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Miranda Kaleido-X (7RU) User Manual

Kaleido-x series multi-room, multi-image display processor and router
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Part Number: M770-2800-106
Kaleido-X User's Manual
Questions about the Kaleido-X?
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Version 4.00
24 December 2008

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  • Page 1 Kaleido-X User’s Manual Version 4.00 Questions about the Kaleido-X? Telephone: +1-514-333-1772 techsupp@miranda.com e-mail: Comments and suggestions about the Kaleido-X documentation? documentation-feedback@miranda.com e-mail: Part Number: M770-2800-106 24 December 2008...
  • Page 2 Miranda Technologies Inc. A Miranda Technologies Inc. manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a specific product serial number.

  • Page 3: Safety Compliance

    • EN 55022 Class A, Electromagnetic Emissions, • EN 61000-3-2 & -3-3, Disturbance in Supply Systems • EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 & -11 Electromagnetic Immunity Warranty Policies Warranty information is available in the Support section of the Miranda web site (www.miranda.com).

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    table of contents 1 Getting Started About this Document ..................1 Kaleido-X (4RU) System Overview.
  • Page 6 Detailed Directions ..................51 Logging on to the Monitor Wall Using the Kaleido-RCP2 .
  • Page 7 Calibrating the Color Saturation............... 115 Calibrating the DVI Keying Mode .
  • Page 8 9 Creating Layouts Key Concepts ................... . 183 Detailed Directions .
  • Page 9 Serial Connections ................. . 279 Key Concepts .
  • Page 10 Enabling Options ................. . . 359 Servicing .

  • Page 11: Getting Started

    The Kaleido-X User’s Manual is intended to help you leverage the full working potential of the Kaleido-X hardware and XEdit application for controlling and monitoring audio, and video broadcast signal paths for interfacing, routing distribution and other third-party devices. The Kaleido-X hardware and software are designed and produced by Miranda Technologies Inc.

  • Page 12: Kaleido-X (4Ru) System Overview

    Getting Started Kaleido-X (4RU) System Overview The Kaleido-X (4RU) is a multi-room, multi-image display processor and router in a single, expandable chassis. Its unique mix of capabilities represents the most integrated monitoring and routing solution. As a multi-image processor, it offers the highest level of signal flexibility. Each chassis can display 32 HD, SD or Analog inputs any number of times, in any size, across 4 displays of any resolution and orientation.

  • Page 13: Kaleido-X (4Ru) Frame

    Kaleido-X (4RU) Frame Kaleido-X (4RU) Frame The Kaleido-X (4RU) frame (KXA-FR4) is 4 RU high. It comprises an internal midplane for interconnecting the cards. Cards are installed from the front of the frame. Each card is associated with input and/or output connectors which are mounted on a connector panel.
  • Page 14 Getting Started Slot Function Color code Card type Input A Green KXI-16HSV Input B KXI-16HS KXI-16SV Option A Mauve Future use Option B...

  • Page 15: Kaleido-X (4Ru) System Block Diagram

    Kaleido-X (4RU) System Block Diagram Kaleido-X (4RU) System Block Diagram Kaleido-X (4RU) system block diagram...

  • Page 16: Kaleido-X (7Ru) System Overview

    Getting Started Kaleido-X (7RU) System Overview The Kaleido-X (7RU) is a multi-room, multi-image display processor and router in a single, expandable chassis. Its unique mix of capabilities represents the most integrated monitoring and routing solution. As a multi-image processor, it offers the highest level of signal flexibility. Each chassis can display 96 HD, SD or Analog inputs any number of times, in any size, across 8 displays of any resolution and orientation.

  • Page 17: Kaleido-X (7Ru)×2 Expansion System Overview

    (KXI) on each frame (up to 192 in total) without any blocking or bandwidth limitations. Using Miranda’s XEdit software, the two frames can be configured as a single system, allowing “rooms” to have a mixture of input modules from either frame. The expansion card interconnect allows seamless sharing of video, audio monitoring output, time code inputs, reference input, metadata information (CC, XDS, alarms and other…), and audio level meter data.

  • Page 18: Kaleido-X Cluster System Overview

    Getting Started Kaleido-X Cluster System Overview As of version 4.00 of the Kaleido-X Software, it is possible to configure a cluster system, allowing operation of layouts sharing output signals from multiple Kaleido-X frames fed by a router, while using only one mouse, and one Kaleido-RCP2.
  • Page 19 Step 1 – Physical Setup Kaleido-X options, please contact your nearest Technical Support center. See “Contact Us!” on page 371. 3. The Kaleido-X has been tested and configured with a default resolution of 1280×1024 at 60 Hz. Connect the output of the Kaleido-X to one or more displays that support this resolution.
  • Page 20 Getting Started 4. Connect one or more video sources to the frame. Kaleido-X (7RU) cabling diagram...
  • Page 21 Step 1 – Physical Setup To power up the Kaleido-X, do the following: • Plug both power cords from the Kaleido-X into a grounded power outlet. The Kaleido-X does not have a power switch, and will start up as soon as it is plugged in. The startup sequence takes approximately 4 minutes, during which some video may appear on the display(s).

  • Page 22: Step 2 - Networking Setup

    There are two possible configuration states for Kaleido-X systems as shipped: Scenario A: If your organization had requested a specific IP configuration from Miranda, it would have been assigned prior to shipment. A configuration document, describing the IP address assignments for the frame and other system devices, would be included in the shipment.
  • Page 23 Step 2 – Networking Setup revealing the frame IP address and the system version. Take note of these values — they will be used later in the configuration process. Display from card output (partial view) showing dashboard at the bottom right Frame IP address Application version Room name...
  • Page 24 Getting Started To change the IP address of the client PC, do the following: 1. On the Windows XP Start menu, point to Control Panel, right-click Network Connections, then click Open on the shortcut menu. 2. In Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, then click Properties on the shortcut menu. 3.
  • Page 25 Step 2 – Networking Setup 5. Type an IP address in the same range as the default IP address of the Kaleido-X frame. For example, if the IP address of the Kaleido-X frame is “10.0.3.70” , then the IP address of your client PC could be “10.0.3.123”...
  • Page 26 Getting Started The Kaleido-X home page appears: 3. Click the XAdmin button. A login window appears. 4. Type “admin” in the User name box. Leave the Password box empty, and press Enter.
  • Page 27 Step 2 – Networking Setup The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. XAdmin Status and Options page 5. Click the System configuration link, in the navigation area on the left of the page.
  • Page 28 Getting Started The System Configuration page appears, showing the current system name, IP address, network mask, gateway and output cards IP addresses, as well as the date and time settings. • The default system name corresponds to your order number. Type a different name for your system if you wish.
  • Page 29 XAdmin URL in your Web browser's address bar, in order to log on to the frame again. Configuring the Kaleido-RCP2 The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Miranda’s Kaleido-X. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP2 users to access multiple Kaleido-X systems, allowing...
  • Page 30 Getting Started convenient access to the real-time operating features of the Kaleido-X. When logged on to a Kaleido-X via its Ethernet connection, the RCP2 user can control various operating features of the Kaleido-X. Before you can use the RCP2 to operate your Kaleido-X, you must set up the Ethernet connection between the two devices.
  • Page 31 Step 2 – Networking Setup You have assigned a static IP address to the RCP2. To select a room for the RCP2, do the following: 1. Press and hold the ENTER key on the RCP2 for 8 seconds to display the configuration menu. 2.
  • Page 32 Getting Started To log on to a Kaleido-X system from the RCP2, do the following: 1. Press the LOGIN key. The following message will appear on the LCD display: LOGIN Position Admin 2. Press ENTER to select Admin. A message prompting you to enter a password will appear on the LCD display. 3.
  • Page 33 Step 2 – Networking Setup Note: The ABT is powered through the RJ-45 Ethernet connector. There is no power ON/OFF button, so the device is ON whenever a powered Ethernet cable is connected. To configure the IP address and other network settings of the ABT, do the following: 1.

  • Page 34: Step 3 - Selecting A Default Layout

    Getting Started The Network Configuration page is displayed. 7. Change the ABT’s network settings, as necessary, then click Apply & Reboot. Note: If you purchased more than one Audio Bridge Terminal unit, keep in mind that they all ship with the same default static IP address.
  • Page 35 Step 3 – Selecting a Default Layout 2. If you have not already done so, log on to the Kaleido-X from the RCP2. See “Logging on to the Kaleido- RCP2” on page 21. 3. Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor Wall (if you clicked a widget), and then click Load layout on the shortcut menu.

  • Page 36: Step 4 - Xedit Installation

    As of Kaleido-X version 2.10, XEdit is no longer provided as a standalone application. Instead, PC clients can download and launch the application directly from the Kaleido-X. Note: You can also download XEdit from the Miranda Technical Support portal. Contact techsupp@miranda.com for details.
  • Page 37 Step 4 – XEdit Installation The Kaleido-X home page appears: Note: To use the version of XEdit included in Kaleido-X 2.10 and later, you must have Java Runtime Environment (J2SE) version 1.5.0_07 installed on your PC. If your PC does not have external access to the Internet, click the link at the bottom of the screen to download the installer for Java Runtime Environment required to use XEdit.
  • Page 38 Getting Started 3. The Opening MEdit.jnlp window may appear. Click OK. 4. The system will automatically detect the J2SE version on your computer, and, if necessary, will prompt you to install version 1.5.0 07. Accept any security warnings that may appear.
  • Page 39 Step 4 – XEdit Installation 5. You will be prompted to accept the J2SE license agreement: 6. If you click Accept, the J2RE Installer will update your PC. Click Finish when prompted.
  • Page 40 Getting Started A window appears, displaying the progress of the XEdit download: 7. You may see a warning about XEdit’s digital signature. Just click Run:...
  • Page 41 Step 4 – XEdit Installation The XEdit startup screen appears: 8. When prompted to create XEdit shortcuts, click Yes. This will add a shortcut icon on your desktop. If the installer cannot find all of the fonts needed by XEdit, it will download them to your PC automatically.
  • Page 42 Getting Started 10. When prompted to specify a database, choose one from the Path list, or click Browse to specify another location. Click OK to continue. 11. When the installation process is completed, the XEdit main window appears: Note: Once it has been downloaded from the Kaleido-X, the XEdit application remains on your PC, and can be launched from the shortcut icon that was created on your desktop in step 8 above.

  • Page 43: Step 5 - System Verification

    Step 5 – System Verification Step 5 – System Verification Verifying the Kaleido-X’s Internal Statuses and Options To perform a system verification, do the following: 1. You can check internal system statuses via the Web-based XAdmin application. There are two ways to access XAdmin: Method 1: Use XEdit on a client PC to start the XAdmin application (see “Step 4 –...
  • Page 44 Getting Started The Kaleido-X home page appears: 2. Click the XAdmin button. A login window appears. 3. Type “admin” in the User name box. Leave the Password box empty, and press Enter.
  • Page 45 Step 5 – System Verification The XAdmin Status and Options page appears, displaying a list of all cards and their statuses. Cards are presented in the order they appear, from left to right when looking at the front of the chassis. The heading rows show the card type, serial number, firmware and safemode versions, a card status indicator, and input signal status indicators.
  • Page 46 Getting Started 5. Click the arrow button at the end of each card’s heading row to view detailed information for this card. Expand details Refresh Reset card Note: At any time you can click the Refresh button to make sure the data displayed for the selected card is up to date.
  • Page 47 Step 5 – System Verification 6. Review the enabled card options, and make sure that no card status error is reported. Note: See “Managing Hardware and Software Options” on page 358 for more information on the available options. 7. If your system includes a KXA-GPI-GEN card (optional for the Kaleido-X (4RU)), you can check the main system statuses of the Kaleido-X frame, to make sure that there are no errors or alerts related to:...
  • Page 48 Getting Started • system temperature • power supply status • fan operation • card fault conditions Temperature PSU statuses Fan statuses The other statuses—especially the ones listed in the table below—should all be normal, although if you left the door open when checking the card LEDs, you may see a warning under Chassis Door Open Status.
  • Page 49 Step 5 – System Verification KXA-GPI-GEN - 48V Power Supply B Fuse Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Board High Temperature KXA-GPI-GEN - Chassis Door Open Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Power Supply A Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Power Supply B Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 1 Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 2 Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 3 Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 4 Status...

  • Page 50: Obtaining Edid Data From Display Screens When Using The Dxf-100 Interface

    Getting Started If you have a Kaleido-X (4RU) without a KXA-GPI-GEN card, then you will find the fan and power supply statuses listed with the master output card’s information: Fan statuses PSU statuses Temperatures Obtaining EDID Data From Display Screens When Using the DXF-100 Interface The DXF-100 is a transmitter/receiver combination that allows a digital flat panel display to be located up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) away from the signal source.
  • Page 51 Obtaining EDID Data From Display Screens When Using the DXF-100 Interface To obtain a display’s timing information in XAdmin: • Connect the display directly to the DVI output of the Kaleido-X, by using a copper cable. (This is not always practical, since the display can be far or mounted on a wall.) •...

  • Page 52: Rs-422 Connection Diagram

    EBU-3245) or RS-485 device to your Kaleido-X unit, you will require a DE-9S-to-RJ-45 adapter cable. Miranda supplies such a cable, correctly wired for this application: Miranda part no. 1737-3000-102. The pinout for the RS-422 signals on the Kaleido-X RJ-45 connector, and the wiring diagram for an...

