DCP-2000, DCP-2K4, ShowVault,

DSV-J2

Maintenance Manual

Digital Cinema Servers

Version 1.4

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 Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 8
1.1 PURPOSE......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.2 CONTACT......................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 DIGITAL CINEMA SERVER RECOMMENDED OPERATING CONDITIONS....................................................9

3 MAINTENANCE PROGRAM............................................................................................................................ 10

4 REQUIRED TOOLS.......................................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 SCREWDRIVER................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 PLIERS.......................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 SOFT BRUSH.................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.4 SMALL VACUUM CLEANER.................................................................................................................................. 12
5 MAINTENANCE TASKS PROCEDURE........................................................................................................... 13
5.1 TASKS REQUIRED EACH 5,000 OPERATING HOURS................................................................................................ 13
5.1.1 Unit Preparation (Estimated Duration: 20 Minutes).............................................................................13
5.1.2 Dust Removal..................................................................................................................................... 14
5.1.3 2U Fans and Dolphin Fan Shock Mounts Visual Inspection................................................................17
5.1.4 Noise from Fans and Rattling.............................................................................................................. 18
5.1.5 Lid Closing.......................................................................................................................................... 19
5.2 TASKS REQUIRED EACH 50,000 OPERATING HOURS..............................................................................................20
5.2.1 2U Rear Panel Fans and Dolphin Fan Replacement..........................................................................20
5.2.2 Dolphin Battery Replacement............................................................................................................. 20
6 ACRONYMS..................................................................................................................................................... 22

7 DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY.................................................................................................................. 23

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 Software License Agreement
The software license agreement can be found at the following location:
http://www.doremilabs.com/support/cinema-support/cinema-warranties/

Hardware Warranty
The hardware warranty can be found at the following location:
http://www.doremilabs.com/support/cinema-support/cinema-warranties/

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 WARNING!

THIS DEVICE MUST BE GROUNDED

IMPORTANT
Power requirements for electrical equipment vary from area to area. Please ensure that your server
meets the power requirements in your area. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician or your Doremi
Labs dealer.
Power Ratings
DCP-2000:
• AC Input: 100-240V~, 2.8-1.2A, 50-60Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 300W
DCP-2K4:
• AC Input: 100-240V~, 2.8-1.2A, 60-50Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 420W
ShowVault-3:
• AC Input: 100-240V~,2.8-1.2A, 50-60Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 300W
ShowVault-4:
• AC Input:100-240V~, 2.8-1.2A, 60-50Hz
• Maximum Power Consumption: 420W

WARNING: MULTIPLE SOURCES OF SUPPLY; DISCONNECT ALL SOURCES BEFORE SERVICING.

Rack Mount and Thermal Information

• Maximum operating ambient temperature is 35°C.
• Never restrict the air flow through the device's fan or vents.
• When installing equipment into a rack, distribute the units evenly. Otherwise hazardous
conditions may be created by an uneven weight distribution.
• Connect the unit only to a properly rated supply circuit. Reliable earthing (grounding) of rack-
mounted equipment should be maintained

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND THE SERVER

Never touch the AC plug with wet hands.
Always disconnect the server from the power supply by pulling on the plug, not the cord.
Allow only a Doremi Labs, Inc. dealer or qualified professional engineer to repair or reassemble the
server. Apart from voiding the warranty, unauthorized engineers might touch live internal parts and
receive a serious electric shock.
Do not put, or allow anyone to put, any object, especially metal objects into the unit.
Use only an AC power supply. Never use a DC power supply.
If water or any other liquid is spilled into or onto the server, disconnect the power and call your Doremi
dealer.

