AJA KUMO 1604 Installation And Operation Manual

AJA KUMO 1604 Installation And Operation Manual

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SDI Routers and Control Panels
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 4.7r1
Published March 21, 2022

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  • Page 1 KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels Installation and Operation Guide Version 4.7r1 Published March 21, 2022...
  • Page 2: Notices

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –...
  • Page 4 KUMO 1616 Tech Specs ........56 KUMO 1604 Tech Specs........58 KUMO CP2 Tech Specs .
  • Page 5 Index........72 KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    KUMO SDI routers are available in seven configurations: • KUMO 1604 - sixteen SDI inputs and four outputs • KUMO 1616 - sixteen SDI inputs and sixteen outputs • KUMO 1616-12G - supports single connector 12G-SDI, sixteen SDI inputs and sixteen outputs •...
  • Page 7: Kumo Features

    • Optional KUMO CP2 hardware 64 pushbutton remote control panel via Ethernet • 1RU form factor for KUMO 1604, 1616, and KUMO CP, 2RU for 3232 and KUMO CP2, 4RU for KUMO 6464 • Power loss recovery to the last operational state, both router and control panel •...
  • Page 8: Kumo Router Connections

    LAN, or a WAN. This also allows control over the network using GVG Native Protocol. Identify LED The Identify LED lights when you use the web interface to identify the KUMO unit you are controlling. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 9: Reset Button

    "RS-422 Control Specifications (Routers)" on page 62 for more information. Older Model RS-422 Adapter Older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers (serial numbers ending in -R0) needed an RS-422 adapter for proper serial control operation (Figure 2). This adapter was shipped with those older model routers.
  • Page 10: Kumo Control Panel Connections

    Chapter 4: KUMO Remote Control Panels details the configuration and operation of the optional KUMO CP and CP2 Control Panels. Appendix A: Specifications lists technical specifications for the products. Appendix B: Safety and Compliance information. Warranty and Index KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 11: Chapter 2 - Installation

    Caution! To meet safety regulations for leakage current when using redundant power supplies, connect the KUMO dual power supplies to separate branch circuits What’s In The Box? When you unpack your AJA KUMO SDI device, you’ll find the following components: • KUMO SDI router or KUMO control panel •...
  • Page 12: Cooling Requirements

    Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Remove the brick power supply AC line cord(s) from...
  • Page 13: Dhcp On An Existing Network

    2. Start Safari browser on a Mac. 3. Click on the top menu Bookmark->Bonjour->Webpages drop-down and click on a listed AJA KUMO router or control panel. NOTE: If Bonjour is not visible in the Bookmark drop-down, go to Safari->Preferences- >Advanced and check the “Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks menu” checkbox.
  • Page 14: Network Configuration Via Usb

    KUMO devices equipped with USB ports can configured for network operation using AJA's eMini-Setup utility program. The general procedure is: 1. Acquire eMini-Setup from the AJA website and install the eMini-Setup application onto a computer. 2. Connect the KUMO USB port to that computer’s USB port with the supplied USB cable.
  • Page 15: Network Configuration In Depth

    (TCP/IP Static IP or DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need to install KUMO on a LAN. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 16: Lan Connection Using A Hub Or Switch

    Mac or PC. To do this you first need to establish a network connection between the computer and the KUMO to be controlled. There are various methods supported for doing this depending on the operating system and/or web browser being used. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 17: Setup And Control From A Browser On Macos

    • IP Address: 192.168.101.X (do not use .1 in the last octet). • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 C. Click Apply. 3. Ensure the KUMO device to be controlled is connected to the Mac via Ethernet (directly or via LAN). KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18: Setup And Control From A Browser On Windows

    5. Once you’ve connected to KUMO’s web interface, reconfigure KUMO’s network parameters as desired using the KUMO device’s NETWORK tab. 6. Restore your computer to its normal network settings using this procedure and the IP addresses you recorded earlier. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 19: Larger System Control Configurations

