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- Page 1 Kaleido-Solo (KS-900/KS-910) 3G/HD/SD SDI to HDMI Converter Guide to Installation and Operation M865-9900-305 22 Sep 2011 Miranda Technologies Inc. 3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 2C6 Tel. 514-333-1772 Fax. 514-333-9828 www.miranda.com © 2011 Miranda Technologies Inc.
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Page 2: Safety Compliance
Voltage dips, short-interruption and voltage variation immunity Radiated EMF Immunity – RF 900 MHz pulsed ENV 50204 How to contact us: For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical support centre nearest you: Americas Asia Europe, Middle East, Africa, UK Telephone:... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Table of Contents 1. Kaleido-Solo 3G/HD/SD Video to HDMI Converter ..............1 Introduction ............................1 Key features and benefits ........................2 Block Diagram ............................. 3 Output example ........................... 3 Installation ..........................4 Unpacking ............................4 Connector Panel .......................... - Page 4 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Presets............................... 56 General - Remote ..........................57 General - GPI ............................ 58 5.10 About Menu ............................60 5.11 Safe Mode ............................61 XML Gateway ......................... 63 Upgrade Procedure ....................... 64 Using a crossover RJ45 ........................64 7.1.1 How to determine the computer (windows 7) IP address .............
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Page 5: Kaleido-Solo 3G/Hd/Sd Video To Hdmi Converter
Kaleido-Solo provides automatic video input format detection, and supports a wide variety of video resolutions, including 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Kaleido-Solo is available in two versions: KS-900 and KS-910. These two versions are identical except that the KS- 900 does not offer loudness and dialnorm monitoring. -
Page 6: Key Features And Benefits
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1.2 Key features and benefits 3Gbps/HD/SD to HDMI converter for video and audio monitoring Offers high quality and rich monitoring using a low-cost LCD panel Dual program loudness and dialnorm monitoring over time (KS-910 only) Bigger loudness chart presentation ... -
Page 7: Block Diagram
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1.3 Block Diagram The following block diagram shows the functionality of the Kaleido-Solo. Figure 1 - Functional Block Diagram 1.4 Output example Figure 2 - Elements of the on-screen display Kaleido-Solo | 3... -
Page 8: Installation
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-Solo. If any of the following items are missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc. Kaleido-Solo Power Supply ... -
Page 9: Connector Panel
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 2.2 Connector Panel The rear connector panel incorporates all inputs and outputs associated with the Kaleido-Solo, with the exception of a Remote Control connector (sold separately) on the front panel. Connections Label Signal Connector type Fiber OUT/IN SFP module 3G/HD/SD IN... -
Page 10: Rs-422/Gpi Connections
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 2.3 RS-422/GPI connections RS422/GPI Connector Pin number Description RS-422 Tx+ RS-422 Tx- RS-422 Rx+ GPI Input #1 GPI Input #2 RS-422 Rx- GPI Ouput Ground 2.4 Powering up When powering up the Kaleido-Solo The led should turn on red. ... -
Page 11: Operating Controls And Functions
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3 Operating Controls and Functions The Kaleido-Solo is configured and operated using the four buttons on the front panel to navigate through on-screen menus displayed on the video monitor. There are also some non-menu functions for these buttons. From left to right: Label Description... -
Page 12: Special Button Functions
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 3.1 Special button functions Label Description Reset button Press to reset unit Hold for 5 seconds to restore factory default Hold for 5 seconds to enter safe mode (640x480) Analog audio volume control (when not in menu) 3.2 Status LED The status LED in the lower left corner of the front panel displays the current status of the Kaleido-Solo. -
Page 13: Behavior
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4 Behavior 4.1 Video 4.1.1 Supported input resolution Format Kaleido representation (status menu) 525i 59.94 625i 50 1280x720p 60 720p 60Hz 1280x720p 59.94 720p 59.94Hz 1280x720p 50 720p 50Hz 1920x1080i 60 1080i 60Hz 1920x1080i 59.94 1080i 59.94Hz 1920x1080i 50 1080i 50Hz... -
Page 14: Supported Output Resolution
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4.1.2 Supported output resolution Format Kaleido representation (status menu) 1920x1200p 60/59.94/50 e.g.: 1920x1200p60 1920x1080p 60/59.94/50 e.g.: 1920x1080p60 1600x1200p 60/59.94/50 e.g. : 1600x1200p60 1680x1050p 60/59.94/50 e.g. : 1680x1050p60 1440x900p 60/59.94/50 e.g. : 1440x900p60 1366x768p 60/59.94/50 e.g.: 1366x768p60 1280x720p 60/59.94/50 e.g.: 1280x720p60 640x480p 60/59.94... -
Page 15: Scaling Limitations
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Here are some examples of frame rate conversion (scaling processing has been omitted for brevity): Input Processing Output 1280x720p 59.94 No processing 1920x1200p 59.94 1920x1080i 60 Deinterlaced 1920x1200p 60 Frame doubling 625i 50 Deinterlaced 1920x1200p50 Frame doubling 625i 50 Deinterlaced... -
Page 16: Configuration (Menu)
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5 Configuration (Menu) To open the menu system, press ENTER. The menu display will open in the center of the screen. The current position always appears to the right and it is highlighted in yellow along with the path to it.. ... - Page 17 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The right-most level will usually allow a value or option to be selected. It will be a list of choices, or perhaps a sliding scale. When you enter that level, the current value will be shown ...
