _ E ast5ide Stomm 118 3 Presentation Information Presentation Hame JE astSide Story Prog Start Time Length min 3 Jos7am ite ones Figure 3 17 Add Movie Dialog The Day Copies function is used to copy one day s events to another day When the original day is changed all other copies follow A copy however cannot be changed A zoom feature is included with this editor selecting a zoom value or using preset zoom levels provide a close up view of your time line across the upper portion of the window This can be used to help Fine Tune a presentation s start and end times Upon exiting this editor the user is prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA or group of CNA s use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command m Presentation Information E Presentation Name Prog Start Time Length min X 0 00 CNA Program Formats Edit m Day Copies aala Sun same as Monsameas Tuesameas Wedsameas Thu same as Fri same as Sat same as IN one z None M None Yii
48. below to transfer the edited file to an automation CNA Send The Send icon is used to transfer a file or group of files located in a selected editor to a CNA automation or group of automations A selection dialog box appears that prompts the user for a device to which the file is to be sent then after sending the file a window opens that reports whether the operation was successful or if there was a problem during transfer There is an additional go to Network button that lets the Send command transfer items to other remotely networked automations via the location server feature Strong International 27 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager CNA Get The Get icon s operation is used to retrieve programming data from a CNA automation it can also utilize the Entire Network button This provides access to a location server if running on the desired remote network Once an automation is selected and the file s desired are chosen the file is copied to the CineSuite Manager an appropriate editor opens it up for editing and from there it can be edited saved sent or deleted as desired Print The Print function opens a Windows style print preview screen This allows the selection of a printer and displays other printing information regarding the file in the selected editor window The page layout printer font size and number of pages to print can be altered from this window Cut Copy and Paste These features ar
49. bers are still 1 9 for the CNA 150 and 1 20 for the CNA 200 This is selected using the Change button above the table When creating a new set the programmer is prompted to choose a model When using the CNA Get or Open command the proper editor is automatically selected by the CineSuite Manager program Upon exiting this editor the user 1s prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA or group of CNA s use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command LearnTimes Editor Theatre Name Local ID 1 All Learn Times Change Automation CNA 150 00 00o jo ooo f ooo ooo ooo jo ooo f ooo 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 K 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 oon moe wh Figure 3 11 Learn Times Set Editor The Supervisory Editor The supervisory editor provides a convenient way to alter CNA supervisory settings in an easy to use format The details behind the functions of the CNA s supervisory are beyond the scope of this manual please ref
50. ccomplished by simply sliding the margin tools below the main editor screen These are used to customize the layout of the display data Variables must be smaller than the width of the margins on a given page therefore a warning message will be displayed if a variable cannot fit within the margins When text is entered that extends beyond a single viewable page a scroll bar tool becomes available When scrolling the soft keys also change The home key is left in place but a page up and page down key become visible these are used for page navigation Strong International 55 56 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager The Variable window is used for choosing an event which corresponds to a page This lets an event trigger a real time message on the screen The variable types are listed below Variable Type Variable Parameter Cue NA Elapsed Time NA Learn Mode NA Length Current Show Next Show Limited Release Current Show Next Show Prog Current Show Next Show Rating Current Show Next Show Run Hours NA Seats Available Current Show Next Show Seats Sold Current Show Next Show Show Title Current Show Next Show Sold Out Current Show Next Show Start Mode NA Start Time Current Show Next Show Status NA Sync Loop NA Sync Status NA Time Remaining NA Time to Start Current Show Next Show Each variable also has a field for a hous
51. ccount that is shared among multiple employees The administrator will always have access to users names and passwords Incidentally each member of the administrator group will also have access to each other s names and passwords This is a good argument for having only one main administrator in the administrators group Other groups can then be given administrative privileges as required Add Edit Users Allows the user to access the edit users menu Users that have Edit Users permissions can add edit and delete any user of any group except administrators Only give Edit Users permission to the highest level employees Remote Access CineSuite is an enterprise wide suite of applications By using CineSuite location server many theatre locations can be monitored controlled from a single location The remote access permission gives the user access to remote CineSuite applications in the same manner as local applications This level of access should only be given to those employees that oversee multiple theatre sites or require remote access for reports and scheduling Once users groups and privilege have been set up whether temporarily or thoroughly you may now proceed on to the next configuration task which is to set up your networking Network configurations vary depending on the individual components that make up your system The majority of the functions and features listed are available for eCNA ethernet network connections as wel
52. d for monitoring only CNA operation parameters cannot be changed using this program CNA Remote Monitor EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaplex On Line User Administrator T z iol x Fie Users Help CineSuite CNA Monitor AEM House ID Device Type Feature Title Next Show Start Mode Time to Start Current Status Detailed Information Prog CN4 150 CHICKEN LITTLE Frii0 304M Manual 1 27 45 1 0 5 CN4 200 CHICKEN LITTLE Fri10 30AM Manual 1 27 45 5 0 1 18 Figure 4 1 CineSuite Remote Monitor Application Si Preferences x Window Font Settings Preferences For Editor Monitor F CNA Monitor Settings l x Remote Monitor Displayed Columns Font Ms Sans Serif Font Size 8 25 i Sans Sent Available Columns Visible Columns 01 House ID 0z Device Type 03 Feature Title 04 Hest Show 0S Start Mode OB Time to Start OF Current Status D8 Detailed Information Time Format 09 Prog f 12 Hour amp 24 Hour 10 Next Cue 11 Learning Cues Cancel Figure 4 2 Preferences Font Figure 4 3 Preferences Column Options Strong International 59 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information Digital Projector Interface This software application is used when digital content players or projectors are used in conjunction with an eCNA The program has been developed to interface with and communicate information so that a coordinated series of events is possible Upon
53. d line networking operation Each Windows environment has different methods for accessing the MSDOS prompt the simplest is usually from the start menu choose run then enter CMD or Command to access the command prompt Type the command ping followed by the IP address of the eCNA For example C ping 192 168 1 108 The eCNA will respond with Pinging 192 168 1 108 with 32 bytes of data Reply from 192 168 1 108 bytes 32 time l10ms TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 108 bytes 32 time l10ms TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 108 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 128 Reply from 192 168 1 108 bytes 32 time 10ms TTL 128 This indicates a successful ping operation the eCNA hardware path is properly networked and can be accessed The IP you enter after the ping command will vary of course depending on the eCNA you are attempting to talk to Also the reply time will vary depending on the speed of your network 66 Strong International Additional Information CineSuite Reference Manual and the TTL figure will be different The data is not really important here the main items to look for are a Request Time out message or intermittent replies The combination of the two simple but important tools above should enable complete verification of hardware operation More or less Pinging a known good web site s address can tell you if you are able to access the outside world as well ping www eprad com The latest version of eCNA 200 has an on screen feature for disp
54. ditor Theatre Name Local ID 1 Supervisory Change Supervisory File Type CNA 150 3 150 or higher System Parameters Standard Outputs QDC Dimmers RVC 5 Setup Volume Program Lens Change Time Changeover Pulse Length Failsafe Bobble Delay Cue Window Factor 0 001 Cue Learn Mode Auto Timed Start Enable High Level Password 3141 Password Control Dip Switch Check Cue Disable Missed Cue Disable Remote Alarm Time 0 Figure 3 13 CNA 150 Supervisory Editor Once the editor is open and you have chosen the appropriate version and model of CNA that you are running you will note a series of option descriptions and tabs leading to other options and parameter descriptions Each parameter description has fields for entering values or selecting from multiple choice lists others will feature text boxes for custom notation Number fields can be filled by entering the desired value directly or using the arrow buttons to increment or decrement the highlighted value Multiple choice text boxes are selected with the cursor by clicking on the proper option Text is entered where applicable by using the cursor to highlight the text box and entering data via the computer keyboard Supervisory Editor Supervisory 1 x Change Supervisory File Type CNA 200 1 029 or higher p Changeover Delay 7 Lens Change Time 8 Changeover Pulse Length 0 2 Failsafe Bobble Delay 1 Cue Window Factor 0 001 Cue Learn Mode Timed Start Clock St
55. dow for the KDI Editor application Here you can add text and move margins for the aCNA 200 s LCD screen there is no limit to the number of words that can be added as text in this window At the right of this screen you will note that there is also a key link window this is the same as the one found on the main page the only difference being that it is only for this single page that you are creating other page s links cannot be altered from this window The scroll controls are used to hold certain numbers of lines when using the window scroll controls The top lines of text can remain on the screen while the lines below are subject to scroll controls This area can be used as a page header a column header or other navigational or status display Take note that a number of options will appear when entering text into this editor the tool bar will show a group of tools to select either a large or small font to invert the text and a tool for typing directly over existing text which functions similar to a Text Replace button Large fonts are displayed on top of small fonts if you type a large font on top of a small font the small fonts will not be displayed Text can be copied and pasted into the KDI editor from other sources using the usual copy and paste functions this allows the transfer of large amounts of pre existing information to be added to the KDI file efficiently Margins can be adjusted for the KDI window in this editor this is a