    DHCP is the default initial configuration routine for KUMO devices. If you start up on a DHCP network, KUMO will accept assigned IP addresses. After DHCP initialization, use your zeroconf browser to view the KUMO web page and view the assigned IP address. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 20: Select Kumo To Control From Web Page

    Router Select buttons on the panel. On the KUMO control panel web page, go to the HOME Screen, click on the box below the RTR button, and select the KUMO router from the drop-down list. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 21: Locating A Specific Kumo Device On The Network

    • On a KUMO CP, the Source and Destination button rows will flash alternately. Figure 11. KUMO Router Identify LEDs. Identify LED (Front Panel) Identify LED (Rear Panel) KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 22: Chapter 3 - Router Web Browser User Interface

    • SALVOS – salvo configuration • NETWORK – IP settings for LAN/WAN operation and enabling authentication • FIRMWARE – update menu for KUMO firmware from AJA • ALARMS – log of service failures and allows alarms to be suppressed • IDENTIFY – toggles activation of Identify LEDs for easy location of KUMO devices.
  • Page 23: Performing A Take

    Router Configuration From the Configuration screen you can select the operating mode (Normal, Dual, Quad), change the Source and Destination names and the colors of the buttons, and Lock and Hide Destination buttons. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 24: Mode Selection

    KUMO 6464-12G Long Cable settings. See "Long Cable (KUMO 6464- 12G model only)" on page In Dual and Quad modes adjacent BNCs are used for each routed signal .See Table 2 on page 25 for details. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 25: Button Settings

    The colored boxes allows you to pick a color from the settings panel to color code the button backgrounds. The selected color is set for both the static state color and the High Tally (rollover/active) state. Figure 17. Source and Destination Button Color Settings KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 26: Salvos Configuration

    Destinations, including the same Source to multiple Destinations. Crosspoints not included in a salvo remain unchanged. When you first select the Salvo screen the eight Salvo buttons are shown. Buttons with currently configured salvos are colored green. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 27: Salvos Screen Controls

    You can enter a name into this field for the selected salvo. NOTE: Salvo names should be unique. Load Current Routes Click to load the current KUMO crosspoint status into the table below. All crosspoints that have been set will be displayed. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 28: Salvo Configuration Procedure

    You can choose DHCP or Static IP with the drop down menu. When Static IP is selected the fields below are able to be edited. After changing the network type or entering Static IP information, click the Update Network Settings button to commit your settings. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 29: Web Browser Refresh

    KUMO Router Password Reset 1. For a KUMO router, insert a straightened paper clip or similar device into the reset slot on the rear, hold in for more than eight seconds and then release. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 30: Upnp Host

    AJA is constantly upgrading its product software so it is a good idea to check the AJA website often for updates and to assure optimum system performance. Go to the AJA KUMO Update web page by clicking the link at the bottom of the FIRMWARE Screen, or using the following link: https://www.aja.com/family/kumo#support...
  • Page 31: Uploading And Installing Firmware To Kumo

    Check the Firmware page for the current version number. The restart and refresh cycle may take a couple of minutes. If the firmware version does not display the new version, perform the update steps again. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 32: Safeboot Reset

    UI by illuminating the border of the Alarms tab (see below). Alarms include: • Power Supply – displays error if a redundant power supply is off-line • Reference – displays error if no valid video reference signal is found KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 33: Locating A Specific Kumo

    Click on the Web UI tab to find the physical location of the currently controlled KUMO Router or Panel. "Locating a Specific KUMO Device on the Network" on page 21 for more information. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 34: Chapter 4 - Kumo Remote Control Panels

    Figure 27. KUMO CP Connectors and Indicator RJ-45 LAN Ethernet Connection Identify LED PS 1 & PS 2 Power Supply Connectors Power Connectors KUMO CP provides inputs for two power supplies—one included, redundant supply optional. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 35: Using A Control Panel

