Page 1 KALEIDO-MODULAR-X HIGH PICTURE COUNT, ULTRA-FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE MULTIVIEWER Installation & Service Manual M933-9802-113 2018-03-05...
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Page 3 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic components are improperly handled and can result in intermittent failure or complete damage adversely affecting an electrical circuit. When you remove and replace any card from a frame always follow ESD-prevention procedures: •...
Page 4 Notices Certification and Compliance Electromagnetic Compatibility This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Overview ............11 Related Documentation .
Page 8 Table of Contents KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interface ............70 Output card FlexBridge input LEDs.
Page 9 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Downgrading the Multiviewer System ............135 Troubleshooting .
Page 10 Table of Contents Configuring the Kaleido-RCP2 ..............200 Assigning a static IP address to the Kaleido-RCP2 .
Page 11: Overview
Overview Welcome to the Kaleido family of multiviewers! This Installation & Service Manual is designed to help you get your Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer up and running. The following chapters will guide you through the installation of a Kaleido-Modular-X system in its default configuration. This chapter provides an overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X unit. Related Documentation The Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer is installed in a Densité...
Page 12: Software And Firmware Updates
Overview Software and Firmware Updates Document Number Title M407-9900 iControl Router User Guide Published online iControl Online Help iControl Solo Online Help UG0034 NV8500 Series User’s Guide Software and Firmware Updates You can obtain the latest software, drivers, and sample databases from the Downloads section of the Grass Valley’s website (www.grassvalley.com/dl/multiviewers).
Page 13: Features
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Features Kaleido-Modular-X features Space-efficient Modular design offers wide range of input/output configurations, with modular design optional separation of input and output stages for streamlined, cost-saving cabling and optimization of space usage. Standard Densité frame housings enable mix-and-match capability of multiviewers with signal processing modules, URS frame reference, and GPI I/O via GPI-1501 cards.
Page 14: Current Limitations
Overview Current Limitations Current Limitations The Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer supports a subset of the features offered by other Kaleido Multiviewer series models as shown in the Kaleido Multiviewer Product Comparison Guide (see Related Documentation, on page 11). Available Options • Second power supply for redundant power security •...
Page 15 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual • KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output modules with two FlexBridge connectors for bridging to KMX-3901-OUT output heads are also available. • Two FlexBridge connections per KMX-3901-OUT are required. Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 8 inputs and 2 outputs Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 16 inputs and 2 outputs Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 32 inputs and 4 outputs Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with IP inputs, 2 IP outputs, and 2 HDMI/SDI outputs...
Page 16 Overview Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 2 IP input/output modules and 2 HDMI/SDI outputs Kaleido-Modular-X configuration supporting both SDI, and IP inputs, with 2 HDMI/SDI outputs Kaleido-Modular-X input and output modules can be housed in the same physical Densité frame, or in multiple frames, allowing expansion beyond the number of slots available within a single frame.
Page 17: Functional Block Diagrams
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Functional block diagrams  Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-IN input modules (KMX-3901-IN-8-D, KMX-3901-IN-16-D, and KMX-3901-IN-16-Q) Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output modules...
Page 18 Overview Functional block diagrams  Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-OUT output modules (KMX-390-OUT-D, and KMX-3901-OUT-S)
Page 19: Installation
Installation This chapter provides information about system requirements, items shipped with your Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer and it will guide you through the installation of a Kaleido- Modular-X multiviewer. Getting Organized / Unpacking This section provides information about system requirements, and items shipped with your Kaleido-Modular-X.
Page 20 Installation Required Materials SDI Input module parts Description Slots Required KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3+DRP Double rear connector panel with bypass relay. Compatible with Densité 3+ FR1, and Densité 3+ FR4 only. KMX-3901-IN-16-Q 16 input HD/SD-SDI and 3 Gbps input module with quad FlexBridge outputs. Convertible to a 4K UHD prescaler.
Page 21 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual • 1 or 2 KMX-3901-OUT output cards, with rear modules, as per order Output module parts Description Slots Required KMX-3901-OUT-S Single head output module, upgradable to dual head outputs. KMX-3901-OUT-D Dual head output module. KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP Double rear connector panel.
Page 22 Installation Required Materials Note: In line with our commitment to environmental preservation, only the Kaleido Multiviewers Documentation Resource Guide, and some related documents (e.g., welcome letters, warranty cards) are distributed in printed form. You can obtain the latest version of the Kaleido Software User’s Manual and Installation &...
Page 23: Frame Physical Interface
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual • Cables (to connect your multiviewer to video sources, to displays, and to the network): Cable type Purpose CAT-5 For Ethernet connectivity Display cables To connect the multiviewer’s HDMI outputs to displays: • Standard HDMI cables •...
Page 24: Ventilation
Installation Ventilation Controller card status Card status (slots 1–2) Card status (slots 3–4) GPI-1501 card status Front of Densité 3+ FR1 frame Densité 3+ FR4 frame interface When the frame door is closed, the controller card touch screen is exposed through an opening in the top center of the door.
Page 25 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Densité 3+ FR1 fan speed control On the Densité 3+ FR1 frame’s rear panel, a slider switch beside the controller-side fan allows the speed of the two rear-panel fans to be specified by the user. Two settings are provided: •...
Page 26 Installation Ventilation...
Page 27: Multiviewer Cabling
Multiviewer Cabling This chapter shows how to interconnect the multiviewer with its associated equipment. Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X The Kaleido-Modular-X requires FlexBridge connections between the input and output cards. Use the DIN-DIN coax cables that shipped with your system to make these physical connections.
Page 28 Multiviewer Cabling Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X Rear panels for a KMX-3901-IN-8-D (left), and KMX-3901-OUT-D (double panel shown on right). The Flexbridge connectors are the same on the KMX-3901-IN-8-D and KMX- 3901-IN-16-D card’s rear panels, and on the output card’s single and double rear panels.
Page 29 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual FlexBridge wiring for a 32 × 2 SDI system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 32 × 2 1 Complete the bridging for a 16 × 2 configuration (see FlexBridge wiring for a 8 × 2 or 16 ×...
Page 30 Multiviewer Cabling Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X FlexBridge wiring for a 16 × 4 SDI system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 16 × 4 1 Bridge Input A to Output A, by connecting: •...
Page 31 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual INPUT A OUTPUT A OUTPUT B FlexBridge wiring for a 32 × 4 SDI system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 32 × 4 1 Complete the bridging for a 16 × 4 configuration (see FlexBridge wiring for a 16 ×...
Page 32 Multiviewer Cabling Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X INPUT A INPUT B OUTPUT A OUTPUT B FlexBridge wiring for a 48 × 4 SDI system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 48 × 4 1 Complete the bridging for a 32 ×...
Page 33 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual FlexBridge wiring for IP systems FlexBridge wiring for a 6 × 1 IP system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 6 × 1 IP system • Bridge Input A to Output A, by connecting: •...
Page 34 Multiviewer Cabling Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X FlexBridge wiring for a 6 × 2 IP system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 6 × 2 IP system • Bridge Input A to Output A, by connecting: •...
Page 35 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual INPUT A OUTPUT A FlexBridge wiring for a 12 × 2 IP system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 12 × 2 IP system 1 Complete the bridging for a 6 × 2 configuration (see FlexBridge wiring for a 6 ×...
Page 36 Multiviewer Cabling Bridging the Input and Output Cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X FlexBridge wiring for a 18 × 2 IP system To connect the input and output cards in a Kaleido-Modular-X 18 × 2 IP system 1 Complete the bridging for a 12 × 2 configuration (see FlexBridge wiring for a 12 ×...
Page 37 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Rear panels for a KMX-3901-IN-16-D (double panel shown on the left), KMX- 3901-IN-IP-D (center), and KMX-3901- OUT-D (single panel shown on the right). The Flexbridge connectors are the same on the KMX-3901-IN-8-D and KMX-3901-IN-16-D card’s rear panels, and on the output card’s single and double rear panels.
Page 38: Cabling Diagram
Multiviewer Cabling Cabling Diagram Cabling Diagram Typical Cabling diagram, showing rear view of a Kaleido-Modular-X 16 × 2 system Note: Do not connect the KMX-3901-OUT output cards to the network until the cards’ networking parameters are properly set.
Page 39: Signal Connections To The Multiviewer
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Signal Connections to the Multiviewer Output Cards The KMX-3901-OUT cards are output modules that can be installed in a Densité 3, Densité 3+ FR1, Densité 3+ FR4 or Densité 3 mini frame, to be part of a Kaleido-Modular- X multiviewer system.
