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Miranda Kaleido-Alto User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Detailing the Features......................9 System Status ............................. 9 Parameter Settings ........................... 11 Controlling Kaleido-Alto/Quad Using the Kaleido-RCP or a Keyboard ......17 Kaleido-RCP Remote Control Panel Description................18 Using a keyboard to control Kaleido-Alto/Quad................19 Kaleido-RCP operation in detail......................20 5.3.1...

  • Page 3: Kaleido-Alto/Quad System Concepts

    While the K-Edit Layout Editor screen shows a good representation of the final output, the user is advised to look at the actual Kaleido-Alto/Quad output on the monitor wall screen, to assure themselves that the output is as desired.

  • Page 4: Getting Started With The Kaleido-Alto/Quad

    3 Getting Started with the Kaleido-Alto/Quad Quick Tour of the System Once the Kaleido-Alto/Quad is properly set up and powered, it provides immediately a multi-image output. A default layout is used to monitor the incoming feeds. Figure 3.1 below shows the principal features of a layout .
  • Page 5 The Layout Selection buttons enable the quick change of layouts. There are 20 layouts saved by defaults on the Kaleido-Alto/Quad; ten buttons are visible at once on the tool bar, to access the next ten click the “Shift” button. The first ten defaults layouts are for a 16:9 display, the layouts 11 to 20 are for a 4:3 display.

  • Page 6: Using A Layout

    K-Edit. Several channel configurations may be saved inside Kaleido-Alto/Quad, as explained later. A channel may be placed in any window of the layout; the window may be assigned a name, its aspect ratio may be changed, markers may be displayed, etc.
  • Page 7 Video Calibration menu. You can adjust the Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Color and Sharpness parameters directly by using the sliders. To reset the signal to “factory” calibration click Default. Click the Custom button to apply your calibration to the video. A built-in DeInterlacer may also improve the display 6 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...
  • Page 8 (see note below). You may also set it to a different time zone or to include a time offset from the time reference by a specified amount in either direction. Right-click on the clock and a Clock Settings window appears. Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 7...
  • Page 9 Note that when using the internal reference time, the correct time of day needs to be set in the system settings, which will be explained in the next section. To input time code from a serial port, use Miranda’s Little Red to connect Linear Time Code (on a BNC connector) to RS-232, as described in section 4.2 Parameters Settings.

  • Page 10: Detailing The Features

    The Software, firmware and hardware version numbers are indicated. In the event of a system upgrade, the software and firmware numbers will reflect the change. • The RS-232, RS-422 A and RS-422 B ports settings are listed. They may be changed in the Settings menu. Figure 4.1 System status panel Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 9...
  • Page 11 If there is an optional audio card installed in the system, the status of the audio signal connected to the card is also shown on this panel, much the same way as embedded audio. The symbols are grayed out if no card is installed. 10 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...

  • Page 12: Parameter Settings

    Large keys and Small keys. You can also use the Use gesture… feature to replace some keys on the keyboard such as Enter and Space. Other properties are not supported yet. Figure 4.6 Input Panel Properties Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 11...
  • Page 13 The Audio Error Config tab allows you to set the conditions under which an audio error will be detected for each of the embedded audio channels entering the Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD. This can be done individually for each channel (select the channel by selecting Group 1-2 or 3-4 using the...
  • Page 14 Figure 4.11 Analog gain adjustment for the input channels. The Kaleido-Alto/Quad ID property is where a unique name and address is given to a system. This unique address is used by a remote control panel or other equipment for RS-422 communication. As an example, several Kaleido-Alto/Quads, each with its own ID number, may be controlled individually by the optional Kaleido-RCP.
  • Page 15 As shown on the right of figure 4.14, the Scan Converter option is selected; when this option is selected, the mezzanine converts the main RGB/DVI output of the Kaleido-Alto/Quad into an HD or SD video signal. A pull-down list displays the available HD or SD SDI output formats. A checkbox allows to retain the original output’s aspect ratio, in the case where the display device is of a different aspect ratio.
  • Page 16 They may be used to communicate with third-party devices to provide tally information and dynamic text for UMDs and Text Labels or interface with the Kaleido-RCP or a time code reader such as Miranda’s Little Red. Details on how to use the data can be found in the K-Edit software’s on-line help manual.
  • Page 17 IP address on startup, check “Obtain an address via DHCP”; otherwise, you must specify an IP address the usual way, by entering the necessary information manually. Consult your network administrator if you are not sure about this. Figure 4.18 Network configuration panel 16 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...

  • Page 18: Controlling Kaleido-Alto/Quad Using The Kaleido-Rcp Or A Keyboard

    5 Controlling Kaleido-Alto/Quad Using the Kaleido-RCP or a Keyboard The Kaleido-Alto/Quad may be controlled in operation using either the Kaleido-RCP remote control panel, or a standard computer keyboard plugged into its rear panel. The Kaleido-RCP may be located far away...

  • Page 19: Kaleido-Rcp Remote Control Panel Description

    Kaleido-RCP Remote Control Panel Description The Kaleido-RCP is designed specifically to operate Kaleido-Alto/Quad. It may be used to control, singly or together, multiple Kaleido-Alto/Quad. See the Kaleido-Alto/Quad hardware manual for installation instructions.