56. e or From Automation Save Saves items To File or To Automation File Transfer Moves files from file or CNA to CNA Advanced Device Flash Upgrade feature Print Opens Print Window Enterprise Setup Opens Connection Settings Screen Preferences Sets Font attributes for Editor Monitor Exit The New menu gives options for opening new files in editors above the editor is chosen by selecting the type of file from the list that you would like to create The Open menu provides the option of opening a file from a folder located on your hard drive or from an automation The open from file selection gives the same result as selecting the Open icon on the tool bar a Windows file selection box appears highlight the desired file then select open The open from automation option is the same as using the CNA Get icon C Select CNA file to open Ioj x Files Selected 0 A MER ID 13 CNA 200 i i Program Set all Pea Learn Times Set all a Supervisory Settings e3 Show Schedule Ps Facility Schedule re Entire Network cnc Figure 3 22 Open from CNA 40 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual The Save menu is used to transfer a currently open file from an editor to either a file by selecting the to file option or to a CNA using the to CNA option The Save to file functions the same as the Save icon
57. e ae z ei emL i ime p i p 1244 1 0 2 9 06 10 12 03AM 9 ReadyRun oe ee 1246 1 0 2 9 06 10 12404M 53 CikHosth In Syne Running Solo 1248 1 0 2 9 06 10 12 46 4M 53 ClkHostR Running Show Stopped 1249 1 1 2 9 06 10 16 554M 2 StartT im Show Status Fault 1270 1 1 2 9 06 10 16 554M 47 UserCode 1250 1 2 2 9 06 10 20 57 AM 1 StartMan Evari Code 53 1251 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 02 AM 45 CueKeybd 1252 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 07 AM 45 CueKeybd Event Text CikHosth 1253 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 094M 45 CueKeybd Event Description Clack Set From Host 1254 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 104M 45 CueKeybd Event Date 2 9 06 7 42 01 AM 1255 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 13AM 45 CueKeybd 1256 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 154M 45 CueKeybd eT PAET 1257 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 154M 5 IntmS trt ag Mwen 1258 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 184M 45 CueKeybd 1259 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 184M 6 Intm_End Old Year 2006 1260 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 18AM 5 IntmStrt Old Month i 1261 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 254M 4 Show_End Old Day Ig 1262 1 2 2 9 06 10 21 254M 9 ReadyRun 1263 1 2 2 9 06 10 24 26AM 34 ResetPup Old Hour bat 1264 1 2 2 9 06 10 24 264M 13 Mem Time Old Minute 42 1265 1 2 2 9 06 10 24 264M 15 MemLTime Old Second 3 1266 1 2 2 9 06 10 24 284M 53 CikHostR Param 7 reed 1267 1 0 2 9 06 10 35 26AM 51 ChSnumH Pang lo 1268 1 0 2 9 06 10 37 394M 51 ClrSnumH 1269 1 0 2 9 06 10 38 24AM 49 ChBuffH ED Figure 3 37 Raw Event List The View Raw Events window displays all raw events that occur These events can vary in type some reflect the events of a show others record the se
58. e CNA program editor for the CNA 200 automation It allows the Copying changing and saving of a CNA program Following sections will describe this editor in detail CNA 100 150 Program set This selection will open the editor for the CNA 100 150 automation with features to alter all nine programs at once C NA 200 Program set This selection will open the editor for the CNA 200 automation with features to alter all nine programs at once Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Program Learn times Choosing this option opens a dialog window prompting selection of the model of CNA you intend to program Once a model is specified a learn time editor opens to facilitate the programming learn times The following sections will describe this editor in detail Learn times set Choosing this option opens a dialog window for selection of a model of CNA once a model is specified a learn time editor opens to facilitate the programming of learn times across multiple program numbers The following sections describe this editor in detail Supervisory The new supervisory option opens an input window requesting a model and version of CNA supervisory that is being altered or created After selection an editor 1s opened in the main window for modifying various supervisory functions See the next sections for specific information Show Schedule When a show schedule is to be modified replaced or viewed the show schedule men
59. e ID number an alignment position of Left Center and Right justification and a 39 Max Length numerical value this numerical value sets the length of the variable text message that is displayed The listed variables are requested from their sources defined by the specified house ID number Selecting Own ID will make the automation display status information about itself This information is then displayed in a non editable field on the eCNA 200 s screen The information is updated periodically to reflect changes in status or value The variable parameter Where available is selected to reflect either the current running show or the next show that is to be run Not all variables are available for all situations Some are dependent on the ticketing system or show schedule If implemented Upon exiting the programmer is prompted to save the page and name it 1f a name has not already been given to the page This name appears in the page listing and the key links menus Edit Page This button functions to open the editor for an existing page simply select the page you want to edit and click the edit page button the editor listed above will open up It 1s also possible to edit a page by double clicking its name in the list This will open the appropriate editor window Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual KDI Editor EPRAD East LSN Teraplex Local New Page Page Name kak An example of
60. e Manual CineNet Driver Configuration The Select KDI database menu item lets you search for and choose a KDI database The KDI interface s functions will be fF Select Database x Please select from one of the databases below discussed in the KDI section of this manual The KDI database 9 s3yccinemtdiectay eine or create a new database this will erage all information in the is where information is stored for the KDI server application database As with the event log the CineNet Driver functions only to Version relay that information to remote applications it cannot be used directly to modify or view any of the database information This option will not be highlighted if using other methods of isate New Accept connection than ethernet Cancel Packing your KDI database 1s also possible with the Pack Figure 2 6 Select Database KDI database function Packing your KDI database as in the case above with the Event log will compact the information in your file to make access faster and to decrease the amount of wasted space Event Log 20 Relog Events lets the user download the contents of a specific CNA automation s event log Selecting this process causes a prompt to appear for a CNA ID number Once the desired CNA has been entered the events from that CNA will be transferred to the Event log database for use by a remote application Clear Show Number makes the s
61. e Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up Non Syne Flat House Up Stage Up won none wn o Figure 3 6 CNA 100 Program Editor From here you will notice a table listing cues 0 through 9 for your program a column named End Sound Lens Lights Intermission Curtain Call and Outputs through 4 The rows have numbers indicating cues placed during a film presentation or generated automatically by the CNA For each box in the table there are a series of options that set operations performed when that cue is encountered The options for end are Off and End when an end is placed in the box all other fields for the following cues are disabled The sound column allows selection of Aux Digital Mono Non Sync SR and SVA The ens column offers the choice of Flat Scope and Special The lights Strong International 31 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager column has selections for House down Stage down House Mid1 Stage Mid1 House Mid2 Stage no op and House up Stage up The remaining intermission curtain call and outs I through 4 have On and Off state options The Copy and Paste commands can be used to copy the attributes of one cue operation to another or from program to program Upon exiting t
62. e shortcuts that make it easier to perform standard cut copy and paste operations on files and operations in and between the editor windows where allowed They are used in the manner typically associated with these functions for moving duplicating etc Netwk The Netwk tool opens a screen that monitors LSN functions Displayed here is information about network D s and network device descriptions When a device 1s selected status information is loaded from the selected device and displayed on this screen The user is prompted to select either a remote network or can monitor their local network if present There are options for fast slow and no updates The slow update times are 15 seconds for views where LIN devices are shown 60 seconds for views without LIN devices Fast is 4 seconds for LIN device views and 15 seconds for those views without Device name device ID device type software version and checksum and current status messages and fault messages are all displayed in this area Selecting a LIN device attached hela R to the main LSN device results in status fields for that device Fields aor listed include previously mentioned device name ID an attributes field OY ne nT cee showing pertinent information regarding DIP switch positions a LIN ID 73 Device Type 7 error counter etc Version 6 CheckSum 49 m Current Status Conditions Device Active Exchanging I O In Progress ID amp Device
63. een access to various programming and supervisory parameters is possible While each editor type has unique features and appearance they all retain the same basic functions They open modify and save program information and parameters They all open their respective files either from an automation on the network or from a folder on the Host computer or server They all also save data to a file or into an automation s memory Below is a detailed explanation of how each editor works those familiar with the operation and programming of CNA automations will find that making and editing programs is easier than ever The complete beginner will find the CineSuite Manager s format pleasant to work with and easy to understand you should be up and running programs with little effort The copy cut and paste commands work with the program instructions to help eliminate unnecessary work The CNA 100 150 Program editor To begin creation of a new program or to modify an existing one select New then CNA 100 150 Program from the New icon on the tool bar Alternately choose CNA Get or Open Choose the automation on the network whose program needs to be altered Choose Program Set and the individual program or programs that you want to change This will load a copy of that program into the CineSuite Manager s editor Cue End Sound Lens Lights Intemission Curtain Call Outi Out2 Out3 Outa Non Syne Flat Hous
