Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Welcome!
Congratulations on choosing Cinelink™! Cinelink™ provides access to the best Hollywood movies, including early-window and new-release content. Entertain your patrons with movies available in high-definition, 1080p resolution and 5.1 digital surround sound.
Movie purchases are automatically downloaded with Cinelink™ up to two weeks before your show date - No more shipping discs back and forth!
The Cinelink™ player is small and compact, requiring little space to operate and enables easy transport to and from your movie event/venue.
Please take a moment to read through this guide to ensure proper
setup. Let’s get started!
**Please Note: in order for your Cinelink to acquire content, your Network Administrator must ensure the following ports are open for this network connections:
TCP/UDP Port Settings
Your network administrator will need to ensure that the following ports are open on your network in order for proper communication between Cinelink™ and Swank’s servers.
| PORTS | IP ADDRESS / URL |
|---|---|
| TCP: 443 | cinelink-apt.swankmp.net |
| TCP: 443 | cinelinkrestapi.swankmp.com |
|
TCP: 33001 |
cdntransfer.swankmp.com |
What’s Included?
Please be sure to check for the following items in the box:
- HDMI Cable
- Remote Control
- Power Adapter
- Cinelink™ Player
- 2X AAA Batteries
- User Guide
- USB Receiver (ships inside remote)
- Network Cable
Connect Your Cinelink™ Player
The basic method of connecting the Cinelink™ player is described below. Your particular installation environment may require extra equipment and/or adapters.*
*Adapters not included. Please note, 1080p output is only possible if HDCP is maintained between the Cinelink™ player and the display device - otherwise, video quality will be reduced to SD.
IMPORTANT! Do not connect the Cinelink™ player's power cord until all other connections have been made and your display/projector is powered on.
- Step 1 - Connect an HDMI cable from HDMI 1 on the Cinelink™ player to your display. Power on your display.
- Step 2 - Connect a network cable from the Cinelink™ player’s LAN port to your internet router or switch.
- Step 3 - Remove the USB receiver from within the remote control’s battery compartment and insert it into one of the two front USB ports on the Cinelink™ player. Install the 2 AAA batteries into the remote and replace the battery cover.
- Step 4 - Connect the power adapter to the Cinelink™ player and plug the opposite end into an electrical socket (preferably one that is surge-protected).
- Optional - Connect a 2nd monitor to HDMI 2 on the Cinelink™ player for dual-display mode.
Cinelink™ Player Connection Diagram
Cinelink™ Remote Control
Remote control functions are listed below. For best reliability, operate the remote within a 10 foot radius of the Cinelink™ player.
Chapter 2 - Activate Cinelink™
Cinelink™ Startup
Power on the Cinelink™ player by pressing the power button on the front of the device.
After a moment, Cinelink™ will display a self-check screen. If any of the items listed do not appear with a green light, please contact Swank Technical Support.
Cinelink™ One-Time Activation
The first time you power on your Cinelink™ player, you will need to activate the device. Press OK on your remote to bring up the on-screen keyboard. Use the arrow and OK keys to input each character of the activation code that was emailed to you. When finished, arrow down to select Send, then press OK.
Please note: The Cinelink™ player will need to have access to the internet during the activation process. By default, Cinelink™ is configured to use DHCP to obtain the correct IP address, gateway
and DNS servers. If you receive a connection error message when attempting to send your activation code, you will need to select the Network Settings button, located at the bottom-right corner of the screen and manually check your settings. This is covered in greater detail in Chapter 5 - Configure Network Settings.
Time Zone
Once you have successfully activated your device, you will be brought to the Initial Settings screen. Here, you must configure your time zone. Using the arrow buttons on the remote, select the Time Zone field and press OK.
Chapter 3 - Play Movies
Downloading Movies and TV Shows
Once Cinelink™ has connected to the internet and has been successfully activated, it will automatically begin downloading any movies you have ordered from Swank.
Please note: Cinelink™ is not a video-on-demand service; it does not stream movie content over the internet. Instead, movies are downloaded and saved on Cinelink player’s™ internal storage. This allows for reliable playback without pauses and higher quality video and audio. Movies must be completely downloaded before they can be played.
Download times will vary based on movie file size, the bandwidth of your internet connection and the traffic on your network. To ensure ample time for downloading and testing your movie, Cinelink™ will typically begin downloading 3-4 weeks prior to your licensed show date.
If a movie download is interrupted due to a power or network outage, Cinelink™ will resume where it left off once connectivity has been restored. Once the download is complete, the movie appear in the carousel.
The Cinelink™ User Interface Overview
Cinelink’s™ user interface is very simple to use. In the middle of the screen is the carousel. This is where your purchased movies are displayed. Along the top, you'll find the internet status and HDCP status icons, as well as the system settings and power off buttons. Along the bottom, is the movie information section and audio and captions options.