    Button Key Caps Each control panel button has a removable lens cap that allows you to customize Source and Destination names. AJA has provided a template for printing custom lens chips (we suggest using 29 lb. vellum) for button designations. The template is available at: https://www.aja.com/support/kumo/lens_chip.zip...
  • Page 36 If network communications between a control panel and router fails, the control panel's delegation button for that router will be colored pink. When communications is restored the delegation button returns to its normal color. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 37: Control Panel Web Browser User Interface

    The assigned router name appears below each button. You can change the selected (currently-controlled) router on the panel by clicking the button on the HOME Screen. The panel’s router delegation button will tally appropriately. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 38: Configuration Screen

    3. Click on the tab and then click on the Source, Destination, and/or Salvo buttons you wish to disable. Enabled buttons have a green background color and disabled buttons have a gray background color. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 39: Network Screen

    IMPORTANT: Do not Update Network Settings with 0.0.0.0 values for either IP Address or Netmask. This will disable the control panel and it will need to be returned to AJA for repair. Figure 33. KUMO CP Network Setup Screen •...
  • Page 40: Identify Tab

    IDENTIFY Tab IDENTIFY tab can be used to identify a specific KUMO Control Panel on the network. See "Locating a Specific KUMO Device on the Network" on page 21 more information. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 41: Chapter 5 - Emini-Setup

    Subsequently, that device can then be reconfigured over that network, using its IP address and built in web server. NOTE: The eMini-Setup application is only used to setup selected Ethernet capable AJA devices, and cannot be used to connect to or setup other AJA Mini-Converters.
  • Page 42: Installing Emini-Setup

    When finished, an AJA eMini-Setup shortcut will be installed on the desktop, and you will be able to locate the eMini-Setup application in the AJA folder in the Programs listing. NOTE: If the eMini-Setup application already exists on the PC, a different Setup Wizard appears.
  • Page 43: Mac Installation

    PC Startup To run eMini-Setup on a PC, double-click on the AJA eMini-Setup icon on your desktop, or open the AJA folder in the program list and click on the AJA eMini- Setup application located inside the eMini-Setup folder. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1...
  • Page 44: Mac Startup

    Sn - This is the factory set unique serial number of your AJA device. If you ever call AJA Support for service, you may be asked for this number. A status field at the bottom of the screen shows if the eMini-Setup application is connected and communicating with an AJA device.
  • Page 45: Control Network Tab Screen

    Control Network Tab Screen Use this Control Network tab to view and change the network setup on the connected AJA device. The network settings currently being used are shown on the right. You must click the Apply button to initiate any network configuration changes.
  • Page 46: Info Tab Screen

    Info Tab Screen This tab provides basic information about the connected AJA device. This information is mostly useful when calling AJA Support for service or technical support. System Name - This field allows you to give your AJA device a unique name.
  • Page 47: Appendix A - Specifications

    • Switches in vertical blanking per SMPTE RP-168 Control Panel Compatibility • AJA KUMO CP (First 32 I/O in Single/Normal, all I/O in Dual or Quad mode) – 1RU X-Y Ethernet control panel • AJA KUMO CP2 (Single/Normal, Dual or Quad mode) – 2RU X-Y Ethernet...
  • Page 48: Kumo 6464 Tech Specs

    Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface • 1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup Serial Interface •...
  • Page 49 • Switches in vertical blanking per SMPTE RP-168 Control Panel Compatibility • AJA KUMO CP (First 32 I/O in Single/Normal, all I/O in Dual or Quad mode) – 1RU X-Y Ethernet control panel • AJA KUMO CP2 (Single/Normal, Dual or Quad mode) – 2RU X-Y Ethernet...
  • Page 50: Kumo 3232-12G Tech Specs