64. er for the system with the CineNet Driver that you wish to connect to Defaults are provided and will usually be sufficient to get you started For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in first part of this manual for a full description of how to manage group privileges The CineSuite Manager toolbar 26 P CineSuite Manager On Line User Administrator File Edit ShowLog Monitors Paging EDI Users Help 8 Flow wal gll amp B amp B amp amp O AAI New Save Open Send Get Print Cur Copy Paste Nekwk Montr Sched KDI Reprts Figure 3 1 CineSuite Manager Toolbar Some of the most commonly used features of the CineSuite Manager can be launched from the tool bar icons at the top of the main page New The new icon is used for creating a new file program group or program When it is selected a drop down menu provides options for creating the following new items CNA 100 150 Program This selection will open the CNA program editor for the CNA 100 and 150 automations The editor is used to copy change and save CNA program information Following sections will describe this editor in detail C NA 200 Program This item will open th
65. er to the CNA manual for your specific application if you need specific information regarding these parameters functions As with all editors within the CineSuite Manager software application there are several ways to open the desired editor Choose New and Supervisory to create a supervisory file to save or apply to a CNA automation You will be prompted for a model Either CNA 100 CNA 150 or CNA 200 And you will also have to specify what version range your firmware falls into The Firmware version is simply the version number on your CNA at power up or the version observed while running the Netwk monitor i Select Supervisory Automation ersion X New Automation Type New Version Range a 50 or higher gt cred Figure 3 12 Version Selection Dialog Strong International 35 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager Each CNA model and their associated firmware versions have different options available in their supervisory menus due to natural progression during product development Therefore it 1s likely that older versions of firmware will not have the parameters available that newer versions have See the device flash upgrade section for instructions on how to upgrade your firmware in your CNA If using the CNA Get command the appropriate editor will open automatically likewise if the Open command is used and a supervisory file is selected from a saved file in a folder on your PC Supervisory E
66. ess multiple IP addresses in ascending order When selected a me number can be input representing the quantity of CNA IPs Figure 2 8 Add IP Address to be added to the list automatically The Edit IP address button is used to alter an existing IP address This opens a data input window that displays the currently selected address and lets you make changes to it IPAddess 192 168 1 m0 It should be noted that this does not change the actual IP of Enable KDI Server the eCNA it only directs the CineNet driver to look in that location for an automation Pl Edit CNA IP Address x cae Figure 2 9 Edit IP Address And the Remove IP address button is for removing IP addresses from your list If an IP has been changed or an automation removed from the network this option will eliminate any unnecessary network traffic and errors due to the driver s inability to find an automation at the unused IP address Are you sure you want to remove the selected CNA EP Address ves fo o mw co Figure 2 10 Remove IP address CineNet Driver T x Strong International 21 CineSuite Reference Manual CineNet Driver Configuration The Add and Edit buttons feature a checkbox selection to Enable KDI server This lets the automation at this specified location receive KDI messages through the CineNet Driver For more information regarding KDI operation in general see the KDI protocol manual or the
67. formation is Fe eCineNet Driver i x Please enter a new Port Number Itis recommended that this valle be left at it s default setting All CineSuite applications must have ther Port Number set to the same value con Figure 2 13 Port Selection 23 CineSuite Reference Manual Location Server 24 CineNet Driver Configuration For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in first section for a full description of how to manage group privileges A Location Server window is provided to configure the CineNet Driver s CineSuite Location Server options The main window displays a log of all activity related to the location server A settings display at the top of the window displays current setup information and below that is a button to change the displayed parameters eCineNet Driver _ Driver Administrator Users Help CNA Connections CineSuite Clients Lo Tver 101 x m Location Server m Location Server Settings Location Server Enabled No Location of CineSuite Location Server www eprad com Port must match port of Location Server 2657 Location Server Access Name chris Location Server
68. gt Program 5 Learn Time gt gt DE UES DELELE UH Program 6 Learn Time Program 7 Learn Time E Program 8 Learn Time E Program 9 Learn Time 8 Supervisory Version 1 029 or H Clock Schedule File gt Clear Log Close Figure 3 24 File Transfer Main Window The Advanced menu currently contains an option for a device flash upgrade This is used to upgrade the firmware of your CNA over the network Reprogramming your CNA s flash memory has now just become as easy as transferring files Select the File gt Advanced gt Device Flash Upgrade options First a warning window appears Cinesuite Manager ij x Upgrading the flash memory of CNA devices through the network should only be performed by those extremely experienced in the setup and operation of the CNA devices It is possible to lose remote data and even lose Functionality of the device Be sure to perform the Following 4 BACKUP ALL the remote s setup data B Write down the sofware version and checksum of the software currently installed in the device C Make sure the new software to be installed in compatible with the device D It is a good idea to have the installation file of the current version of software available 4re you sure you want to continue Yes No Cancel Figure 3 25 Flash Program Warning Select Yes A select CineNet Driver window appears Choose the desired driver managing t
69. gure 3 44 Pager Message Setup Strong International 53 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager KDI 54 The KDI menu offers two sub menus one is Edit Content and the other Send Alert The edit content portion is used primarily as an editor and directory creator This program section features an editor window in which to create screens for the eCNA 200 There is also a test function that has a virtual eCNA 200 front panel This virtual front panel has simulated data entry keys and a simulated screen so that the programmer can see exactly what will appear on the CNA screen and how the input keys will function This feature is useful for creating help menus status message screens and just about any other text messaging interactive functions that the programmer can think up The Send alert window provides a means for sending a specific house multiple houses or global eCNA 200 s a text message to be displayed on screen KDI Server Files EPRAD East LSN Teraplex Local x m Preview Home Screen Template Start Page New Page Edit Page Delete Page Make Start Change Link Test Using KDI Emulator Figure 3 45 KDI Editor The Edit content screen initially asks the programmer for the CineNet Driver to use for remote or local network function This driver should have the KDI Server checkbox enabled for the eCNA 200s on the network that are to receive KDI messages The main
70. he desired automation s that you wish to upgrade The driver can be local or remote through the location server function The window should now display a record of the remote or local CineNet Driver s available flash files If you wish to select a local folder or alternate location for your flash file source the select local file button can be used This option opens a typical Windows file selection box highlight your desired file once located then click the Open button The new file will now be in your list of available flash files Strong International Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Highlight the desired flash file and then highlight the desired destination automation Various status and device data are presented at the right of the active window Once you are certain that you are performing a valid transfer select the Start Boot button This remotely starts the CNA s bootloader Once the status window shows a bootloader started message select the start flash button This button initiates the transfer of flash information from the file selected to the eCNA s selected Ele E E 11 29 18 AM ID 13 CHA 200 pews e 11 2918 AM Updating Flash Info ae e 11 2519 AM Starting Bootloader Cancel Figure 3 26 Flash Upgrade Log e CineSuite Manager On Line User Remote Admin l Oj x Fie Edit ShowLog Monitors Paging KDI Users Help
71. his editor the user is prompted to save the file that has been modified or created If you would like to send the file directly to a CNA group of CNA s or a group of programs within a CNA use the Send CNA command from the tool bar and select your units to save the file to a folder on your PC s hard drive choose the save command Due to the similarities between the e CNA 100 150 this editor is used for both models The CNA 200 Program Editor 32 The CNA 200 program editor is used to edit and create CNA 200 programs Opening and creating files for the editor requires the same procedure as the CNA 100 150 Once a blank program or one to be altered is loaded into the CineSuite Manager s program editor programming can begin The CNA 200 s programming structure is different than the CNA 100 150 There are a series of empty program steps and columns labeled Instruction Setting 1 2 and 3 The Instruction column lists the name of the operation or program step that fills that step location The Setting 1 through 3 columns will contain applicable variables within the instruction These variables may be such parameters as delay times percent values and other options that depend on the instruction being referenced A window to the right of the screen contains a list of program operations that can be inserted into vacant program step locations Simply highlight the row in which you wish to insert an instruction choose an operati