Page 40 Multiviewer Cabling Output Cards KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP rear panel The following table lists the function of each connector associated with the output heads. Connector label Connector Head 1 Head 2 type Function FLEXBRIDGE IN 1 FLEXBRIDGE IN 2 DIN 1.0/2.3 Connection carrying a 3G SDI signal, which contains the mosaic from the input cards (without graphical elements, such as no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.).
Page 41 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear panel connections The KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear panel covers 1 slot, and its layout includes 2 HDMI outputs, 2 HD-SDI monitoring outputs, 1 Ethernet connector, 2 FlexBridge inputs, and 1 SFP cages. In the case of the HDMI outputs, and HD-SDI monitoring outputs, in each pair, the output associated with the second head is NOT enabled if your output card is the single- head model (KMX-3901-OUT-S).
Page 42: Input Cards
Multiviewer Cabling Input Cards Input Cards KMX-3901-IN cards The KMX-3901-IN cards are input modules that can be installed in a Densité 3, Densité 3+ FR1, or Densité 3+ FR4 frame, to be part of a Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer system. SDI input cards are available with eight or 16 inputs. Two different 16-input card models are available to drive one or two output cards for two or four possible multiviewer outputs.
Page 43 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Rear panel with IP input connectors The KMX-3901-IN-IP rear panels include two (1+1 redundant) 10 GigE ports, 1 ABT/MADI audio input, 1 LTC input, 1 reference input, 2 FlexBridge inputs, 2 FlexBridge outputs, and 2 SDI input connectors for the SDI mosaic outputs from head 1 and head 2 of the KMX-3901- OUT-D output card.
Page 44 Multiviewer Cabling Input Cards Rear panels with 8, or 16 SDI input connectors The KMX-3901-IN rear panels include 8 or 16 input connectors, 1 ABT/MADI audio input, 1 LTC input, 1 reference input, 2 or 4 FlexBridge inputs, 2 or 4 FlexBridge outputs, and 1 or 2 SFP cages (except for the double rear connector panels, which do not have any SFP cages).
Page 45 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3+DRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3PRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3+DRP rear panel...
Page 46 Multiviewer Cabling Input Cards Connector label Connector type Function 3G/HD/SD IN 1 to DIN 1.0/2.3 SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video inputs 1 to 16 3G/HD/SD IN 16 ABT/MADI IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Multiplexed audio from an external device (for example, MADI multiplexer, or Audio Bridge Terminal) LTC IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Time code input.
Page 47 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Rear panels with M3 connector The KMX-3901-IN-M3 rear panels include 1 M3 input connector, 1 ABT/MADI audio input, 1 LTC input, 1 reference input, 2 or 4 FlexBridge inputs, 2 or 4 FlexBridge outputs, and 1 or 2 SFP cages.
Page 48 Multiviewer Cabling Input Cards KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3PRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3+DRP rear panel Connector label Connector type Function M3 IN SD-SDI, HD-SDI, or 3G-SDI video inputs 1 to 16 from NVISION router output module. See NV8500 M3 Backplane Connections below to determine the correct mapping between router outputs and multiviewer inputs, when using the M3 cable.
Page 49 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Connector label Connector type Function REF IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Reference signal to genlock the multiviewer to the local plant. See also Genlocking the Multiviewer, on page 194. FLEXBRIDGE IN A1, DIN 1.0/2.3 Connections carrying the 3G SDI signals, which FLEXBRIDGE IN A2 contains the mosaic (without graphical elements, such as no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.) from an...
Page 50: 4K Uhd Prescaler
Multiviewer Cabling 4K UHD Prescaler Router output Multiviewer input Router output Multiviewer input Refer to the NV8500 Series User’s Guide (see Related Documentation, on page 11) for more information on the M3 output card and backplane module. 4K UHD Prescaler On the KMX-3901-IN-16Q configured as a 4K UHD prescaler, the input connectors 3G/HD/SD IN 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, 12, 15, and 16 are not used.
Page 51 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Prescaled signal B output 4K UHD signal A inputs 4K UHD signal B inputs Prescaled signal A output Connectors used on KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3PRP rear panel for 4K UHD prescaler 4K UHD signal A 4K UHD signal B Prescaled signal B inputs inputs...
Page 52 Multiviewer Cabling 4K UHD Prescaler 4K UHD Prescaler Configuration and Upgrade Converting a KMX-3901-IN-16-Q Input Card to a 4K UHD Prescaler To configure a KMX-3901-IN-16-Q input card as a 4K UHD prescaler 1 Press the Select button on the front edge of the KMX-3901-IN-16-Q input card you want to configure.
Page 53: Gpi-1501 General Purpose Interface I/O Module
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Upgrading 4K UHD Prescaler Cards If your Kaleido-Modular-X system includes 4K UHD prescaler cards, these must be upgraded individually, after you have upgraded your system by the usual method. To upgrade your system’s 4K UHD prescaler cards 1 Upgrade your Kaleido-Modular-X system by the usual method (refer to the Kaleido Software Release Notes for detailed instructions).
Page 54: Installation Of Kmx-3901 Cards In The Densité Frame
Multiviewer Cabling Installation of KMX-3901 Cards in the Densité Frame DB-44 connector For ease of connection, you may use the GPI-1501-TBA terminal block adapter with integral 44-pin connector. Refer to the GPI-1501 Guide to Installation and Operation (see Related Documentation, on page 11), for more information. Refer to the Kaleido Software User’s Manual for detailed instructions on configuring a GPI-1501 within your multiviewer system.
Page 55 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 64 × 2 Example Card Model Rear panel covers... Insert card at... Output A KMX-3901-OUT-D Slots 1–2 Slot 1 Input A KMX-3901-IN-16-D Slots 3–6 Slot 5 Input B KMX-3901-IN-16-D Slots 7–10 Slot 9 Input C KMX-3901-IN-16-D Slots 11–14 Slot 13...
Page 56 Multiviewer Cabling Installation of KMX-3901 Cards in the Densité Frame 24 × 2 Example Card Model Rear panel covers... Insert card at... Output A KMX-3901-OUT-D Slots 2–3 Slot 2 Input A KMX-3901-IN-16-D Slots 4–7 Slot 6 Input B KMX-3901-IN-8-D Slots 8–10 Slot 9 16 ×...
Page 57 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 5 Slide each of your new input and output cards into the appropriate slot (refer to the tables matching your intended configuration, above, if needed), and push gently on the handle to seat the connectors. Seating an input card requires more pressure. IMPORTANT •...
Page 58 Multiviewer Cabling Installation of KMX-3901 Cards in the Densité Frame  Example: 4K UHD prescaler’s FlexBridge outputs A1 and B1, connected to 3G/HD SDI inputs 5 and 6, at the rear of a KMX-3901-IN-16-D input card 10 Connect the Kaleido-RCP2 and the Audio Bridge Terminal (if available) to the management network (a dedicated 100Base-T Ethernet switch;...
Page 59 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual HDMI outputs on double rear module, connected to displays HDMI outputs on single rear module, connected to displays • Quad-link 4K UHD output: • Four 1080p displays—In the case of a quad-head system meant to output a 4K UHD signal to four 1080p displays, connect the output cards’...
Page 60 Multiviewer Cabling Installation of KMX-3901 Cards in the Densité Frame If you want to use a different resolution, see Changing the Mosaic Output Resolution, on page 80, for detailed instructions. IMPORTANT Within a Kaleido-Modular-X system, all output heads must be configured with the same refresh rate.
Page 61 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual KMX-3901-IN-M3-D-3QRP KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3PRP rear module rear module Note: When the M3 output card is installed in the lower output bays of an NV8576 router frame, its backplane is upside down and the ordering of its ports differs from when the backplane is installed in the upper bays (right side up) of an NV8576 frame.
Page 62: Multiviewer Mosaic Output To A 4K Display Input Cable Connections
Multiviewer Cabling Multiviewer Mosaic Output to a 4K Display Input Cable Connections Multiviewer Mosaic Output to a 4K Display Input Cable Connections The multiviewer’s display can be rotated when the license for this feature is enabled (see Available Hardware and Software Options, on page 207).
Page 63 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Connects to the SDI to HDMI 2.0 Converter Input Multiviewer Display is Mounted 90° Counter-Clockwise Display is Mounted 90° Clockwise Output OUTPUT B, SDI IN 4 SDI IN 1 SDI OUT 1 OUTPUT B, SDI IN 3 SDI IN 2 SDI OUT 2 Furthermore, the display rotation must be set in the Kaleido Software for this configuration...
Page 64 Multiviewer Cabling Multiviewer Mosaic Output to a 4K Display Input Cable Connections...
Page 65: Frame Operation And Ip Network Setup
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Introduction This chapter shows the multiviewer interfaces, explains the local operations that can be performed, and it explains how to implement IP network connectivity with the multiviewer. A Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer system can be controlled in the following ways: •...
