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Miranda Kaleido-K2 Manual To Installation And Operation

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Kaleido-K2
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Guide to Installation and Operation
M406-9900-100
Preliminary
Copyright 2002 Miranda Technologies Inc.
Specifications may be subject to change.
Printed in Canada
Janueary 2002

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  • Page 1 High Resolution Kaleido-K2 Virtual Monitor Wall Processor Guide to Installation and Operation M406-9900-100 Preliminary Copyright 2002 Miranda Technologies Inc. Specifications may be subject to change. Printed in Canada Janueary 2002...
  • Page 2 Miranda Technologies Inc. warrants that the equipment it manufactures shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of shipment from the factory. If equipment fails due to such defects, Miranda will provide repair of the failed unit under the terms of the Miranda warranty.
  • Page 3 This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits in accordance with the specifications in: FCC Part 15, Subpart B CE EN50081-1:1992 CE EN50082-1:1992. How to contact us: Head Office Europe Miranda Technologies Inc. Miranda S.A. 2323, Halpern BP 87 St-Laurent (Quebec) 93511 Montreuil Cedex Canada H4S 1S3 France Tel.:...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.4.8 Digital Video SD-SDI Input Module (MWI-SDI) ................16 4.4.9 Analog Progressive RGBHV Input Module (MWI-VGA)..............16 4.4.10 Output Module (MWO-HR)......................17 4.5 Multiple Kaleido-K2 installation.......................18 4.5.1 Controlling multiple Kaleido-K2 through an ethernet network.............18 4.5.2 Controlling multiple Kaleido-K2 through RS-422 ................19 4.5.3 RS-422 serial ID assignment ......................20 Operation……… ............................21 5.1 Startup and preparation to use software .................
  • Page 5 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 6.1 Cleaning the air filter..........................24 6.2 Replacing a defective power supply .......................24 6.3 Replacing a defective fan ........................24 Technical Specifications..........................26 iv | Kaleido K2...

  • Page 6: Kaleido-K2 High Resolution Virtual Monitor Wall Processor

    1 Kaleido-K2 Ultra High Resolution Virtual Monitor Wall Processor 1.1 Introduction The Kaleido-K2 Ultra High Resolution Virtual Monitor Wall Processor is designed as the ultimate solution to signal monitoring requirements. It accepts inputs in many standard formats; each input is equipped with its own advanced de-interlacing and scaling engine for highest display quality.
  • Page 7 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 1.2.1 Kaleido-K2 functional block diagram 2 | Kaleido K2...

  • Page 8: Overview

    2.2 Rear Panel The rear panel of the Kaleido-K2 incorporates all of the input and output connectors for the installed modules, and access to the two redundant power supplies. See section 4.4 for a detailed description of the connectors and their functionality.

  • Page 9: Mechanical Installation

    3.1 Unpacking Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido. If any of these are missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc. - Kaleido unit, with pre-installed modules and power supplies - an AC power cord...
  • Page 10 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 3.2.2 Moving the connector Once the DE-9 connector is installed in the proper opening and the unit reassembled, do the following: - Remove the 4 rubber feet on the underside of the unit. - Place the Kaleido-RCP into the mounting bracket and secure it using the supplied screws (figure 3.2.3). - Install the unit into the rack using the appropriate rack screws and washers (not provided).

  • Page 11: Frame And Electrical Installation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4 Frame and Electrical Installation Kaleido is a self-contained unit consisting of a frame, redundant power supplies, a controller card, and various input and output cards. 4.1 Frame The frame is 4 RU high. It incorporates an internal midplane for interconnecting the modules. Modules are installed from the front of the frame.

  • Page 12: Operation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.2.2 Operation Connect each power supply to a power source using the supplied power cords. In normal operation, both supplies should be switched ON (power switch on the power supply unit set to | ). A green status lamp will illuminate on the power supply unit (see figure 4.2.1.1).

