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Kaleidescape Strato
Installation Guide
May 2016

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  • Page 1 Kaleidescape Strato Installation Guide May 2016...
  • Page 2 Kaleidescape shall have no obligation to provide updates to this information in the future. Copyright © 2016 Kaleidescape, Inc. All rights reserved. Kaleidescape and the Kaleidescape logo are trademarks of Kaleidescape, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Configuration........................14 First-Time Setup ............................14 Wired network connection (recommended) ..................14 Wireless network connection ........................ 16 Adding Strato to an existing Encore system ..................17 Activating your Strato ..........................18 Configuring Settings ........................... 20 Onscreen Settings Menu ........................20...
  • Page 4 Browser Interface Settings Page ......................21 Getting the Most out of Strato ....................... 22 About 4K Ultra HD, HDMI 2.0, and HDCP 2.2 ..................22 About Chroma Sampling ........................23 HDMI Cables ............................... 24 HDMI Best Practices ..........................24 Best Quality, Single Connection ......................24 Best Quality, Dual Connection .......................
  • Page 5 Kaleidescape App for iPad ........................38 Kaleidescape Child Remote ........................39 Third Party Control Devices ........................39 IR Remote Control ..........................39 Touch Panels ............................40...

  • Page 6: Overview

    A Strato with internal movie storage can store and play up to 100 4K Ultra HD, 200 Blu-ray quality, or 900 DVD quality movies on its internal hard drive.

  • Page 7: Supported Configurations

    Supported Configurations Strato can be used by itself as a complete Kaleidescape system, or it can be used with other Kaleidescape Encore family components, including additional Strato or Alto players, Terra servers, and Disc Servers. Strato and Alto are both available in versions with and without internal movie storage.

  • Page 8: What's In The Box

    Power/Standby – turns Strato on or off or places Strato in standby Front Panel Error Indicators There are four error indicators located on the front panel of Strato. These error indicators illuminate briefly during system startup, but otherwise are only visible in the event of a problem: Network –...

  • Page 9: Physical Installation

    A Gigabit Ethernet network is recommended, and is required when Strato is used with any other Kaleidescape components. Connect Strato using a shielded Ethernet cable. The built-in Wi-Fi may be used when Strato is used as a single-component standalone system.

  • Page 10: Installing Strato

    1. Installing Strato in a rack requires the Strato rack-mount kit (KMOUNT- STRATO), sold separately. 2. Strato requires two rack units of space. Determine a location in the rack to install Strato. 3. Place Strato upside down on a soft, clean surface.
  • Page 11 Completed Assembly: 5. Remove and keep the four flat head screws installed near Strato’s feet on its bottom surface. 6. Place rack ear assembly over the unit and gently slide into position. Four positions are available, depending upon the desired reveal. In the front most position the player face will protrude by ¾”...

  • Page 12: Audio And Video Connections

    Audio and Video Connections Connect network, audio and video cables before connecting the AC adapter. In order to play 4K Ultra HD content with Strato, the display must support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. High Dynamic Range (HDR) content requires HDMI 2.0a and an HDR-capable display that supports the SMPTE HDR standard.

  • Page 13: Network Connection

    Kaleidescape components are used with Strato, including other players, a Terra server, or a Disc Server. Connect Strato using a shielded Ethernet cable. If using a single Strato player by itself, you can use the built-in Wi-Fi if a wired connection is not possible.

  • Page 14: System Configuration

    System Configuration First-Time Setup After installing your Strato, you will be prompted to set it up using the onscreen display. Connecting to your network (via a wired or wireless network connection) and activating your Strato is required. Wired network connection (recommended) Scroll past the Wi-Fi Setup option and select Network from the onscreen menu.
  • Page 15 If you wish to set a static IP address, select Set static IP configuration and enter your network information. Select Accept these settings to save the information entered. After a valid network connection is set up, select Continue to proceed to the next step.

  • Page 16: Wireless Network Connection

    Skip this section of the document if you are using an Ethernet connection. To use the built-in Wi-Fi feature, make sure that no Ethernet cable is connected to Strato. (Ethernet always takes precedence over Wi-Fi.) Select the Wi-Fi Setup option.

  • Page 17: Adding Strato To An Existing Encore System

    Continue , you should see the Join System page: If you don’t see this page, ensure that your Strato is on the same local area network as the existing system, and that the existing system is powered on.

  • Page 18: Activating Your Strato

    You can skip this section of the document. If you are not adding your Strato to an existing Encore system, then you need to activate it in order to use all of its features. To activate your Strato, select Begin Activation from the Activation page on the onscreen menu.
  • Page 19 Change email address to send the email to a different email address. You must complete the online activation steps to enable full functionality of Strato, including the ability to download movies. Once the email address has been submitted, the Finish option in the onscreen menu will be available.

  • Page 20: Configuring Settings

    Configuring Settings Most of Strato’s settings are configured in the onscreen Settings menu. However, video and audio settings, settings related to IR and IP control, and component linking are all accessed via the system’s Browser Interface. Onscreen Settings Menu To access this menu, press the MENU button on your Kaleidescape remote, scroll to the System tab, and select Settings .

  • Page 21: Browser Interface Settings Page

    Browser Interface Settings Page To access this page, use a web browser on your computer or mobile device. You can easily find the correct URL by going to the onscreen Settings menu and choosing the Other Settings option. This option displays the URL to access the settings in the Browser Interface.

  • Page 22: Getting The Most Out Of Strato

    The earliest 4K displays may not be able to display 4K Ultra HD content from Strato at all, and other displays may be able to display 4K Ultra HD content, but be unable to handle all of the latest features. This section describes the features present in 4K displays, and how Strato will interoperate with those displays.