  • Page 53: Xedit Application Shortcuts

    Obtaining EDID Data From Display Screens When Using the DXF-100 Interface Note: The RS-422 port on the Kaleido-X side has no ground pin. Using the DE-9S-to-RJ-45 adapter, an external device should be able to communicate with a Kaleido-X despite the lack of a ground. XEdit Application Shortcuts The following is a list of shortcut keys available in XEdit to execute specific actions.
  • Page 54 Getting Started...

  • Page 55: New Features

    New Features This chapter describes new features in Kaleido-X version 4.00. Overview Kaleido-X version 4.00 is a major release with many important new features and enhancements, including in the following areas. Systems • Cluster systems: Each output head in a room can be fed by different Kaleido-X units. This allows operation of a very large monitor wall, while using a single mouse, keyboard and Kaleido-RCP2.

  • Page 56: Alarms And Actions

    New Features • UMD tallies based on crosspoint status data from a router or switcher: Sources connected to a specific destination on the device can thus be tallied on the monitor wall. • Mouse pointer locator: Clicking the middle mouse button will make a more recognizable square shape appear around the pointer.

  • Page 57: Integration With Third-Party Devices

    Overview • It is now possible to pass through audio signal encoded in Dolby E and AC-3 on the audio monitoring outputs. Integration with Third-Party Devices • Opening the Single Bus and Matrix View Router Control applications from the Kaleido-X home page: This allows control of the Kaleido-X’s internal router as well as of other external routers that are part of the system.
  • Page 58 New Features...

  • Page 59: Operation Of The Monitor Wall

    Operation of the Monitor Wall This section introduces the Kaleido-X monitor wall features. Summary Key Concepts ............... . . 49 Detailed Directions .
  • Page 60 Operation of the Monitor Wall Term Description Dashboard The dashboard is a window that contains the system name, IP address and software build version. It also displays error messages. The dashboard is displayed at the bottom right of each display, on the Kaleido-X monitor wall. Widget A widget is a graphical element that is part of a layout.

  • Page 61: Detailed Directions

    Logging on to the Monitor Wall Using the Kaleido-RCP2 Term Description Timer widget A timer widget is based on a timer defined within the Kaleido-X system. Three timer modes are available on the Kaleido-X: (1) UP: timer counts up starting from zero up to a preset time, (2) DOWN: timer counts down from a preset time to zero, and (3) REMAINING: timer counts down from the current time until it reaches a preset time.
  • Page 62 Operation of the Monitor Wall 2. Press ENTER again to obtain the list of rooms from the Kaleido-X systems that are currently available on the network. The rooms are listed in the form [frame name]/[room name]. If a room belongs to a cluster system, its name appears once for each of the member frames (e.g.

  • Page 63: Displaying The Dashboard

    Displaying the Dashboard Displaying the Dashboard Whenever your Kaleido-X detects an error, it will automatically display the dashboard on every monitor of the monitor wall. When all errors are resolved, then the system automatically closes the dashboard on every monitor. You can also display the dashboard as needed, to view the Kaleido-X system name, IP address, software version and current error messages.

  • Page 64: Hiding The Dashboard

    Operation of the Monitor Wall After a brief delay, the dashboard appears at the bottom-right corner of the monitor, and the command Hide dashboard replaces Show dashboard on the menu. Dashboard on the monitor wall Hiding the Dashboard To hide the dashboard: •...

  • Page 65: Loading Layouts

    Loading Layouts To hide all the dashboards: • Right-click anywhere on the monitor, point to Monitor Wall on the shortcut menu (if you clicked a widget), and then click Hide all dashboards to hide the dashboard on every monitor in the room. Note: When a dashboard is closed while the system is in an error condition, it will automatically reappear after 60 minutes, or when a new error occurs.
  • Page 66 Operation of the Monitor Wall The layout chooser appears. 2. Browse to the layout you wish to display and select it. 3. Click Open. The new layout appears on the monitor wall. Loading a Layout by Using the RCP2 To load a layout on the monitor wall, by using the RCP2: 1.

  • Page 67: Displaying A Source In Full Screen Mode

    Displaying a Source in Full Screen Mode 2. Select the layout to load, from the set of layouts defined for this room. 3. Click Open. The new layout appears on the monitor wall. Using Layouts Presets To toggle layouts using the RCP2’s preset buttons: •...

  • Page 68: Changing A Source's Aspect Ratio

    Operation of the Monitor Wall To close the full screen view: • Move the pointer over the full screen zone, and then press FULL SCREEN again, on the RCP2. Note: A full screen layout can also be loaded by configuring actions in XEdit. See “Managing Layouts” on page 184, for information on creating a full screen layout, and refer to “Creating Actions”...

  • Page 69: Video Cropping/Zooming

    Video Cropping/Zooming Video Cropping/Zooming To toggle the cropping mode using the RCP2: • To change the current cropping mode, move the mouse pointer over the video signal you wish to change, and then press the UNDERSCAN button on the RCP2. Continue pressing UNDERSCAN to toggle between underscan and overscan mode.

  • Page 70: Displaying Subtitles And Closed Caption Text

    Operation of the Monitor Wall To toggle the safe area markers on a video using the mouse: 1. Right-click the video source, and then click Safe Area on the shortcut menu. The safe area markers appear inside the video window. 2.
  • Page 71 Displaying Subtitles and Closed Caption Text 2. On the shortcut menu, point to the current text mode indicator —either CC (608), CC (708), Text (CC/ Subtitling), or Subtitling (WST)—, then point to Text mode, and click the new text mode. Note: To prevent the shortcut menu from being too crowded by CC (608), CC (708) and WST options, its content (label, icon and available choice) changes, depending on the current video format.
  • Page 72 Operation of the Monitor Wall 2. On the shortcut menu, point to CC (608), and then click either CC1 or Off. To switch CC (708) closed captioning on/off: 1. Right-click the appropriate video source on the monitor wall. 2. On the shortcut menu, point to CC (708), and then click either the appropriate service number or Off. Note: The shortcut menu displays Service 1 to Service 6.
  • Page 73 Displaying Subtitles and Closed Caption Text Selecting a WST Page from the Monitor Wall To change the decoded WST page for a video source on the wall: • Right-click a video widget, point to Subtitling (WST), and then click Page A ([page number]) on the shortcut menu: The shortcut menu displays Page A (###)where “###”...

  • Page 74: Editing Umd Text

    Operation of the Monitor Wall Editing UMD Text To edit the text on a UMD: 1. Right-click the UMD widget whose text label you wish to modify, and then click Edit text on the shortcut menu. UMD text-edit command in shortcut menu Editable text box 2.

  • Page 75: Assigning Channels To Widgets

    Assigning Channels to Widgets 3. On the Select Input Method menu, click the appropriate input method. Select Input Method menu You can now type text in your language of choice, using the external keyboard that is connected to the monitor wall. Assigning Channels to Widgets Any widget in a layout can be assigned a channel in XEdit.
  • Page 76 Operation of the Monitor Wall The Assign channel to [component] shortcut menu appears (where [component] will be monitor, video, UMD, tally, audio meter, status alarm, time code, metadata display, or clock, depending on the widget you clicked). Current input group in italics Current channel with check box Assign channel to monitor menu The current channel assignment has a check mark on the menu, and the input card associated with this...

  • Page 77: Changing Crosspoints

    Changing Crosspoints 2. On the shortcut menu, point to Assign channel to [component] (where [component] will be monitor, video, UMD, tally, audio meter, status alarm, time code, metadata display, or clock, depending on the widget you clicked) Current input group in italics Current channel with check box The current channel assignment has a check mark on the menu, and the input card associated with this channel appears in italics.
  • Page 78 Operation of the Monitor Wall 2. On the shortcut menu point to Assign [router] input (where [router] will be the name of a logical router whose outputs are connected to the Kaleido inputs), navigate to the input you wish to assign to the monitor, and select it.
  • Page 79 Changing Crosspoints 2. On the shortcut menu, point to Send to [router] output (where [router] will be the name of the first logical router mapped to the KXO-24Router cards where this input can be sent), navigate to the appropriate logical output number, and select it. The source signal displayed on the monitor is routed to the selected destination.

  • Page 80: Using Timers

    Operation of the Monitor Wall • Not a monitor wall destination: If the widget was not already configured as a monitor wall destination, then the layout will be reloaded in its initial state, as it was configured in XEdit. Using Timers Timers can be assigned to timer widgets in a layout.
  • Page 81 Using Timers • Using a timer widget’s Reset, Timer mode or End behavior buttons will stop the timer, if it was running. To configure an interactive timer widget on the monitor wall: 1. Right-click the timer you wish to configure. 2.
  • Page 82 Operation of the Monitor Wall Alternatively, you can set the mode and behavior directly, by clicking the widget’s Timer mode, and End behavior buttons: • Click the Timer mode button to select one of three modes: Overrun, Stop or Loop. •...

  • Page 83: Triggering Actions

    Triggering Actions 5. Click the Start button to start the timer. Controlling a Timer by Using an External Numeric Keypad If a timer is assigned to the current RCP user, or else if a timer is assigned by default for the room, then the external keyboard’s numeric keypad controls this specific timer.

  • Page 84: Acknowledging Alarms

    Operation of the Monitor Wall 3. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. 4. Trigger the action by clicking the widget. The GPI line’s state changes. Note: GPI lines configured as outputs can have their state set manually for test purposes in XEdit’s System tab.
  • Page 85 Acknowledging Alarms Acknowledging Alarms on the Monitor Wall To acknowledge an alarm, by using the RCP2: • Move the pointer over the widget whose alarm state you wish to acknowledge, and then press the UNLATCH STATUS button on the RCP2. To acknowledge an alarm, by using the mouse: •...

  • Page 86: Triggering Audio Monitoring

    Operation of the Monitor Wall This will acknowledge every alarm monitored in the current room. Acknowledging Alarms by Using an Action To acknowledge alarms, by using an action: • Create a Unlatch/Acknowledge all action. This action can be assigned to a widget on the monitor wall, or it can be a background action.
  • Page 87 Triggering Audio Monitoring Controlling the Audio Monitoring Volume from the RCP2 • Adjust the audio volume for your assigned monitoring output by using the up and down volume buttons on the RCP2. • Mute the audio by pressing the Mute button on the RCP2. •...
  • Page 88 Operation of the Monitor Wall...

  • Page 89: Managing Kaleido-X Systems

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems This section explains what constitutes a Kaleido-X system, and the related workflow. Key Concepts Kaleido-X The Kaleido-X is a multi-room, multi-image processor and router in a single, expandable frame. As a multi- image processor, the 7RU frame can display 96 HD, SD or analog inputs any number of times, in any size, over up to 8 displays of any resolution and orientation.
  • Page 90 Managing Kaleido-X Systems Database Layouts and related configurations for your Kaleido-X system are created in XEdit. All this information is stored in a database. When you work in offline mode, your load the appropriate database in a local workspace on the PC where XEdit is used. XEdit can export such a database to a Kaleido-X frame, or import the current layouts and configurations from a Kaleido-X frame into the local workspace on your PC.

  • Page 91: Detailed Directions

    Third-Party Devices A third-party device is an external piece of equipment, such as a router or production switcher, not produced by Miranda Technologies, that can be connected to the Kaleido-X frame. Detailed Directions Creating and maintaining a Kaleido-X system involves a number of file management tasks, including backup and restore operations.
  • Page 92 Managing Kaleido-X Systems A startup screen appears, followed by the Database Location window. 2. When prompted to specify the database location, click Browse.
  • Page 93 Opening the XEdit Software 3. From the window that opens, locate an appropriate directory for your workspace, and then click Open to close the Select the database location window. If it is not the first time you open XEdit, and you are satisfied with the location of your local workspace, then select the Don’t ask next time check box, to avoid being prompted every time you open XEdit.

  • Page 94: Using Xedit Online

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems To customize the layout of the XEdit application window: • Resize the window, and its three panes, by dragging the window’s borders, corners, and pane splitters. • Move the Tips, Tools, and Properties tabs between the left and right panes, and reorder them, by clicking their handle and dragging to the desired location.
  • Page 95 Connecting to a Kaleido-X System Connecting to a Kaleido-X System To connect to a Kaleido-X system: 1. On the Configure menu, click Connect. The IP Address window appears. IP addresses for all the Kaleido-X systems that are on the same subnet as your PC are included in the list.
  • Page 96 Managing Kaleido-X Systems It is also possible to verify which version of the Kaleido-X Software is installed on this system, by moving to pointer to the frame name in the System list. A tooltip appears, showing this information. Notes • When using XEdit in online mode, some database functions, such as Export, Import, and Retrieve backup, are not available.

  • Page 97: Importing A Database

    Importing a Database Importing a Database To import a database: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Import. Database import menu A window appears, prompting you for the IP address of the Kaleido-X system whose database you wish to import.
  • Page 98 Managing Kaleido-X Systems A window appears, prompting you to confirm that you really want to import data from the Kaleido-X frame. Import database confirmation window 4. Click Yes. A progress window appears, followed by a message stating whether the import succeeded or not. Database import progress window Import succeeded window 5.

