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Kramer SMP Series Configuration And Card Selection Manual

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Multiviewer Configuration
and card selection guide
SMP-xx/SMP-xx-R
1 RU Modular Multiviewer Platform
MP-xx
3 RU Modular Multiviewer Platform
Version 0.5

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  • Page 1 Multiviewer Configuration and card selection guide SMP-xx/SMP-xx-R 1 RU Modular Multiviewer Platform MP-xx 3 RU Modular Multiviewer Platform Version 0.5...
  • Page 2 Introduction The video and audio architecture is the same for the SMP-xx,SMP-xx-R and MP-xx frames. SMP-xx frame - up to 4 video processing cards supporting up to 32 inputs and up to 2 independent multi-viewers. Rear View of a 2 x 4k quad input multiviewer SMP-xx-R frame - up to 4 video processing cards supporting 32 inputs and 32 routing inputs.
  • Page 3 The following processing cards are available for ALL FRAMES Video input cards: VIP4 with 8 input channels/card. VIP3 with 4 input channels/card Multiviewer Output cards MVC two head video output card MVC2 two head 4K video output card Audio input cards: AIPxxA up to 32 channel analogue input cards ( where xx is either 08 16 or 32) AIPxxD up to 32 channel digital input cards ( where xx is either 08 16 or 32) AIP32AD up to 32 channel analogue and digital input cards.
  • Page 4 SMP-xx examples of common configurations The SMP-xx 1U frame has six card slots at the front and rear of the unit. One of the slots is always reserved for the network card (NET), leaving five slots that can be populated with a variety of video and and audio processing cards tailored to any broadcast requirements: 4K Capable 32 input multi-viewer VIP4 (Slot 3)
  • Page 5 AM-xx Audio monitoring Audio processing cards can be fitted exclusively in a SMP-xx chassis to create the AM-xx range of audio monitoring racks. 64 channel input and output AM-xx. Audio IN (Slot 5) MVC (Slot 3) Audio IN (Slot 4) Net (Slot 0) Audio OUT (Slot1) Audio OUT (Slot 2)
  • Page 6 SMP-xx-R (Integrated routers) The SMP-xx-R frame has two integrated 32x32 non-blocking routers. MV input router; offers a 32x32 non-blocking multi-viewer input capability which allows any SDI input to be routed to any of the input channels on any VIP4. SDI router; this is independent of the MV input router and functions as a stand-alone 32x32 non-blocking SDI router. SMP-32-R, 32 channel input and output multi-viewer and SDI router: VIP4 (Slot 3) VIP4 (Slot 4)
  • Page 7 MP-xx The MP-xx 3U frame has a total of twenty slots at the front and rear of the unit allowing up to144 inputs.Any multi-viewer instance simply requires an MVC output card and at least one VIP video processing card. 4K Capable 64 input multi-viewer Front View (Processing cards) Rear View (Input/Output Cards) 4K Capable 2x independent 64 input multi-viewer...
  • Page 8 Rear View (Input/Output cards) 4K Capable 9x independent 8 input multi-viewer Front View (Processing cards) Rear View (Input/Output cards) Any input combination between these extremes can be adopted along with the use of the audio IO cards to allow tailor made solutions for any broadcast application.