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Make sure the unit is well ventilated and away from direct sunlight. To avoid damage to internal
circuitry, as well as the external finish, keep the unit away from sources of direct heat (heater vents,
stoves, radiators, etc.).
Avoid using flammable aerosols, etc., near the server. They may damage the surface and may ignite.
Do not use denatured alcohol, paint thinner, or similar chemicals to clean the server. They will
damage the finish.
Modification of this equipment is dangerous and can result in the functions of the unit being impaired.
Never attempt to modify the equipment in any way.
In order to ensure optimum performance of your server, select the setup location carefully and make
sure the equipment is used properly. Avoid setting up the server in the following locations:
1. In a humid or dusty environment.
2. In a room with poor ventilation.
3. On a surface which is not level.
4. Inside a moving vehicle where it will be subject to vibration.
5. In an extremely hot or cold environment.

Removable Drives Warning

Removal of the hot swappable hard drives allows access to pins and traces supplying power to the
hard drive backplane. These are considered energy hazards.
REMOVAL OF HARD DRIVES MAY ONLY BE PERFORMED BY TRAINED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. CONTACT DOREMI FOR TRAINING PROGRAMS. With regards to the energy
hazard warning and removable drives, the equipment may only be used in a restricted access
location (not accessible to the general public).

CAUTION
• Battery is located on the motherboard.
• Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
• Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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 W A R N IN G !!
T o p re v e n t fire o r s h o c k h a z a rd , d o n o t e x p o s e th is a p p lia n c e to ra in o r m o is tu re

C A U T IO N :
C A U T IO N

R IS K O F E L E C T R IC S H O C K
D O N OT O PEN

T O R E D U C E T H E R IS K O F E L E C T R IC S H O C K ,
!
D O N O T R E M O V E C O V E R (O R B A C K ).
N O U S E R -S E R V IC E A B L E P A R T S IN S ID E .
R E F E R S E R V IC IN G T O Q U A L IF IE D S E R V IC E P E R S O N N E L .

T h e lig h tn in g fla s h w ith th e a rro w h e a d s y m b o l s u p e rim p o s e d

a c ro s s a g ra p h ic a l re p re s e n ta tio n o f a p e rs o n , w ith in a n e q u ila te ra l
tria n g le , is in te n d e d to a le rt th e u s e r to th e p re s e n c e o f u n in s u la te d
“ d a n g e ro u s v o lta g e ” w ith in th e p ro d u c t’s e n c lo s u re ; th a t m a y b e
o f s u ffic ie n t m a g n itu d e to c o n s titu te a ris k o f e le c tric s h o c k .

!
T h e e x c la m a tio n p o in t w ith in a n e q u ila te ra l tria n g le is in te n d e d to
a le rt th e u s e r to th e p re s e n c e o f im p o rta n t o p e ra tin g a n d
m a in te n a n c e (s e rv ic in g ) in s tru c tio n s in th e lite ra tu re
a c c o m p a n y in g th e a p p lia n c e .

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 CE NOTICE
Marking by the symbol indicates compliance of the device to the EMC (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) directive and to the Low Voltage directive of the European Community. The marking is
indicative that the device meets or exceeds the following technical standards:

• EN 55022 "Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interface Characteristics of

Information Technology Equipment."

• A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the above standard has been made and is on
file at Doremi.

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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document provides instructions for preventive maintenance operations applicable to the DCP-
2000, DCP-2K4, ShowVault, and DSV-J2.

1.2 Contact
If in need of help or assistance, please contact Doremi Labs Technical Support at:
USA
• 24/7 Technical Support line: +1-866-484-4004
• Technical Support Email: support@doremicinema.com
Europe
• 24/7 Technical Support line: +33 (0) 492-952-847
• Technical Support Link: http://support.doremitechno.org/ticketing
Japan
• Technical Support line: +044-966-4855
• Technical Support Email: support@doremilabs.co.jp
Australia ~ China ~ India ~ Indonesia ~ Korea ~ Malaysia ~ New Zealand ~ Philippines ~
Singapore ~ Taiwan ~ Thailand
• Technical Support Email: supportasia@doremilabs.com