  • Page 99: Exporting A Database

    Exporting a Database Exporting a Database To export a database: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Export. Database export menu A window appears, prompting you for the IP address of the Kaleido-X system where you wish to transfer the database.

  • Page 100: Creating A Backup

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems 4. Click Yes. A progress window appears, followed by a message stating whether the export succeeded or not. Export progress window Export Succeeded window 5. Click OK. All data on the remote system is now replaced with content from the local database. Creating a Backup Use the Create backup and Retrieve backup functions to manage copies of Kaleido-X databases.
  • Page 101 Backing Up the Current Database Backing Up the Current Database To back up the current local database: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, then to Create backup and click All. Database backup menu 2. In the window that appears, select the location where you wish to save a backup copy of the current database content, and then click Save.

  • Page 102: Retrieving A Backup

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems Retrieving a Backup Note: When XEdit retrieves a database backup, it replaces the content of the current local workspace with data from the backup. This cannot be undone. Always create a backup of the current data before retrieving data from a different source.

  • Page 103: Creating A Single-Frame System

    Retrieving Resolutions or Audio Scales from a Backup Retrieving Resolutions or Audio Scales from a Backup To retrieve resolutions or audio scales from a backup: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Retrieve backup. Retrieve backup menu The Retrieve backup window appears.
  • Page 104 Managing Kaleido-X Systems The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected.
  • Page 105 Creating a Single-Frame System 3. In the equipment library, select the appropriate frame type: Kaleido-X (7RU), Kaleido-X (4RU), or Kaleido-X (7RU)×2 (with expansion), and drag it onto the root of the System hierarchical list. Alternatively, right-click the list root, and then click the system of choice on the shortcut menu. Note: If you deleted the initial frame entry from the System list then the menu shows “Insert...”...

  • Page 106: Creating A Cluster System

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems 5. Select the relevant third-party devices in the equipment library and drag them onto the root of the System hierarchical list in the main window. Alternatively, right-click the list root, and then click the appropriate third-party device on the shortcut menu. Shortcut menu All third-party devices added to the system appear in the System list.
  • Page 107 Adding Frames to a Cluster System Adding Frames to a Cluster System Notes • Any frame you wish to add to a cluster system must have the Kaleido-X Software version 4.00 or later. • Each frame you wish to add to a cluster system must have a unique name. •...
  • Page 108 Managing Kaleido-X Systems The IP Address window appears. IP addresses for all the Kaleido-X systems that are on the same subnet as your PC are included in the list. 3. If your PC and the Kaleido-X you wish to add are on the same subnet, then you can select its IP address from the list.
  • Page 109 Creating Rooms for a Cluster System Once the connection is established, the selected frame becomes highlighted in the System list, and the message “Connected to...” appears in the status bar. 7. Repeat from step 5 until all cluster members are configured. Note: In the hierarchical list for a cluster system, an unavailable frame is indicated by a dimmed icon and cannot be expanded.

  • Page 110: Configuring A System

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems Note: Each layout must have a unique name across the cluster system. XEdit will not let you export a layout to a cluster system if there is already a layout with this name associated with one of the frames within the cluster.
  • Page 111 Configuring a System The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected. XEdit main window - Equipment library 2. Expand the System root, and the Kaleido-X frame. Note: In the case of an expansion system, then you need to first expand the dual frame element, under which both frames A and B are listed.
  • Page 112 Managing Kaleido-X Systems 3. For each empty slot that should be populated with a card, right-click the slot in the System list, and then click Insert [card type] on the shortcut menu. Alternatively drag the card from the equipment library onto the empty card slot. The slot name is now appended with the card type.

  • Page 113: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Defaults Restoring Factory Defaults A number of predefined rooms and layouts are available on the Kaleido-X frame when you first install the system. Similarly, when you first set up a system in XEdit, it has a number of pre-populated cards, and channels, as well as one predefined RCP2 user (“Admin”).
  • Page 114 Managing Kaleido-X Systems Restoring the XEdit Factory Defaults for a Selected Frame Type To restore the XEdit factory defaults for a Kaleido-X frame: Note: If you already have rooms or layouts that you wish to keep, make sure to back up the XEdit database before restoring the factory defaults.
  • Page 115 Restoring Factory Defaults From the Kaleido-X DVD A window appears, prompting you for the IP address of the Kaleido-X system whose factory-default database you wish to import. IP addresses for all the Kaleido-X systems that are on the same subnet as your PC are included in the list.

  • Page 116: Managing Multiple Databases Efficiently

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems Kaleido-X Factory Defaults by Frame Type Kaleido-X (4RU) Kaleido-X (7RU) Kaleido-X (7RU) Dual (with expansion) Channels Rooms Layouts RCP2 Users 1 (Admin) 1 (Admin) 1 (Admin) Managing Multiple Databases Efficiently To avoid mistakes in managing databases, especially when multiple Kaleido-X frames are involved, it is recommended to follow the rules below: •...
  • Page 117 Managing Multiple Databases Efficiently system includes one database for each Kaleido-X in the cluster. When you have completed your changes, create a backup of the current database and store it in a secure location on your PC. To back up the current Kaleido-X system: 1.
  • Page 118 Managing Kaleido-X Systems To retrieve a backup database: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Retrieve backup. A window appears, prompting you to locate a backup database. 2. Navigate to your central backup storage area, select the backup database you wish to restore, and then click Open.

  • Page 119: Calibrating The Kaleido-X

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X A Kaleido-X system includes a number of cards that process a variety of signal types. This section explains how to calibrate the features involved for each card type. Summary Calibrating the Brightness and Contrast ..........113 Calibrating the Color Saturation .
  • Page 120 Calibrating the Kaleido-X Calibrating Metadata Holding Time ........... . 134 Calibrating GPI Lines .

  • Page 121: Key Concepts

    Key Concepts Key Concepts Output Card Calibrations Brightness The green, red, and blue brightness parameters determine the black level of the RGB output signals shown on the corresponding display. Contrast The green, red, and blue contrast parameters determine the white level of the RGB output signals shown on the corresponding display.
  • Page 122 Calibrating the Kaleido-X Metadata holding time The holding time parameters determine the delay after which decoded metadata such as closed captions, subtitles, or XDS metadata will be cleared. Requires the CC/XDS option (see “Enabling Options” on page 359). Zero VU (dBu) The Zero VU (dBu) parameters determine the reference level to be applied to the selected analog (from ABT) input signal.

  • Page 123: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions Detailed Directions Calibrating the Brightness and Contrast Each of the two output heads on each KXO-Dual card in the Kaleido-X frame can drive a monitor wall display. For each head, output parameters can be adjusted to optimize the image on the monitor wall display: the brightness parameters set the black offsets of the RGB output signals;...
  • Page 124 Calibrating the Kaleido-X The expanded card will show the two output heads among other items. 4. Select the head you wish to calibrate. 5. Click the Properties tab. The brightness and contrast adjustment controls appear. Expand the headings to show the controls if they are not visible.

  • Page 125: Calibrating The Color Saturation

    Calibrating the Color Saturation 6. Use the sliders to adjust the brightness and contrast until you obtain a pleasing presentation of the Kaleido-X output on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head. Alternatively, type values directly in the Red, Green (master), and Blue boxes. Note: Moving the Green (master) slider will move the Red and the Blue sliders by the same amount.
  • Page 126 Calibrating the Kaleido-X To calibrate the color saturation of a head: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2. In the list, expand the frame whose output heads you wish to calibrate. 3.

  • Page 127: Calibrating The Dvi Keying Mode

    Calibrating the DVI Keying Mode The color saturation adjustment control appears. Expand the Calibration heading to show the control if it is not visible. 6. Use the slider to adjust the color saturation until you obtain a pleasing presentation of the video elements within the Kaleido-X output on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head.
  • Page 128 Calibrating the Kaleido-X To calibrate the DVI keying mode for an output card’s head: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2.

  • Page 129: Calibrating The Audio Monitoring Delay

    Calibrating the Audio Monitoring Delay 5. Click the Properties tab, and then select the appropriate value from the DVI Input Keying Mode list: 6. If appropriate, you may copy the settings from this head to every head on all the output cards in the system.
  • Page 130 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 2. In the list, expand the frame whose output heads you wish to calibrate. 3. Expand the output card whose heads you wish to calibrate. The expanded card will show the two output heads among other items. 4.
  • Page 131 Calibrating the Audio Monitoring Delay The audio monitoring delay adjustment control appears. Expand the Calibration heading to show the control if it is not visible. 6. Select the appropriate unit (milliseconds or AES samples), and then use the slider to adjust the audio monitoring delay until the audio and video are well synchronized on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head.

  • Page 132: Calibrating The Audio Monitoring Color

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X Calibrating the Audio Monitoring Color To calibrate the audio monitoring color for a head: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2.

  • Page 133: Calibrating Zero Vu Reference Level For An Embedded Audio Source

    Calibrating Zero VU Reference Level for an Embedded Audio Source 5. In the Properties tab, click Audio Monitoring Color, and then click the button that appears at the end of the line.. Click to open the color picker window 6. In Pick a Color, click the tab that corresponds to the color space you wish to use, and then choose the color that will be associated with the selected output head.

  • Page 134: Calibrating Zero Vu Reference Level For An Abt Audio Source

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X 4. Expand the appropriate input card, then one of its embedded audio elements, and select Zero VU. Zero VU audio selection 5. In the Properties pane, set the reference level to the appropriate value (in dBFS), using the Zero VU slider, under Calibration.

  • Page 135: Calibrating Dolby Vanc Loudness Measurement

    Calibrating Dolby VANC Loudness Measurement 2. On the Configure menu, click Connect, if you wish to apply the changes in real time. If the connection succeeds, “Connected to [IP address]” will appear in the status bar. Note: If this step is omitted, then you will need to export the database to apply the calibration changes.
  • Page 136 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 2. On the Configure menu, click Connect, if you wish to apply the changes in real time. If the connection succeeds, “Connected to [IP address]” will appear in the status bar. Note: If this step is omitted, then you will need to export the database to apply the calibration changes.

  • Page 137: Calibrating Dolby E Audio Metadata

    Calibrating Dolby E Audio Metadata The following values are involved: Parameter Description Expected dialnorm Type your organization’s reference dialnorm value in the box, or set it using the slider. The default value is -27 dB, on a scale of -60 db to 0 dB. This value can then be compared against the measured loudness, and against the encoded dialnorm found in the Dolby VANC data.

  • Page 138: Calibrating Switch Field Selection

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X To calibrate audio metadata: 1. In XEdit, under the Description/Calibrations tab, select Dolby E Selection under the Video node for which you wish to apply a calibration, then click the Properties tab: 2. In the Dolby E Selection list, choose the AES pair (embedded audio 1 to embedded audio 8) that will be decoded in Dolby E: 3.
  • Page 139 Calibrating Switch Field Selection 2. On the Configure menu, click Connect, if you wish to apply the changes in real time. If the connection succeeds, “Connected to [IP address]” will appear in the status bar. Note: If this step is omitted, then you will need to export the database to apply the calibration changes.

  • Page 140: Calibrating Sdi Signal Reclocking

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X 5. In the Properties pane, click the Switch Field Selection box, and then select the appropriate field value from the list. Switch field selection 6. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Calibrating SDI Signal Reclocking To calibrate reclocking of a router card’s output signal: 1.

  • Page 141: Calibrating Automatic Aspect Ratio Decoding

    Calibrating Automatic Aspect Ratio Decoding 5. In the Properties pane, click the SDI Output Reclocking box, and then select ON or OFF from the list. SDI Output Reclocking On/Off selection 6. Click Apply to all to apply the chosen value throughout the system. 7.

  • Page 142: Calibrating Detail Enhancement And Dynamic Range

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X To select the AFD source for an SD signal: 1. In XEdit, under the System > Description/Calibrations tab, select AFD/WSS: 2. Click to put a check mark in the box labeled Legacy AFD 3 bits to support the legacy AFD 3-bit format for the Video Index.

  • Page 143: Calibrating Subtitling/Closed Captioning

    Calibrating Subtitling/Closed Captioning 4. Expand the appropriate input card, then one of its Video elements. 5. Under Video Calibrations, select Detail Enhancer, and then set the appropriate value (between 0 and 15) in the Properties pane. 6. Select Dynamic Range, and then set the appropriate value (either Full Range or Video Range) in the Properties pane.

  • Page 144: Calibrating Metadata Holding Time

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X 5. Under WST - Teletext Alarms, expand the Page A element, and then click Page selection. 6. In the Properties pane, type the page number you wish to be the default selection for Page A, in the Teletext Page A Selection box.
  • Page 145 Calibrating Metadata Holding Time 4. Expand the appropriate input card, then one of its Video elements. Holding time calibration for XDS metadata elements Video signal elements whose holding time can be configured 5. Select the metadata element whose holding time you wish to configure, and then set the relevant values under Calibration in the Properties tab: CC holding time Set the delay (between 5 and 60 seconds) after which closed captions...

  • Page 146: Calibrating Gpi Lines

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X You can type the value directly in the boxes, or use the slider controls. 6. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Calibrating GPI Lines You can define actions that change the state of a GPI output line, and assign them to a widget. GPI lines configured as outputs can have their ON/OFF state set manually in XEdit, for test purposes.