  • Page 9: Smp-Xx And Mp-Xx Key Features

    SMP-xx and MP-xx Key Features • Modular multi-viewer family available in a 1U and 3U chassis • SMP-xx frame has a maximum capacity of 32 input channels when used as a single multi-viewer or it can be configured to support two independent multi-viewers within the same chassis •...
  • Page 10 Rear Input/Output cards MPX-RNG (network) rear This is the only rear that has a different mechanical format between the 1U and 3U Frames. The signal connectivity is identical, the only difference is the 3U version has a wider rear plate. All other rears are identical in form and functionality and can be used in either sized frame.
  • Page 11 RMP-MVC rear This is a 2K output rear Two independent video outputs are provided via each HDMI connector, each of which is paired with a BNC providing a slaved SDI output. HDMI and SDI outputs contain embedded audio. A standard RJ45 connector is provided as a LAN connection from which the multi-viewer browser control application is accessed.
  • Page 12 RMP-MVCS8-MBNC rear This is a 4K capable output rear fitted with two Type A HDMI connectors Two independent 4K video outputs are provided via each HDMI connector, each of which is paired with four of the micro-BNC coax connectors providing quad- link 12G SDI outputs.
  • Page 13 RMP-SD4 rear With four BNC connectors capable of accepting up to 3G SDI inputs and a 15 way D-type GPIO connector. SDI 4 SDI 3 SDI 2 SDI 1 GPIO RMP-SD4 rear (connectors and pcb) FRAME COMPATIBILITY ASSOCIATED OTHER CARDS THAT CAN BE USED IN THE FRAME WITH THIS REAR CARD SMP-XX SMP-XX-R MP-XX...
  • Page 14 RMP-SD4R rear Designed for the SMP-xx-R, the SD4R, is available fitted with eight miniature bncs offering four 3G SDI inputs and four 3G SDI outputs. A 15 way GPI/O connector is also included. OUT 4 OUT 3 OUT 2 OUT 1 IN 4 IN 3 IN 2...
  • Page 15 RMP-HM4 rear Where source equipment is fitted with HDMI outputs, the HM4 offers four Type A HDMI inputs along with a 15 way GPI/O connector. HDMI 4 HDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1 GPIO RMP-HM4 rear (connectors and pcb, shown here with H-Lok HDMI retention brackets) FRAME ASSOCI...
  • Page 16 RMP-CV4 rear For use with with composite inputs only, the CV4 is designed for cvbs applications providing four independent inputs via BNC connectors. State of the art CVBS decoders use frame comb decoding techniques to provide optimum separation of luminance and chrominance components and is ideally suited to CCTV applications or where the input source requires time base correction.
  • Page 17 RMP-SD4L rear Utilising eight 3G SDI micro-BNC coax connectors, this rear has a loop-through output on each of its four video inputs in order to ease connectivity issues where space is at a premium. A 15 way GPI/O connector is also included. LOOP4 SDI4 LOOP3...
  • Page 18 RMP-SD8 rear Paired with VIP4 processing cards, this rear allows up to eight 3G SDI inputs via micro-BNC coax connectors. This signal architecture allows up to eight single 3G inputs, or up to four dual-link 6G inputs or two two quad-link 12G inputs – or a combination of all three input types.
  • Page 19 RMP-SD8R rear Paired with VIP4 processing cards, this rear allows up to eight 3G SDI inputs via micro-BNC coax connectors. This signal architecture allows up to eight single 3G inputs, or four dual-link 6G inputs or two two quad-link 12G inputs – or a combination of all three input types.
  • Page 20 RMP-A32 rear Audio input or output rears are fitted with two high density 44 way female ‘D’ connectors supporting a total of 32 audio input channels (16 channels/connector). With the appropriate interface cable, the audio rear is capable of accepting analogue or digital audio signals.