Page 66: Card Interfaces And Troubleshooting
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Card Interfaces and Troubleshooting Card Interfaces and Troubleshooting The front card edges of the Kaleido-Modular-X input and output modules incorporate several operational elements. See KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface on page 66, KMX-3901-IN-IP Input / KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interfaces, on page 69, 4K UHD Prescaler Card...
Page 67 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual If the Status LED is flashing orange, it means that the card is selected for local control using the Densité frame’s control panel (or that the card is booting up). See Using the Densité Frame Control Panel, on page 73 for details.
Page 68: Input Card Flexbridge Input Leds
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Input card FlexBridge input LEDs Boot status LED 1 Monitors the status of the firmware. Boot Status LED Color Meaning Green Normal (firmware has completed initialization and communication was established with at least one output card) Flashing orange Error or no communication with an output card Flashing green/red...
Page 69: Kmx-3901-In-Ip Input / Kmx-3901-Out Output Card Interfaces
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual KMX-3901-IN-IP Input / KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interfaces The KMX-3901-IN-IP comprises two front modules: KMX-3901-IN-8-D, on the left, and IPG-3901, on the right. Each module has its own Select button and Status LED. • See KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface on page 66 for more information on the KMX-3901-IN-8-D interface.
Page 70: Kmx-3901-Out Output Card Interface
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interface KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interface Output card, right side (or bottom, if in a 1RU frame) Other side: ETH com LED (future use) CPU 0 LED (not used) CPU 1 LED SD card access LED Heartbeat LED USB connector...
Page 71 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Output card power LED Monitors the status of the power supplies on board the KMX-3901-OUT card. Power LED Color Meaning Green Failure of an on-board PSU, or there was a glitch on the 3.3V PSU (in which case reseating the card may resolve the problem).
Page 72: Output Card Flexbridge Input Leds
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Output card FlexBridge input LEDs USB connector The KMX-3901-OUT output cards have one USB connector, into which you may connect a mouse, keyboard, or USB flash memory for a Kaleido Software upgrade or data backup. Output card FlexBridge input LEDs KMX-3901-OUT output cards have 2 LEDs monitoring the status of their FlexBridge inputs 1 and 2 located on their rear connector panel.
Page 73: Using The Densité Frame Control Panel
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Using the Densité Frame Control Panel All of the cards installed in a Densité frame are connected to the frame’s controller card, which handles all interaction between the cards and the outside world. There are no operating controls located on the cards themselves.
Page 74: Navigating The Local Control Panel Menu
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Navigating the Local Control Panel Menu KMX-I16Q SLOT 15 FANs CTRL KMX-I16Q Slot 15 STATUS HOME The panel is assigned to operate any card in the frame by pressing the icon representing the appropriate card on the Densité 3+ FR1 frame’s local control panel touch display. Alternatively, pressing the status button on the front edge of a card will also bring up the menu.
Page 75: Local Control Panel Menu Structure
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Local Control Panel Menu Structure Where applicable, default values are underlined. KMX-3901-OUT output card local menu STATUS {CARD STATUS}** {CARD VERSION}** RESOLUTION HEAD1 {List of resolutions;* = current}** HEAD2 {List of resolutions;* = current}** {LINK STATE}** FANS {CPU FAN STATUS}** {FPGA FAN STATUS}**...
Page 76 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Local Control Panel Menu Structure KMX-3901-IN input card local menu (continued) SFP OUT 4 FACTORY DEFAULT RESTORE {CARD VERSION}** ** Parameters shown here in braces { } will display the actual value of the item and not the text shown above. *** The SFP ports are not yet supported.
Page 77 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu - typical, this varies according to the IPG version STATUS GENERAL REAR TYPE KMX-3901-IN-IP-D-3PRP SERIAL NUMBER {XXXXXX-XXXXXXXX}** REFERENCE {MISSING | REF NTSC | REF PAL | REF URS 29 | REF URS 25 | NO REF | REF-MISMATCH | UNSUPPORTED |...
Page 78 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Local Control Panel Menu Structure IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu - typical, this varies according to the IPG version SDI OUT 2 Not relevant in the context of the KMX-3901-IN-IP I/O module HEALTH {HARDWARE STATUS}** {FAN STATUS}** {TEMPERATURE...
Page 79 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu - typical, this varies according to the IPG version SDI IN/OUT 1 Enables a test pattern in the selected video format at MV SDI IN 1 SDI IN/OUT 2 Enables a test pattern in the selected video format at MV SDI IN 2 SDI IN/OUT 3...
Page 80: Changing The Mosaic Output Resolution
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Changing the Mosaic Output Resolution Changing the Mosaic Output Resolution IMPORTANT Within a Kaleido-Modular-X system, all output heads must be configured with the same refresh rate. If your system is referenced, then the heads’ refresh rate must also match the reference signal's refresh rate.
Page 81: Enabling Edid Auto-Detection From The Monitor Wall
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Enabling EDID Auto-Detection from the Monitor Wall Notes • The monitor EDID auto-detection feature is enabled by default in order to facilitate the initial setup of a Kaleido Multiviewer system. Setting an output head to a specific resolution, from a multiviewer service panel in iControl (if available), or from a Densité...
Page 82: Enabling The Frame Controller's Automatic Restore Feature
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Enabling the Frame Controller’s Automatic Restore Feature Enabling the Frame Controller’s Automatic Restore Feature Enabling the CPU-ETH2 Automatic Restore Feature To enable the frame controller’s automatic restore feature 1 On the Densité frame’s local control panel, press the CONTROLLER button. See Using the Densité...
Page 83: Saving Restore Points To The Cpu-Eth2 For All Cards
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Saving Restore Points to the CPU-ETH2 for All Cards To save restore points to the controller’s non-volatile memory, for all cards 1 On the Densité frame’s local control panel, press the CONTROLLER button. 2 Press the [–] button repeatedly until RESTORE POINTS appears on the display, and then press the SEL button.
Page 84: Networking Essentials
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Networking Essentials Networking Essentials The following network prerequisites must be met: • Any multiviewer you wish to configure or access by using XEdit or XAdmin must be connected to an Ethernet switch. • A client workstation must be connected to the LAN or Ethernet switch to access the multiviewer by using XAdmin or XEdit.
Page 85 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual addresses for every KMX-3901-IN-IP module. KMX-3901-OUT output cards are shipped with the following default settings: KMX-3901-OUT default IP settings System IP address 192.168.3.31 Network mask 255.255.255.0 Gateway 0.0.0.0 Output A IP address 192.168.3.31 Output B IP address 0.0.0.0 Note:...
Page 86 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Setting the Multiviewer’s IP addresses 2 For every frame housing Kaleido-Modular-X input or output cards, verify that the frame controller’s automatic restore feature is enabled (see Enabling the Frame Controller’s Automatic Restore Feature, on page 82). Note: frame For the card hot swap feature to function properly, the...
Page 87: Setting A Densité Frame Controller's Ip Address
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Setting a Densité Frame Controller’s IP Address To set the frame controller’s IP address 1 On the housing frame’s local control panel, press the CONTROLLER button. See Using the Densité Frame Control Panel on page 73. 2 Press the [–] button repeatedly until ETH1 OPTIONS appears on the display, and then press the SEL button.
Page 88 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Setting a Densité Frame Controller’s IP Address Notes (continued) • To avoid IP-address conflicts, you should wait until you have configured the appropriate network settings for your KMX-3901 output cards before connecting the output cards’ ETH ports to the management network.
Page 89: Setting The Multiviewer's Time And Date
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Setting the Multiviewer’s Time and Date The multiviewer receives date and time information from the Densité CPU-ETH2 or CPU-ETH3 controller upon startup. The date/time or NTP settings for this multiviewer cannot be configured in XAdmin. Make sure the Densité controller’s internal clock is correctly set .
Page 90: Configuring The Network Settings For A Single- Or Dual-Head System
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Configuring the Network Settings for a Single- or Dual-Head System Configuring the Network Settings for a Single- or Dual-Head System To configure the network settings for a Kaleido-Modular-X with one output card 1 Press the Select button on the front edge of the output card. See Using the Densité...
Page 91 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 11 If your network's mode of operation requires you to change the link mode, press the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the suitable option (100 Mbps half-duplex, or 100Mbps full-duplex), and then press SEL to apply the value shown on the display. The selected link mode is applied.
Page 92: Configuring The Network Settings For A Quad-Head System
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Configuring the Network Settings for a Quad-Head System Configuring the Network Settings for a Quad-Head System To configure the network settings for a Kaleido-Modular-X with two output cards 1 Press the Select button on the front edge of one of your system’s output cards. See Using the Densité...