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2 Digital Cinema Server Recommended Operating
Conditions
Listed below are the recommended operation conditions for Doremi digital cinema servers:
1. AC power to the unit should be feed through UPS, greater than or equal to 600VA per player,
which provides a logical signal that shows the power failure.
2. To properly shutdown the server, do the following:
• Go to Menu/Logout and click on Logout.
• Click on the Shutdown button.
3. Ensure that AC ground lines are CE/UL rated (for ohm resistance) for the server & projector
power connections.
4. Ground voltage difference from cinema player to projector should not exceed 1Vac/dc to
minimize ground current circulations through dual link HD-SDI lines (measurement done
between both chassis grounds with dual link & AES disconnected).
5. Ground voltage difference from cinema player to audio processor should not exceed 1Vac-dc
to minimize ground current circulations through AES/EBU lines (measurement done between
both chassis grounds with dual link & AES disconnected).
6. Installation of the cinema player in a typical protected rack enclosure to avoid physical shocks
and vibrations during player/disk operation.
7. Ambient air temperature at front and rear of cinema player should not exceed 35°C (95°F)
when operating unit.
8. Operating ambient humidity should be between 10% and 85% Non-Condensing.

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3 Maintenance Program
The maintenance program applied to the servers corresponds to preventive maintenance tasks in
order to ensure the server functions properly throughout the years.
Such tasks shall be performed periodically according to the maintenance program presented in the
table below:

Part(s) Task Maintenance Qualification of Duration

involved interval personnel
HDD Filter Wash and dry the HDD 2,500 to 5,000 Technician 5 to 10
filter located on the door operating hours (~3 minutes
of the HDDs, or replace if to 6 months),
broken with a new one depending on how
provided by Doremi dusty the
(Doremi Part Number: environment is
DCP-HDD-
DUSTFILTERS-02)
HDD Trays, Dust removal in Hard Disk 5,000 operating hours Technician 15 to 20
CPU, and fans Drive Trays, CPU cooler (~ 6 months) minutes
and fans
Fans Check fans for vibration 5,000 operating hours Technician 5 minutes
and noise (~ 6 months)
Fans Shock Visual inspection of fan 5,000 operating hours Technician 5 minutes
Mounts shock mounts (~ 6 months)
for cuts or dryness
(Doremi Part Number:
DEM-DOR-PTFAN)
Fans (2U rear Recommended 50,000 operating Technician 20 minutes
panel fans and replacement of these hours (~ 5 years)
Dolphin fan) three fans (based on
information provided by
the fans manufacturer)
Dolphin board Change the Dolphin board 50,000 operating Technician 10 minutes
battery* battery* hours (~ 5 years)
(Doremi Part Number:
BAT12.5MM-LI-COIN)

Note: The durations provided above do not include the unit preparation time corresponding to Section
5.1.1. Such preparation is estimated to be approximately 20 minutes.

The technician performing the procedure should be accredited by Doremi. The corresponding
maintenance procedures are provided in Section 5.

*Make sure to apply the procedure provided in Section 5.2.2 for a proper Dolphin Board battery
replacement. Otherwise, you might lose the security clock time and the unit will not be able to play
encrypted material anymore. If this happens, the unit must be returned to Doremi.

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Recommendation:
Doremi recommends that the customer keep proper and accurate records of each maintenance task
performed (including at least date, operation(s) performed and technician name), to avoid missing a
maintenance operation. Doremi is not responsible for maintenance tracking.

4 Required Tools
To be able to perform the procedure detailed in this section, the specific tools presented below will be
required.

4.1 Screwdriver
A Phillips screwdriver is required to remove the unit's lid (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Phillips Screwdriver

4.2 Pliers
If the fan shock mounts have to be replaced or correctly re-attached, pliers might be needed. An
example is presented below in Figure 2.

Figure 2: Pliers

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4.3 Soft Brush
A soft brush will be required to remove the dust from concerned parts. This is to be used with the
vacuum cleaner. Be careful not to leave any bristles from the brush in the unit as this can result in
damage to the server.

Figure 3: Soft Brush

4.4 Small Vacuum Cleaner

A small vacuum cleaner will be required to remove the dust from concerned parts. This is to be used
with the soft brush.

