Feature catalogue
DCP Cine Player features
A detailed view of the implemented playback, workflow, control, security and service capabilities.
Playback and media
DCP playback
SMPTE/Interop package discovery, CPL selection, JPEG 2000 picture, multichannel sound, timed text, KDM preflight and composition metadata.
IMF playback
AssetMap and IMF CPL discovery with FFmpeg playback of unencrypted IMF compositions. Encrypted IMF is detected and rejected until compatible key delivery is configured.
Ordinary media
FFmpeg-backed MOV, MP4, MKV and other supported containers for trailers, advertisements, policy and event material.
EAR‑Tech playback
Random-access authenticated decryption directly into the media reader, with package/descriptor binding and KDM validity checks.
Output paths
Fullscreen or windowed display, SDL audio, configurable display selection, DeckLink capability discovery where built and HDCP preflight.
Audio matrix
Named profiles, channel routing, per-route gain, output-device selection, live preview, meters and cinema channel-order presets.
Calibration
Picture test patterns, audio channel identification and an operator-oriented calibration workspace.
Content and shows
Typed ingest
Define filesystem and FTP sources as DCP, IMF, EAR, media or KDM; validate packages and monitor selected-composition imports.
Content library
Graphical asset markers, separate DCP/IMF/EAR/media FTP views, readiness, encryption state, media metadata and controlled deletion.
Show editor
Searchable show and clip lists with graphical type markers, black, delay, automation cues, macros and event-stream items.
Scheduler
Weekly calendar editing, copy-week workflow, enabled/disabled modes and automatic playlist loading and playback.
Event streams
Authority-published stream templates, configurable arguments and scheduled or playlist-based network media.
Automation
XML configuration, device definitions, cue classifications, macros, quick-add presets, live firing and external trigger mappings.
Operations, security and lifecycle
- Dashboard and live WebSocket status
- Role-based monitor/operator/manager/admin access
- Session authentication and configurable timeout
- Player content certificate management
- KDM import, matching, validity and recipient checks
- Trusted clock and schedule safety
- Licence activation and demo mode
- Signed release discovery and controlled upgrade
- Operational logs and diagnostics
- Power, reboot and appliance-session controls
- FTP compatibility ingest
- Documented TMS/SMS HTTP API
- Workstation and dedicated appliance modes
- Persistent configuration and content database
Documentation edition: 6 September 2026. Check procedures against the installed release and venue policy.