Page 93 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 12 If your network's mode of operation requires you to change the link mode, press the [+] and [–] buttons to navigate to the suitable option (100 Mbps half-duplex, or 100Mbps full-duplex), and then press SEL to apply the value shown on the display. The selected link mode is applied.
Page 94: Network Considerations
Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Network Considerations Network Considerations This multiviewer generates a low to moderate amount of client-to-server data traffic, and therefore has a minimal bandwidth impact on a network. TCP/UDP Port Usage The various Kaleido-Modular-X communication protocols 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 95 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual From multiviewer to multiviewer The following ports, used for inter-frame communications, are open by default on all Kaleido Multiviewer systems: Port Used for Transport Notes Secure Shell Login is required to login to a multiviewer for maintenance.
Page 96 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup TCP/UDP Port Usage Port Used for Transport Notes 5120 RCP2 Used to listen for Kaleido Software discovery packets 10000 For RCP2 protocol 10001 For RCP2 protocol 5120 On multicast 230.8.8.9 for RCP2 protocol 5121 For RCP2 protocol HTTP Used by the RCP-200 to obtain information from the...
Page 97: Network Considerations For A Multiviewer Cluster
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Driver Port Transport Notes 4000 GVG 7000 Native 12345 NVEP NV9000 (NP0017) 9193 VikinX Modular 4381 Quintech 9100 Sony HKSPC 12345 GVGNP Emulator Utah RCP-3 5001 SC-4 Ethernet SAM (Snell/Pro-Bel) SW-P-02 2000 SAM (Snell/Pro-Bel) SW-P-08 14000 Note: This is configurable in XEdit—you can choose any UDP or TCP/IP port...
Page 98 Frame Operation and IP Network Setup Network Considerations for a Multiviewer Cluster forced for some reason, you will have to repair the broken cluster (see “Repairing a Cluster System” in the Kaleido Software User’s Manual). • To maintain the integrity of a cluster configuration, such changes must be made by using the system configuration features available in XAdmin.
Page 99: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Troubleshooting This chapter shows you the various maintenance operations and corrective actions that maybe required to be performed during system commissioning and over the multiviewer’s lifetime. System Verification Verifying the Kaleido-Modular-X Multiviewer Status You can check internal system statuses via the Web-based XAdmin application. To verify the status of your Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer 1 Open a Web browser window and type your multiviewer’s system IP address (the IP address you configured for Output A, in the case of a single- or dual-head system...
Page 100 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Verifying the Kaleido-Modular-X Multiviewer Status The XAdmin Status and Options page appears, displaying a list of all modules and their statuses. 6 Click Physical connections, in the navigation area on the left of the page. The Physical Connections page appears, showing the current connection status for your system, with a visual representation of the physical connections between the detected input cards and the output cards associated with the frame IP address.
Page 101 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual TIP (continued) • For example, when a red arrow is shown linking A1 to A2 with another red arrow is shown linking A2 to A1 means that those interconnect cables are crossed. See Multiviewer Cabling, on page 27 to verify the multiviewer’s cabling connections.
Page 102: Verifying The Kaleido-Rcp2
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Verifying the Kaleido-RCP2 Verifying the Kaleido-RCP2 To verify that the Kaleido-RCP2 is functioning normally • Log on to the Kaleido-RCP2 (see Configuring the Kaleido-RCP2, on page 200), and then test various operations using the Kaleido-RCP2 keyboard and the mouse (e.g. load a predefined layout).
Page 103: Verifying The Multiviewer's Ip Addresses And Application Version
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual When the ABT is powered up, all three LEDs will be orange until the boot sequence is terminated. This is a visual indicator that the LEDs are functioning properly. ACTIVITY Indicator on Rear Panel Power-Supply LEDs on Front Panel Color Status Color...
Page 104: Maintenance
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Maintenance The version of the Kaleido Software that is running on the card (e.g. “7.10-build.5201”) appears on the display. 4 On the local control panel, press the [–] button repeatedly until NETWORK SETTINGS appears on the display, and then press the SEL button. FRAME IP ADDRESS EDIT appears on the control panel’s display.
Page 105: Opening And Closing The Front Door
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Opening and Closing the Front Door Densité 3 Housing Frame The front door of a Densité 3 housing frame is fastened in place by two captive thumbscrews, one at each end of the door. The door is attached to the frame by guides that slide out of the frame as the door is pulled, and allow the door to be lowered below the frame so that cards and power supplies can be removed and installed.
Page 106 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Opening and Closing the Front Door slide out of the frame as the door is pulled, and allow the door to be lowered below the frame so that cards and power supplies can be removed and installed. Densité...
Page 107: Replacing Cards
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Densité 3+ FR4 Housing Frame The front door of the Densité 3+ FR4 frame is hinged on the right-hand side, and latched by a captive thumbscrew on the left-hand side. There are no electrical connections to the door. Densité...
Page 108 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing Cards Replacing rear connector panels To replace a rear connector panel in a Densité 3 or Densité 3+ FR4 frame 1 If a card is already installed in a slot covered by the rear panel you want to change, remove it (see Removing a card, on page 110).
Page 109 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Rear panel installation (Densité 3+ FR4 frame) To replace a rear connector panel in a Densité 3+ FR1 frame 1 If a card is already installed in a slot covered by the rear panel you want to change, remove it (see Removing a card, on page 110).
Page 110 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing Cards Removing a card Note: Removing more than one input card from a Kaleido-Modular-X system in operation is not supported. To remove a card 1 Open the front door of the frame (see Opening the front door of a Densité 3+ FR1 frame, on page 106).
Page 111 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual To install a card in a Densité 3+ FR1 frame 1 Open the front door of the frame (see Opening the front door of a Densité 3+ FR1 frame, on page 106). 2 To install a card into an empty slot, slide the card into the slot with the swivel handle to the right, and push gently on the handle to seat the connectors.
Page 112 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing Cards 2 Grasp the lever on the lower right-hand side of the controller beside the display, and pull it straight out until it is fully extended. 3 Push the lever firmly down to release the controller so that it can slide freely. 4 Pull gently on the display panel and slide the controller out of the frame.
Page 113: Replacing Power Supply Modules
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 7 Be sure to close the front door before operating your Kaleido-Modular-X system, to ensure proper ventilation (see Closing the front door of a Densité 3+ FR4 frame, on page 107). Replacing a GPI-1501 Card In a Densité...
Page 114 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing Power Supply Modules 6 Secure the supply in position by turning the captive screw mounted on the lower front of the power supply clockwise. This engages a retaining spring which holds the supply securely in place. 7 Replace the controller card.
Page 115: Cooling Fan Replacement
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Cooling Fan Replacement A cooling fan has moving parts that, over time, can wear out. In the final stages of fan wear out, the fan may make a distinctive sound and it rotates at a slower speed, thereby reducing airflow which undermines its ability to remove heat from electronic circuitry.
Page 116 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cooling Fan Replacement 3 When the previous corrective actions do not eliminate a critical temperature alarm, verify that the Kaleido-Modular-X’s onboard fan is working correctly. See Fan Noise below. Fan Noise Over time, a fan’s performance (operating speed) can degrade which may raise critical temperature and fan alarms.
Page 117 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual fail alarm. When there is a fan fail alarm for a fan in some modules, the entire fan assembly must be replaced. Fans are located on certain cards and within the multiviewer’s frame. To replace a fan: •...
Page 118: Replacing Kmx-3911 Card Fans
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing KMX-3911 Card Fans Replacing KMX-3911 Card Fans Note: Fans must be connected to their intended power connector shown in the tables below for XEdit to be able to correctly identify the specific fan that has failed. The location of the fans on the KMX-3901-IN card are shown below.
Page 119 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The location of the fan on the KMX-3901-OUT card is shown below. Power Connectors Right Side Assembly Number Serial Number Left Side XEdit Fan Fail Alarm Uses Power Connector FPGA Fan Failure Fan Replacement Kit The fan replacement kit is available by contacting Customer Support.
Page 120 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing KMX-3911 Card Fans • #2 screwdriver to remove and install the fan cover assembly. • Curved tweezers to disconnect the fan’s power connector from the KMX-3901 card. • Anti-static bag or anti-static work surface to reduce the possibility of electrostatic discharge damage to the card.
Page 121 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Once the 2 screws are removed, remove the fan cover assembly. 5 Flip the fan cover over, and remove the last screw holding the fan with the #1 Phillips screwdriver. 6 Remove any accumulated dust from the card with compressed air. 7 Replace the fan with the new one, and replace all screws, in the reverse order.