  • Page 147: Configuring Alarms

    Configuring Alarms Your Kaleido-X system can help you monitor alarm conditions efficiently. This section describes how to configure alarm detection parameters for your system. This configuration is made in XEdit. Summary Configuring Video/Audio Alarm Threshold ..........142 Configuring Alarm Debouncing .
  • Page 148 Configuring Alarms state. Alarm occurrences that are older than the number of minutes specified as the Detection window parameter are discarded. Default values Duration 5 seconds Occurrences Detection window 1 minute Alarm Status XEdit supports the following alarm status values: Normal or OK No error detected Warning or Minor...
  • Page 149 Alarm Status Widget Example: Three alarms occur, two of which can be acknowledged without further action, while the other one is considered an Error. In such a case, the overall alarm status would be Error. Each channel has one global alarm for its alarms only. The global alarm cannot be configured and is not exposed in the Channels/Sources tab.
  • Page 150 Configuring Alarms Video Format Subtitling Type Video Format Subtitling Type 720p 29 97Hz DTVCC708 NTSC M CC608 720p 29 97Hz EM DTVCC708 PAL BGDHI 720p 50Hz DTVCC708 PAL 60Hz 720p 50Hz EM DTVCC708 NTSC 50Hz CC608 720p 25Hz DTVCC708 NTSC 443 CC608 720p 25Hz EM DTVCC708...
  • Page 151 HD Closed Captioning Video Format Subtitling Type Video Format Subtitling Type 720x480p 59 94Hz DTVCC708 UNKNOWN HD NONE HD Closed Captioning Digital Television Closed Captioning (DTVCC) can be displayed on the monitor wall, allowing visual monitoring of decoded text from an HD-SDI video source. The lines of text that are part of the video source metadata are displayed within the corresponding video window.

  • Page 152: Configuring Video/Audio Alarm Threshold

    Configuring Alarms Definitions Term Definition Dolby E Stream A coded (compressed) 8 channel digital stream that fits inside an AES channel (L/R) Dolby Metadata Metadata of Dolby E type such as dialnorm and program config Dolby E Extracted [Metadata] Dolby metadata extracted from a Dolby E stream. Includes audio level data from encoded audio data VANC Extracted [Metadata] Dolby metadata extracted from VANC packets.
  • Page 153 Configuring Video/Audio Alarm Threshold 3. Expand the System root, and the Kaleido-X frame. Example of alarms related to video or audio input signals Note: In the case of an expansion system, then you need to first expand the dual frame element, under which both frames A and B are listed.
  • Page 154 Configuring Alarms 5. In the Properties tab, set the relevant values under Calibration. Video Calibrations Black detection threshold Set the level (in IRE or mV) below which the signal will be considered to be black. By default the threshold is set at 8 IRE, and the alarm will be triggered after 3 occurrences of at least 5 seconds of black within a period of 1 minute.

  • Page 155: Configuring Alarm Debouncing

    Configuring Alarm Debouncing Configuring Alarm Debouncing To configure alarm debouncing: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2. On the Configure menu, click Connect, if you wish to apply the changes in real time. If the connection succeeds, “Connected to [IP address]”...

  • Page 156: Snmp Agents

    Configuring Alarms event is not an alarm). The actual Silence Left alarm will be triggered when the number of recorded error events reaches the selected number of occurrences (2) within the detection window (1 minute). 7. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. SNMP Agents The Kaleido-X supports the use of Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traps to notify an external SNMP manager of significant events.
  • Page 157 SNMP Agents 4. Click the Community box (which contains “public” by default), and type a new name for the group of target SNMP managers. 5. Click the Trap targets box. The box displays a list of all currently-defined trap targets. 6.
  • Page 158 Configuring Alarms To modify an existing trap target: 1. Click the trap target you wish to modify in the list. It becomes highlighted and its host address and port number appear in the data boxes, and the Edit button is available. 2.
  • Page 159 SNMP Agents 5. Click the Properties tab. The calibration controls for the selected alarm appear. 6. Select the Trap enabled check box to have the Kaleido-X issue an SNMP trap each time this alarm is triggered. 7. Click Apply to all to apply this setting to all other alarms with the same name, throughout the system. In the example, clicking Apply to all will enable the Video Luma Too High trap on every input card in your system.
  • Page 160 Configuring Alarms...

  • Page 161: Creating Channels

    Creating Channels A channel refers to a group of attributes from physical sources, that can be assigned to widgets as a single entity. A channel can represent a device, a signal path, or any set of attributes one may find useful to consider as a single entity. Key Concepts Term Description...

  • Page 162: Detailed Directions

    Creating Channels Term Description Incremental copy Once a channel is configured, it is possible to use incremental copy to automatically propagate appropriate physical assignments to other adjacent channels. For instance, if the current channel’s levels are assigned from Video 1, then the incremental copy tool will automatically assign corresponding physical elements from Video 2 to the next channel’s levels, and so on.
  • Page 163 Adding a Channel The channels table appears. Note: The channels table is preconfigured with a set of default assignments, including one level under each level category. A symbol indicates the source of each physical assignment: e.g. “A16” indicates input signal 16 on input card A. In the case of an expansion system, the symbol is prefixed with a frame identifier: either “FRA-”...
  • Page 164 Creating Channels Adding Physical Assignments Once you have created a channel, you must make the physical assignments. This is required before you can create a layout. 1. In the channels table, click the cell that corresponds to the level you wish to define for this channel. 2.
  • Page 165 Adding Levels 2. Move the pointer to the incremental copy zone. The pointer changes to crosshairs: 3. Click and drag to propagate the selected channel’s physical assignments to the next channels’ levels. The source cells are highlighted with a green border and the target cells with a red border. 4.

  • Page 166: Configuring Alarm Levels

    Creating Channels The level categories appear as the main column headings in the channels table. Level categories 2. Right-click the appropriate level category, and then click Add level on the shortcut menu. Add level Note: To change the level name, click the Properties tab, then type the new name in the Level name box.
  • Page 167 Configuring Alarm Levels 3. Expand the filtered System list in the Tools pane, locate the alarm, and drag it onto the selected cell in the channels table. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. The channels table is saved.
  • Page 168 Creating Channels...

  • Page 169: Setting Up Rooms

    Setting Up Rooms This section describes Kaleido-X rooms and their configuration. Key Concepts Room A room is a visual grouping of displays that represent the physical displays positioned and sized as they are installed in an actual room. Multiple operators can share the same room. The grouping of display creates a large virtual monitor wall that operators see as a single large display.

  • Page 170: Detailed Directions

    Setting Up Rooms Display Library A display library contains a collection of predefined displays that can be conveniently reused to configure your system’s rooms. More than one display library can exist. Detailed Directions Managing Rooms In XEdit, a room represents a grouping of displays on the monitor wall driven by your Kaleido-X system. When creating a room, you add displays, and assign each of them an output head.
  • Page 171 Managing Rooms The Save Room window appears. Save Room window 4. Select a location and provide a name for the new room, then click Save. Notes • A room name cannot exceed 7 characters. • In a cluster system, each room must have a unique name across the whole system. XEdit will not let you use a name if there is already a room with this name associated with one of the frames within the cluster.
  • Page 172 Setting Up Rooms Alternatively, click the Display widget button in the toolbar, and then click the room area to add a custom display. Filtered System list Display library Room area Selected display Properties of the selected display...
  • Page 173 Managing Rooms 2. Expand the filtered System list in the Tools pane, and drag the appropriate output head onto a display in the Rooms tab. Alternatively, right-click the display, and then, on the shortcut menu, point to Assign head, navigate to the appropriate output card, and click the output head you wish to assign to this display.
  • Page 174 Setting Up Rooms The name of the card slot and output head are indicated on the display. In the case of a cluster system, the name of the originating frame also appears. Card slot name Output head name Frame name (cluster systems only) Notes •...
  • Page 175 Managing Rooms displayed in the Tools pane, and should be resolved by removing a conflicting display, or by deleting the conflicting room. • In a cluster system where rooms and layouts have been created based on configurations from earlier standalone systems, the dashboard may show the wrong room name (from one of the earlier standalone configurations).
  • Page 176 Setting Up Rooms 3. In the Properties tab, click the Friendly name box, and then type a name for the zone. Opening a Room To open an existing room: 1. Click the Rooms tab in the main window. 2. On the File menu, click Open. The Open Room window appears.

  • Page 177: Configuring Displays

    Configuring Displays Note: In the case of a cluster system, it is possible to view a room configuration in offline mode, but any changes must be made in online mode. Closing a Room To close a room: • On the File menu, click Close. Alternatively, click the Close button on the toolbar. Configuring Displays The monitor walls driven by your Kaleido-X system may include displays of various shapes and sizes, each with its specific characteristics.
  • Page 178 Setting Up Rooms Configuring Custom Resolutions from the Tools Menu To create a custom display resolution from the Tools menu: 1. On the Tools menu, click Edit resolutions. The Edit Resolution Settings window appears. Edit Resolution Settings window 2. Select the resolution you wish to customize (or the one on which you wish to base a new resolution), from the list at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 179 Configuring Displays you specify match those of one of the default resolutions, otherwise your custom resolution will be ignored. 3. Under either the Porch or the Modeline section—depending on whether you prefer to specify front porch, back porch, sync, and active values, or blank start, sync start, sync end and blank end—, set the refresh rate and other timing parameters so that they match those of the physical display you need to configure.
  • Page 180 Setting Up Rooms Example: Suppose you want to configure the display that is connected to the OUTPUT C (master) KXO- DUAL card’s head 1. The image below shows the relevant data you need to copy to the Modeline section of the Edit Resolution Settings window. Frequency and timing information, as listed in XAdmin 4.
  • Page 181 Configuring Displays 2. Click the Resolution box in the Properties pane, and then click the button that appeared on the right of the resolution presets. Edit Resolution Settings button The Edit Resolution Settings window appears. Edit Resolution Settings window 3. Under either the Porch or the Modeline section—depending on whether you prefer to specify front porch, back porch, sync, and active values, or blank start, sync start, sync end and blank end—, set the...
  • Page 182 Setting Up Rooms refresh rate and other timing parameters so that they match those of the physical display you need to configure. Edit Resolution Settings window (showing timing parameters) Note: In XAdmin’s Status and Options page, these parameters are listed under the corresponding output card information, according to the blank/sync start/end modeline system, and with the sync polarity expressed as a number between 0 and 3.
  • Page 183 Configuring Displays Example: Suppose you want to configure the display that is connected to the OUTPUT C (master) KXO- DUAL card’s head 1. The image below shows the relevant data you need to copy to the Edit Resolution Settings window. Frequency and timing information, as listed in XAdmin 4.
  • Page 184 Setting Up Rooms Changing Room Display Resolutions To change the resolution for a display in a room: 1. Click the display you wish to configure. 2. Click the Resolution box in the Properties pane. The resolution presets appears. Resolution presets 3.
  • Page 185 Configuring Displays The aspect ratio presets appears. Aspect ratio presets 3. Select the appropriate aspect ratio from the list. Alternatively, type the desired ratio directly in the box. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Changing a Display’s Diagonal Size To change the diagonal size of a display in a room: 1.
  • Page 186 Setting Up Rooms Changing a Display’s Height To change the height of a display in a room: 1. Click the display whose properties you wish to configure. 2. Click the Height box in the Properties pane. Height property 3. Select the appropriate unit of measurement from the list that appears inside the Height box and type the height.
  • Page 187 Configuring Displays 2. Click the Width box in the Properties pane. Width property 3. Select the appropriate unit of measurement from the list that appears inside the Width box and type the width. Changing a Display’s Rotation Note: The KXS-Rotator option (Rotation License for Portrait Display) must be enabled on the KXO-Dual card for rotation to work properly on the monitor wall.
  • Page 188 Setting Up Rooms The Rotation presets appear. Display rotation presets 3. Select the Rotation setting that matches the way the actual display is mounted in the physical room. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Changing a Display’s Position To change position of a display in a room: 1.

  • Page 189: Managing Display Libraries

    Managing Display Libraries The values appear in the Position box. Display position values 5. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Disabling the Dashboard A room can be configured to prevent the dashboard from appearing on specific displays. For instance, in a production control room, or if the Kaleido-X is used in the studio backdrop you may not want the dashboard to pop up, regardless of any alarm condition.
  • Page 190 Setting Up Rooms Alternatively, right-click anywhere inside the Tools pane’s display library area, and then click New display library on the shortcut menu. Display library shortcut menu The new display library appears below the default display library area in the Tools pane. New (empty) display library 4.
  • Page 191 Managing Display Libraries Adding Displays to Custom Libraries To add a display to a custom display library: 1. Click the Display widget button on the toolbar, and then click the room background to add a display. Alternatively drag a display from a display library onto the room, or choose a display within an existing room.
  • Page 192 Setting Up Rooms Closing Display Libraries To close a display library: • Once the custom library is saved, you can right-click in the library area, and then click Close display library on the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click Close display library, on the File menu. Opening Display Libraries To open a custom display library: •...

  • Page 193: Creating Layouts

    Creating Layouts This section describes Kaleido-X layout elements and their purposes, and provides detailed configuration instructions. Summary Key Concepts ............... . 183 Detailed Directions .

