Datavideo KMU-100 Instruction Manual
Datavideo KMU-100 Instruction Manual

Datavideo KMU-100 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SERVICE AND SUPPORT ......................34 Disclaimer of Product & Services The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be incomplete.
  • Page 3: Fcc Compliance Statement

    AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company. 8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
  • Page 4: Warranty

    • Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first). Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    1. Introduction KMU-100 is an advanced video converter allowing conversion of input signals into 4 different streams with resolution up to FullHD. Each device has two inputs which work simultaneously. You can define 4 output windows on every source signal. The resolution of a window in...
  • Page 6: How Does Kmu 100 Operate

    In addition, KMU 100 converter is really easy to use. Complete software is provided with the device, and the control over all its functions and parameters is exercised via a LAN connected computer with the application installed. The small size of the device, its user- friendly interface, and the support with DV Link platform also positively influence...
  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    1.3 Rear Panel Input Channel Video Input Channel A Video Input Channel A is equipped with five video input channels. The Video Input set is comprised of four SDI connection ports and one HDMI port. Video Input Channel B Video Input Channel B is equipped with five video input channels.
  • Page 8 Genlock Genlock connection for channel synchronization. Connection to external device for external control. Ethernet Connection Connection of KMU-100 to PC for control, configuration and updates. RS-232 Communication Port Currently not used. RS-422 Communication Port Connection to RMC-185 controller for remote control of the KMU-100.
  • Page 9 DC IN DC in socket connects the supplied 12V / 19W PSU. The connection can be secured by screwing the outer fastening ring of the DC In plug to the socket. Grounding Terminal When connecting this unit to any other component, make sure that it is properly grounded by connecting this terminal to an appropriate point.
  • Page 10: Capabilities, Functionalities And Applications

    2. Capabilities, functionalities and applications KMU 100 – is a bridge connecting technologies with current video systems solutions. This device has a very wide range of applications in virtually every area where the high quality image preview is required, – like sporting events, industrial automation, visual effects used during all kinds of live events or postproduction.
  • Page 11: Creating A Video Wall

    2.2 Creating a video wall Video walls are a modern and increasingly popular solution used in entertainment, advertising, marketing, and special events. With its capability to separate the signal from inputs, KMU 100 converter is an excellent tool for creating a video wall by multiplying the signal from one or two sources.
  • Page 12: The Highest Quality In Security Systems

    2.3 The highest quality in security systems is an invaluable tool in creating a top-notch security system. It allows you to get eight 3G HD outputs from a single camera. KMU 100 processes the signal in real time, you obtain the effect of 8 high-quality mobile video cameras –...
  • Page 13: Control Application

    3. Control Application It allows the device’s configuration and saving presets in the device’s internal memory. While the KMU 100 control application is loading, a screen with a progress bar at the bottom is being displayed: 3.1 App window descriptions: Connections This tab allows the definition of input signals connection to Channel 1 Channel...
  • Page 14 After selecting connection input interface, you will see a diagram with visualization of necessary cable connections. Connection screen window can be divided into 3 areas: 1. Menu area; 2. Graphics area 3. Input/output signals area, as is shown in the picture below. Menu area –...
  • Page 15 In fact, the active inputs / outputs at the back wall of the KMU 100 device are indicated by LEDs input / output. Color of the diode indicates the signal’s resolution. The glowing at each LED lights up when a signal is connected to the input. Below, you can see the image of KMU 100’s rear panel –...
  • Page 16: Setting The Input Signal

    Input/output signals area – KMU 100 allows you to configure the device. Setting the input signal You can choose the input signal options from the drop-down lists below the Signal Input 1 Signal Input 2 icons, as described below. Signal Input 1 drop-down list is shown in the image below: There are 4 Signal Input 1...
  • Page 17 After configuring Signal Input 1, you do the same with Signal Input 2. There are 4 options Signal Input 2: 4x SDI, 1x SDI, HDMI Input Signal 1. input, but rather selecting There is a possibility of not connecting any signal to the Input Signal 1 from the 1st input –...
  • Page 18: Setting The Output Signal