Page 122: Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans Put the multiviewer into operation and confirm that the critical temperature and fan alarms remain inactive. Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans The main cooling fans on the rear of Densité frames may be replaced in case of failure. Replacement fans are Grass Valley part number 1844-3000-200 for a Densité...
Page 123 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Replacing the frame ventilation fan in a Densité 3+ FR1 frame To replace the frame ventilation fan in a Densité 3+ FR1 frame 1 Remove the two screws that secure the fan assembly to the frame, and pull the fan assembly straight out of the frame.
Page 124: Replacing The Frame's Air Filter
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Replacing the Frame’s Air Filter 2 Slide the new fan assembly into the opening on the rear panel, pushing it straight in, and ensuring that the connector on the assembly mates with the socket in the frame. 3 Use the two screws you retained from the old fan, to secure the new fan assembly to the rear panel.
Page 125: Generating A System Snapshot
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual To install a filter in a Densité 3+ FR4 frame 1 Orient the filter so the cutout for the controller display window lines up with the window in the frame door. 2 Slip the holes in the four corners of the filter over the hooks on the door panel. 3 Insert the tip of the retaining bar into the slot on the hinge end of the door.
Page 126: Upgrading The Multiviewer System
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Upgrading the Multiviewer System 3 Click system snapshot. The system snapshot generation may take a few moments, after which your browser prompts you to save the resulting compressed folder to your hard drive. 4 Browse to the location where you want to save the ZIP file, and then click Save. Upgrading the Multiviewer System Whenever possible, upgrade the multiviewer to use the latest Kaleido Software version number to take advantage of the latest bug fixes and stability enhancements.
Page 127: Upgrade Oveview
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual IMPORTANT (continued) Cluster systems All multiviewers that are part of a cluster system must use the same Kaleido Software version. For cluster systems, Kaleido Software versions 8.70 and 6.50 introduce a hard compatibility break with previous Kaleido Software versions.
Page 128: Upgrading The Multiviewer Using A Usb Key
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Upgrading the Multiviewer Using a USB Key Upgrading the Multiviewer Using a USB Key IMPORTANT Before upgrading the multiviewer system, review the following. The first time you upgrade this multiviewer, from version 7.80 R5 (or earlier) to version 7.82 (or later), expect an additional delay, after the multiviewer has restarted at the end of the installation process.
Page 129 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual To upgrade your multiviewer 1 Copy the upgrade package files to a USB key (see Preparing a USB Key, on page 129). 2 Upgrade your multiviewer’s Kaleido Software and firmware from the USB key (see Upgrading the Kaleido Software and Firmware, on page 130).
Page 130 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Upgrading the Multiviewer Using a USB Key 5 When prompted to select a type of update, click Smart update (recommended). Note: If you click Total update (no prompt), then the update process, once initiated, cannot be halted. This option should only be used to recover from a failed upgrade.
Page 131 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual access to the monitor wall to observe the progress of the upgrade, and you will use a mouse to trigger a system restart from the monitor wall, once the upgrade has completed: • If you have a Kaleido-RCP2, make sure that it is connected, and that you can use the mouse to move the pointer on the monitor wall.
Page 132 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Upgrading the Multiviewer Using a USB Key 2 Once the verification process is complete, you will be advised what upgrade action, if any, needs to be performed. IMPORTANT To cancel the upgrade process, you must click to ABORT within 30 seconds.
Page 133 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual When the entire upgrade process has successfully completed, a red button appears at the bottom of the dashboard on all displays that are connected to the system. 5 Click any of the Upgrade complete buttons to restart the system. Note: When the firmware upgrade (or downgrade) process involves several cards (e.g., a fully populated expansion system), the dashboard may still be displaying firmware upgrade progress messages while the Upgrade...
Page 134 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Upgrading the Multiviewer Using a USB Key Multiviewer, below). Displaying the Dashboard To display the dashboard 1 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall. On the menu, point to Monitor wall, and then click Show dashboard to display the dashboard associated with the current head. Show dashboard Monitor wall menu (within composite monitor menu) Note: If you right-click the monitor wall background directly, then the...
Page 135: Downgrading The Multiviewer System
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The version of the Kaleido Software that is running on the card (e.g., “9.0.0-build.21”) appears on the display. 3 Press the Select button on the front edge of the Kaleido-Modular card to exit the control menu. Downgrading the Multiviewer System IMPORTANT Before downgrading your Kaleido Software system, review the following.
Page 136: Troubleshooting
Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting with the card's front edge USB connector A USB mouse can be directly connected to the multiviewer card for troubleshooting purposes (as opposed to connecting the mouse to a Kaleido-RCP2, for instance) with the following conditions.
Page 137: Troubleshooting Common Issues
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Troubleshooting Common Issues Troubleshooting consists of using fault-isolation techniques to narrow down the probable cause to a specific multiviewer component. Schedule these maintenance operations during off hours when the system is not in use if possible as troubleshooting can cause outage. Use the following troubleshooting table to diagnose common issues and take corrective actions to restore operation.
Page 138 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Issues Symptom Probable cause Test Corrective action Layout changes All network interfaces In XAdmin, Physical Follow the help instructions in the aren't propagated have not been configured Connections, verify the right pane to correct any network properly.
Page 139 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual In an attempt to restore multiviewer operation and to perform fault isolation procedures, you can the problem swap the position of cards around in the multiviewer’s frame to see if follows the card or to see if normal multiviewer operation can be restored. To swap the position of a card around in the multiviewer, you must first identify two identical cards installed in the multiviewer’s frame.
Page 140 Maintenance & Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Common Issues...
Page 141: System Configuration
System Configuration This chapter shows how to configure the multiviewer. System Requirements for a Client PC A client PC or laptop meeting the following requirements is required to access the XAdmin Web client, and the other Kaleido Software client applications. Operating system Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, or Windows 7.
Page 142: Xedit Installation
System Configuration XEdit Installation XEdit Installation Installing Kaleido Software Client Applications In addition to the XAdmin Web client, which does not require installation, the Kaleido Software includes the following client applications: • XEdit is a client application used to create layouts for the monitor wall, and to configure your multiviewer system, from your PC.
Page 143 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 2 Click the XEdit button. The browser prompts you to save an executable file to your hard drive ( Kaleido- ). This file is an online installer, which will download XEdit and windows32-online.exe other companion elements from your multiviewer, and install them. Some browsers may allow you to run the file directly.
Page 144 System Configuration Installing XEdit from your Multiviewer’s Home Page Once the installation has completed, the XEdit startup screen appears. Depending on your Windows Firewall settings, a security alert may appear. • Click Allow access to unblock the application. If XEdit cannot find all of the fonts it needs already on your PC, it downloads them from the multiviewer automatically, in which case a message will appear to confirm the font update, and instruct you to restart the application.
Page 145: Uninstalling Xedit
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Once the database has completed loading, XEdit’s main application window appears. Note: Once it has been installed from the multiviewer, XEdit remains on your PC, and can be launched from the shortcut that was added to your desktop, Apps view, or Start screen (see page 143), or from the Start menu.
Page 146 System Configuration Uninstalling XEdit Uninstalling XEdit (Dynamic Version 7.20 or Later) To uninstall XEdit (dynamic version 7.20 or later) 1 Close all XEdit windows you may have open. 2 Locate the Uninstall XEdit shortcut. • If you have Windows 7, or Windows 10: Open the Start menu, click All Programs, scroll to the Grass Valley (or Miranda Technologies ) folder, and then expand the Kaleido folder.
Page 147: Installing Router Control
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Installing Router Control To install Router Control from your multiviewer’s home page 1 From a workstation on the same subnet as the multiviewer, open a Web browser window and type the multiviewer’s IP address in the address bar. The multiviewer’s home page appears.
Page 148 System Configuration Installing Router Control Once the installation has completed, the Router Control main application window appears. The application automatically connects to your multiviewer. The main window lists all logical routers configured within your multiviewer system, in addition to the KX Router logical router.
Page 149: Uninstalling Router Control
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Notes (continued) • Router Control can also connect to other Kaleido multiviewers or iControl Application Servers, and control their routers. • Routers configured within a Kaleido multiviewer system are compatible with the Router Control modules packaged with iControl Application Servers version 6.10 and later.
Page 150: Installing Signal Path Viewer
System Configuration Installing Signal Path Viewer This removes Router Control, including all shortcuts, and other elements that were installed with it, from your system. Installing Signal Path Viewer To install Signal Path Viewer from your multiviewer’s home page 1 From a workstation on the same subnet as the multiviewer, open a Web browser window and type the multiviewer’s IP address in the address bar.