  • Page 194: Detailed Directions

    Creating Layouts Term Description Video widget A video widget is a layout component used to define an area for displaying a video signal. It is represented in XEdit by the boundary box made visible by clicking the component. Video window The video window is represented in XEdit by the blue square inside the video widget.
  • Page 195 Managing Layouts The Open Layout window appears. Open Layout window 3. In Open Layout, navigate to the appropriate layout, and then click Open. The selected layout appears in the Layouts tab.
  • Page 196 Creating Layouts Loading a Layout on the Monitor Wall To load a layout on the monitor wall, directly from XEdit, when working in online mode: • Click the LOAD button on the toolbar. The current layout appears on the monitor wall. Closing a Layout To close a layout: •...
  • Page 197 Managing Layouts 3. Click the name of the room where this layout will be displayed. An empty layout appears. 4. Add at least one widget to the layout. 5. Assign every widget a channel. See “Adding Widgets to a Layout” on page 188. 6.
  • Page 198 Creating Layouts The Create a New Layout window appears. It lists all the existing rooms and full screen zones in your system. Create a New Layout window 3. Click the name of the full screen zone in which this layout will be displayed. An empty layout area appears.
  • Page 199 Managing Layouts fit perfectly side by side, this gives the impression of having one large screen. When any widget is spanned across monitors, an icon automatically appears in the top right corner. Warning icon appears even if widget Video widget spanned over two displays is one pixel over the edge with warning icon in top right corner To avoid pixel cropping on spanned widgets, you must position room displays (monitors) so that there is...
  • Page 200 Creating Layouts • Do not span a widget beyond a maximum of 3000 x 1800 pixels. When spanning or scaling video windows in a layout, avoid heavy cropping settings (generally avoid exceeding 15% in any direction). Maximum horizontal Maximum vertical Maximum size of spanned video cropping = 15% cropping = 15%...
  • Page 201 Managing Layouts 2. On the File menu, click Copy layout to, point to the appropriate room, and then either select an existing layout from the list, or click Empty layout. Copy layout to menu selection A two-pane window appears. The left pane represents the source layout, and the right pane represents the destination room where the new layout is to be used.
  • Page 202 Creating Layouts 5. In Save Layout, type a name for the new layout, and then click Save. Alternatively, you can replace an existing layout with the new layout. Assigning Channels to Widgets To assign a channel to a widget: 1. Click the widget on the layout. The widget’s boundary box appears.
  • Page 203 Managing Layouts 3. In the Properties pane, click the Background image box, under Appearance, and then click the button that appeared at the end of the box. The Select Image window appears. 4. If the image you wish to use is not already listed in Select Image, then click the Open button to open the Browse Image window.
  • Page 204 Creating Layouts 5. In Select image, select the image file from the Image selection list, and then click OK. Select Image window The image appears in the layout background. Setting up a Layout to use the DVI Background Input Note: Since the DVI background input cannot be resized, the resolution on the PC that feeds this input is best set to match the selected display’s (head) resolution.
  • Page 205 Managing Layouts 2. In the Properties pane, click the Background color box, and then click the button that appears inside the box to open the Pick a Color window. 3. In Pick a Color, click the RGB tab. 4. Set the Red to 255, Green to 0 and Blue to 255. 5.
  • Page 206 Creating Layouts 6. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Zooming and Panning a View To adjust the portion of a layout or room that is shown in the main window: • Press and hold the Ctrl key, then press the plus key (+) to zoom in or the minus key (–) to zoom out. •...

  • Page 207: Configuring Video Widgets

    Configuring Video Widgets Configuring Video Widgets Resizing a video widget To resize a video widget: • Drag any of the corner handles, inwards or outwards. The video widget, and the associated video view, will become smaller or larger, and they will both keep their aspect ratio.
  • Page 208 Creating Layouts 2. In the Properties pane, click the Current aspect ratio box, and then select the appropriate aspect ratio from the list. Aspect ratio selection The selected aspect ratio is applied to the video view, within the video widget. Video view’s aspect ratio changed to 4:3, within a 16:9 video widget To set a custom aspect ratio for a video widget: 1.
  • Page 209 Configuring Video Widgets Adding Safe Area Markers To add safe area markers for a video widget in a layout: 1. Click the video widget whose safe area you wish to configure. Note: Double-click the video, if is part of a composite widget. 2.
  • Page 210 Creating Layouts A button appears inside the box: Select image button 5. Click the button to open the Select Image window. If the image you wish to use is not already listed in Select Image, then click the Open button to open the Browse Image window, locate the image, select it, and click Open.
  • Page 211 Configuring Video Widgets 6. In Select image, select the image file from the Image selection list, and then click OK. 7. The image appears on the video widget. 8. To adjust the transparency level of the image, click the Unsafe zone transparency box, then move the slider or type the desired transparency value directly in the box.
  • Page 212 Creating Layouts Note: When a custom safe zone image is selected, the following attributes are not available: Marker color, Safe title offsets, Safe zone aspect ratio, and Unsafe zone color. Video Cropping/Zooming The display of a video signal can be cropped to remove unwanted portions. In XEdit, users can choose between underscan or overscan.
  • Page 213 Configuring Video Widgets 3. To specify custom crop settings, click in the white area to the right of Custom overscan, then click the button that appears: 4. In the Custom Overscan window, specify new percentage values for Left, Right, Top, and Bottom overscan margins, then click OK: Note: Generally avoid exceeding 15% in any direction.
  • Page 214 Creating Layouts • Video raster follows AFD/WSS: A video widget can be configured so that WSS, AFD VI or AFD 2016 metadata is used to crop (and/or add black bars to) the video signal, giving the video raster the correct aspect ratio.
  • Page 215 Configuring Video Widgets 2. Choose a value from the drop-down menu labeled Automatic Aspect Ratio (OFF, Follow Input Format or Follow Input Format and AFD Coded Frame): If the Automatic Aspect Ratio property is set to Follow Input Format, then the video widget will change its aspect ratio to match that of the input feed.
  • Page 216 Creating Layouts 2. Choose a value from the drop-down menu beside Default SD AFD/WSS value. This is the setting that will be used when there is no AFD or WSS in the SD signal. Choose Keep Last to have the video window maintain the last decoded AFD or WSS value if the signal is paused: 3.
  • Page 217 Configuring Video Widgets 2. In the Properties tab, scroll down to the Alarms/Tallies section: Blink mode selection Display alarm latch check box 3. Set the appropriate border color scheme and associated thickness attributes. 4. Click the Blink mode box, and then select the appropriate blinking behavior, for your purposes. 5.
  • Page 218 Creating Layouts Setting a Video Widget’s Text Mode Note: Closed captioning/subtitling text services can be enabled by purchasing the Extraction of CC, Subtitling and XDS data option. One key is needed per input card, and the CC 608, CC 708, XDS and Subtitling WST are all activated as a single option.

  • Page 219: Configuring Audio Meters

    Configuring Audio Meters 4. Specify an EIA-708 service value, if necessary, then click Apply: Note: In the case of the Subtitling (WST) text services, the Kaleido-X supports decoding of one preset page (called “Page A”) per video signal on the monitor wall. Configuring Audio Meters To configure an audio meter: 1.

  • Page 220: Configuring Audio Scales

    Creating Layouts 4. Under Assignments, click the Audio format box, and then select the appropriate format from the list. Note: See “Configuring Audio Metadata” on page 214 for more information. 5. Make the appropriate assignments and set the other attributes, as needed. Note: See “Creating Actions”...
  • Page 221 Configuring Audio Scales Configuring Audio Scales From the Tools Menu To configure an audio scale from the Tools menu: 1. On the Tools menu, click Edit audio scales. The Edit Audio Scale window appears. 2. Select the audio scale you wish to customize (or the one on which you wish to base a new audio scale), from the list at the bottom of the window.
  • Page 222 Creating Layouts The Choose Background Color window appears. 4. Click the appropriate color square. Swatches in the selected color appear under Preview. 5. Click OK to close the Choose Background Color window. In Edit Audio Scale, the corresponding button and the corresponding part of the audio meter preview show the selected color.
  • Page 223 Configuring Audio Scales The Edit Audio Scale window appears. 3. Click one of the Top, Middle or Bottom Color buttons to set the top, middle and bottom color. The Choose Background Color window appears. 4. Click the appropriate color square. Swatches in the selected color appear under Preview.
  • Page 224 Creating Layouts 6. Repeat the procedure until all three colors are set as desired. 7. Enter the audio thresholds in Upper limit and Lower limit. 8. Type a name for the new audio scale in the box at the bottom, and then click the Save as button. Note: When you modify one of the default audio scales, you can only save your changes as a new audio scale.
  • Page 225 Configuring Audio Scales To configure audio metadata: 1. In XEdit, under the Layouts tab, select the audio meter widget for which you wish to apply audio metadata settings, then click the Properties tab: 2. Choose the source associated with this audio meter from the Audio format list (Auto, PCM, Dolby E or Dolby VANC): Note: If the actual audio source assigned to this audio meter is not of the same format configured here, then the audio data will not be shown.

  • Page 226: Timers

    Creating Layouts If the Audio format is set to Auto, Dolby E or Dolby VANC, then the available choices are left, right, stereo, surround, left surround, right surround, LFE, center, left back surround, right back surround, left extra and right extra. 5.
  • Page 227 Timers Adding Timers to the System To define a timer, do the following: 1. On the Tools menu, click Edit Timers: 2. In the Timer Editor window that appears, click New: 3. Type a name for your new timer (i.e. an alphanumeric friendly name) in the Timer name box:...
  • Page 228 Creating Layouts 4. Choose the appropriate mode from the Timer mode list: Up: The timer counts up starting from zero up to the Preset time. Down: The timer counts down from the Preset time to zero. Remaining: The timer counts down from the current time until it reaches the Preset time. This mode is a one-shot mode—the timer will not automatically restart the next day at the same start time.
  • Page 229 Timers 8. Specify a Start Time: 9. Choose a synchronization source from the Time Code Reference list—an LTC input (each Output card has 3 LTC sources + video time code sources), or Internal clock time (default): 10. Click Save to save your new timer and close the Timer Editor window. 11.
  • Page 230 Creating Layouts 12. Click a cell in the time code level of the new channel, and drag the timer you wish to assign to this channel from the filtered System list that appears in the Tools pane, to the selected cell in the channels table: 13.
  • Page 231 Timers 3. Replace the default name, by typing a new name in the Name box: 4. If you wish to assign a source from a channel, drag the appropriate element from the Channels/ Sources list that appears in the Tools pane, to the timer widget: The selected channel’s name appears in the Source box, and the Timer source box shows the value of the corresponding time code level: Assigned channel name...
  • Page 232 Creating Layouts 6. Choose a timer (see page 217) from the Timer List: It is also possible to assign a timer to a timer widget by dragging an existing channel (containing a timer assignment) to the widget. Note: Each timer widget is assigned to exactly one timer. Multiple widgets can be assigned to the same timer.

  • Page 233: Configuring Umd Widgets

    Configuring UMD Widgets 10. Drag an action from the left pane to the middle pane, then specify the action’s behavior in the right pane: For more information on creating actions, refer to “Creating Actions” on page 243. 11. Click OK to save the action assignment and close the Action Editor window. 12.
  • Page 234 Creating Layouts The Select a Font window appears. Select a Font window 3. Select the appropriate values from the Font, Font Style and Size lists. 4. Click OK. Setting a static UMD Text To configure static text for a UMD: 1.
  • Page 235 Configuring UMD Widgets To set the alarm reporting features for a UMD (text and tallies): 1. In XEdit, open a layout and click the UMD widget whose alarm reporting behavior you wish to configure. 2. In the Properties tab, scroll down to the Alarms/Tallies section: Display alarm latch check box Latch colors selection Blink mode selection...

  • Page 236: Displaying Xds Data

    Creating Layouts Blink mode Description Critical, Major and Minor The status indicator will blink when the current status is critical, major or minor. 6. Select the Display alarm latch check box to enable the latched status indicators. Displaying XDS Data To display XDS Data: 1.

  • Page 237: Inserting A Clock Logo

    Inserting a Clock Logo 3. Select the check boxes that correspond to the XDS data elements you wish the widget to display. You can also set the font and size of the text labels, or choose not to display the labels. XDS-data display selection The selected widget is updated accordingly on the layout.
  • Page 238 Creating Layouts 5. If the image you wish to use is not already listed in Select Image, then click the Open button to open the Browse Image window. Locate the image, select it, and then click Open. Browse Image window 6.