  • Page 21: Processing Cards

    Processing cards The VIP3 video processing card provides 4 video inputs. With the appropriate rears fitted, the combinations of video input types supported are: Input Supported RMP-SD4 RMP-SD4R RMP-SD4L RMP-HM4 RMP-CV4 4x SD/HD/3G-SDI √ √ √ 4x HDMI up to 1920x1200 @ √...
  • Page 22 The VIP4 video processing card utilises the latest generation of scaling technology in order to be able to process inputs up to 4K60. With the appropriate rears fitted, the combinations of video input types supported are: Input Supported RMP-SD8 RMP-SD8R Up to 8x SD/HD/3G-SDI √...
  • Page 23 MPX-MVC can be combined with VIP3 video processing cards to produce up to 2K60 outputs. MV-MVC pcb MPX-MVC2-LV can be combined with VIP3 or VIP4-LV video processing cards to produce up to 4K30 outputs. MPX-MVC2-SD can be combined with VIP4-SD video processing cards to produce up to 4K60 outputs. MV-MVC2-LV/SD pcb Version 0.5...
  • Page 24 • AIPxxA analogue only audio input cards (up to 32 channels) • AIPxxD digital only audio input cards (up to 32 AES/EBU pairs) with sample rate conversion for maximum flexibility • AIP32AD analogue and digital audio input cards (up to 32 channels/AES/EBU pairs) AIP32AD The analogue and digital audio input cards are available in the following input configurations: Analogue audio input...
  • Page 25 Specifications Main Frame SMP-xx and SMP-xx-R Mechanical SMP-xx(-R) frame – 1U high 19” Rack Mounting Frame with removable front panel, temperature controlled fan assisted ventilation, 6 card slots, separate rear connector modules and power supply / fan status indicators. The SMP-xx-R version is equipped with two SDI routers, one providing non-blocking multiviewer inputs, the other, when used with the appropriate rears, acts as an indpendeant non-blocking SDI router.

  • Page 26: Main Frame Mp-Xx

    Main Frame MP-xx Mechanical MP-xx frame – 3U high 19” Rack Mounting Frame with removable front panel, temperature controlled fan assisted ventilation, 20 card slots, separate rear connector modules and power supply / fan status indicators. Outline Dimensions~: 440mm(W) x 455mm(D) x 132mm(H) Weight: 10.5kg (full frame) Power Connectors:...

  • Page 27: Video Input Cards

    VIDEO INPUT CARDS VIP4 8 video inputs per card: SDI input standards SD-SDI (SMPTE259M 270Mb): 525/60, 625/60 supported: HD-SDI (SMPTE292M 1.5Gbs) 3G-SDI (SMPTE424M Level A Mapping 3Gbs) 6G-SDI (SMPTE ST-2081 6Gbs). Inputs 1, 3, 5 and 7. 12G-SDI (SMPTE ST-2082 12Gbs) using quad-link or 12G direct using specific rears . Up to two 12G inputs/VIP4.
  • Page 28 VIP 3 4 video inputs per card SDI input SD-SDI (SMPTE259M 270Mb): 525/60, 625/60 HD-SDI (SMPTE292M 1.5Gbs). standards 3G-SDI (SMPTE424M Level A Mapping 3Gbs) supported: SD-Analogue: Composite (CBVS 1V P-P) available on certain rears (please see the Summary of rear connector modules table): PAL, PAL-M, NTSC, NTSC-4.43, SECAM HDMI input SVGA (800x600 @ 60Hz)
  • Page 29 AUDIO INPUT CARDS Up to 64 audio Channels per card Analogue Up to 32 Channels per card. Digital AES/EBU (up to 32 pairs (64 channels)/card with SRC (32kHz-192kHz re- sampled to 48kHz) Analogue and Combined card that supports a combination of up to 64 channels Digital NETWORK CARDS GPIO...

  • Page 30: Signal Output Cards

    Signal Output Cards MPX-MVC-SD FOR USE WITH THE VIP4 ONLY 2 x independent HDMI/DVI each with slaved SDI outputs Video Standards HDMI output With embedded Slaved SDI output With embedded supported audio audio UHD 4K25 RGB 4:4:4 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓...
  • Page 31 Signal Output Cards MPX-MVC FOR USE WITH THE VIP3 ONLY 2 x independent HDMI/DVI each with slaved SDI outputs Video Standards supported HDMI output With embedded Slaved SDI With embedded audio output audio 720p50 (1280x720@50Hz) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 720p59.94 (1280x720@59.94Hz) ✓...

  • Page 32: Mv Hdmi And Sdi Video Output Standards

    MV HDMI and SDI video output standards The following table summarises the video standards available from the two independent HDMI (or DVI) output connectors on the RMP-MVC, RMP-DV2SD2 RMP-MVC2 rears along with the corresponding outputs on each of their slaved SDI connections.
  • Page 33 Version 0.5...

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