  • Page 20: Using A Keyboard To Control Kaleido-Alto/Quad

    For setting up a complex system including several Kaleido-Alto/Quad units, or when the Kaleido-RCP and/or the mouse is missing or defective, it is possible to use a standard extended keyboard. The keyboard is connected to the USB connector on the Kaleido-Alto/Quad rear panel, as shown in the hardware manual.

  • Page 21: Kaleido-Rcp Operation In Detail

    Figure 5.2 Keyboard key assignments for Kaleido operation Kaleido-RCP operation in detail Using the Kaleido-RCP to operate the Kaleido-Alto/Quad is similar to using the mouse. The same menu and windows appear for all the features; refer to section 3.3 for a specific description of all the features.

  • Page 22: Accessing Kaleido-Alto/Quad Units

    Kaleido-Alto/Quad. When All Devices is used, the Layout Presets group only is enabled, so that layouts can be changed if desired. To access a single Kaleido-Alto/Quad, push the Device button, then enter the ID number of that unit. You are now in communication with that unit.

  • Page 23: Assigning A Channel To A Monitor

    Point to a Monitor by pushing Select and using the arrow keys. Then push Input; a scrollable window opens on-screen listing all the defined Channels stored in the Kaleido-Alto/Quad. Scroll up or down to find the desired Channel, then push Enter to assign the channel to that monitor.

  • Page 24: Channels, Layouts And Alarms Management

    UMDs, text labels and status. Layouts are designed to use and display this information conveniently. The channels, layouts and alarms created with K-Edit may be uploaded to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad internal hard disk as sets to suit different applications; this library of channels may then be used by the Kaleido- Alto/Quad to be displayed on the multi-image output.
  • Page 25 2- At the DOS prompt, change the directory to the temporary directory 3- Open an FTP session to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad by typing “ftp <IP Address>” and log in as the "super user" user by typing “su”. Change the remote directory to Formats and retrieve the system.xml file.
  • Page 26 The handshake values are, False, True, To modify the handshake from False to True for example, Old line: <prop name="ANDROMEDA_HANDSHAKE" val="0"></prop> New line: <prop name="ANDROMEDA_HANDSHAKE" val="1"></prop> Now save the file and put it back in the Alto/Quad. Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 25...

  • Page 27: Using Xml Commands With The Kaleido-Alto/Quad

    “Hyper Terminal” software will be described. ”Hyper Terminal” is a Windows application that is typically installed on every Windows computer, you will find it under the Program - Accessories - Communications menu. This program will communicate with the Kaleido-Alto/Quad using communication port 13000.

  • Page 28: Commands

    USER’S MANUAL Commands Many commands can be sent to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad via TCP/IP. Following is a list of these commands and below a complete description of their usage. Please note that the syntax must be exactly replicated when sending a command.
  • Page 29 Kaleido-Alto/Quad. setKStatusMessage This command associates an Alarm state with an id. The Kaleido-Alto/Quad can be configured to listen to this id using an Alarm Monitor, and thus report the state. This is a convenient way of reporting Alarms to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad.

  • Page 30: A Typical Session

    RR : The Red component. A typical session Here are two examples of typical sessions; one in an environment containing one Kaleido-Alto/Quad and another one in an environment containing three Kaleido-Alto/Quad. Note: If your environment includes a Miranda iControl Application Server, see the Application Server’s manual for a discussion of appropriate network configurations.
  • Page 31 “Communications” and “Hyper Terminal”. A dialog will appear, asking you to enter a name for the connection and to select an icon. A second dialog, “Connect To”, will appear. In the “Connect using” dropdown field choose “TCP/IP (Winsock)”. 30 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...
  • Page 32 USER’S MANUAL Two new fields will appear: in the “Host address” field enter the IP address of your Kaleido-Alto/Quad, and in the “Port number” field enter “13000”. This indicates that connection to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad will be established via the port 13000. Click on the “OK” button.
  • Page 33 If the command cannot be recognized the following message will appear: The Kaleido-Alto/Quad is now ready to receive commands. When no more commands need to be sent to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad, close the connection using the closeID command. To end the communication, select the “Disconnect” icon from the toolbar.

  • Page 34: Three Kaleido-Alto/Quads

    “Communications” and “HyperTerminal”. A dialog will appear, asking you to enter a name for the connection and to select an icon. A second dialog, “Connect To”, will appear. In the “Connect using” dropdown field choose “TCP/IP (Winsock)”. Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 33...
  • Page 35 USER’S MANUAL Two new fields will appear: in the “Host address” field enter the IP address of the first Kaleido-Alto/Quad, and in the “Port number” field enter “13000”. This indicates that connection to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad will be established via the port 13000. Click on the “OK” button.
  • Page 36 USER’S MANUAL Commands can be sent to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad while a session is open. There is no maximum number of commands that can be sent in a session and it is recommended to keep a session open as long as there are commands to send, since opening a session takes a few seconds.
  • Page 37 USER’S MANUAL If the Kaleido-Alto/Quad receives the command and recognizes it, it will respond with the following: If the command cannot be recognized the following message will appear: 36 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...
  • Page 38 USER’S MANUAL In each of the HyperTerminals, open a session with the associated Kaleido-Alto/Quad. The three Kaleido-Alto/Quads are now ready to receive commands. Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD | 37...
  • Page 39 USER’S MANUAL When no more commands need to be sent to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad, close the connection using the closeID command. To end the communication, select the “Disconnect” icon from the toolbar. 38 | Kaleido-ALTO/QUAD...

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