  • Page 239: Working With Composite Widgets

    Working with Composite Widgets 8. In Select image, select the image file from the Image selection list, and then click OK. Select Image window The Logo appears under Preview. 9. Click OK. The logo appears on the clock background. Working with Composite Widgets Creating a Composite Composite widgets encapsulate a number of atomic widgets (e.g.
  • Page 240 Creating Layouts 2. Click the Composite button on the toolbar, and then click the layout. Resize the empty composite box approximately, to a size that will be appropriate for the display where it is to appear. Empty composite 3. Right-click the empty box, and then click Unlock on the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click the box, and then press F2.
  • Page 241 Working with Composite Widgets 4. Add a widget to the composite, either using the widget buttons on the toolbar or dragging widgets from the widget libraries. For example, click the Video widget button on the toolbar, and then click inside the composite to add a video widget. Video widget within unlocked composite Note: Only atomic widgets (not composite) can be part of a composite.
  • Page 242 Creating Layouts to the very edge 7. Move the audio meter of the composite, using the mouse and then finishing with the arrow keys, and resize it as appropriate. Audio meter resized and moved to the side to the very bottom 8.
  • Page 243 Working with Composite Widgets 9. Move the video widget to the top-left corner of the composite, then click its bottom-right corner handle, and drag it to stretch the video until one of its dimensions completely fills the empty area (vertically or horizontally). Video widget stretched to fill the remaining horizontal area 10.
  • Page 244 Creating Layouts 12. Click outside the composite to lock it. Locked composite 13. Drag the composite’s top or bottom center handle inwards, until there is no more empty space above and below the video widget. Composite resized to remove remaining empty space around video 14.
  • Page 245 Working with Composite Widgets The composite expands or shrinks while its individual elements maintain their relative position and aspect ratio. Larger and smaller copies of the original composite Note: Individual widgets within a composite are resized according to the following rules: •...

  • Page 246: Using The Region Editor

    Creating Layouts Using the Region Editor Opening the Region Editor Note: The region editor is part of the expert view. To show the expert view, click the View filters button on the Properties pane’s toolbar, and then select the Expert view check box. Using the region editor is not recommended.
  • Page 247 Using the Region Editor Configuring a Widget’s Position using the Region Editor To set a widget’s position on the layout: 1. For each position, first select the appropriate unit. Selecting units in Region Editor 2. Type values in the Left, Top, Right, and Bottom boxes, relative to the upper-left corner of the display. 3.

  • Page 248: Format Painting

    Creating Layouts Format Painting Copying Properties from one Widget to Another Every widget in a layout has properties related to its appearance that can be configured by the user, via the Properties pane. The Copy properties tool copies most of these properties from one widget to another of the same kind (e.g.

  • Page 249: Managing Widget Libraries

    Managing Widget Libraries 3. Point to another widget of the same kind in the layout. The pointer changes to a pointing finger , indicating that the size of the first widget (whose boundary box is still shown) can be copied onto the widget beneath the pointer. 4.
  • Page 250 Creating Layouts New composite-widget library 3. On the File menu, click New. Alternatively, click Open to open an existing layout. 4. Click the appropriate widget button on the toolbar, then click the layout to add a widget of the selected type.
  • Page 251 Managing Widget Libraries The Save Widget Library window appears. Save Widget Library window 7. Type a name for the new custom widget library, and then click Save. Closing a Widget Library To close a widget library: • Once the custom library is saved, you can right-click in the library area, and then click Close widget library on the shortcut menu.
  • Page 252 Creating Layouts...

  • Page 253: Creating Actions

    Creating Actions This chapter describes how to configure and trigger monitor wall actions, and background actions. Overview An action is an operation automatically performed in response to a specific trigger. A monitor wall action is directly associated with a widget belonging to a specific layout and can only be activated when that layout is loaded on the monitor wall, whereas a background action can be triggered at any time by any alarm on the Kaleido-X.

  • Page 254: Key Concepts

    Any Kaleido-X alarm can be used to trigger a GPI output change. outputs Any GPI input from the Kaleido-X can trigger a background (floating) action. Gateway Refers to the “Kaleido Remote Control Protocol (Gateway)” interface supported by Miranda multi-viewers. See the Kaleido Remote Control Protocol (Gateway) User’s Guide for more information.

  • Page 255: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions Detailed Directions Creating Monitor Wall Actions Monitor wall actions can be assigned to a widget on a specific layout. Such actions can only be triggered when that layout is loaded on the monitor wall. To assign a monitor wall action to a widget: 1.
  • Page 256 Creating Actions 5. In Action Editor, click an action, and then drag it from the Action List pane into the middle pane under either the Single Click or Double Click tab. 6. Select the action in the middle pane. 7. In the right pane, specify the attributes of the action. 8.

  • Page 257: Creating Background Actions

    Detailed Directions Creating Background Actions To create a background action: 1. Launch XEdit and open the database associated with the Kaleido-X for which you wish to create a background action. Alternatively, click Connect on the Configure menu, to work online (see “Using XEdit Online”...
  • Page 258 Creating Actions 4. In the Tools pane, click and drag an alarm from the System tree onto the newly created action. This defines the alarm as the trigger for the action. Alternatively, you can right-click on the action and select the alarm source from a pop up menu.
  • Page 259 Detailed Directions Creating a background action from the System list 1. Under the System tab (or any other tab that shows a filtered System list displaying alarms), right-click on a specific alarm: 2. From the Set action menu, select a trigger condition: •...
  • Page 260 Creating Actions 3. From the Action list pane, click and drag one of the available action items to the middle column. 4. Edit the action item’s properties in the Properties pane. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. 6. Click OK to close the window and save the action. 7.
  • Page 261 Detailed Directions 2. From the Action List under the Tool pane, click and drag one of the available action items and drop it in the On Change / Gateway column at the bottom of the Actions pane.
  • Page 262 Creating Actions 3. Under Properties > General, type a Friendly name for the Action: Note: The Friendly name is used with the command to trigger the action. Refer setKFireAction to the Kaleido Remote Control Protocol (Gateway) User’s Guide for details. Editing an action 1.
  • Page 263 Detailed Directions 5. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. Deleting an action 1. Select an action under the Actions tab. 2. Select one or more action items associated with the action. 3. Click the Delete button in the application toolbar. 4.
  • Page 264 Creating Actions...

  • Page 265: Managing Kaleido-Rcp Users

    Managing Kaleido-RCP Users This chapter explains the configuration of the Kaleido-X for use with a Kaleido-RCP2 Remote Control Panel. Summary XEdit Quick Start Task List ............. 255 Managing RCP Users .

  • Page 266: Key Concepts

    Managing Kaleido-RCP Users Key Concepts RCP2 The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Miranda's Kaleido-X. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP2 users to access multiple Kaleido-X systems, allowing convenient access to the real-time operating features of the Kaleido-X.

  • Page 267: Managing Room Access

    Managing Room Access Removing RCP Users From the System To remove an RCP user from the system: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab. 2. In the Tools pane, select the user you wish to remove from the system’s RCP users list. 3.

  • Page 268: Setting Room Preferences

    Managing Kaleido-RCP Users 4. Expand the room (if it is not expanded already) to verify that the users were added to the hierarchical list. RCP user “User2” has been granted access to Room2 5. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Removing RCP Users From Rooms To remove RCP users from rooms: 1.
  • Page 269 Setting Room Preferences The selected room’s preferences (layout presets, audio monitoring output, mouse pointer size, and timer) are listed in the Properties pane. Room-level settings 2. Modify the room preferences as needed. Note: An asterisk (*) will appear beside the room in the main pane, if any of its properties are modified.
  • Page 270 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users 2. For each RCP preset button, click the corresponding box in the Properties pane, and then select the appropriate layout from the list. Assigning Audio Output to the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button To assign an audio output to the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button for a room: 1.
  • Page 271 Setting Room Preferences 2. In the Properties pane, click the Audio monitoring output box, and then select the appropriate output signal to be monitored, from the list of available signals. Enabling the Large Mouse Pointer for a Room To display a larger pointer on the monitor wall for a room: 1.
  • Page 272 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users 2. In the Properties pane, select the Use large mouse pointer check box. Assigning a Timer to a Room To assign a default timer for all RCP users in a room: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the room to be assigned a timer, from the hierarchical list.

  • Page 273: Setting Rcp User Preferences

    Setting RCP User Preferences 2. In the Properties pane, click the Timer box, and then select the appropriate timer to be controlled by default from this room. Setting RCP User Preferences To modify the preferences for an RCP user: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user whose preferences you wish to set, from under the appropriate room, in the hierarchical list.
  • Page 274 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users Notes • The “Admin” user name cannot be modified. • An asterisk (*) will appear beside the RCP user in the main window if any of the user properties are modified. The asterisk will disappear when the changes are saved. •...
  • Page 275 Setting RCP User Preferences Assigning a Full Screen Layout to an RCP User To assign a full screen layout to an RCP user: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user for whom you wish to configure the RCP2’s FULL SCREEN button, from under the appropriate room in the rooms hierarchical list.
  • Page 276 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users Assigning Audio Output to an RCP User To assign an audio output to an RCP User: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user for whom you wish to configure the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button, from under the appropriate room in the rooms hierarchical list.
  • Page 277 Setting RCP User Preferences 2. In the Properties pane, click the Keyboard box, and then select the keyboard to be used by this user in this room, from the list of available keyboard configurations. Note: This setting applies to the selected user, in the current room only. A keyboard configuration must be selected for each user, in every room, unless the system default is suitable.
  • Page 278 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users 2. In the Properties pane, click the Timer box, and then select the appropriate timer to be controlled by this user in this room, from the list of available timers. Note: If no timer is specified for this user, the timer that has been selected in the room’s preferences will apply.
  • Page 279 Setting RCP User Preferences 2. In the Properties pane, click the User name box, and then type the new name. Note: The name must be no more than 8 characters in length, and consist of only letters and numbers (no spaces or special characters).
  • Page 280 Managing Kaleido-RCP Users 3. In the Properties pane, click the Password box. 4. Click the button that appeared at the end of the box. The Password Modification window appears. 5. In Password Modification, type the new password, and then type it again to confirm. 6.

  • Page 281: Routers & Kaleido-X

    This creates a highly intuitive and rapid quality control capability. Miranda is working closely with Pro-Bel and NVision to provide a cost-reduced, multi-image/routing solution, with compelling integration and a direct download of the sources text database to the Kaleido-X.
  • Page 282 Routers & Kaleido-X Internal Router The Kaleido-X (7RU) system features built-in routing which eliminates the need for separate routing in control rooms, and provides a significant cost saving. Up to 48 unprocessed, baseband outputs can be provided from any of the 96 HD / SD-SDI inputs to each processor.

  • Page 283: Router Control Configurations

    Router Control Configurations The Kaleido-X (7RU) system can be configured for router control in five ways: 1. The Kaleido-X allows direct control over its own internal router cards. 2. The Kaleido-X allows direct control over an external router via a serial or TCP/IP connection. 3.
  • Page 284 Routers & Kaleido-X Router Configuration Scenarios Controlling an external router: 1. An operator chooses a router command from the shortcut menu on the monitor wall (e.g. “switch output 2 of external router A to QC monitor”). 2. The Kaleido-X software detects the command, and sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection, using the appropriate router protocol.
  • Page 285 Controlling external routers in a cascade: 1. An operator chooses a router command from the shortcut menu on the monitor wall (e.g. “switch output 23 of external router A, Level 2 to QC monitor”). 2. The Kaleido-X software detects the command, and sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection, using the appropriate router protocol.
  • Page 286 Routers & Kaleido-X Translating commands from third-party router controllers: 1. A third-party controller (e.g. Pro-Bel Aurora, Network Electronics Vikinx) sends a router command to an external router connected to the Kaleido-X. 2. The Kaleido-X software detects the command, translates it to the appropriate router protocol and, then sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection.

  • Page 287: Router Protocols

    Contact your sales representative for details. Company Protocol Routers/Controllers Text database download Datatek D-2815 Control Module Protocol ETL Matrix ETL Matrix Harris (Leitch) Leitch ASCII Passthrough Platinum, Xplus, Integrator, Via- Protocol 32, Panacea, Xpress MatrixHub (Lightwave) MatrixHub Protocol Miranda HRS-1801 HRS-1801...
  • Page 288 Routers & Kaleido-X Company Protocol Routers/Controllers Text database download Network Electronics Network Compact (serial) VikinX Compact Network Modular (Ethernet) VikinX Modular NVISION Device Control Protocol Model NV9000 NP0009-00C (Ethernet) Pesa CPU Link Protocol No.1 (serial) Cheetah, Tiger TDM3000, Jaguar, Cougar, Ocelot, Bobcat USP (Unsolicited Status Protocol) Pro-Bel...

  • Page 289: Serial Connections

    Kaleido-X. The RS-422 port on the back of a KXO-DUAL card uses an RJ-45 connector. Miranda provides an adapter (Part no. 1737-3000-02) with every KXO-DUAL card, which maps the RS-422 signals back to the more common DE-9S form factor.
  • Page 290 Not connected RX– Not connected TX– Not connected Not connected The Miranda 1737-3000-102 adapter CANNOT be connected directly to the Philips controller. A crossover cable must be put between the 1737-3000-102 and the Philips connector so that the signals match up.

  • Page 291: Key Concepts

    Key Concepts Term Description Connection A physical connection between two devices. External Router In XEdit’s Equipment library, External Router refers to a third-party router. Logical router A logical router is a software abstraction that permits the control of multiple physical routers/levels as a single entity.
  • Page 292 Routers & Kaleido-X Q: What is the main purpose of having an internal router? A: The internal router allows you to share the inputs connected to a Kaleido-X with other equipment (e.g. QA monitors, vectorscopes), reducing or eliminating the need to have an expensive standalone external router.