    • 12G-SDI Inputs • 32x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 Video Output Digital • 12G-SDI Outputs • 32x 12G-SDI BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424/2081/2082 • Noninverting Ancillary Data • Passes all SDI embedded ancillary data including audio KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 51 • Blackburst or tri-level sync Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface •...
  • Page 52: Kumo 3232 Tech Specs

    Video Input Digital • 3G-SDI Inputs • 32x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424 Video Output Digital • 3G-SDI Outputs • 32x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424 • Noninverting Ancillary Data • Passes all SDI embedded ancillary data including audio KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 53 • Blackburst or tri-level sync Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface •...
  • Page 54: Kumo 1616-12G Tech Specs

    • 12 Gbps, up to 55m • 6 Gbps, up to 110m • 3 Gbps, up to 185m • 1.5 Gbps, up to 210m • 270 Mbps, up to 405m • Automatic operation KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 55 • Blackburst or tri-level sync Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface •...
  • Page 56: Kumo 1616 Tech Specs

    • Single/Normal, Dual, and Quad link modes • Switches in vertical blanking per SMPTE RP-168 Control Panel Compatibility • AJA KUMO CP – 1RU X-Y Ethernet control panel • AJA KUMO CP2 – 2RU X-Y Ethernet control panel KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1...
  • Page 57 • Blackburst or tri-level sync Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface •...
  • Page 58: Kumo 1604 Tech Specs

    • Blackburst or tri-level sync Network Interface • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface •...
  • Page 59: Kumo Cp2 Tech Specs

    • High and Low button tally indication, configurable brightness • Controls up to four KUMO routers • Panel Lock feature • Destination Lock feature Router Support • KUMO 1604 • KUMO 1616 • KUMO 3232 KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 60: Kumo Cp Tech Specs

    • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface • 1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup Size (w x d x h) • 2RU - 17.4" x 1.3" x 3.5" (441.96 x 33.02 x 88.90 mm) Weight •...
  • Page 61: Gvg Native Protocol Support

    • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet • Embedded web server for remote control USB Interface • 1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup Size (w x d x h) • 1RU - 17.4" x 1.3" x 1.75" (441.96 x 33.02 x 44.45 mm) Weight •...
  • Page 62: Rs-422 Control Specifications (Routers)

    • Grass Valley Native Protocol • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows: No Connection Shell NOTE: Older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers with a serial number ending in -R0 have different pinouts. See "Older Model RS-422 Adapter" on page 9 for more information.
  • Page 63: Appendix B - Safety & Compliance

    AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 64 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 65 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 66 Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 67 Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
  • Page 68 Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo, esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional. Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 69 KUMO para separar os circuitos derivados. Attenzione! Per soddisfare i requisiti di sicurezza per la corrente di dispersione usando alimentatori ridondanti, collegare i doppi alimentatori KUMO per separare i circuiti derivati KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 70 (IP statico TCP/IP o DHCP). Il reparto IT potrà fornire le informazioni necessarie per installare KUMO su una LAN. I metodi di assegnazione dell’indirizzo IP statico sono illustrati nel manuale KUMO Installazione e funzionamento. KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...
  • Page 71 AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer, but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR LIMITATIONS ON APPLICABLE STATUTORY RIGHTS OF A CONSUMER, SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
  • Page 72 Index Custom Lens Chips 35 IDENTIFY Tab 21 Info Tab Screen 46 Access Settings 26 Installation Summary 11 AJA Documentation 41 Installing Delegation Button 36 AJA Support 2 eMini-Setup on Mac 43 Destination Lock 26, 36 Alarm eMini-Setup on Windows 42...
  • Page 73 Static IP Address Temporary 14 Static IP Configuration 20 Status eMini-Setup Application 44 Subnet Mask eMini-Setup 45 Suppress Alarm 33 System Name Field 28 Take Performing 23, 35 Taking a Salvo 23, 35 KUMO SDI Routers and Control Panels v4.7r1 www.aja.com...

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