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Belden Grass Valley KALEIDO-MODULAR-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual

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HIGH PICTURE COUNT, ULTRA-FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE
MULTIVIEWER
Hardware Description & Installation Manual
M933-9802-111
2017-02-01

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  • Page 1 KALEIDO-MODULAR-X HIGH PICTURE COUNT, ULTRA-FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE MULTIVIEWER Hardware Description & Installation Manual M933-9802-111 2017-02-01...
  • Page 2 Copyright & Trademark Notice Copyright © 2013–2017, Grass Valley Canada. All rights reserved. Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and the Belden logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and other jurisdictions.
  • Page 3 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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.
  • Page 5 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 GB/T 26572-2011 规定的限量要求。 X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the homogeneous materials for this part is above the limit requirement in GB/T 26572-2011. 技术条款解释：此声明所依据之数据由 Grass Valley 环境管理部门向我们的部件供 应商获取。Grass Valley 公司相信此信息的正确性，但由于数据来源于公司外部，我...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Installation..........9 Introduction.
  • Page 8 Table of Contents IPG-3901 Network Config Panel ..........75 IPG-3901 Gateway Config Panel.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation The Kaleido-Modular-X is a flexible and scalable 4K- and IP-ready multiviewer for TV production optimized for the space, power and weight considerations found in studios and outside broadcast trucks. Introduction The Kaleido-Modular-X supports up to 64 video inputs, and up to four multiviewer outputs. Features Kaleido-Modular-X features Space-efficient...

  • Page 10: Available Options

    Installation Available Options Kaleido-Modular-X features (continued) Seamless Kaleido multiviewers can be mixed and matched to create a seamless control across monitoring system across a facility. multiple Choice of control options such as the standalone Kaleido-RCP2 or RCP-200 multiviewers panels, integrated with router control systems and panels, iControl, and third-party control systems.
  • Page 11 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 2 IP input/output modules and 2 HDMI/SDI outputs...
  • Page 12 Installation Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System 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 13 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual SDI Input module parts Description KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3QRP Quadruple rear connector panel with bypass relay. 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.
  • Page 14 Installation Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System 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 15: Physical Interface

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-OUT output modules (KMX-390-OUT-D, and KMX-3901-OUT-S) Physical Interface Densité 3 and Densité 3+ FR1 frame interface When the frame door is closed, the status LED on each of the cards in the frame is visible via a light pipe in the door.
  • Page 16 Installation Physical Interface 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. All other front elements are concealed by the door. Densité...
  • Page 17 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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. SDI LEDs 1–8 Status LED Status LED Select button Select button Power LED ABT LED...

  • Page 18: Mechanical Installation

    Installation Mechanical Installation Mechanical Installation Unpacking Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-Modular-X order. If any of these are missing, contact your distributor or Grass Valley (see Contact Us, on page 96). • 1–4 KMX-3901-IN input cards with matching rear modules, as per order (see SDI Input module parts, on page 12)
  • Page 19 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual • The Kaleido-Modular-X Quick Start Guide, which provides detailed instructions on installing cards and their associated rear panels for your initial deployment Note: In line with our commitment to environmental preservation, only the Quick Start Guide for your multiviewer model, and some ancillary documents (e.g., welcome letters, warranty cards) are distributed in printed form.

  • Page 20: Installation In The Densité Frame

    Installation Installation in the Densité Frame • 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 21 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Ensure that the front panel ventilation slots are not obstructed. Check the air filter regularly to ensure that it is not plugged up with debris. The filter may be cleaned by rinsing in warm water.

  • Page 22: Cabling

    Installation Cabling Cabling Cabling diagram, showing rear view of a Kaleido-Modular-X 16 × 2 system Signalling 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 23 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual by a rear panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP, or KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP) that holds all input and output connectors associated with the card. Note: KMX-3901-OUT-D- Output cards with a single rear connector panel ( 3+SRP ) are compatible with Densité 3+ FR1, and Densité 3+ FR4 only. In Kaleido-Modular-X systems with two cards, one card is considered the master card, and the others is the slave card.
  • Page 24 Installation Output Cards 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, i.e., no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.).
  • Page 25 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual RJ45 DE-9 male DE-9 female Pinout of an RS-422 Crossover adapter pinout (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 26 Installation Output Cards 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, i.e., no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.).