    With that, you will be able to double the number of windows on the same image – use 8 instead of 4. Setting the output signal Signal There are several output signal format options on the drop-down list below the Output as you can see in the image below:...
  • Page 19 This tab is used for defining the way the input signal is divided into 4 different outputs. Is it done by drawing 4 different windows: 1, 2, 3 and 4. Content of the area bordered by each rectangle will be send to a corresponding output. Channel 1 1.
  • Page 20 Windows 2, 3 and 4 support resolution up to 1080p and application does not allow to extend it more. A double click on the edited window will select it into max available size; the second double click will restore it to its previous size. Aspect ratio is defined by the output resolution and automatically applied to window definition.
  • Page 21 Stop rectangle is drawn in dash mode. In the picture below, you can see the Start rectangle indicated by a short arrow and the Stop rectangle – by a longer arrow.
  • Page 22 Animation modes. You can select the animation mode in the settings area. The available Once Ping- options are: – no animation (default); – single passage from Start to Stop; Pong – cyclical passage Start-Stop, Stop-Start, Start-Stop and so on (swinging motion); Loop –...
  • Page 23 Preview on the monitors area – Multiviewer Multiviewer preview You can choose from among the following on the monitors’ modes: Preview, Animation, Quad view Full preview. Settings preview Multiviewer out. on the live input is possible only with the There are four modes of Multiviewer outputs:...
  • Page 24 Quad view (picture below). – a preview of the content of four outputs Full preview – it allows you to see all the windows together with the defined animations. (Image below).
  • Page 25: Menu Area

    After setting the properties of windows, their positions, animation modes, etc., these settings can be saved to a file on your hard drive or directly to one of 4 KMU 100 device’s slots. KMU 100 has its own file format for saving user presets: * .kmu100session.
  • Page 26: Dv Link

    4. DV Link A platform that unites all! DV Link platform is a very simple and useful software developed for configuration, KMU 100 diagnostics and control of multiple devices (for example four converters) communicating through a common DVIP protocol. A camera operator or operators can easily change the functions of each of the visible devices or a group by triggering the pre-defined presets, without the need to use the main application for management.
  • Page 27: Menu Area

    The window of DV Link application screen can be divided into 4 areas: 1 Menu area, Available Networks area, 3 Available Devices area control area (as in Single device’s the image). Menu area Menu bar is located in the upper left corner of the screen. You can find three main File, Options and Help.
  • Page 28 After moving the cursor over and clicking on a given network icon, the available devices in this network will appear in the 3 Available Devices area. After adding a couple of devices, you can easily navigate between them (in the image below, there are two KMU 100 devices with the names of Screen 1 and Screen 2 available in the network).
  • Page 29 For the selected KMU 100 device, you can load the presets with user settings from one of four device’s slots. You can also launch the KMU 100 control application for this device by clicking on the device’s icon. The image below shows launching of control application.
  • Page 30 summary, from the DV Link application-level you search for the KMU 100 devices in the network, connect with them, choose the presets from the slots and launch the final application and operate thereon. Good luck!
  • Page 31: Dimensions

    5. Dimensions All measurements in millimeters (mm)
  • Page 32: Specifications

    6. Specifications KMU-100 is an advanced video converter which allows the conversion of 2 independent UHD input signals into 2 x 4 or 1 x 8 different streams with resolutions up to FullHD. Connections SDI Video Input 2 x (1) - 10 bit HD, 3G levels A and B, 12G UHD switchable 6 x (2,3,4) - 10 bit HD, 3G levels A and B switchable;...
  • Page 33 Animation preview – Start, Current and Stop rectangles visible on the live input, but only for the selected 1, 2, 3 or 4 tab, Quad view – preview of the content of four outputs, Full preview – all the rectangles are visible. Standards SD Format Support...
  • Page 34: Service And Support

    Service and Support...

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