Page 151: Uninstalling Signal Path Viewer
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual • If you have Windows 8.1, or Windows 8, Signal Path Viewer will appear on your desktop, in the Apps view with all the other installed applications on your PC (Windows 8.1), or in your Start screen (Windows 8). Once the installation has completed, the Signal Path Viewer panel appears.
Page 152 System Configuration Uninstalling Signal Path Viewer • If you have Windows 8.1, or Windows 8: Switch to the App view or your Start screen. 3 Click Uninstall Signal Path Viewer. An uninstall screen appears. 4 Click Uninstall. This removes Signal Path Viewer, including all shortcuts, and other elements that were installed with it, from your system.
Page 153: Opening Xadmin
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Opening XAdmin Connecting to a Multiviewer with a Different XEdit Version from your PC’s Version When connecting to a multiviewer with your PC and your PC already has XEdit installed, the XEdit version installed on your PC and the Kaleido Software version on the multiviewer must be same as explained below.
Page 154: Ways To Access Xadmin
System Configuration Ways to Access XAdmin Ways to Access XAdmin Access the XAdmin Web client as follows: • from a Web browser (see Opening XAdmin from a Browser on page 154), • from XEdit (see Opening XAdmin from XEdit on page 155), The first time you access XAdmin for a multiviewer (and every time the multiviewer’s IP address has changed), you may see a security warning or a certificate error message.
Page 155: Opening Xadmin From Xedit
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Opening XAdmin from XEdit To open XAdmin from XEdit 1 On the Configure menu, click Use XAdmin. XEdit prompts you for the IP address of the multiviewer you want to access. 2 Type the IP address, and then click OK. Your default Web browser opens.
Page 156 System Configuration Registering your Multiviewer's Security Credentials with your Browser Suppressing untrusted connection warning in Firefox The first time you try to access XAdmin in Firefox, the browser may display the following page instead, prompting you to confirm the multiviewer’s security credentials. To register your multiviewer’s security credentials with Firefox 1 Click I understand the Risks, at the bottom of the page.
Page 157 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 3 In Add Security Exception, click Confirm Security Exception. Your multiviewer's home page appears. You will now be able to access your multiviewer's client applications without seeing the warning. This will remain effective until the multiviewer's IP address is changed, in which case you will need follow the procedure again.
Page 158 System Configuration Registering your Multiviewer's Security Credentials with your Browser Suppressing certificate error in Internet Explorer or Chrome The first time you try to access XAdmin in Internet Explorer or Chrome, the browser may prompt you to confirm the multiviewer’s security credentials. Internet Explorer’s security warning...
Page 159 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Chrome’s security warning Clicking Continue to this website (not recommended) (Internet Explorer), or Proceed anyway (Chrome) will let you access XAdmin but the browser’s address bar will keep indicating that the multiviewer’s identity is not verified. To suppress this warning, you need to perform the following, in Internet Explorer, even if your preferred browser is Chrome.
Page 160 System Configuration Registering your Multiviewer's Security Credentials with your Browser Special notes for Internet Explorer users (continued) • You must have administrator status to accept the certificate error. If your user account does not have administrator status, then close your browser and, before you open it again, right-click the Internet Explorer icon, and then click Run as administrator: 2 Click Certificate error.
Page 161 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 5 In Certificate Import Wizard, click Next. 6 In Certificate Import Wizard, click Place all certificates in the following store, and then click Browse.
Page 162 System Configuration Registering your Multiviewer's Security Credentials with your Browser 7 In Select Certificate Store, select Trusted Root Certification Authorities, and then click 8 Back in Certificate Import Wizard, click Next.
Page 163 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 9 Click Finish. A security warning appears. 10 Click Yes. 11 Certificate Import Wizard reports that the import was successful. 12 Click OK to continue, and then click OK to close the Certificate window. 13 Close all Internet Explorer (and Chrome, if any) windows, and then open your browser again.
Page 164 System Configuration Registering your Multiviewer's Security Credentials with your Browser You should now be able to access XAdmin, from your multiviewer home page without ever seeing the security warning again, unless the multiviewer’s IP address is changed, in which case you will want to repeat this procedure. Special note for Chrome users This multiviewer currently uses an older version of Java to generate their certificate.
Page 165: Enabling The Compatibility View In Internet Explorer
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Enabling the Compatibility View in Internet Explorer When you try to access XAdmin, from your multiviewer’s home page, in Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10, you may see a blank page instead of XAdmin’s Status and Options page. To enable the compatibility view for your multiviewer’s XAdmin Web client •...
Page 166: Xadmin Access Control
System Configuration XAdmin Access Control XAdmin Access Control XAdmin supports a simple authentication mechanism to prevent unauthorized users from modifying a multiviewer’s system configuration. Enabling XAdmin Access Control To enable access control in XAdmin 1 Open XAdmin. See Opening XAdmin on page 153.
Page 167: Changing The Xadmin Password
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual XAdmin must upload the password to the multiviewer, for password enforcement to take effect. A progress indicator appears momentarily, followed by a confirmation message. 7 Click OK. The Log in to XAdmin page appears. Other XAdmin sessions open against the same multiviewer are also redirected to the login page.
Page 168 System Configuration Changing the XAdmin Password The Access Control page appears. 3 Type the new password you want to enforce in both the New password and the Confirm boxes. The password must contain between 6 and 20 alphanumeric characters or symbols. 4 Click Save.
Page 169: Disabling Xadmin Access Control
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The Log in to XAdmin page appears. Other XAdmin sessions open against the same multiviewer are also redirected to the login page. Disabling XAdmin Access Control To disable access control in XAdmin 1 Open XAdmin. See Opening XAdmin on page 153.
Page 170: Closing A Password-Protected Xadmin Session
System Configuration Closing a Password-Protected XAdmin Session Closing a Password-Protected XAdmin Session To close your XAdmin session 1 Click Log out, in the navigation area on the left side of the current page, when you are ready to close your session. A confirmation message appears.
Page 171 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual XAdmin’s Status and Options page appears, showing the multiviewer model, and a list of all modules and their statuses. • Some heading rows may show a card type, serial number, firmware and safe mode versions, a module status indicator, and input signal status indicators. •...
Page 172 System Configuration Viewing a Multiviewer’s Status Information • Click the “Reset card” button to reset the card or reset the multiviewer remotely from your Web browser. 4 Review the enabled options for each module, and make sure that no error is reported. Status and option information for a Kaleido Multiviewer’s input and output cards (partial view) For more information about Kaleido Software options, see Available Hardware and...
Page 173 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The System Configuration page appears, showing the current system name, IP settings, as well as the date and time settings. 3 Optionally, type a descriptive name for your system to make it readily identifiable. If there are more than one multiviewer in the same network environment, it is important to assign each a unique system name, so that you can tell them apart (for example, when using a remote control panel such as the Kaleido-RCP2 or RCP-200).
Page 174 System Configuration Viewing a Multiviewer’s Status Information By default, all network adapters are set to auto-negotiate. The connection speed and duplex mode will be set automatically based on the corresponding port settings on the associated switch. The current speed and link mode are displayed next to Detected link mode, for every network adapter.
Page 175: Remote Control Using Icontrol
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Remote Control Using iControl The KMX-3901-IN input cards and KMX-3901-OUT output cards may be controlled by using Grass Valley’s iControl version 4.43 or later. The KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards require iControl version 7.10 or later. This section describes the three control panels associated with the Kaleido-Modular-X’s input and output cards and their use.
Page 176 System Configuration Kaleido-Modular-X Service Control Panels in iControl In the control panel window for a KMX-3901-OUT output card, or for an IPG-3901 gateway card (part of the KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output modules), there are three main areas: the status icon area, the navigation area, and the operating control area. Status icon area Operating...
Page 177: Kmx-3901-Out Output Settings Panel
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The navigation area contains buttons that control the contents of the main area. • Click a button to access the associated features. • Click the left side border (identified by a small arrow icon) to hide or reveal this area. The operating control area contains the main operating controls for managing the Kaleido- Modular-X multiviewer’s feature set.
Page 178 System Configuration KMX-3901-OUT Output Settings Panel The following table lists some (but not all) output formats supported at the HDMI connections. You can customize your own timing rates for resolutions ranging from 1024 × 768 pixels up to 1920 × 1200 pixels (all progressive scan), by using XEdit. KMX-3901-OUT HDMI output resolutions Resolution Format name...
Page 179: Kmx-3901-Out Network Settings Panel
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual KMX-3901-OUT Network Settings Panel KMX-3901-OUT output cards are shipped with default network settings, which you must replace with values suitable for your network environment. You may need to consult your network administrator to get the correct values. Enter the appropriate IP address, mask and gateway information to configure a KMX-3901-OUT output card within your Ethernet network.