  • Page 293: Detailed Directions

    Q: What is a “Network router”? A: The phrase “Network router” has the obvious connotation of a router available on a network. However, it can also refer to a device manufactured by Network Electronics Ltd. (www.network- electronics.com). Q: My internal router card shows up in the Routers list in XEdit as OPTION A (Video 120x48). Does this mean it has 120 inputs and 48 outputs? A: No.
  • Page 294 Routers & Kaleido-X 2. Drag External Router from the Equipment library onto the root of the System hierarchical list in the Description/Calibrations pane: 3. Enter a descriptive name to act as a device identifier for the external (physical) router: A new physical router appears in the System list:...
  • Page 295 4. Click the Interconnects tab, then draw a line between the Kaleido-X and the External Router icons to establish a connection (i.e. create a connection properties entry in the database). 5. Click the Properties tab, then choose a connection type from the Connect to list. This can be a serial port connection to one of the KXO output cards (each KXO-DUAL card has one RS-422 port which can be used for this purpose), or a network (TCP/IP) connection.
  • Page 296 Routers & Kaleido-X Routers, XEdit has added the new physical router. It has also created an internal router, even if no router card is present in the frame (if no card is present, there will be no entries in the Levels list). 7.
  • Page 297 8. When a serial connection is chosen, you can specify serial communication parameters: the bit rate (bps), the number of data bits, parity, stop bits and flow control. If the connection type is TCP/IP, you must enter the router’s IP address and port number. Click Use protocol defaults to specify the default parameters for the selected protocol (this can be a useful place to begin if you do not have access to your specific router’s documentation).
  • Page 298 Routers & Kaleido-X 2. In the Physical Level Configuration window, type a Level name (e.g. “Video”): 3. Enter a Level or frame ID (whether “level” or “frame” depends on the protocol in use), which identifies and must match the ID of the physical router in a cascade (there is sometimes a jumper on the router that is used to set its ID, or it may be done by changing a configuration setting using software that comes with the router).
  • Page 299 For example, if the physical router is a controller talking to a cascade of routers using a specified protocol, you might have defined one of these, a video router, as Level 0 in the cascade, with 16 sources and 16 destinations (16 x 16): 6.
  • Page 300 Routers & Kaleido-X to air. If someone accidentally changes a crosspoint on the Kaleido-X’s monitor wall, and the feed goes live, the error could have serious consequences. To avoid such problems, it is desirable to give operators access only to those crosspoints that they need by creating logical routers. 1.
  • Page 301 • external router connection configurations • widgets and background actions associated with the logical router • automatic crosspoint changes on video widgets (router source property) Note that if you change the name back to the original, everything should work as before. 3.
  • Page 302 Routers & Kaleido-X In the table below this tab, there are rows for each of the destinations (4 in this example), with columns for entering a text label (e.g. Main Out, Preview, etc.) and the corresponding physical router destination (the heading over this column corresponds to the physical router level specified earlier – “[0] Video”...
  • Page 303 This feature is particularly useful when mapping a large number of destinations Note: If you make a mistake, click Clear mapping and then click Yes in the confirmation message that appears to delete the table entries in the physical output column. This does not affect the Labels column.
  • Page 304 Routers & Kaleido-X Auto mapping example: Specify Input 4 in Row 2, then click Auto map. The auto mapper starts by putting Input 1 in Row 1, detects the entry in Row 2, so picks up the sequence by putting Input 5 in Row 3, Input 6 in Row 4, etc.: Note: You can have the same physical sources and destinations mapped to multiple logical routers.
  • Page 305 12. Create a new logical level (e.g. “[1] Audio”), and associate it with a physical router Audio level: 13. Click the Destination mapping tab. A new column appears, corresponding to the new logical Audio level. The audio destinations can be mapped to correspond to the video destinations. The same applies when it comes to mapping sources:...

  • Page 306: Configuring A Router Controller

    Note: In Miranda’s iRouter, there are graphical interfaces for controlling routers (single bus and matrix) where you can specify “all follow” (change all levels) or “breakaway” . When you make a crosspoint change in a logical router, you can change all of the logical levels, or just specific ones.
  • Page 307 2. When prompted, enter a name: 3. Click the Interconnects tab, then draw a line between the Kaleido-X and the newly added router controller: 4. Click the Properties tab, then click in the field beside Connection > RS-422 Com Port. Choose an output card from the list: Note: Simple router controllers can also communicate with Kaleido-X via TCP/IP.
  • Page 308 Routers & Kaleido-X number of data bits, parity, stop bits and flow control. Click in the field beside Router and select a logical router (e.g. SmallLogicalRouter) from the list: This is the logical router that will be controlled by the router control panel. When the Kaleido-X receives commands over the serial port on the output card selected in step 4, it will know these are destined for the logical router corresponding to “SmallLogicalRouter”...
  • Page 309 To add a Pro-Bel SW-P-08 (or equivalent) router controller: 1. Click and drag Router Controller (Pro-Bel SW-P-08) from the Equipment library to the System hierarchical list: 2. When prompted, enter a name:...
  • Page 310 Routers & Kaleido-X 3. Click the Interconnects tab, then draw a line between the Kaleido-X and the newly added router controller: 4. Click the Properties tab, then click in the field beside Connection > RS-422 Com Port. Choose an output card from the list: 5.

  • Page 311: Configuring Internal Router Cards

    a command (i.e. it tells the Kaleido-X to make a crosspoint change for logical router X). The ID that it passes is the logical router matrix ID (refer to “Step 3 – Adding logical routers” on page 289): This ID must be manually entered on the Pro-Bel controller – this is usually done via a Web interface, but is sometimes done over a serial connection.
  • Page 312 Routers & Kaleido-X To configure internal router cards: 1. Make sure that one or both internal router slots in the System list have a router card installed. To add an internal router card, right-click OPTION A or OPTION B in the System list, and then click Insert KXO- 24Router on the shortcut menu: A progress indicator briefly appears: 2.
  • Page 313 Note: The Kaleido-X always has a TCP port open (port 14000) for controlling the internal router via an Ethernet connection. No communication configuration is required in XEdit.
  • Page 314 Routers & Kaleido-X 3. Click OPTION A (or B) under Physical Routers in the left pane. Note that the physical levels are automatically created — OPTION A (Video 120x48) and OPTION B (Video 120x48) — and configured to the right size: Note: “120x48”...
  • Page 315 4. A Logical router is also automatically defined. Click the [1] Internal router (96x48) folder under Logical Routers in the left pane.: 5. Source and destination mapping is not done automatically. Click in the logical level column (e.g. [0] Video) under the Router configurations > Source mapping tab, and choose an input from the drop down menu: 6.
  • Page 316 Routers & Kaleido-X The file must be formatted as three columns with no header row. Column 1 should contain numbers from 1 to N (the number of sources), column 2 should contain the source labels, and column 3 should contain the destination labels. Columns are delimited by commas, without spaces. Sample label file: 1,VTR 1,OUT 1 2,VTR 2,OUT 2...
  • Page 317 Auto map works as described in Step 3 – Adding logical routers on page 293. It is also useful to have manual control over the source/destination mapping in the event a router card is removed:...

  • Page 318: Router Connections

    Routers & Kaleido-X An internal router also has a Logical router matrix ID, which can be used by external router controllers to control the internal router cards. Logical router matrix ID Note: Signals entering the KXI cards are made available to the internal router cards via the midplane (i.e.
  • Page 319 the software knows what external router output is connected to the Kaleido-X, and so can make the appropriate crosspoint change. Monitor wall showing shortcut menu DVI outputs to monitor wall INPUTs 1 to 96 entering KXI cards OUTPUTs 1 to N exiting router, some of which are physically connected to KXI INPUTs SOURCES (e.g.
  • Page 320 Routers & Kaleido-X 5. The new signal follows the physical connection to the KXI card, is processed, and appears on the monitor wall. To configure router connections: 1. Click the Router Connections tab, which displays a list of Kaleido-X inputs and, for each, an assigned router connection.
  • Page 321 2. Click the second menu and choose an output (e.g. Output 1 [1]): In this example, the Kaleido software registers that Output 1 from the router has a cable that connects to the BNC connector corresponding to Video 1 on KXI card A. This means that if you have a video on the monitor wall from “Input A Video 1”...

  • Page 322: Router Card Expansion

    Routers & Kaleido-X previous versions of Kaleido-X. The outputs that are displayed in the menu are the logical outputs of the logical router. Note: In a Kaleido-X expansion system, the choices in this menu will only come from one of the two frames.
  • Page 323 To configure internal router card expansion: 1. Launch XEdit and open the database associated with the Kaleido-X expansion system for which you wish to configure router card expansion. 2. In the System list, add router cards to the OPTION slots in each frame (this procedure describes the case where two cards in one frame are connected to two more in the second frame, but it is also possible to connect only one card per frame): XEdit creates a physical router corresponding to each card, and two logical routers (one for each frame),...
  • Page 324 Routers & Kaleido-X To be able to have one big logical router, the router cards must be connected by their own router expansion cables (IN to OUT between cards in the same slot in each frame): Router Expansion Cables The cabling connections must then be described in XEdit. 3.
  • Page 325 7. OPTION A and B for FRAME B are completed automatically: 8. Click the Router Configurations tab. Note that the two logical routers have been replaced by one larger logical router (192x96), because now the sources can go anywhere via the router expansion cables:...
  • Page 326 Routers & Kaleido-X Source and destination mapping can be performed as described in “Step 3 – Adding logical routers” on page 289, and automapping works for all inputs and outputs. Note: It is not yet possible to use the router expansion cables to connect router cards between standalone Kaleido-X frames.

  • Page 327: Third-Party Devices

    Third-Party Devices Kaleido-X interfaces with most routing switchers, via Ethernet or serial connection, for router control and dynamic text label tracking. The interface allows dynamic source updates from the router, and quick access to any router sources using the On-screen Mouse control.
  • Page 328 Third-Party Devices A window appears, prompting you for a device identifier. Device identifier input window 3. Type the name of the third-party device in the Enter device identifier box, and click OK. 4. Click the Interconnects tab. 5. Click the Kaleido-X frame icon and hold the mouse button, while dragging the pointer towards the third-party device icon.

  • Page 329: Ross Video Production Switcher

    Ross Video Production Switcher 7. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate Output in the RS-422 Com Port list. RS-422 Com Port output assignment (example using Kalypso, same for all devices except External Router) 8. Click the third-party device icon in the Interconnects tab. 9.
  • Page 330 Third-Party Devices To set up the Ross Video switcher: 1. Enable the contribution serial tally interface on one of the switcher’s remote ports, by using the switcher’s device installation menu: from the home menu, press More > Setup > Installation > Communication, and then configure the serial tally device as follows: Menu Field...
  • Page 331 Ross Video Production Switcher To set up the Kaleido-X: 1. Launch XEdit. 2. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected.
  • Page 332 Third-Party Devices 7. Click the connection line between the frame and the device, and then click the Properties tab. 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list. 9. In the Interconnects tab, click the Kalypso device icon. 10.
  • Page 333 Ross Video Production Switcher 11. In the Channels/Sources tab, create channels using text and alarms levels coming from the Kalypso serial tally device. Note: Refer to the table below for a list of valid source IDs and their meaning in the context of the Kalypso serial tally protocol.
  • Page 334 Third-Party Devices Source IDs Kalypso 108* M/E 3 PGM D 109* M/E 3 PVW A 110* M/E 3 PVW 2 Pgm-Pst PGM A Pgm-Pst PGM B Pgm-Pst PGM C Pgm-Pst PGM D Pgm-Pst PVW A Pgm-Pst PVW 2 Test Signal Black Background 1 Background 2...

  • Page 335: Sony Production Switcher

    Sony Production Switcher 12. In the Layouts tab, create layouts and assign channels created in step 11 to widgets that can display text (e.g. UMD) and alarms (e.g. UMD, video, text alarm). 13. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. 14.
  • Page 336 Third-Party Devices DCU model MKS-2700 does not have a serial tally connection, so serial tally must come from the MKS- 8010A. Serial Tally 2 Sony Device Control Unit Pack (DCU-8000) Serial Tally 1 On the SCU, the 15-pin connector labeled “Editor” can be used, with an adapter. Sony System Control Unit (MKS-8010A) Editor (can be used as Serial Tally)
  • Page 337 Sony Production Switcher No adapter is required for SCU model MKS-8010, which has a DE-9 connector with the following pinouts: SCU (9-pin) SCU (Signal) Also, on Sony menu page 7367, you must enable R and G serial tallies on the SCU port. Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram”...
  • Page 338 Third-Party Devices A line representing the connection between the frame and the device appears. Connection between the frame and the device 7. Click the connection line between the frame and the device, and then click the Properties tab. 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list. 9.
  • Page 339 Sony Production Switcher 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the Sony device as follows: Baud Rate 38 400 Data Bits Parity Stop bits 11. In the Channels/Sources tab, create channels using text and alarms levels coming from the Sony serial tally device.