Figure 4: Small Vacuum Cleaner Example

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5 Maintenance Tasks Procedure
5.1 Tasks Required Each 5,000 Operating Hours
Each 5,000 operating hours, the maintenance tasks procedure presented in this section must be
performed. Follow the steps detailed below.
Caution: Maintenance tasks should be performed by a technician accredited by Doremi.

5.1.1 Unit Preparation (Estimated Duration: 20 Minutes)

For the following preventive maintenance tasks, the unit has to be removed from its operating location
and put in a safe area:
1. The power should be disconnected. Power off the unit and unplug both power cables.
2. Remove the unit from its rack and put it in a location (e.g., a desk) where you have room to
perform the procedure.
Note: You might have to disconnect other cables in order to put the unit in a proper place for this
operation.
3. The lid needs to be removed. Un-tighten the six screws holding the lid in place with the Phillips
screwdriver. There are two on each side and two on the rear panel of the chassis.
Rear Panel Screws

Side Screws Side Screws

Figure 5: Lid Screws Location

4. In order to remove the lid from the chassis, slide the lid from the front side to the rear side of the
unit after the screws are removed, as shown in Figure 6.

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 Slide the cover to the
rear side of the
chassis

Figure 6: Lid Removal

Note: Make sure to keep the six black screws in a secure location as they are needed to re-attach the
lid at the end of this procedure.
5.1.2 Dust Removal
Follow the procedure below and use the soft brush and small vacuum cleaner to remove the dust from
the unit.
1. Remove the dust from the CPU fan and from the 2U rear panel fans as illustrated below:
Vacuum Cleaner Nose

Figure 7: CPU Fan Dust Removal Figure 8: 2U Rear Panel Fans Dust Removal

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 2. Remove the dust from the PSU big fan as illustrated in Figure 9.

PSU Big
Fan

Figure 9: PSU Big Fan Cleaning

3. Remove the dust from the rear panel external PSU fan as illustrated in Figure 10.

Figure 10: PSU External Fans Cleaning

4. Remove the dust from the motherboard Northbridge heatsink (silver heatsink) as seen in
Figure 11.

Figure 11: Motherboard Northbridge Heatsink Cleaning

5. Clean the Dolphin fan that is mounted using a plastic tunnel. To do this, unscrew one leg of
the plastic tunnel as presented in Figure 12 below.

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 Screw Removed

Figure 12: Dolphin Tunnel Opening

6. Remove the dust from the motherboard Southbridge heatsink (black heatsink).

7. After the Dolphin fan and motherboard Southbridge have been cleaned, re-attach the plastic
tunnel by putting back the screw that was previously removed (Figure 13).

Screw in Place

Figure 13: Dolphin Tunnel Closing

8. Take the three hard disk drive enclosures out and clean the inside of the tray as illustrated in
Figure 15. Make sure to recall the order of the hard disk drives (which one was on the
top, which one was in the middle and which one was on the bottom) in order to put them back
in the same location after cleaning.
Caution: Make sure to re-position each Hard Disk Drive in its previous place or otherwise the RAID
might become corrupted.

To take the hard disk drive out, press the blue button to release the handle and then pull the handle.
When the drive is removed, use the soft brush and the vacuum cleaner to remove the dust as
presented in Figure 14:

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 Figure 14: Hard Disk Drive Cleaning
9. Remove the dust from the Hard Disk Drive front panel area as illustrated in Figure 15 and
Figure 16.

Figure 15: Horizontal HDD Area Cleaning Figure 16: Vertical HDD Area Cleaning

5.1.3 2U Fans and Dolphin Fan Shock Mounts Visual Inspection

The 2U fans and the Dolphin fan might be mounted on the rear panel using shock mounts (Figure 17).
Each shock mount replaces a screw.

Second gap
First gap
Figure 17: Fan Shock Mount
Check that the fans are properly shock-mounted by visual inspection only.
1. Look at the rear panel. You should NOT see any first shock mount gaps (see Figure 18a
below).
2. Verify, from the top of the unit, that the fans are parallel to the chassis, as presented in Figure
18b below.