Page 180: Ipg-3901 Network Config Panel
System Configuration IPG-3901 Network Config Panel IPG-3901 Network Config Panel In the context of a Kaleido-Modular-X system with KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards, if you want to stream the system’s mosaic output to your TCP/IP network, then you must configure network settings for the IPG-3901 module. These settings are available on the IPG-3901 module’s Network Config panel, under the Settings tab.
Page 181: Ipg-3901 Gateway Config Panel
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual IPG-3901 Gateway Config Panel In the context of a Kaleido-Modular-X system with KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards, you must configure a stream addresses, and select a signal format for each input or output gateway you choose to enable on the IPG-3901 modules. These settings are available on the IPG-3901 module’s Gateway Config panel, under the Gateways tab.
Page 182: Ipg-3901 Reference Panel
System Configuration IPG-3901 Reference Panel into the card, or Cancel to leave the original values unchanged. Proceed in the same fashion for all enabled gateways. IPG-3901 Reference Panel In the context of a Kaleido-Modular-X system with KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards, the IPG-3901 module must be bounded to the frame controller’s URS signal.
Page 183: Info Panel
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Info Panel When a Kaleido-Modular-X input or output card is included in an iControl environment, certain information about the card may be made available to the iControl system. In the boxes with a white background, you can type labels and comments that will make this card easier to identify in a complex setup.
Page 184 System Configuration Info Panel Label Type a label to identify this Kaleido-Modular-X card when it appears in iControl applications. This label appears in the service panel’s title bar, in iControl Solo, and in the iControl Navigator views Short label Type the shorter label that iControl uses in some cases (8 characters). Source ID Type a descriptive name for this Kaleido-Modular-X card.
Page 185 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Three buttons give access to additional information and controls: Details Reports the firmware version, service version, and panel version for this card. Output card Details window Advanced Shows the Long ID for this Kaleido-Modular-X card. The Long ID is the address of this card in the iControl network.
Page 186: Configuring A Kmx-3901-In-Ip Input/Output Module
System Configuration Configuring a KMX-3901-IN-IP Input/Output Module Configuring a KMX-3901-IN-IP Input/Output Module Configuring a KMX-3901-IN IP input/output module involves the following: • the KMX-3901-IN-IP profile file for the IPG-3901 gateway card (see Software and Firmware Updates, on page 12) • a host address for the IPG-3901 gateway card •...
Page 187 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 6 Click the Factory/Presets button, in the service panel’s navigation area. 7 In the Factory/Presets tab, click Profiles. Profile Copy for Card opens. 8 Click Restore profile from disk. The Open window appears. 9 Navigate to the location where you saved the KMX-3901-IN-IP profile file, select the file, and then click Open.
Page 188 System Configuration Configuring a KMX-3901-IN-IP Input/Output Module 10 Click OK to dismiss the message. In Profile Copy for Card, the transfer status indicator reports the profile restore progress. 11 Once the indicator shows Succeeded, click Exit. The KMX-3901-IN-IP profile has now been applied to the IPG-3901 card’s default preset USER 1.
Page 189 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual number of streams you want to monitor, then clear the check boxes for the remaining input gateways. Note: The current version of the KMX-3901-IN-IP card supports a maximum of 6 HD input streams. 17 For each enabled MV IN or MV OUT gateways: a Select the gateway, by clicking anywhere in the corresponding row.
Page 190 System Configuration Configuring a KMX-3901-IN-IP Input/Output Module 19 Click Reference, in the service panel’s navigation area. See IPG-3901 Reference Panel, on page 182. 20 In the Reference tab, select the scan rate (59.94 Hz, or 50 Hz) that matches the reference signal you want to use.
Page 191: Setting The System Name
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Setting the System Name Once you have configured the output cards from the local control panel, use XAdmin to complete your system’s network setup. To set your Kaleido-Modular-X system name 1 Connect your client PC to the multiviewer’s network (see Cabling Diagram, on page 38).
Page 192 System Configuration Setting the System Name The System Configuration page appears, showing the current system name, IP addresses, network mask, default gateway, connection-speed and duplex-mode settings, information about your housing frame, the input cards and the output card you are currently connected to. The multiviewer’s current date and time are shown below in XAdmin, however the date and time settings are configured through the Densité...
Page 193 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual The new settings are saved locally, and XAdmin reminds you to click Apply Setting before closing your session. 11 Click OK. The Apply settings button becomes available. 12 Click Apply settings. The multiviewer must restart for changes to the network configuration to take effect. A message appears prompting you to restart the system immediately.
Page 194: Genlocking The Multiviewer
System Configuration Genlocking the Multiviewer Genlocking the Multiviewer A multiviewer must be referenced for any of the following reasons: • if your system includes a 4K UHD prescaler card • it is configured in 4K UHD output mode • the multiviewer must be genlocked with other plant equipment •...
Page 195: Using A Ref-1801 Card's Ltc Time Code Input
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Using a REF-1801 Card’s LTC Time Code Input Multiple distinct LTC signals can be used in the multiviewer. In XEdit, the LTC inputs are found under the Channels/Sources tab in the System hierarchical list. The LTC input available under System is the LTC input signal connected to the LTC IN input found on the REF-1801’s rear panel, when equipped.
Page 196: Configuring The Rcp-200
System Configuration Configuring the RCP-200 Configuring the RCP-200 The RCP-200 is shipped with an IP address of 10.0.3.200. On installation, you should consult your system administrator and replace this address with an appropriate address for your local network configuration (see Configuring the RCP-200’s IP settings on page 196).
Page 197: Logging On To The Rcp-200
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual To specify a lookup server for the RCP-200 1 Press the CONFIG button, located between the two screens on the front of the RCP-200. 2 Touch the COMM category on the right-hand screen. 3 Touch the DISCOVERY tab on the right-hand screen. 4 Use the four control knobs in the ADD TO LIST area to dial in the IP address of the multiviewer you want to operate.
Page 198: Correlating Monitor Wall Destinations And Kx Router Logical Routers For The Rcp-200
System Configuration Correlating Monitor Wall Destinations and KX Router Logical Routers for the RCP-200 Note: By default, the user “Admin” has no password. The following message appears on the right-hand screen: PLEASE SELECT A ROUTER FROM THE LEFT-HAND SCREEN, prefixed with the name of the multiviewer that appeared before the room name you selected in step 4 In the list on the left-hand screen, touch the KX Router logical router associated with the...
Page 199 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual screen. By selecting the appropriate KX Router logical router, you will establish the correlation between your multiviewer’s monitor wall destinations and the RCP-200’s representation of the multiviewer’s KX Router logical router. In the case of a cluster system, you will also be prompted to select a router, the first time to try to assign a source to a monitor located in a part of the layout that belongs to a different member of the cluster.
Page 200: Configuring The Kaleido-Rcp2
System Configuration Configuring the Kaleido-RCP2 Configuring the Kaleido-RCP2 Note: The Kaleido-RCP2 unit is optional and is not included in the standard Kaleido-Modular-X package. The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Kaleido multiviewers. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP users to access multiple Kaleido Multiviewer systems, allowing convenient access to the real-time operating features.
Page 201: Selecting A Room For The Kaleido-Rcp2
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual 3 Press the ENTER key to display the ETHERNET OPTIONS menu. 4 Select the IP ADDRESS menu using the 2 key (to move up in the list) or the 8 key (to move down the list), and then press ENTER. 5 Using the numeric keypad, type the chosen IP address, and then press ENTER.
Page 202: Logging On To The Kaleido-Rcp2
System Configuration Logging on to the Kaleido-RCP2 The Enable IP x parameter instructs the Kaleido-RCP2 to query the selected IP address for a list of rooms. 5 Select Host IP ADDR, and then press ENTER. 6 Using the numeric keypad, type the IP address of a Kaleido Multiviewer on a remote subnet, and then press ENTER.
Page 203: Configuring An Audio Bridge Terminal
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Configuring an Audio Bridge Terminal The optional Audio Bridge Terminal (ABT) is an external audio multiplexer/serializer for the Kaleido-Modular-X. The Kaleido-Modular-X supports audio channel inputs from the ABT-64 or ABT-128 series of Audio Bridge Terminal panels through the KMX-3901-IN input cards ABT/MADI inputs.
Page 204 System Configuration Configuring an Audio Bridge Terminal 4 Press the RESET button (located on the right-hand side of the ABT rear panel beside the ETHERNET/POWER RJ-45 connector) for at least 1 second. The Audio Bridge Terminal will reboot with the following static network configuration: Property Setting DHCP...
Page 205: Configuring A Pc To Configure An Abt's Network Settings
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Configuring a PC to Configure an ABT’s Network Settings The PC that you will use to communicate with the ABT must have an IP addresses within the same subnet. The following procedure applies to a typical Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7 system.