  • Page 13: Connector Panel Installation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.3.1 Connector panel installation Remove the blank panel (a blank panel is used to occupy the rear panel space behind empty slots) or existing connector panel. Release the captive screws at the top and bottom, and pull the panel straight out of the frame. Slide the new connector panel into the slot on the rear of the frame.

  • Page 14: Module Description And Connection

    Kaleido. Some of the data used for on-screen display is also received through these communication ports. This module handles communications between the input and output cards in the Kaleido-K2 frame, and communications with the outside world. Figure 4.4.1.1 Controller rear connector panel...
  • Page 15 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The rear connector panel (11) associated with the Controller module has the following connectors: Ethernet: RJ-45 connector Ethernet interface for connection to LAN/WAN networks using TCP-IP. RS-422/485: DE-9S connector For connecting the Kaleido-RCP or other remote control devices. Figure 4.4.1.1 RS-422/485 Connector pin-out RS-232 : DE-9P connector...
  • Page 16 Kaleido-K2 is mounted in a rack. Figure 4.4.1.2 Front edge of Controller module In the event that the Controller module fails, the Kaleido-K2 will continue to display the incoming video feeds at it’s output in the most recent configuration.

  • Page 17: Gpi Module (Mwa-Gpi)

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.4.2 GPI Module The GPI module provides interfaces and processing to support 66 contact closure tally inputs and 36 contact closure alarm outputs. Four DC-37S connectors are installed on the MWR-GPI rear connector panel (10). The connector pinout and circuit schematics are shown in figure 4.4.2.1 and 4.4.2.2 respectively.
  • Page 18 2500 VRMS Figure 4.4.2.1 GPI connector pin-out To facilitate cabling of the GPI inputs and outputs, a terminal block adapter is available separately (Miranda P/N 1377-9800-100). A double-sided lexan is provided to identify the terminals assignment for both input and output connectors.

  • Page 19: Analog Audio Input Module (Mwi-Sa)

    (refer to figure 4.4.3.1 below for connector pinout). To facilitate cabling of the audio inputs, a terminal block adapter is available separately (Miranda P/N 1376-9800- 100). A lexan is provided to identify the terminals assignment for the input connectors. See figure 4.4.2.2 for lexan installation on the MWA-TBA-A terminal block adapter.

  • Page 20: Composite Analog Video Input Module (Mwi-Cvbs)

    S4.40-1992 standard. The DSUB 50 connector receives 16 inputs (refer to figure 4.4.4.1 below for connector pinout). To facilitate cabling of the audio inputs, a terminal block adapter is available separately (Miranda P/N 1376-9800- 100). A lexan is provided to identify the terminals assignment for the input connectors. See figure 4.4.2.2 for lexan installation on the MWA-TBA-A terminal block adapter.

  • Page 21: Y/C Analog Video Input Module (Mwi-Yc)

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.4.6 Y/C Analog Video Input Module (MWI-YC) This module provides inputs for 4 channels of Y/C (S-video) analog video. The inputs are mini-DIN 4-pin connectors, internally terminated and available on the MWR-YC rear connection module (5). The MWR-YC accepts NTSC or PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N Y/C signal conforming to the SMPTE 170M or ITU (CCIR) 624-4 standard respectively.

  • Page 22: Digital Video Sd-Sdi Input Module (Mwi-Sdi)

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 4.4.7.2 MWA-BOC cable adapter 4.4.8 Digital Video SD-SDI Input Module (MWI-SDI) This module provides inputs for four channels of serial digital video. The inputs are on BNC connectors and are available on the MWR-4B rear connection module (2). The MWI-SDI accepts a 4:2:2 serial digital video signal in either 525 or 625-line format.

  • Page 23: Output Module (Mwo-Hr)

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Figure 4.4.8.1 DE-15P connector pinout 4.4.10 Output Module (MWO-HR) This module provides all of the outputs from the Kaleido system. Connectors on the associated MWR-HR rear connector panel (1) are described below. RGBVH OUT: Analog progressive scan component video output (DE-15P connector) Connector pinout is shown on figure 4.4.8.1.