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 Fans
Shock parallel to
Mounts unit

(a) (b)
Figure 18: 2U Fan Shock Mounts Visual Inspection – Correct Installation
Caution: Do NOT take out the fans from the shock mounts. Do a visual inspection only.
If the shock mounts are not properly attached, use your fingers to fix them as illustrated below:

Pull gently on the

shock mounts with
your fingers

Figure 19: 2U Fan Shock Mounts Re-Attachment Example

If the shock mounts need to be replaced, please contact Doremi (Section 1.2) for additional guidance.

5.1.4 Noise from Fans and Rattling

In a secure location, power on the unit with the lid off.
Listen to see if there is any noise coming from fans.
If such noise is coming from a fan, remove power to fan by unplugging the noisy fan connector. When
the connector corresponding to the noisy fan is removed, the noise should stop.
Then replace that fan with a fan having the same Part Number. Contact your local Doremi Support
team (Section 1.2) for fan replacement and for additional guidance.

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Note: If a fan rattles (or vibrates), you should replace it with a new one because it might eventually
damage the hard drives.

5.1.5 Lid Closing

• When the previous steps are completed, the lid can be closed by sliding it from the rear panel
to the front side. Make sure the wires are not caught by the lid.
Slide the cover to the
front side of the
chassis

Figure 20:Lid Closing

• Tighten the 6 black screws that were removed at the beginning of the procedure as presented
below:
Rear Panel Screws

Side Screws Side Screws

Figure 21:Lid Screws

• The unit can be put back into its rack and re-connected to the power.
Note: You might have to reconnect all the cables that were disconnected at the beginning of this
procedure.

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5.2 Tasks Required Each 50,000 Operating Hours

5.2.1 2U Rear Panel Fans and Dolphin Fan Replacement

According to the fan's manufacturer, it is recommended that you replace the 2U rear panel fans and
the Dolphin fan each 50,000 operating hours (~ 5 years). Please contact Doremi (Section 1.2) for
additional instructions about how to install new fans.

5.2.2 Dolphin Battery Replacement

The battery shall be replaced every 50,000 operating hours (~ 5 years). Battery information is the
following:
• Doremi Part Number: BAT12.5MM-LI-COIN (Battery 12.5mm Lithium Coin)
• Vendor Part Number: P033-ND
• Manufactured Part Number: CR1220

Battery holder

Battery

Dolphin Board

Figure 22: 1.0 Dolphin Board Figure 23:1.2 Dolphin Board

To replace the battery, follow the steps below:
1. Shut down the server hosting the Dolphin board.
2. Remove power cables.
3. Make sure you have the new battery ready with you.
4. The lid should already be removed as it is recommended that several preventive maintenance
tasks be performed at the same time – see Section 5.1.1 if needed.
5. You have 3 minutes to insert the new battery after having removed the old one.
Otherwise, the Security Clock time will be lost:
◦ Remove the old battery from the Dolphin board battery holder with an isolated stick.
◦ CAUTION: Do NOT remove the Dolphin from the unit. Use only NON-Metallic tools to
remove the battery. Plastic devices are recommended.

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Figure 24: 1.0 Dolphin Battery Removal Figure 25: 1.2 Dolphin Battery Removal

◦ Insert the new battery inside the Dolphin board battery holder with the positive side up.
• Complete the other preventive maintenance tasks scheduled at the same time before putting
the lid back according to the procedure provided in Section 5.1.5.

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6 Acronyms
Term Definition
PSU Power Supply Unit
RAID Redundant Array of Independant Disks
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply

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7 Document Revision History
Date Version Description
10/03/2007 1.0 First version.
03/31/2008 1.1 HDD filter and Dolphin battery maintenance tasks added
06/19/2008 1.2 Shock mounts updated.
12/23/2011 1.3 All sections modified to include all Doremi Digital Cinema
Servers.
01/24/2012 1.4 Contact information revised.

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