Page 206 System Configuration Configuring a PC to Configure an ABT’s Network Settings 5 On the General tab, click Use the following IP address. 6 Type an IP address in the same range as the current ABT’s IP address. For example, if the ABT’s IP address is 10.0.3.190, then the IP address of your client PC could be 10.0.3.1.
Page 207: Available Hardware And Software Options
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Available Hardware and Software Options You can purchase various software and hardware options to expand your multiviewer’s capabilities that are not part of the basic offer. Software options are enabled by entering a software key that has been sent to you once you have purchased the option. The following tables list options that can be enabled via the XAdmin Status and Options page (see Enabling Options...
Page 208: Enabling Options
System Configuration Enabling Options Enabling Options To enable options on a multiviewer 1 Obtain a license key from Grass Valley. 2 Open XAdmin. See Opening XAdmin on page 153. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. 3 Click the arrow button at the end of the heading row that corresponds to the module for which you want to enable an option.
Page 209 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Once the option is enabled, the key is displayed, and a Disable button replaces the Enable button.
Page 210 System Configuration Enabling Options...
Page 211: Specifications
> 15 dB up to 270 MHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.2 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 1 UI Cable length 250 m (820 ft) (Belden 1694A) 150 m (492 ft) (Belden 1855A) HD-SDI inputs Signal SMPTE ST 292-1 (1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps) Formats 720p29.97, 720p30, 720p50, 720p59.94...
Page 212: Discrete Audio Inputs
Sampling frequency 48 kHz nominal, 64 channels, synchronous with video reference signal Return loss ≥ 15 dB 100 kHz to 125 MHz Cable length 100 m (325 ft) (Belden 8281 or Belden 1694A) Connector Coaxial via DIN 1.0/2.3, 75 Ω...
Page 213: Flexbridge Inputs/Outputs
> 15 dB up to 270 MHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.2UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 1UI Cable length 250 m (820 ft) (Belden 1694A) 150 m (492 ft) (Belden 1855A) Connector DIN 1.0/2.3 FlexBridge Inputs/Outputs The KMX-3901-IN-8-D, and KMX-3901-IN-16-D support 2 FlexBridge inputs, and 2 FlexBridge outputs.
Page 214: Electrical
Specifications Electrical LTC Inputs The KMX-3901-IN cards support one unbalanced LTC input for clock synchronization, or for monitoring a time code source from a timer, VTR, etc. LTC Inputs Signal SMPTE ST 309-1999, SMPTE ST 12-1995 (EBU-3097-E) Level 500 mVp-p to 10 Vp-p Impedance >12 kΩ...
Page 215: Physical
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Physical Full spec. temperature 0–40°C (32–104°F) (ambient) range Max. storage humidity 90% RH non-condensing Max. functional humidity 65% RH non-condensing Weight KMX-3901-IN-8-D 207 g KMX-3901-IN-8-D-3TRP 97 g KMX-3901-IN-8-D-3+DRP 55 g KMX-3901-IN-16-D 351 g KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3QRP 141 g KMX-3901-IN-16-D- 67 g 3+DRP...
Page 216: Kmx-3901-In 4K Uhd Prescaler Cards
Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.3 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 2 UI Cable length 100 m (328 ft) (Belden 1694A) 45 m (148 ft) (Belden 1855A) Connector DIN 1.0/2.3 a. The Kaleido Software does not distinguish between 2160p30 and 2160p29.97. On the monitor wall and in XAdmin’s Status and Options page, 2160p30 is reported as 2160p29.97.
Page 217: Kmx-3901-In-Ip Input/Output Cards
SMPTE ST 274 Return loss > 15 dB up to 270 MHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.2 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 1 UI Cable length 250 m (820 ft) (Belden 1694A) 150 m (492 ft) (Belden 1855A)
Page 218: Video Inputs Over Sdi
> 15 dB up to 1.5 GHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.2 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 1 UI Cable length 100 m (328 ft) (Belden 1694A) 45 m (148 ft) (Belden 1855A) 3G-SDI inputs Signal SMPTE ST 424 (2.97, 2.97/1.001 Gbps)
Page 219: Flexbridge Inputs/Outputs
Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.3 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 2 UI Cable length between 10 m (33 ft) (Belden 1694A) two input cards 6 m (20 ft) (Belden 1855A) Cable length from input 50 m (164 ft) (Belden 1694A)
Page 220: Physical
Specifications Physical Physical Full spec. temperature 0–40°C (32–104°F) (ambient) range Max. storage humidity 90% RH non-condensing Max. functional humidity 65% RH non-condensing Weight KMX-3901-IN-8-D 207 g IPG-3901 207 g KMX-3901-IN-IP-D-3+TRP 96 g KMX-3901-OUT Output Cards Mosaic Outputs The KMX-3901-OUT cards support one, or two progressive scan HDMI outputs. HDMI outputs Signal HDMI V1.3...
Page 221: Sdi Monitoring Outputs
> 15 dB up to 1.5 GHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.2 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 2.5 UI Cable length 100 m (328 ft) (Belden 1694A) 45 m (148 ft) (Belden 1855A) Connectors DIN 1.0/2.3 Quantization 8 bits...
Page 222: Analog Audio Outputs
> 10 dB up to 3 GHz Alignment jitter (100 kHz) < 0.3 UI Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 2 UI Cable length from input 50 m (164 ft) (Belden 1694A) card to output card 35 m (115 ft) (Belden 1855A) Connector DIN 1.0/2.3...
Page 223: Electrical
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Serial port Signal RS-422 (SMPTE ST 207, EBU-3245), RS-485 Connector RJ45 a. Not available on the single rear connector panel Standard USB version 2.0 Peripherals supported Mouse, keyboard, memory stick Connector USB type A Electrical Power consumption KMX-3901-OUT-S 25 W max...
Page 224: Gpi-1501 Gpi I/O Module
Specifications GPI-1501 GPI I/O module GPI-1501 GPI I/O module This card supports 20 GPI inputs, and 8 configurable GPI inputs/outputs. GPI input (up to 20) Description Contact closure to GND Pull-up voltage 2.3 Volts Source current 2 mA when input shorted Low-level activation 0.8 Volts max Over voltage...
Page 225: Multiviewer Integration With Other Systems And Equipment
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Multiviewer Integration with other Systems and Equipment A number of configurable services are available to establish communications between the multiviewer and a wide variety of devices. Note:This multiviewer does not have an RS-232 serial port for use with other systems and equipment.
Page 226: Optional Drivers For Controlling Tally Interface Devices From The Multiviewer
Specifications Optional Drivers for Controlling Tally Interface Devices from the Multiviewer Text database Company Protocol download Routers/Controllers Lantronix (Lightwave) Matrix-Hub Matrix-Hub 1000 Protocol Nevion (Network Network Compact (serial) VikinX Compact Electronics) Network Modular (Ethernet) VikinX Modular PESA USP (Unsolicited Status Cheetah, Tiger, Jaguar, Protocol) Cougar, Ocelot, Bobcat,...
Page 227: Optional Drivers For Scoreboards And Timers
Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual Production Switchers Company Device/System Grass Valley (Thomson) Kayenne K-Frame, Karrera K-Frame, Kayenne, Kalypso, Zodiak, KayakDD, Kayak SD/HD, DD35, XtenDD HD/SD series Ross Acuity, Synergy, and Vision Tritium series (via the Kalypso Serial Tally Protocol) SAM (Snell & Wilcox) Kahuna Sony DVS-9000, MVS-8000, MFS-2000...
Page 228: Built-In Communications Protocols
Specifications Built-in Communications Protocols Timer systems Company Device/System Plura (Alpermann+Velte) Studio Production Timer (SPT) Built-in Communications Protocols The multiviewer itself can be controlled by external devices (e.g. Kaleido-RCP2, router control panels) or applications (e.g. router control software application, Remote Control Gateway) via built-in communications protocols.
Page 229 Kaleido-Modular-X Installation & Service Manual RJ45 DE-9 male DE-9 female Pinout of an RS-422 Pinout of crossover adapter (Grass Pinout of RS-422 port’s RJ45 connector Valley part no. 1792-3700-100) connector on SMPTE on the multiviewer master device Standard wiring between multiviewer and devices wired to SMPTE “master” specification (e.g. Philips Jupiter router control system, Grass Valley Presmaster PCS) Note: The two RS-422 ports on the multiviewer side have no ground pin.
Page 230: Contact Us
Contact Us Grass Valley Technical Support For technical assistance, contact our international support center, at 1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1-530-478-4148. To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, consult the Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website (www.grassvalley.com). An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the website.

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