  • Page 23: About Chroma Sampling

    10.2 gigabits per second (Gbps), rather than the maximum 18 Gbps included in the HDMI 2.0 spec. The lower speed places some limits on how Strato displays 4K Ultra HD content. Note that some equipment describes HDMI bandwidth in terms of frequency rather than data rate.

  • Page 24: Hdmi Cables

    HDMI Best Practices Best Quality, Single Connection In an ideal installation, Strato would be connected to a display that supports HDMI 2.0a at 18 Gbps with HDCP 2.2. If the signal is routed through an audio receiver, it would also support both HDMI 2.0a at 18 Gbps and HDCP 2.2. Such an installation allows for maximum video quality at all 4K Ultra HD frame rates.

  • Page 25: Very Good Quality, Single And Dual Connections

    1080p, and the Kaleidescape onscreen display runs at a full 60 fps. Using Strato with a 1080p display is a good choice in an installation that has a mix of 4K and 1080p displays, especially if the 1080p displays may be upgraded over time.

  • Page 26: Verifying Hdmi Video Performance

    Verifying HDMI Video Performance Once your Strato has been connected and configured, it’s a good idea to verify that you are seeing the expected video resolution and frame rate. Strato includes a new tool to help you ensure that things are working as expected.

  • Page 27: Supported 4K Ultra Hd Modes

    This section summarizes the 4K Ultra HD capabilities of the device(s) connected to the primary HDMI port, as detected by Strato. If Strato is connected directly to the display, then this shows the capabilities that the display is reporting. If...

  • Page 28: Supported Hdmi Features

    Note that it is normal for HDCP 1.x to be rendered with a line through it when HDCP 2.2 is supported, because of how Strato detects HDCP. When HDCP 2.2 is active, Strato cannot detect whether the display also supports...

  • Page 29: Hdmi Video Output Status

    HDMI Video Output Status This section shows the output status of the HDMI port, as of when the window was opened or refreshed. It works when displaying the onscreen display, and while playing content, so you can use it to confirm that 4K Ultra HD content is being displayed at full resolution, that 1080p content is being up-scaled, and that the expected frame rates and color information are being output.
  • Page 30 60 frames per second with YUV 4:2:0 color sampling and 8-bit color. Here is another example: The example above shows Strato playing 4K Ultra HD film content on the same projector. Strato has been set to minimize display mode changes, so it is...
  • Page 31 24 fps film content to 60 fps. At 60 fps, this projector is not able to accept deep color, so Strato is sending standard 24-bit (8 bits per component) color to the display. With this projector, the installer should consider configuring Strato to allow display mode changes when starting movie playback.

  • Page 32: About Lossless Audio

    In the window that opens, click the Audio tab, then select Bitstream pass- through . Click OK to save the setting. Bitstream audio can be output from one HDMI port at a time. Strato sends the bitstream audio to the DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI port if it detects a connection on...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting Hdmi Connections

    Troubleshooting HDMI Connections If Strato is connected to a display using high quality cables that satisfy the specification given earlier in this document, and if all components support HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2, problems should be rare. However, if they do occur, here are some things you can try.

  • Page 34: Reduce Hdmi Speed

    18 Gbps connections, but the cable may be unable to carry that speed reliably. You can try temporarily forcing Strato to use 10.2 Gbps instead. This can help to identify whether the problem is related to signal transmission.
  • Page 35 Scroll down to the “4K Ultra HD Support” section, and click the radio button next to HDMI 2.0 10.2Gbps, then click OK. Once you’ve clicked OK to save the setting, stop your content if it was playing, and then try playing your content again. The advanced settings can also be used to compensate for problems that arise when a display or intermediate device does not correctly report or pass EDID information.

  • Page 36: Changes In The Hdmi Display Chain During Playback

    Video in the first zone will go blank, and the second zone will also see no video signal. If playback is stopped and then resumed, Strato will have an opportunity to reconfigure the HDMI output and playback may be able to proceed (although at reduced resolution for 4K Ultra HD content).

  • Page 37: Control Systems

    For specific product support including modules and reference manuals, go to http://www.kaleidescape.com/support/control-systems. Communication A control device can communicate with Strato with IR, or by using a simple text- based protocol over the network. For more information on control connections, refer to the Kaleidescape System Control Protocol Reference Manual at www.kaleidescape.com/go/control-...

  • Page 38: Kaleidescape App For Ipad

    • The user can browse movies and music, play any selection, and control the Kaleidescape System from within the Kaleidescape app. • When the user is finished with the Kaleidescape app, they can tap the Return button and a message appears containing an option to return to the controller app.

  • Page 39: Kaleidescape Child Remote

    • Code set used by Toshiba DVD players and other manufacturers including Philips, Magnavox, Zenith, Onkyo, and Marantz • Code set used by Kenwood DVD players Types of Remotes IR remotes (other than the Kaleidescape Remote) fall into the following basic categories: • Pre-programmed • Learning •...

  • Page 40: Touch Panels

    IR codes to be imported in hex format (usually copying and pasting the codes into a text box), or from a Philips CCF file. For a list of all IR codes (in hex) or CCF format available from Kaleidescape, or for the CCF file, go to www.kaleidescape.com/go/ir.
  • Page 41 When selecting the touch screen for an installation, consider whether a video display is present and the technical capabilities of the touch panel. Installations can require more than one type of touch panel interface to provide the best control for every zone. For more information, go to www.kaleidescape.com/support/control-systems.

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