  • Page 340: Kahuna Production Switcher

    Third-Party Devices 15. On the Kaleido-X, load the layout containing the widgets assigned to dynamic text and tallies coming from the Sony switcher. You should see source names and tallies from the Sony switcher on the monitor wall. Kahuna Production Switcher The Kaleido-X can receive dynamic source names and tally information from a Kahuna production switcher.
  • Page 341 Kahuna Production Switcher The Kahuna has DE-9 connectors with the following pinouts: 9-pin Signal Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram” on page 42 for pinouts on the Kaleido-X. 3. On the Kahuna switcher’s GUI panel, press the ENG CONFIG button. The Engineering Config menu appears on the touch screen. 4.
  • Page 342 Third-Party Devices 9. Select the RS-422 port that is connected to the Kaleido-X, and set its serial protocol options as follows: Extension Enable Full Table Enable Notes • Refer to the Kahuna User Instruction Manual for further details on setting up the port protocols and tally protocol parameters.
  • Page 343 Kahuna Production Switcher A line representing the connection between the frame and the device appears. Connection between the frame and the device 7. Click the connection line between frame and device, and then click the Properties tab: 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list. 9.
  • Page 344 Third-Party Devices 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the Kahuna device as follows: Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits Parity NONE Stop bits 11. In the Channels/Sources tab, create channels using Text and Alarm elements coming from the Kahuna’s serial tally information. Note: Refer to the table below for a list of valid source IDs and their meaning in the context of the Kahuna serial tally protocol.
  • Page 345 Kahuna Production Switcher Source IDs Kahuna DVE 1 Output 1 DVE 1 Output 2 DVE 1 Output 3 DVE 1 Output 4 M/E 1 Output 1 M/E 1 Output 2 M/E 1 Output 3 M/E 1 Output 4 Unused Unused M/E 2 Output 1 M/E 2 Output 2 M/E 2 Output 3...
  • Page 346 Third-Party Devices Source IDs Kahuna Unused Unused DVE 2 Output 1 DVE 2 Output 2 DVE 2 Output 3 DVE 2 Output 4 Store 1 Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 12. In the Layouts tab, create layouts and assign channels created in step 11 to widgets that can display text (e.g.
  • Page 347 Kahuna Production Switcher 15. On the Kaleido-X, load the layout containing the widgets assigned to dynamic text and tallies coming from the Kahuna switcher. You should see source names and tallies from the Kahuna switcher on the monitor wall.

  • Page 348: Kayak Production Switcher

    Third-Party Devices Kayak Production Switcher The Kaleido-X can receive dynamic source names and tally information from Thomson Grass Valley production switchers that support the ACOS protocol, including the KayakDD, Kayak HD/SD, DD35, and XtenDD HD/SD series. The procedures below describe how to set up the Kaleido-X to interface with these Thomson Grass Valley switchers, for which the generic name “Kayak switcher”...

  • Page 349: Configuring The Kaleido-X

    Kayak Production Switcher The Kayak switcher’s 8 control ports have DE-9 female connectors with the following pinouts: Signal 1 and 9 Chassis Ground 4 and 6 Signal Ground Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram” on page 42 for pinouts on the Kaleido-X. 3.
  • Page 350 Third-Party Devices Establishing Serial Communication on the Kaleido-X To set up the Kaleido-X’s communication parameters: 1. Launch XEdit. 2. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar. The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected.
  • Page 351 Kayak Production Switcher 7. Click the connection line between frame and device, and then click the Properties tab. 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list. 9. In the Interconnects tab, click the Kayak production switcher icon. 10.
  • Page 352 Third-Party Devices Assigning Tallies, Input Names, and Output Names to Channels To configure your Kaleido-X channels: • In the Channels/Sources tab, configure channels using text sources and system tallies from the Kayak’s serial interface. Notes • Kayak devices provide up to 512 text sources, and up to 256×5 system tally sources. •...
  • Page 353 Kayak Production Switcher Input Number DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD 0x87 DVX3 DVX3 DVX3 0x88 DVX4 DVX4 DVX4 0x89 RamRec1 RamRec1 RamRec1 RamRec1 0x8A RamRec2 RamRec2 RamRec2 RamRec2 0x8B RamRec3 RamRec3 RamRec3 RamRec3 0x8C RamRec4 RamRec4 RamRec4 RamRec4 0x8D RamRec5...
  • Page 354 Third-Party Devices Input Number DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD 0xB1 ME1-PVW ME1-PVW ME1-PVW M1p1 M1p1 0xB2 ME2-PVW ME2-PVW ME2-PVW M2p1 M2p1 0xB3 ME3-PVW ME3-PVW ME3-PVW M3p1 M3p1 0xB4 Mhp1 0xB8 VideoStore1 VideoStore1 0xB9 VideoStore2 VideoStore2 0xBA VideoStore3 VideoStore3 0xBB VideoStore4...
  • Page 355 Kayak Production Switcher Input Number DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD 0xD4 PP UtilA PP UtilA PPp2 (PP Clean MEh B Preview) 0xD5 PP UtilB PP UtilB 0xD6 PP UtilC PP UtilC 0xD7 ME1 UtilA ME2 UtilA M1p2 (ME1 Clean Preview) 0xD8 ME1 UtilB...
  • Page 356 Third-Party Devices 2. Depending on your purposes, assign the appropriate text or alarm levels to specific components within the widgets (e.g. assign an alarm level to a tally component in an UMD, or a text level to the UMD text component).

  • Page 357: Serial Port Test Agent

    Serial Port Test Agent Serial Port Test Agent During a setup, it is sometime not clear if the wiring between the Kaleido-X and a third-party device is correct or if the third-party device sends the expected data. One can connect a serial-port test agent as a third-party device in XEdit, export the database to the Kaleido-X frame, and then read, on a Web page, the data received on the serial port.
  • Page 358 Third-Party Devices...

  • Page 359: Using The Kaleido Remote Control Protocol

    Using the Kaleido Remote Control Protocol This chapter explains where to obtain information on how the Kaleido-X can execute commands received via a Gateway, allowing third-party developers and individual users remote access to some Kaleido functions. Overview The Kaleido-X system can execute commands received through a Gateway, allowing third-party developers and individual users remote access to some Kaleido functions.

  • Page 361: Using The Serial To Tcp/Ip Dispatcher

    Using the Serial to TCP/IP Dispatcher Overview The Serial-to-TCP Dispatcher is a piece of software designed to run on a separate PC or embedded into a product (such as the Kaleido-X) and act as a bridge between a serial device and the TCP/IP network. Note: For more information, refer to the Serial-to-TCP Dispatcher Protocol guide (Ref.
  • Page 362 Using the Serial to TCP/IP Dispatcher...

  • Page 363: Administration And Servicing

    Description Kaleido-RCP2 The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Miranda's Kaleido-X. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP2 users to access multiple Kaleido-X systems, allowing convenient access to the real-time operating features of the Kaleido-X. Audio Bridge Terminal The Audio Bridge Terminal (ABT) is an external audio multiplexer/serializer for the Kaleido-X.

  • Page 364: Network Considerations & Port Usage

    Administration and Servicing Network Considerations & Port Usage Network Considerations Kaleido-X systems generate a low to moderate amount of client-to-server data traffic, and therefore have a minimal bandwidth impact on a network. TCP/UDP Port Usage The various Kaleido-X services require access to specific ports. In networks where a firewall is present between device A and device B, the ports used to communicate from device A to device B must be open on the incoming (external) side of the firewall.
  • Page 365 Network Considerations & Port Usage From Kaleido-X to Kaleido-X The following ports, used for inter-frame communications, are open by default on all Kaleido-X systems: Service Port Transport Notes Secure Shell Login is required to login to a Kaleido-X for maintenance. Java Jini 4160 Responsible for discovery and communications between devices/...
  • Page 366 Administration and Servicing From Third-Party Devices to Kaleido-X The following ports must be open on third-party devices (e.g. router controllers): Port Transport Notes 2000 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the Pro-Bel SW-P-02 protocol 4381 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the Network protocol 14000 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the Pro-Bel SW-P-08 protocol Router drivers also use default ports:...

  • Page 367: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions From Kaleido-X to/from NTP Server The following ports, used for communications to/from Network Time Protocol servers, are open by default on all Kaleido-X systems: Service Port Transport Notes Used for Network Time Protocol synchronization. Port needs to be open in both directions.

  • Page 368: Installing Xedit

    Administration and Servicing Client PC To configure a client PC: • Refer to “Changing the Client PC’s IP Address’” on page 13. Installing XEdit To install the XEdit application: • Refer to “Step 4 – XEdit Installation” on page 26. Managing Hardware and Software Options You can purchase various software and hardware options to expand your Kaleido-X system’s capabilities.

  • Page 369: Enabling Options

    Managing Hardware and Software Options Enabling Options To enable options on a Kaleido-X: 1. From a workstation on the same subnet, open a Web browser window and type the IP address of the Kaleido-X frame in the address bar. Note: The frame must have the Kaleido-X software version 2.10 or later. The Kaleido-X home page appears:...
  • Page 370 Administration and Servicing 2. Click the XAdmin button. A login window appears. 3. Type “admin” in the User name box. Leave the Password box empty, and press Enter. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. 4. Click the arrow button at the end of the heading row that corresponds to the card for which you wish to enable an option.

  • Page 371: Servicing

    Servicing A window appears prompting you for the option key: 6. Type the key for the specific option in the box. Once the option is enabled, the key is displayed, and a Disable button replaces the Enable button. Example: To activate the Extraction of CC, Subtitling and XDS metadata option (CC/XDS Option) for an input card, you would need to locate the appropriate card in XAdmin’s Status and Options page, and type the key.
  • Page 372 Administration and Servicing The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. 4. Click the Technical support link in the navigation pane.
  • Page 373 Servicing The Technical Support contact information page appears. Technical Support page 5. Click System snapshot.
  • Page 374 Administration and Servicing The system snapshot generation takes a few seconds, and then the following window appears. System snapshot File Download window 6. Click Save. The Save As window appears. Save As window 7. Type a new name for the file in the File name box if desired. 8.

  • Page 375: Viewing The Status Information Of The Kaleido-X Frame

    Servicing 9. Click Save. Download progress window Note: Depending on the file size, the download may take a few seconds. When it is done, the message “Download Complete” appears. Download Complete window 10. Click Open, Open Folder, or Close. Viewing the Status Information of the Kaleido-X Frame To view the status information of the Kaleido-X frame: 1.
  • Page 376 Administration and Servicing 3. Type “admin” in the User name box. Leave the Password box empty, and press Enter. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears, displaying a list of all cards and their statuses. Cards are presented in the order they appear, from left to right when looking at the front of the chassis. The heading rows show the card type, serial number, firmware and safemode versions, a card status indicator, and input signal status indicators.

  • Page 377: Viewing Kaleido-X Version Information

    Servicing 4. Move the pointer to an input signal status indicator to view the associated signal format. Status indicator Card type Serial number Version information Input signal status Input signal format 5. Click the arrow button at the end of each card’s heading row to view detailed information for this card. Expand details Refresh Reset card...
  • Page 378 Administration and Servicing The Kaleido-X home page appears, showing the system’s and XEdit’s software version information at the bottom of the page. 2. In the Kaleido-X home page, click the XAdmin button. A login window appears. 3. Type “admin” in the User name box. Leave the Password box empty, and press Enter.

  • Page 379: Kaleido-X Upgrade Manager

    Servicing The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. The software version appears on the Web browser’s title bar. The firmware and safe mode package numbers appear both in the heading row, and within the detailed status information for each card. Kaleido-X Upgrade Manager For information on upgrading a Kaleido-X system to version 4.00, please refer to the Kaleido-X v.
  • Page 380 Administration and Servicing...

  • Page 381: Contact Us

    Contact Us! Miranda Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical Support centre nearest you: Americas Asia Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (GMT+8) Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 Telephone: +852-2539-6987 Fax:...

  • Page 383: Index

    index Numerics reference level 0 VU Audio Bridge Terminal Audio meters configuration Actions scale configuration assigned to widget Audio monitoring background actions triggered by actions trigger triggered from the RCP2 trigger audio monitoring Audio outputs Alarms assigning to RCP users debouncing Audio scales global...
  • Page 384 Index audio monitoring delay system automatic aspect ratio UMD text brightness Cropping closed captioning Crosspoints color saturation contrast Dashboard detail enhancement DVI keying mode disabling dynamic range Database GPI lines backup metadata holding time location router field selection switching recommended workflow router output signal reclocking retrieving backup subtitling...
  • Page 385 DVI keying frame status Dynamic range hardware setup version information Kalypso Expansion systems Keyboard input method Extended Data Services Keying mode calibration Factory defaults Floating actions Languages, input method Frame Layout options background keying setup foreground keying status information Layouts version information assigning to RCP users Full screen layouts...
  • Page 386 Index display backup holding time Restoring Monitor wall database backup dashboard factory defaults disabling dashboard Room login dashboard Rooms adding displays Networking adding full screen zone Nominal level assigning layouts to RCP users closing cluster Options, on frame creating display aspect ratio display diagonal size PC configuration display height...
  • Page 387 Serial port test third-party device Troubleshooting Serial to TCP/IP Dispatcher TSL devices Servicing Setup, networking Snell & Wilcox production switcher. See Kahuna pro- editing text duction switcher static text SNMP text font agents traps Sony production switcher Video widgets Status, system aspect ratio Subtitling duplicating...
  • Page 388 Index Zooming...

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