The KayakDD switcher leverages many of the features found in the Thomson Grass Valley XtenDD™ and Zodiak™ switchers. The result is a compact system with superior image quality and features not found in any other product.
KayakDD-1 Installation KayakDD-1 Installation KayakDD-1 System Components A KayakDD-1 Production Switcher system consists of a control panel with integrated menu display (color TFT with touch-screen) and a 2 RU Video Processor Frame. Figure 1. KayakDD-1 Control Panel Figure 2. KayakDD-1 Video Processor Frame KayakDD Installation Planning Guide...
KayakDD-1 Installation KayakDD-1 Control Panel Installation Measurements Figure 3. Kayak DD-1 Control Panel Measurements 1 of 2 16.46 in. 418 mm 10.23 in. 259.88 mm 2.55 in. 64.75 mm 0.60 in. 15.3 mm 1.31 in. 3.19 in. 33.33 mm 80.95 mm 15.66 in.
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KayakDD-1 Installation Figure 4. Kayak DD-1 Control Panel Measurements 2 of 2 0.39 in. 16.85 in. 0.39 in. 10 mm 428 mm 10 mm 17.64 in. 448 mm 15.46 in. 418 mm 17.64 in. 448 mm KayakDD Installation Planning Guide...
KayakDD-1 Installation Panel Mounting Options Table Top The panel can be placed on a table. Gummed feet prevent accidental move- ment of the panel. Surface Mount Cut Out Dimensions Cut a 16.93 in. (430 mm) x 15.75 in. (400mm) hole in table top for surface mounting.
KayakDD-1 Installation KayakDD-1 Video Processor Frame Installation Measurements Figure 6. KayakDD-1 Frame Dimensions 19.0 in. 482 mm 18.3 in. 3.44 in. 465 mm 87.5 mm 3.5 in. 89 mm 3.0 in. 76.2 mm 17.48 in. 444.05 mm 15.94 in. 16.67 in. 404.9 mm 423.4 mm Air Flow...
KayakDD-1 Installation Rack Mounting Figure 7. KayakDD-1 Rack Mounting Slide rails Recommended for mobil applications! Not part of delivery! CAUTION Mounting using only the front rack angles is permitted for fixed installations. Additional support, like slide rails, is required for mobile applications (flight case, OB van).
KayakDD-1 Installation KayakDD-1 Cabling Control Cabling Figure 8. KayakDD-1 Standard Control Cabling Keyboard Mouse Note: Keyboard and Mouse not manditory and not supplied. Control Panel CAT5 Crossover Cable alternatively 48V DC Power Supply Video Processor Frame This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
KayakDD-1 Installation Table 1 details Ethernet specifications. All Ethernet components are to be supplied by the customer. Table 1. Ethernet Specifications 10Base-T and 100Base-T compatible. Category 5 cable, 8 conductor twisted pair. Type The system will work at 10Base-T with reduced performance. 100Base-T components are highly recommended.
KayakDD-2 Installation KayakDD-2 Installation Kayak DD-2 System Components A KayakDD-2 Production Switcher system consists of a control panel with integrated menu display (color TFT with touch-screen) and a 3 RU Video Processor Frame. Figure 9. KayakDD-2 Control Panel Figure 10. KayakDD-2 Video Processor Frame KayakDD Installation Planning Guide...
KayakDD-2 Installation Kayak DD-2 Control Panel Installation Measurements Figure 11. Kayak DD-2 Control Panel Measurements 1of 2 16.46 in. 418 mm 10.23 in. 259.88 mm 0.60 in. 2.55 in. 15.3 mm 64.75 mm 1.31 in. 33.33 mm 3.19 in. 80.95 mm 0.40 in.
KayakDD-2 Installation Figure 12. Kayak DD-2 Control Panel Measurements 2 of 2 0.39 in. 0.39 in. 31.1 in. 10 mm 10 mm 789 mm 31.9 in. 809 mm 16.5 in. 418 mm 31.9 in. 809 mm Panel Mounting Options Table Top The panel can be placed on a table.
KayakDD-2 Installation CAUTION At least 2 inches (50mm) of open space at the rear of the panel below the mounting surface is required for proper cable clearance and air flow. Fastening to Table Top Four M4 thread drillings are available for fastening the panel to a table top (Figure 13).
KayakDD-2 Installation Frame Measurements Figure 14. KayakDD-2 Frame Dimensions 19.0 inch 482 mm 18.3 inch 465 mm 17.2 inch 438 mm 15.5 inch 15.6 inch 401.9 mm 420.74 mm KayakDD Installation Planning Guide...
KayakDD-2 Installation Rack Mounting Figure 15. KayakDD-2 Rack Mounting Air Flow Flow Slide rails. Recommended for mobil applications. Not part of delivery. CAUTION Mounting using only the front rack angles is permitted for fixed installations. Additional support, like slide rails, is required for mobile applications (flight case, OB van).
KayakDD-2 Installation Cabling FIGURE shows the basic control cabling of a KayakDD-2 system. Figure 16. KayakDD-2 Standard Control Cabling Keyboard Mouse Note: Keyboard and Mouse not manditory and not supplied. P/S 2 Control Panel CAT5 Crossover Cable 48V DC Power Supply (Redudancy) Suplied DC Interconnect Cable Video Processor Frame...
KDD-PSU Power Supply Option KDD-PSU Power Supply Option The KDD-PSU option is a one rack unit, wide range AC power supply pro- viding redundant power for KayakDD production switcher. Power output is sufficient for two KayakDD-1 systems or one KayakDD-2 system. Note To ensure sufficient RAM Recorder buffer voltage, the cable length is limited to 20 m.
Pin Assignments Pin Assignments RS 485 Port Socket Bus Controller Tributary Chassis Ground Chassis Ground RxA (-) TxA (-) D-9 Female Pin 5 Pin 1 TxB (+) RxB (+) Signal Ground Signal Ground Not used Not used Signal Ground Signal Ground Pin 9 Pin 6 RxB (+)
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Pin Assignments Frame DC Power In Socket Pin Signal 48 V (+) 48 V (-) D-Sub Male Ground Pin 1 Pin 2 Return Sense * + 7 V (RAM Rec) Pin A1 Pin A2 48V Return * Pin 3 Pin 5 Note Pins 2 and 5 must be connected in the plug of the external power supply unit.
Specifications Specifications Table 3. Mechanical KayakDD-1 Video Processor Frame Height 2RU 89 mm 3.5 inch Width 482 mm 19 inch Depth 430 mm 17 inch Weight 6.5 kg 14.3 lbs KayakDD-1 Control Panel Width 448 mm 17.6 inch Depth 418 mm 16.5 inch Mounting Depth 33 –...
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Specifications Table 6. Power KayakDD-1 Frame 100V-240V AC +/-10% autorange, power factor corrected (48V / 5A Line voltage DC Input for ext. redundancy) Line frequency 50/60Hz +/- 5% Power consumption max. 150W (max. 200W with 48V DC supply for panel) Leakage current <...
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Specifications Table 7. Serial Digital Video Inputs Format ITU-R656, 270Mbit/s KayakDD-1: 16 Number of Inputs KayakDD-2: 32 Return loss > 15dB, 5-270MHz Type of Connector 75 ohm BNC (SMPTE 259M) Nominal Amplitude 800mV peak-to-peak terminated Autophasing range 53 msec Channel Coding conforms to SMPTE RP-259M Ancillary Data Blanked or passed (user selectable)