72. iled information The edit content selection from the KDT drop down menu will open the current KDI file for editing An alert message may be sent to the eCNA 200 via the KDI interface select KDI and from the drop down menu select Send alert The message can be sent individually or globally to all eCNA 200s on the network The Reprts icon opens the HTML report viewer here you can add and view HTML reports for CNA s on your network The New icon is used to create new files selecting an item from the drop down menu causes the associated editor to open up From there you can create new files for supervisory sets programs and schedules then load them to your automations or save them to disk Program set makes the program editor open Programs can them be altered copied saved or distributed Choosing to create a new Program opens the editor and allows the creation of only one new program rather than a whole set Learn times set opens the learn times editor from here you create modify copy save or distribute learn times Choosing to create new program Learn Time opens the editor and allows the creation on only one new learn time rather than a whole set Supervisory settings opens the supervisory editor from here you create modify copy save or distribute supervisory information Show Schedule opens the show schedule editor from here you create modify copy save or distribute show scheduling infor
73. ine et Driver EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaples _Fepo Script File Begin End htht Testhtm Today Today Add Edit Delete From Default to Defaut Get Report Figure 4 11 Reports Window Here the Driver location can be changed reports can be added and subtracted begin and end times altered and reports can be fetched from the CNA From the File menu there are options to Open a report save a selected report email a selected report and print the report The Admin sub menu lets the user alter the CineSuite Connection Setup alter the Email Setup alter the HTML Report Setup and select a database from your hard drive s directory From the User Codes menu it is possible to Edit user Codes and to Setup Operator IDs w User Codes EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaplex Local ioj xi Problem Codes Damage Codes Filrn Codes Test Codes Equipment Codes Presentation Codes Description Code PO Ho problem found T Flatter problem 100 Static wrap 101 Threaded incorrectly 102 Film problem 200 Extra cuele on tilm 20 Cue missing 202 Film split 203 Film break 204 Projector problem 300 Threaded incorrectly 301 Wrong lens 302 Incorrect framing 303 Out of focus 304 Lamp console problem 400 senon failure 401 Ignitor failure 402 enon power supply failure 403 Sound system problem FOO Surround channel problem AO Stage channel problem AO Amplifier problem 510 Processor problem B20 Diak
74. ineNet functions This program is also responsible for event logging monitoring network activity tracking clients ticketing system interfacing location server management and communication within the KDI protocol This term may also be referred to as the CineNet Driver in this manual While the Manager software can be used without the Driver software application its use 1s limited in that it can create and manipulate programs but it cannot move the information to a CNA for actual use The manager can however be used remotely if connected via the internet to a CineNet Driver This would provide a means of remote administration of a CNA network through a locally networked computer The local computer will have to have an ethernet connection and must be running the CineNet Driver configured for TCP IP operation This local server computer will also work with a standard LSN network connection through a VNC or Gateway The CineSuite package is intended to provide a user friendly interface with the CNA eCNA automation capable of providing advanced local and remote features Some of its many functions are assisting with the creation and storage of program information interfacing with ticketing and other communication software such as the KDI interface and VNC paging system to control who uses and has remote local access to the automations Detailed system monitoring and reporting are also potentially valuable features that are integrated into the Cine
75. ings Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineSuite Reference Manual Ticketing Interface For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within groups See the section on user permissions in section one for a full description of how to manage group privileges Schedule Upload Setup 5 x Exported Schedule File Location Blosd txt C Documents and Settings ChristopherDesktop suitnes Browse Movie Type to CNA Program Number Setup Mowe CHA Prog Mowe CNA Prog Type Number Type Number Marl 1 Evel 5 Mat2 2 Evez 6 Mag 3 EveS 7 F Mal4 j Eve4 le Cancel Accept Figure 2 16 Ticketing Interface example The Ticketing Interface window offers several choices for theatres using ticketing systems Several popular programs are listed in a selection box Once selected a schedule upload dialog box opens so that program numbers can be associated with schedule files different movie types and ticket sales System Selection Notes None ISplyce Retriever Radiant Not yet Implemented Clarity Pacer Not yet Implemented Vista o y y Vista Ticket Pro Not yet Implemented Titan Omni Term IRTS IXML
76. ith it A name a street address a zip code etc The street address on a TCP IP network is the IP This identifies the computer on the network for other computers IP addresses usually fall in a constrained range and get distributed sequentially similar to street addresses However just as there can be hundreds of 123 Main St locations there can be hundreds of 192 168 1 100 IP addresses behind people s routers The company that provides your internet service assigns an IP address to you as a customer This can be Dynamic Changing or Static Always the same In order to use the CineSuite remote functions effectively the CineNet driver computer must be behind a router or gateway with a static IP address The provider s IP address is unique The unique address 1s the address that you will use when configuring remote applications A recipient name or department on a piece of mail is analogous to the port number A letter or memo needs to reach the proper address and the intended department or reader If an unintended recipient gets a letter that you wrote not only can your letter go unread you will not transfer information to the intended reader The information being exchanged must get to the right software application in an efficient manner For instance internet browsers typically use Port 80 FTP applications will use port 21 etc There are 65535 ports that can be used some are reserved others are free and available f
77. kage uses port 16001 on the eCNA for communication If you are using an alternate software application in addition to the CineSuite application your software will need to be configured to use one or more of the other four available ports Users The Users menu is used in the same way that the CineNet Driver s users menu is used The functions are the same Users and groups are created their privileges are assigned logging in and out takes place here any changes made here also affect the CineNet Driver s group privilege and user list See more information on using this feature in the CineNet Driver portion of this manual Conclusion This concludes the CineSuite Manager section of this manual Most functions have been covered in sufficient detail to provide a good understanding of how to set up and use the CineSuite software package As with any piece of software that 1s new to a user there will be an adjustment period where unstructured exploration and experimentation will be necessary to fully utilize all of the functions and operations available As this software is developed more features are sure to be added Please check online for supplemental information new software releases and updated users guides 58 Strong International Other Applications The CineSuite package contains additional programs that are not installed with the CineSuite manager These applications are separated components of the CineSuite Manager optimized
78. l as VNC or Gateway connections For detailed information regarding hardware configuration and wiring diagrams please refer to your installation manual The diagrams below are not all inclusive and should be used only as a visual aid in understanding the networking concept 16 Strong International eCNA 200 House 1 eCNA 200 House 2 eCNA 200 House 3 eCNA 200 House 4 Ethernet Cable Cat5 Ethernet Cable Cat5 CNA 200 House 1 CNA 200 House 2 eCNA 200 House 3 eCNA 200 House 4 J i E VNC Gateway Local Sync Cable LSN Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineNet Driver Location Server uoan aa Wh gt CineSuite Manager CineNet Driver Location Server oom SERIE o COA DAN CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual eCNA 200 House 1 I I 1 I I eCNA 200 wi House 2 lI li li li eCNA 200 p ee House 3 Le ee i ee id I lia i I E TACIT OI OI Whe eCNA 200 p Vi 1 E House 4
79. laying the IP address of the automation in its supervisory menu Once the hardware portion of the networking configured and tested remote applications can be checked locally Simply install the desired applications on a computer on the same network that is not running the CineNet Driver application When prompted to choose a local or remote driver connection choose remote and enter the IP address of the computer running the CineNet Driver This IP address can be determined by pinging the computer s name remotely If given a Windows networking name or by checking its network configuration settings Once the IP is entered on the remote computer the application should begin to respond appropriately This varies according to which application you are using but generally all eCNAs on the network should be visible the CineSuite Manager should be able to communicate with the remote units as if the driver was installed and running on that computer Remote Monitor should be displaying all available automations the Digital Projector Interface should display house ID numbers on the network etc The Internet The CineNet can now be expanded further than ever imagined With the use of the CineNet Driver locally and the CineSuite Manager Or other application described above a theatre can be administered or monitored over TCP IP using the internet If the previous steps yield acceptable results a true remote connection can be established The remote u
80. lect a network on which your paging system resides Once the proper network is selected the configuration settings screen appears Here you can enable or disable paging You can modify or create paging system serial port settings add edit or delete pagers from the system and send test messages to pagers for diagnostic purposes Select Edit to access the paging system s serial port communications settings From this window Baud Rate Parity Stop Bits Data Bits and Serial Port parameters may be chosen modified and saved Guidance in configuring these settings can usually be found in the user s manual that ships with your paging system To create settings for a pager select the add button This opens a pager setup dialog box where the Strong International 51 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager paging information is entered Enter a pager name This can be anything such as a position title or personnel name enter the CapCode usually located on the back of the pager housing and lastly select the baud rate at which the pager operates Select the accept button The newly entered pager name will now appear in the cinesuite pager setup pager list Highlighting a pager will link it to features in the list box below Below this pager listing there 1s another window labeled selected pager receives messages from This list box 1s used to add houses CNA ID s to the above selected pager s list of callers Select