The Carousel
The carousel is where you select and play your movies. Downloaded movies, as well as those in the process of being downloaded, are displayed here. You may only play back movies that have completely downloaded. A movie that is being downloaded will display a % indicator on top the movie image.
Movie Playback and Show Dates
Movies and TV shows are available for playback only during the licensed show date(s). These dates are listed in the movie information section along the bottom of the screen. You will see Playback Available overlaid on top of the movie image if you are within the licensed show date window. If you are not within this show date window, you will see Preview Available. Preview mode will allow you to preview playback prior to your showing, to ensure everything is working properly. In this mode, the video will be partially obstructed by a moving text box. To begin movie playback, use the left/right arrow buttons on the remote to select the desired movie for playback, then press OK.
Note: If the movie was previously viewed you may need to select play from beginning to start the title over.
Audio Language
A movie may have multiple audio language tracks from which to select. Select the movie in the carousel, arrow down to select Audio, then press OK. Make your selection then press OK.
Closed Captions
A movie may include closed captions. To turn closed captions on, select the movie in the carousel, arrow down to select Captions and press OK. Select from the available closed caption languages and select OK.
Chapter 4 - Configure Playback Settings
System Settings
You may access the Cinelink™ player's Settings by selecting the gear icon near the top right corner of the Cinelink™ interface and pressing OK - or - by pressing the Menu button on the remote control. From the Settings screen, you can access all of the Cinelink™ options: Audio Output, Control Output, Video Output, Time Zone, About, Network Settings and Diagnostics.
Audio Output
You may select between HDMI (digital multi-channel) and Analog (stereo) audio output. If using an HDMI cable to carry audio, use the HDMI setting (default). If you wish to use the 3.5mm line-out port* on the front of the Cinelink™ player, select Analog. Press OK to make your selection.
*Note: The 3.5mm line-out port (green and labeled with a headphone icon) is located on the front of the Cinelink™ player (audio cable not included).
Control Output (HDMI 2)
The Control Output setting is used for setting the video resolution of a 2nd display (dual-display mode) that is connected to Cinelink's™ HDMI 2 port. When using dual-display mode, the Cinelink™ user interface is displayed on HDMI 2, while the movie is displayed on HDMI 1. This is useful when you wish to conceal the Cinelink™ user interface from your audience. If you do not have a 2nd display connected to the Cinelink™ player, this option will be grayed out, as shown below.
Video Output (HDMI 1)
Cinelink™ will automatically select the best resolution supported by your display when connected using HDMI. You may also choose from a list of supported resolutions. To do so, select the desired resolution from the list and press OK. On the Settings screen, select Set, then press OK. If successful, you will receive a message that reads: Resolution changed successfully. To keep the new setting, choose OK. To revert to the previous resolution, choose Cancel.
Diagnostics
The Diagnostics screen will provide you with important troubleshooting information in the event you encounter technical issues with your Cinelink™ player. The Send to Swank button can be used to transmit this information directly to Swank for faster technical support.
Chapter 5 - Configure Network Settings
Access Network Settings
At the bottom of the Settings screen, select Network Settings then press OK.
IP Mode (Automatic/Manual)
By default, Cinelink is set to Automatic IP Mode (DHCP). You may find that you need to adjust Cinelink™’s network settings manually if your network does not use DHCP, or if your network administrator requires specific settings. Press OK to switch from Automatic to Manual mode. Press OK again to apply the setting.
Manual IP Mode Settings
If manual IP setup is needed, work with your network administrator to set the proper values for IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and Secondary DNS Server.
Note: Your server addresses will likely be different than those illustrated here.
Test Network Settings
Once you have entered all required values, test your settings by selecting Test at the bottom right corner of the screen. If successful, you will receive the message, Network settings successfully verified. Press OK to continue.
TCP/UDP Port Settings
Your network administrator will need to ensure that the following ports are open on your network in order for proper communication between Cinelink™ and Swank’s servers.
| PORTS | IP ADDRESS / URL |
|---|---|
| TCP: 443 | cinelink-apt.swankmp.net |
| TCP: 443 | cinelinkrestapi.swankmp.com |
|
TCP: 22, 33001 |
cdntransfer.swankmp.com |
Chapter 6 - Additional Information
Cinelink™ Software Updates
Periodically, Swank will release software updates for Cinelink™. The Cinelink™ player must be connected to an active internet connection to check for and receive these updates. When an update is available, you will see a green notification icon above the carousel.
To install the update, select the update notification icon and press OK. You will be given the choice of immediately applying the update or skipping the update. Skipping the update may be desirable if you don’t have time to apply and/or test the update prior to a planned event. You may skip the update up to 10 times before it is required. If necessary, you may request an override code from Swank.
For Technical Support: 1-800-876-5577
Copyright 2015 Swank Motion Pictures. All rights reserved. Cinelink™ is a trademark of Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.
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