  • Page 27: Input Cards

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual KMX-3901-OUT front card-edge 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 software upgrade or data backup. The diagram below shows the USB connector, between various LED indicators and the Select button, on the output cards’...
  • Page 28 Installation Input Cards Notes (continued) • Input cards with a double rear connector panel (KMX-3901-IN-8-D-3+DRP, KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3+DRP, KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3+DRP, KMX-3901-IN-M3- D-3+DRP, KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3+DRP) are compatible with Densité 3+ FR1, and Densité 3+ FR4 only. • KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards are compatible with Densité 3+ FR4 only.
  • Page 29 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Connector label Connector type Function LTC IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Time code input. REF IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Reference signal to genlock the multiviewer to the local plant. FLEXBRIDGE IN1, DIN 1.0/2.3 Connections carrying the 3G SDI signals, which FLEXBRIDGE IN2 contains the mosaic (without graphical elements, i.e., no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.) from an upstream...
  • Page 30 Installation Input Cards KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3QRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3+DRP rear panel...
  • Page 31 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3PRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3+DRP rear panel 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 (e.g., MADI multiplexer, or Audio Bridge Terminal) LTC IN DIN 1.0/2.3...
  • Page 32 Installation Input Cards Connector label Connector type Function FLEXBRIDGE OUT A1, DIN 1.0/2.3 Connections carrying the 3G SDI signals, which FLEXBRIDGE OUT A2 contains the mosaic (without graphical elements, i.e., no audio meters, no UMDs, etc.) resulting from any upstream input cards and the current input card, for two heads of the system.
  • Page 33 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual KMX-3901-IN-M3-D-3+DRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3PRP rear panel KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3+DRP rear panel...
  • Page 34 Installation Input Cards 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. ABT/MADI IN DIN 1.0/2.3 Multiplexed audio from an external device (e.g., MADI...
  • Page 35 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual NV8500 M3 Backplane Connections If the M3 output card is installed in the upper output bays of an NV8576 router frame, or in an NV8140, NV8144, or an NV8280, then the mapping between the router outputs and the multiviewer inputs will be as follows.

  • Page 36: 4K Uhd Prescaler

    Installation 4K UHD Prescaler 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. The connectors listed in the table below support quad link 3G-SDI signal sources. Connector Description 3G/HD/SD IN 1...
  • Page 37 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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 38: Gpi-1501 General Purpose Interface I/O Module

    Installation GPI-1501 General Purpose Interface I/O Module GPI-1501 General Purpose Interface I/O Module A GPI-1501 card supports 20 GPI inputs, and 8 configurable GPI input/output terminals. The associated rear panel holds a DB-44 connector, through which all signal inputs and outputs are routed.

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Maintenance Handling the Front Door The front door of a Densité 3 or Densité 3+ FR1 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 40 Installation Handling the Front Door 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 3+ FR4 frame with open door Opening the front door To open the door of a Densité...

  • Page 41: Replacing Cards

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Closing the front door To close the door of a Densité 3 or Densité 3+ FR1 frame • Slide it into position against the front of the frame, and then turn the captive thumbscrews clockwise until the door is securely fastened into place. To close the door of a Densité...
  • Page 42 Installation Replacing Cards 3 Position the new panel and secure it in place with the captive screws at the bottom. Rear panel installation (Densité 3 frame) Rear panel installation (Densité 3+ FR4 frame)
  • Page 43 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 wish to change, remove it (see Removing a card, on page 43).
  • Page 44 Installation Replacing Cards Installing a card Note: The rear panel must be installed before the card. See Replacing rear connector panels on page 41. To install a card in a Densité 3 or Densité 3+ FR4 frame 1 Open the front door of the frame (see Opening the front door, on page 40).

  • Page 45: 4K Uhd Prescaler Configuration And Upgrade

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 wish to configure.
  • Page 46 Installation 4K UHD Prescaler Configuration and Upgrade Converting a 4K UHD Prescaler to a KMX-3901-IN-16-Q Input Card To configure a 4K UHD prescaler as a KMX-3901-IN-16-Q input card 1 Press the Select button on the front edge of the prescaler card you wish to configure. The Status LED on the selected card flashes orange, and the associated control menu appears on the LCD display of the Densité...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Frame Controller Card

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Replacing the Frame Controller Card To replace a CPU-ETH2 frame controller 1 Open the front door of the frame (see Opening the front door, on page 40). In a Densité 3 frame, the frame controller card is located to the right of the power supply slots at the center of the frame.

  • Page 48: Replacing A Gpi-1501 Card

    Installation Replacing a GPI-1501 Card 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. 5 With the lever extended, slide the new controller gently into the controller slot as far as you can until it stops.

  • Page 49: Replacing Power Supply Modules

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Replacing Power Supply Modules The Densité frames support dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies. The basic configuration includes a single supply, with an empty slot for the optional redundant power supply. Installing a second power supply module and applying power to it automatically engages the redundant supply mode.
  • Page 50 Installation Replacing Power Supply Modules To install or change a power supply module in a Densité 3+ FR4 frame 1 Open the front door of the frame (see Opening the front door, on page 40). 2 Lift up the latching tab in the front center of the supply. 3 Slide the power supply out of the frame by pulling on the bracket on the bottom right of the supply.

  • Page 51: Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 3 frame, #03007-2100-100 for a Densité...
  • Page 52 Installation Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans 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 53: Replacing The Air Filter

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Replacing the frame ventilation fan in a Densité 3+ FR4 frame To replace the frame ventilation fan in a Densité 3+ FR4 frame 1 Remove the two screws (top left and bottom right corners) that secure the fan assembly to the frame, and pull the fan assembly straight out of the frame.
  • Page 54 Installation Replacing the Air Filter 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 55: Operation

    Operation A Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer system can be controlled in different ways: • In the housing frame, you can monitor card operating status of your Kaleido-Modular-X input and output cards by looking at the card-edge LEDs (see Interface, on page 56), and use the CPU-ETH2, or CPU-ETH3 local control panel and its buttons to navigate menus and adjust parameter values (see Using the Densité...