81. mation Lastly is the facility schedule editor its function 1s described in some detail above with this you create modify copy save or distribute scheduling information to different facilities or your own facility This file 1s basically a week s schedule it can be distributed to any house or combination of houses on your network Programs and Program Sets In brief a program is an individual series of operations used with a particular automation 100 150 200 they represent a single chain of events and that chain s variables When programs are distributed to automations or saved to a file they are moved to one location or multiple locations Program sets are groups of single programs that are manipulated together as groups moved and saved as a set This is convenient for creating all nine programs for a CNA distributing them to multiple automations or saving as a file Sets can help ensure uniformity in programming from CNA to CNA Sets of learn times function similarly once created or edited they must move as a group The individual learn time is for one program the set 1s capable of containing nine programs associated learn times Strong International 5 Quick Start Guide CineSuite Reference Manual Using the Open file icon lets the user open previously saved files These can be any of the type listed above they will automatically open in their associated editor and can then be altered copied saved elsewhere or
82. me and finally a disabled indicator field and a status field indicating error or success Below this window is a disable report spooler checkbox that stops the reporter from emailing information There are buttons to view errors delete selected reports disable report and a send now function Name e mail 4ddress crai Figure 4 10 New Recipient window The Create Schedule button opens the schedule editor window once a driver location is selected The driver is either running locally or attached to a remote computer running the location server This application is used to add edit and delete reports and start and end times much like the editor in the CineSuite Manager used for report management Recipients can then be added edited and deleted These recipients are selected to receive the scheduled reports by adding them to the list to the right of the recipient listing The report can be saved to hard drive or sent to printer as well if desired Strong International 63 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information The Edit Schedule window will open the editor when a schedule is selected in the list The main window has a tab to bring the Reports window to the front This window is similar in function to the HTML reports window of the CineSuite Manager af CineSuite Reporter II On Line User Administrator a ez oO x File User Codes Users Available Report Change Curent C
83. ned Window Cue Film Cue In Learned Window Notify Always Cue Film Cue Learn Mode Cue Film Cue Learn Mode Notify Always Cue Keypad Inserted Cue Keypad Inserted Notify Always End Of Show Failsafe Shutdown Learn Mode End Of Show Failsafe Shutdown Learn Mode Notify Always End Of Show Failsafe Shutdown Learned Mode End Of Show Failsafe Shutdown Learned Mode Notify Always Event Buffer Cleared at CNA Event Buffer Cleared at CNA Notify Always Event Buffer Cleared from Host Event Buffer Cleared from Host Notify Always Failsafe Motion Fault Failsafe Motion Fault Urgent Always Failsafe Presence T ension Fault Failsafe Presence T ension Fault Urgent Always Fire Stop Fire Stop Urgent Always Intermission End Intermission End Notify Always Intermission Start Intermission Start Notify Always Keyboard Show Reset Keyboard Show Reset Notify Always Learn Time Memory Fault Learn Time Memory Fault Urgent Always Local 1 0 Network Fault Local 1 0 Network Fault Urgent Always Low Battery Low Battery Notify Always Maintenance Schedule 4 Maintenance Schedule 4 Notify Always Maintenance Schedule B Maintenance Schedule B Notify Always Maintenance Schedule C Maintenance Schedule C Notify Always Maintenance Schedule D Maintenance Schedule D Notify Always Manual Start Manual Start Notify Always Manual Stop Manual Stop Notify Always Missed Cue Missed Cue Notify Always gt Proaram hdaman Fault Proaram haman Fault Liraant Ahataus Set To Default Edit Gaye Fi
84. ng Dimmer Installation Setup and Operation Manual PRO12 eCNA 100 Automation Manual PRO13 eCNA 150 Automation Manual PRO14 eCNA 200 Automation Manual PRO16 Strong FP350 Installation and Operation Manual PRO17 Eprad FP350 Installation and Operation Manual PRO18 Paging system Setup and Installation Manual PRO19 VNC Setup and Operation Manual PRO20 CineSuite Installation and Operation Manual Warranty CineNet automation products sold by STRONG INTERNATIONAL are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase There are no other express or implied warranties and no warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose During the warranty period STRONG INTERNATIONAL will repair or at its option replace components that prove to be defective provided the unit is shipped prepaid to the manufacturer directly or via and authorized distributor Not covered by this warranty are defects caused by modification misuse or accidents and any further damage caused by inadequate packing for service return STRONG INTERNATIONAL s obligation is restricted to the repair or replacement of defective parts and under no circumstances will STRONG INTERNATIONAL be liable for any other damage either direct or consequential Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for an
85. nges to a file on your hard drive alternatively the user may opt to save their new facility schedule directly to their automations This 1s accomplished by using the CNA Send tool mentioned previously See The Facility Schedule Editor section of this manual for a detailed description Open Window List The main screen of the CineSuite Manager features a side bar window on the left that displays a listing of all open windows editors and applications This window can be used as a navigation tool to bring a selected editor or monitor status screen to the front position Open Window List ME CNA Monitor Theatre Name mr Facility Schedule Editor New 1 LSN Status Theatre Mame CHA 100 Frogram Editor Theatre N LearmTimes Editor Theatre Name Li Supervisory Editor Theatre Name Li Show Schedule Editor Theatre Narn Facility Schedule Editor T heal Figure 3 5 Open Windows 30 Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual Editors Explained There are various editors available with the CineSuite Manager they are used for altering the system parameters of your automation s in a visual user friendly way as opposed to the traditional method involving menu navigation directly on the CNA s user interface panel In later models such as the CNA 200 this task is not as taxing however systems using the CNA 100 and 150 stand to benefit greatly The CineSuite Manager provides an interface where direct full scr
86. oftware clear the show number of a selected automation to 0 Again the user is prompted to select the CNA ID number on which they wish to perform the clear operation This operation clears the physical memory of the CNA all information in the database remains Clear Event log Clears the logged event records from a selected CNA automation Select your CNA ID number to clear the application will then clear the events stored in the selected CNA s memory ZIEL Driver Administrator Users Help CNA Connections Cines uite Clients Location Server Ticketing Interface m eCineNet Ethernet TCP IP CNA Status Network Activity House ID IP Address CNA Status Device Type Version Checksum KDI Status Add IP Address Edit IP Address IP Address I Don t Scroll when new network activity logged Figure 2 7 CNA Connections Screen Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineSuite Reference Manual CNA Connections Screen Gateway VNC This main screen displays information regarding the CineNet Driver s operation and the network of which it is a part When the CineNet Driver is configured to use a VNC or PCI 64 gateway this screen displays the serial port number the driver is using the network ID of the gateway interface an online indicator and a network activity monitor that can be used when troubleshooting potential network problems In the Upper field in the center of the screen y
87. on or instruction from the window on the right by highlighting it load it into that step location by either double clicking the instruction or highlighting and using the lt lt lt Insert in Program tool You will see your instruction appear in that step location The applicable fields for setting 1 through 3 will be populated highlight the desired fields and note either a text box with multiple choice selections a numeric field with arrows or nothing will appear After choosing your variables the next step can be filled 1f desired either select another operation or select another step location to populate and fill that location as done previously CNA 200 Program Editor Program 1 x Change it BI ca CNA 200 Program Instructions Insert Blank Line TY Intermission Wait ATID Wait For Cue 0 Syne C TD Wait For Cue 1 STL Wait For Timer E Aux Output Changeover Auto Changeover Close Changeover None Changeover Open Y Lights House Down UR Lights House Mid 1 Y Lights House Mid 2 Y Lights House None AK Lights House Up AK Lights Stage Down Y Lights Stage None AK Lights Stage Up E Masking Projector Motor Lamp Off Ke Projector Motor Lamp On 4 b MSere iti ogra Figure 3 7 CNA 200 Program Editor Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual To delete an undesired operation occupying a program step select it and
88. opening the Digital Projector Interface the user faces a series of prompts You must know the CineNet Driver location whether remote or local you must know the theatre location and web address of the hosting computer The administrative settings menu lets the user change these parameters later if needed Additionally a set of digital projector operations can be associated with CNA status conditions The following table describes this menu item Digital Projector Operations for CNA Status cna Status Digital Projector Operation Ready On Off No Op Manual 0 xxxx IRunning lon Off No Op Manual lO xxxx Intermission lOn Off No Op Manual JO xxxx Stopped On Off No Op Manual lO xxxx Fault To lOn Off No Op Manual JO xxxx loff Line lon Off No Op Manual lO xxxx Power Up lon Off No Op Manual A Manual Control menu is given to select other projector operations such as Manual start and stop of selected projector s Manual start and stop of coordinating selected projector s There is a log on menu under the users heading The help menu brings up information regarding the version and creation dates for the currently running program In the main window of this program there are a number of fields displayed House ID CNA Status CNA Coordination status Connection Status for projector Name Version State Fault Lamp Hours and Digital Projector Coordination This status window provides valuable info