  • Page 24: Multiple Kaleido-K2 Installation

    4.5.1 Controlling multiple Kaleido-K2 through an ethernet network Using an ethernet network is an efficient way to control several Kaleido-K2 systems. A PC station on the network running K-Edit software can be the central control station, on which layouts may be created and uploaded to any of the Kaleido-K2 on the network.

  • Page 25: Controlling Multiple Kaleido-K2 Through Rs-422

    4.5.2 Controlling multiple Kaleido-K2 using RS-422 with a Kaleido-RCP Using the RS-422 communication port also allows to control up to 99 daisy-chained Kaleido-K2 frames using only one Kaleido-RCP. With a multidrop cable, this port directs communication between a series of Kaleido-K2 frames and the Kaleido-RCP.

  • Page 26: Rs-422 Serial Id Assignment

    By default, Kaleido-RCP will send instructions using RS-422 protocol to ID 1. This means that a system comprised of only one Kaleido-K2 frame will work out of the box as each frame’s default ID is also set to 1. However, for applications where more than one Kaleido-K2 frame is used, you will need to assign a unique ID number to each of them.

  • Page 27: Operation

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5 Operation The function of Kaleido-K2 is to gather information from multiple sources and merge it into a single information stream for presentation on a monitor. This process is managed under software control. The Kaleido software...

  • Page 28: Establishing A Network Connection

    You may also change the Subnet Mask; then click OK Click OK in the Local Area Connection Properties window Reboot the system. Once you have changed the Kaleido-K2’s IP address, you must do the following: Open the folder c:\ICONTROL\Startup\KG2Config.xml Kaleido K2 | 23...

  • Page 29: Using Kaleido Edit On A Stand-Alone Station

    Kaleido-K2 or the computer running Kaleido Edit and it will run without the need to be actually connected to a network. If you require more than one or lose it, you may order it separately from Miranda as P/N 0407-1000-100, or make one following figure below.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    6.3 Replacing a defective fan Kaleido-K2 uses a crossflow fan for cooling the modules. This fan may be replaced even if the unit is installed into the equipment rack. To replace the fan, refer to figure 6.3.1 and follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 31 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3. Unscrew the fan bracket and pull gently to access the power connectors situated at the rear of the midplane. 4. Unplug the fan connector. 5. Remove the 4 screws that retains the fan onto the bracket and replace with the new one. 6.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Specifications INPUT COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT (MWI-CVBS) Signal (4): NTSC SMPTE 170M, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-NITU 624-4, SECAM RETURN LOSS: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz QUANTIZATION: 8 bits CONNECTOR: Y/C VIDEO INPUT (MWI-YC) Signal (4): NTSC SMPTE 170M, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-NITU 624-4 RETURN LOSS: >35 dB up to 5.75 MHz QUANTIZATION:...
  • Page 33 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION DIGITAL AUDIO INPUT (MWI-AES) SIGNAL (16): AES3 balanced (AES3-1992/ANSI S4.40-1992) IMPEDANCE: 110Ω PHASE METER: -1 to + 1 (16 steps) BALLISTICS: AES (0 to –60 DBFS) FREQUENCY: 1-2 SRC and 3-14 48kHz INPUT TRIM: 0 to 30 dB gain in 6 dB steps CONNECTOR: DSUB 50 (female) TIME CODE INPUT...
  • Page 34 Hot swappable and redundant power supply INPUT VOLTAGE: 100V / 240V FREQUENCY: 60/50 Hz POWER: 285 W DIMENSIONS: 4 RU X 508 mm (20”) WEIGHT: 15 kg (33 lb) FULL SPEC. TEMP. RANGE: 0-40°C SOFTWARE: Kaleido-K2 software Kaleido K2 | 29...
  • Page 35 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL PANEL CONNECTOR: DE-9S (female) DIMENSIONS: 78 mm X 203 mm X 32 mm (3.5” X 8” X 1.25”) VOLTAGE: 12 V POWER: 30 | Kaleido K2...

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