  • Page 56: Led Interface

    Operation LED Interface LED Interface KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface SDI LEDs 1–8 SDI LEDs 9–16 Boot status 1 Status LED Boot status 2 (not used) Select button Power LED ABT LED REF LED Input card, left side Input card, right side Summary view of the interface on the left side, and on the right side of a KMX-3901-IN input card Input card Status LED The Status LED is located on the front edge of a KMX-3901-IN card, immediately above the...
  • Page 57 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual status menu reports that an update is in progress, then you know that you should not interrupt this process (by reseating the card, for example). Input card power LED Monitors the status of the 1.8V and 3.3V power supplies on board the KMX-3901-IN input card.
  • Page 58 Operation KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface Boot status LED 2 This LED is always red, and currently not relevant. Input card FlexBridge input LEDs KMX-3901-IN input cards have 2 or 4 LEDs (depending on card model) monitoring the status of the FlexBridge inputs located on their rear connector panel. Flexbridge input LEDS on quintuple rear panel (layout is similar on the other rear panels) Meaning...

  • Page 59: Kmx-3901-In-Ip Input/Output Card Interface

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual KMX-3901-IN-IP Input/Output Card Interface 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 56 for more information on the KMX- 3901-IN-8-D interface.

  • Page 60: Kmx-3901-Out Output Card Interface

    Operation 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 Status LED Select button...
  • Page 61 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual Output card power LED Monitors the status of the power supplies on board the KMX-3901-OUT card. 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). In the first case, reseating the card will not resolve the problem.
  • Page 62 Operation KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interface 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. Flexbridge input Flexbridge input LEDs 1 and 2, on LEDs 1 and 2, on double rear panel single rear panel...

  • Page 63: Using The Densité Frame Control Panel

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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 64: Navigating The Local Control Panel Menu

    Operation Navigating the Local Control Panel Menu Navigating the Local Control Panel Menu The Kaleido-Modular-X has operating parameters which may be adjusted locally at the controller card interface. Press the Select button on the front edge of a Kaleido-Modular-X input or output card to assign the local control panel to operate the card. Note: The KMX-3901-IN IP input modules comprise two cards: a KMX-3901- IN-8-D input card, and an IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway card, configured...

  • Page 65: Local Control Panel Menu Structure

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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}**...
  • Page 66 Operation 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 67 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu 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 | NOT LOCKED}** ETH1...
  • Page 68 Operation Local Control Panel Menu Structure IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu (continued) SDI OUT 2 Not relevant in the context of the KMX-3901- IN-IP I/O module HEALTH {HARDWARE STATUS}** {FAN STATUS}** {TEMPERATURE STATUS}** CARD PRESET LOAD DEFAULT USER 2 USER 3 USER 4 USER 5 SAVE...
  • Page 69 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual IPG-3901 SDI/IP gateway local menu (continued) 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 Enables a test pattern in...

  • Page 70: Remote Control Using Icontrol

    Operation Remote Control Using iControl 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 71 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 72: Kmx-3901-Out Output Settings Panel

    Operation KMX-3901-OUT Output Settings Panel 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 73 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 74: Kmx-3901-Out Network Settings Panel

    Operation KMX-3901-OUT Network Settings Panel 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 75: Ipg-3901 Network Config Panel

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual IPG-3901 Network Config Panel In the context of a Kaleido-Modular-X system with KMX-3901-IN-IP input/output cards, if you wish 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 76: Ipg-3901 Gateway Config Panel

    Operation IPG-3901 Gateway Config Panel 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 77: Ipg-3901 Reference Panel

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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 78: Info Panel

    Operation Info Panel 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 79 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual 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).
  • Page 80 Operation Info Panel 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 81: Specifications

    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) 1.From 4K UHD prescaler (see KMX-3901-IN 4K UHD Prescaler Cards, on page 86).
  • Page 82 Timing jitter (10 Hz) < 1 UI Cable length 100 m (328 ft) (Belden 1694A) 45 m (148 ft) (Belden 1855A) a. The Kaleido-X software does not distinguish between 1080PsF25 and 1080i50, between 1080PsF29.97 and 1080i59.94, between 720p29.97 and 720p30, and between 1080p29.97 and 1080p30.

  • Page 83: Discrete Audio Inputs

    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 ABT audio inputs Signal...

  • Page 84: Control

    Specifications KMX-3901-IN Input Cards Control Reference Inputs The KMX-3901-IN cards support one external reference input for system genlock. Reference Input Supported formats SMPTE ST 170 / SMPTE ST 318 / ITU 624-4 black burst SMPTE ST 274 / SMPTE ST 296 tri-level sync Connector DIN 1.0/2.3 LTC Inputs...

  • Page 85: Physical

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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...

  • Page 86: 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-X 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 87: 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 88: 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 89: 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 90: Physical

    Specifications KMX-3901-OUT Output Cards 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: Electrical

    Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation 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...

  • Page 94: 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 95 Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual...

  • Page 96: 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, please 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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