89. ou will find a window displaying the CNA ID House ID the device type its firmware version its state Online or Offline and a status message In the lower field in the center of the screen is a listing of various network dialog messages These display the driver status CNA status and host machine status messages as well as other important network and database operation messages in real time TCP IP When the CineNet Driver is configured to operate over TCP IP networking this display changes to include a similar divided field The upper displaying House ID CNA ID numbers IP address CNA Status Device Type Firmware Version Checksum and KDI Status and Remote status of each eCNA operating on the network Below this screen is an event log that displays network events in real time This listing of events is temporary and will not be retained At the bottom of this window there is a checkbox that prevents messages from scrolling when new network activity is logged The dividing bar of this screen has three tool buttons that can be used to Add Subtract and Edit IP addresses of eCNA s on the network The Add IP address button opens a data input window EEMS RTE x that requests an IP address to add This is ordinarily the address of an automation that has been added to the PAddess i I network or had its IP changed M Enable KDI Server The Add IP address input box also has an option to add M Add CNAs incrementing the IP Addr
90. ours Maintenance Log Hours Lens Lens Format on CNA Masking Masking Format on CNA Sound House Lights Level House Lights Stage Lights Level Stage Lights lOpen Close Curtains Status of Slide Proj Slide Projector lon Off Out 1 lon Off Out 2 lon Off Out 3 lon Off Learnit the CNA monitor settings section of this manual for details regarding the enabling disabling of these fields Strong International 29 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager Sched This shortcut icon opens the Facility Schedule Editor This editor is used to create show schedules for the week Upon selecting this icon the editor loads a copy of the show schedules for all network automations into the CineSuite Manager s memory You can use this editor to manipulate show lengths titles and times as well as change CNA program numbers associated with the title New titles can be added and any day s schedule can be made a duplicate of any other day s schedule For instance Tuesday s show schedule can be a duplicate of Monday if Monday is updated changed or has titles added Tuesday will be changed too When this function is utilized the days set as duplicates of another day cannot be changed only the copied day can be altered The Edit program formats function allows the user to add lens and masking formatting notes associated with a program number When exiting this screen you will be prompted to save your cha
91. pt the user for a new administrator password and a repeat confirmation To change the password for any other user use the Edit command in the Edit User menu For the operations described in this section it will be assumed that the reader has administrative privileges and access to every feature available Certain sensitive options that can alter the program content access or functionality may be blocked from groups and necessarily users within certain groups All CineSuite applications are password protected CineSuite user authentication is broken down into groups and users Access 1s granted to users through group permissions Groups are created and given permissions Users are then added to the groups All users in a given group have the same permissions Groups and users can be disabled This provides an easy way to de activate users or groups temporarily without having to delete them and re enter them later The Disable feature could also be used to create a guest account that can be enabled temporarily as needed yet remain disabled the majority of the time The administrators group is a system group and cannot be edited All users added to the administrators group will have full permissions Also at least one user must exist in the administrators group When only one active user exists in your administrators group you will be able to edit the user s name and password but you will not be able to remove or disable the user In
92. py and Paste tools work when using an editor window you can copy cut multiple items using the Shift key From the File drop down menu the new open and save options have basically the same functions described above selecting File Transfer will open a dialog window From this window files can be moved from automation or disk to a CNA ID Choosing the Advanced option lets the administrator perform a remote flash upgrade on the CNA s present on the network Enterprise Setup lets the administrator choose network settings for a local or remote eCineNet driver connection Preferences setup lets you custom tailor your font style size and time format for the different editors Exit closes the program From the Edit drop down menu cutting copying and pasting options are provided for the editor you are using if you do not have an open editor these functions will not be available The Show Log drop down menu gives access to view the event log view the events and maintain event logs Additionally the operator IDs and Event codes may be administered here From the Monitors drop down menu a LSN network status menu will display information about the LSN it has the same function as the Montr icon The CNA monitor selection has the same function as the Netwk icon as described previously the CNA Monitor Settings function lets you choose which information fields to display 6 Strong Inte
93. quence of events from power up The status of the CNA at the time of an event can provide important information when there is a problem It is a behind the scenes look at the CNA s activity Most programmers and even advanced users will not have a use for this information but during troubleshooting it may be of importance to support personnel The Relog Events function is used to recall the events from a particular automation on the network Initially there is a prompt to select the desired automation once chosen there are a series of messages that confirm that new event log information has been sent to the CineSuite Manager Clear Show Number is used to reset the selected automation s show number to zero Clear Event Log is used to clear the event log of a selected automation Once this has been done the previous event information cannot be retrieved Add Edit User Code E xi User Code Name User Code Number men Figure 3 38 Add Edit User Prompt Strong International 49 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager The Edit User Code function begins by prompting the user to select a network either local or through a location server Once selected a window opens that allows the editing of user codes A description and a code number can be assigned for a particular report event These codes can be organized in the following categories Problem codes Damage codes Film codes Test codes
94. r view reports HTML Report Setup Sets up header options for report View Show Log Displays show information View Raw Events Displays Raw show information Event Log Maintenance IRe log Events Requests that CNA resend all events in log Clear Show Number Resets Selected CNA show number to 0 Clear Event Log Clears selected CNA s event log Edit User Codes For customizing internal report event messages Setup Operator IDs The Show Log menu is used for the configuration display selection and generation of reports The HTML reports function opens the window where reports can be selected and viewed Initially the user 1s prompted to select a driver either a local CineNet driver or through a location server Once a driver has been selected the main window opens up Unless previous reports have been selected there will be no information present on the available report screen Choosing the Add button brings up a prompt for the Addition Selection of a report to run Once a name is entered for the report you are prompted to choose a HTML report to run from a list of available scripts They are descriptively named so that their function can be inferred relatively easily These reports are placed into a folder during initial software installation Once selected the report date range can be chosen from a list or from a calendar This will be the window used to filter out unwanted data Click the
95. rmation regarding the film and digital projector interaction This interface program requires log on This log on user name and password are the remote user names and passwords that were set up on the CineNet Driver or manager There are no provisions for changing passwords from this application only a log in screen 1s provided CSi Digital Projector Control xX Flease select digital projector operation for each CNA Status CNA Status Dig Proj Delay Ready On gt Running Intermission We Stopped Manual 1 Fault n Off Line or 3 E Fower Up Noop ff 1 see ma Figure 4 4 Digital Projector Control 60 Strong International Additional Information CineSuite Reference Manual 2 Digital Projector Interface EPRAD East Ethernet Gigaplex On Line User Administrator ioj x Admin Manual Control Users Help Ready Ready Yes lt CNA DigProj gt No 77 Figure 4 5 Main Digital Projector Interface Window CineSuite Location Server Available as an external application running independently of the CineSuite manager is the Location Server This program module functions to monitor the link from computers running the CineNet Driver to an external computer via the internet In brief it displays connected CineNet Drivers tells whether they are online or off gives the remote client name client type and tells whether the client is online or off This section of the display features
96. rnational CineSuite Reference Manual Quick Start Guide The paging menu is intended for use with a VNC and paging system You can choose which pager numbers to send a custom message to with the Send Message function You can perform VNC and PC paging setup here as well as customize your paging messages The KDI menu sends Alerts and Edits the contents of the driver s KDI database files briefly described previously The Users drop down menu lets the administrator or other qualified group member modify manage and add delete users and groups in the same manner as the users menu on the CineNet Driver TS Ss Xl 9 Administrators Group E Administrator Add New OD Concessions Managers Edit OY Projectionists Technicians 9 Ushers Figure 1 8 User Management Help files are accessed by selecting the help drop down menu The About menu displays program version and user information Remote Access To establish a remote connection to the CineNet there must be a local computer connected to the internet with a static IP running the CineNet Driver program This local computer is connected to the eCNA CNA network The remote computer must have the remote application program installed on it The program must be configured to communicate on the same port that the driver is using and the router or main gateway IP address must be known and entered as well The default port number may
97. rom a pool of unused port numbers The default port number should work in most applications The Subnet Mask If used on your network is a number specified by your network administrator The number is used to filter network traffic the default value is 255 255 255 0 in the eCNA configuration None of the CineSuite package applications use the Subnet mask The Hardware or MAC Address Media Access Control defines the actual hardware as a unique entity on the network The MAC address should not deviate from the value entered during the testing and manufacture of your eCNA Strong International Additional Information CineSuite Reference Manual Router facility IP CineSuite Driver Port Number Location Server IP CineNet Driver computer s IP Automation LSN IDs Automation IPs Automation Type You can optionally use this table to record the configuration of your network and network devices You may find it helpful to keep a log of your network configuration parameters in the event of a hardware change device failure or to answer questions from your facility s IT personnel Once your networking and devices are configured it is unlikely that you will be changing anything Recording this information may help you recall in the future where and how everything is connected Strong International 69 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information lt lt Big old Index here gt gt And lt lt List of Illus
98. sal sed eee sk Eni Figure 4 12 Edit User Codes 64 Strong International Additional Information CineSuite Reference Manual The User Codes window and operator ID setup will be essentially the same as that of the CineSuite Manager s user codes window Some experimentation may be necessary to get your reporting functions up and running Vital report data automatically sent to administrative personnel in an organized format can be invaluable in assessing equipment performance employee performance and perceived customer satisfaction File Types The CineSuite software can save various files to your hard drive When opening them it may be helpful to know which file extensions are associated with which file types Additionally there are some files created as part of normal operations that are used by the CineSuite Manager and CineNet Driver NO files in your CineSuite directory should be opened by any means other than the editor in which they were created Program corruption as a result of text editing or other operations may not be repairable Extension Type Extension Type cp ICNA 100 Program HTML HTM HTML Report Template cs1 ICNA 100 Program Set Flash Upgrade File c1s ICNA 100 Supervisory Executable Files AKA Programs t5 ICNA 150 Learn Time Mae Data Files for programs 15s ICNA 150 Learn Time Set Excel Data File Internal to Report function c5s ICNA 150 Supervisory md Microsoft Access Database File
99. ser must know several important pieces of information in order to connect to a running CineNet Driver They are listed here followed by a brief description of their function and application The Static IP of the router used for the facility The Port that the CineNet Driver is using A password The theatre name A W Wb First the IP address of the router is the main static IP of the remote facility this is the IP for the router that serves the building Every internet exchange into and out of the building goes through this device The port is specified when configuring your application software Enterprise Setup and Driver Location server They should match each other When connecting remotely the port number is vital in making a connection to the computer running the cinenet driver that lies beyond the router The Password can be any password set up on the CineNet Driver that is allowed remote access privileges The Theatre name is used remotely to identify which theatre appears on your reports and in monitor windows Strong International 67 CineSuite Reference Manual Additional Information A few words about TCP IP and Ports 68 TCP IP networking is the foundation of most local networks wide area networks and the internet The protocol has many similarities to sending a letter through the U S mail A letter Or packet of data in order to reach its intended destination must have several important pieces of information w
100. t 46 Strong International CineSuite Manager Strong International HTML Report Setup EPRAD East Multiplex Local Theatre Workshop Industries 6979 Wales Ad et Northwood Ohio 43619 419 666 3266 fsupport eprad com Thur 2 9 06 10 20 57 AM Figure 3 34 Show Search Window CineSuite Reference Manual 47 CineSuite Reference Manual CineSuite Manager The View Show Log menu is used to search for shows there is a filter button that will display only shows with down time and shows with information only A date range can be chosen or custom dates can be entered Once this 1s done selecting the Get Shows button brings up a listing in the main window displaying the House number Show ID number Time of show the Title and the amount of down time If any Selecting the View Show Details button brings up another window displaying information on show details event details and show problems that were encountered during the selected show Each event has an associated window in the event details section that appears when the event 1s selected Such information as device type show number cue number mode and status information at the time of event are reported here The event code text description date and parameters are displayed and can be printed for analysis if desired When troubleshooting a show problem this information can be invaluable Fault and problem information is highlighted in red on
101. t setting Theatre Location Hame Local Admn Theatre men Figure 3 28 Enterprise Setup This window is used to configure the CineSuite Manager for Driver location Port number and Theatre name The driver can be local or remote Once data is entered the Manager software attempts to contact the Driver application If the connection is successful a log on window appears if the connection is not successful an error message window appears and the Manager remains unconnected The Preferences function opens a configuration box where editor and monitor font attributes can be chosen These choices for font type font size and 12 24 hour time format are individually configurable for the CNA 100 150 editor the CNA 200 editor the Learn Times editor the LSN monitor the Remote Monitor the Show Schedule editor and the Supervisory editor Strong International CineSuite Manager CineSuite Reference Manual x Window Font Settings Preferences For EditorMonitor CHA 100 150 Editor ad Time Format 12 Hour f 24 Hour Cancel Figure 3 29 Preferences Options The Exit selection is used to close the CineSuite Manager Edit The Edit menu contains the Copy Cut and Paste operations These function in the traditional manner where applicable when using editors and can be used to Move Remove and Duplicate parameters operations and text information Show Log Show Log HTML Reports Lets Use
102. t the Add New button under the Group heading E ministrators r Group A dialog box opens up that will allow you to name your new group G sins Anon and set its permissions This screen like the Edit Group screen can a BES disable groups when the Disable check box is marked helena heme BR voter Select each tab and set the appropriate user permissions for the group by checking the appropriate check box to the left of its description a When complete click on the accept button to save the settings The access granted with each permission is determined by each CineSuite iat application independently Please refer to the manual section for each application for details on each function The categories and specific permissions are listed below Figure 2 2 Users Menu CineNet Driver CineSuite Manager General CineSuite Reporter Change Client Connection Settings Upload to CNA Change Own Password View HTML Reports Change Database Settings Download from CNA Add Edit Users Edit User Codes Change Event Log Settings Add Edit Programs Remote Access Edit Operator IDs Change Gateway Settings Ada Edit Supervisory Edit Report Settings Change Location Server Settings Add Edit Schedule lEdit Reporter Setup Change Ticketing Show Schedule Settings Flash Upgrade View Show Log Edit VNC Settings ILSN Monitoring Edit KDI Content _ Add Edit Users
103. tes that your page is now linked to the key you have specified Each page in the right hand listing can have different links if you select another page new links will need to be entered because each page operates independently Page Listing Menu The list to the right that has been previously referred to contains a listing of available pages and sub pages on the KDI server This screen allows the programmer to move pages around as they see fit For example a page can be moved to become a sub page of another page sub pages can be moved to different main pages whole chains of pages and sub pages can be placed under one main page or one of its sub pages the only thing not allowed is moving a main page into one of its own sub pages As you experiment with the organization of your pages and menus the available options will become clear This window section is also efficiently used to pre organize pages as they are added For example when it is desirable to make a sub page of the main home page menu or other starting point simply select it in the list and choose the New Page button below This automatically places the page you are going to create into a sub category of the main page selected Highlighting these page titles in the list let you perform any of the functions associated with the buttons below The pages are listed in alphabetical order and are not representative of the actual page order New Page This button opens the page editing win
104. the house number and select either include or exclude at the bottom of the window Directly to the right is another list box that is labeled events sent to pager Similarly select to include or exclude messages from the list in that pager s message vocabulary Select the Save button at the bottom of the page to save your pager settings Paging Setup Theatre Name Local x Paging Method C No Paging Sends full text filtered events using serial port on PC requires eCineNet Driver running and an available PC YNE Stand Alone WYNE not connected serial port C CineSuite using YNE WHE not connected CineSuite using PC serial port Pager Serial Port Settings Pager Transmitter Connection PC Serial Port 0 The pager transmitter is connected to the serial port on the computer where the eCineNet Driver is installed Baud Rate 0 Data Bits 0 Parity None Stop Bits 0 Edit CineSuite Paging Setup Pagers Name CapCode Baud Add Send Test Page to zie Selected Delete Selected pager receives messages from House s Events sent to pager 4 House 1 Automatic Cue 0 S House 2 fad Check Cue Learn Times z Include Exclude Edit Message Text Save Figure 3 41 Paging Setup screen The CineSuite Paging Messages menu item opens a window in which the preset paging message text can be customized to fit your individual needs Select
105. tle of running feature next show start mode time to start current status detailed status information program number next cue learn mode status sync loop run hours and four maintenance hours displays These fields can be made visible or hidden individually from the monitors gt CNA monitor settings drop down menu at the top The facility Schedule can be viewed and edited by selecting the Sched icon The main window will open to reveal each house with its show times scheduling information and presentation editing tools If changes are made to a scheduled event the changes must be saved to the CNA select the CNA Send icon you will be prompted to select the schedule to replace The schedule created altered may also be saved to file by choosing the Save icon and selecting a storage location Schedules can also be imported from files previously saved on the computer altered then distributed to CNAs on the network as needed fo Strong International CineSuite Reference Manual Quick Start Guide The KDI interface is accessed via the KDI icon This program allows use of the keypad and display interface to display messages on an eCNA 200 This powerful tool permits scheduling information ticketing system displays remote devices in the theatre environment can be set up to communicate through this software thus making the eCNA 200 a remote data entry and display device See your KDI protocol manual for deta
106. to run as individual programs others are unique remote applications They will be covered here in a general overview With the increasing prominency of digital projection equipment in the theatre there is a definite need for tools to help integrate the digital projector into a traditional film oriented projection booth The eCNA 1s a hardware device that is intended to make that job easier The CineSuite package does include several digital content player interface functions Just as the CineNet Driver and Manager are separate programs that don t need to be together on the same computer to function there are a number of individual applications available that can be run remotely provided a CineNet Driver is running on the CNA network More applications and protocols are being developed as needs present themselves Please visit www eprad com for the latest software applications CNA Remote Monitor The CNA remote monitor is similar to the remote monitor found in the CineSuite Manager Montr application This remote monitor can be run independently and allows remote monitoring of a facility s network Available monitoring parameters and preference settings are the same as the Montr function of the CineSuite Manager The user is initially prompted to select Driver to monitor remote Connection information and enter a log on name and password The main window displays system information and receives frequent status updates This application 1s use
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108. u option should be used This selection opens a show schedule editor in the main window of the CineSuite program See the next sections for specific information Facility schedule This editor lets the user create and modify a new facility schedule This function is described in detail later on in this section Save This icon opens a windows dialog box that prompts the user for a location on your hard drive to save the currently opened editor s file s For instance if editing a Facility schedule and you wish to save it for retrieval at a later date selecting the Save icon prompts you for a folder to save your file to See Open icon in next description The CineSuite Manager automatically chooses the appropriate file extension to give your file so it can be properly recalled later all the user has to do is select the location and the name for the file Open This icon is closely related to the Save icon mentioned above It s function is to retrieve files from folders on your hard drive that contain program information that you wish to modify or load into CNA automations Take for example a file saved as described above Selecting Open and picking the folder and file name of a stored item will automatically open the appropriate editor for that file type and load the file from memory into your editor For more descriptions of the CineSuite s various file and program editors see the appropriate section in this manual Use the Send command
109. unicating Communicating Communicating Communicating CNA 200 CHA 200 CHA 150 CHA 150 CHA 100 ON4 100 ONA 200 CNA 200 2 004 2 002 5 050 5 020 4 02 4 03 2 002 2 0011 Connected Conmeched CHA Type mot supported CHA Type nol supported CHA Type nol supported CHA Type nol supported Conmected Cormeched Checksum KOI Status 1 2 3 4 5 E 7 J Remte IF Addes Add IP Address Edit IF Address a23 AM Send Host ID Request to lDE amp a S227 Ah Device Change 2927 AM Send Host ID Request to IDE 1 2927 AM Log Machine Status rom IDH 7 8 29 27 h Log Machine Staus from IDH 1 ggr Abt Log Machine Status from IDA 5 2827 AM Log Machine Stahus from IDH 4 ddar AM Log Machine Staus fom IDA E 8 2927 AM Device Change O29 27 AM Device Change 8 29 27 AM Send Hest ID Request to IDB 2 2 29 28 h Log Machine Status from IDA 3 29 20 Ah Device Change 2 29 20 AH Log Machine Stabus from IDA 2 S002 AM Log Machine Status from IDA 5 SUS 36 AM Log Machine Stahus trom IDH E 10 00 33 46 Log Machine Status trom IDE 5 1008 36 AM Leg Machine Status iram IDE 6 Figure 1 4 TCP IP Connections Window Strong International Quick Start Guide CineSuite Reference Manual Manager Doubleclick the CineSuite Manager the program will open and prompt the user for a password Again the default of admin and 31415 should be entered You can now use the cineSuite manager without restriction
110. used alone but files cannot be transferred to or from the CNA automations 2 eCineNet Driver This is the software application that communicates with CNA automations It typically runs in the background and is necessary for the operation of all other CineSuite functions This program 1s also responsible for event logging monitoring network activity tracking clients ticketing system interfacing location server management and communication using the KDI protocol Because all the CineSuite client applications must communicate through the CineNet Driver that application should be set up first The following section is intended as a guide to assist with the installation and setup of the CineSuite software package This process has been made as easy as possible with default selections that will practically guarantee success Advanced users already familiar with the earlier version of the CineSuite package will also appreciate the new features and improved design Installation Minimum system requirements to run the CineSuite package are a PC or Laptop using the Windows 95 or later operating system a network card capable of 10BaseT Ethernet and a CD Rom drive Other components required are either a Gateway interface such as the PCI 64 VNC or an eCNA automation and a functional TCP IP network Begin by running the installation file on the CD labeled setup exe this executable file begins installation dialog and configures your computer for
111. y purpose without the express written permission of STRONG INTERNATIONAL 1997 2006 STRONG INTERNATIONAL All rights reserved 10 Strong International Table Of Contents lt lt This is where the table of contents will be placed gt gt ie ey Pai CCE aee rr er E E ae aee A E E a oe Ged tear a eae Gene See Strong International 11 lt lt This is the second page of the table of contents gt gt ATW words about SUUN 72 Aa tes cin Aint ean cima ig tele Oates GIG Ae ee eke Oates leas 61 12 Strong International Installation Refer to the Quick Start User s Guide for detailed software installation instructions and system requirements Additional remote CineSuite components are described in the last section of this manual They can be installed during initial configuration or later as needed Introduction The CineSuite software package is divided into two somewhat independent sections 1 CineSuite Manager This is the main user interface When creating CNA programs settings CNA supervisory functions or monitoring CNA operations this is the application that will be used It provides access to the most commonly used software components The CineSuite Manager can be used alone but files cannot be transferred to or from the CNA automations 2 eCineNet Driver This is the software application that communicates with CNA automations It typically runs in the background and is necessary for the operation of all other C
112. y to use the VNC or PCI 64 Gateway If you install two separate networks for the same theatre you can configure one for ethernet and the other for traditional LSN networking Both networks can then be accessed remotely and the benefits of ethernet networking are not lost to the gateway s lack of TCP IP functionality CNA Connections 18 Once you have established a connection method by choosing one of the three above devices entered the required information in the fields presented and clicked the accept button you should observe messages in the CNA Connections window as well as an activity log below This CNA connections window is different for different gateway setup configurations See the Quick Start guide for a TCP IP ethernet screen example Take note that the window is split one section shows the IP address House ID number Communications status Device model Version Checksum and whether or not KDI interfacing has been enabled from their associated automations the window below displays an activity log listing times and types of major network activity This is primarily used for troubleshooting this advanced status information is not saved permanently This screen is an example of the status display if using either a VNC or a PCI 64 Gateway Strong International CineNet Driver Configuration CineSuite Reference Manual 7i eCineNet Driver O x Driver Administrator Users Help CNA Connections CineSuite Clients
113. your CineNet driver as follows Select Driver drop down menu select Gateway Setup option then choose the ethernet eCineNet button click OK then add Quick Start Guide F User Log On ox User Name Case Sensitive men Figure 1 2 Log On Screen x 7 CineNet Driver Configuration How does the eCineNet Driver connect to the CHA Automations your IP addresses for your network automations See your eCNA ane E l l emet eCineNet manual for information on setting your eCNA s IP addresses C WNC Interface PCL 64 Gateway If you are using a PCI 64 Gateway or VNC interface you will need to know your com port number and select a LSN ID for the driver Once configured and connected you will notice messages scrolling down on the main CNA connections window If connecting through the VNC or PCI 64 Gateway you may minimize the driver and Cancel Help Figure1 3 Driver Configuration proceed to use the CineSuite Manager software If you are connecting through TCP IP not only will you notice scrolling messages there will also be a window displaying your CNA connection IP addresses Status Device type Version Checksum and KDI Status Here you can add edit and remove IP addresses 152 168 1254 152 168 1 248 182 163 1253 152 163 1 250 152 163 1251 1932 165 1252 192 165 1245 132 163 1247 Communicating Communicating Communicating Communicating Comm

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