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Page 18: Status Menu
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.1 Status Menu Category Description General Input Shows the selected input: Electrical (BNC) or Optical (SFP module). Shows the format detected as specified in section 4.1.1. SFP Module Shows the type of external module detected and supported (None, Dual TX, Dual RX, RX, TX or RX-TX). - Page 19 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Output (HDMI Video) Shows the actual output resolution at the HDMI output. See section 4.1.1 for a complete list of possible values. Output (HDMI Audio) Shows the actual audio state at the HDMI output. Possibilities are: Audio Driver Off (DVI Mode), Stereo (HDMI Mode), 5.1 (HDMI Mode).
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Page 20: Video Menu
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.2 Video Menu Input Selection Select the input signal to be used by the Kaleido-Solo. Choose between: Electrical: The signal arriving on the rear-panel BNC connector. Optical: The signal arriving via optical fiber into the SFP module installed in the rear panel. Video Picture Checked Enable the input video to appear on... - Page 21 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Scaler Auto: The scaler uses the output resolution and aspect ratio (automatic or forced) to maximize video size. The input signal is de-interlaced (when input is interlaced) and then scaled for the display. 5% to 65% Scale down the video to a specific image size.
- Page 22 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Lip-sync: Sends a special test signal comprising color bars and tone plus a visual element that is used to align audio-video delays in a processing path. The special test signal consists of 75% color bars within which a white square is inserted every 4 seconds for a duration of 10 frames.
- Page 23 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Aspect Ratio - Forced HD Select the AFD code that will be forced for an HD input video signals when scaler is set to anything but Off. Refer to: Annex 2: AFD Functions 16:9_2 16:9_3 16:9_14 16:9_15 Aspect Ratio - Forced SD...
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Page 24: Metadata Menu
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.3 Metadata Menu This menu is used to configure the parameters needed to correctly extract different metadata types - for example, the aspect ratio source, time code packet, the Dolby metadata packet, etc. Status Some statuses are reported directly in this menu for the ease of configuration. Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio status shows the presence of an AFD code of the type specified by the AFD source Status:... - Page 25 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Aspect ratio - AFD source Select the source of the metadata that will be used by this Kaleido-Solo for aspect ratio control: AFD: Selects AFD (SMPTE 2016) as the source for HD and SD (525, 625) aspect ratio descriptor. VLI: Selects VLI as the source for the SD (525, 625) aspect ratio descriptor.
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Page 26: Audio Menu
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Dolby Metadata – SDID Specify which SDID to look at for Dolby Metadata extraction: An SDI signal could contain up to 9 different Dolby metadata packets. This specifies which one to select. Some of the information contained in the selected packet could affect the behaviour of the loudness (see section 5.4.5) or downmix (see section 5.4.4). -
Page 27: Audio - General
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.1 Audio - General Output Stereo Selection Select the audio channel pair that will be sent to the Kaleido-Solo outputs (HDMI, S/PDIF and analog) for monitoring. Ch. 1-2 Monitor channel 1 (left) and 2 (right). Ch. - Page 28 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION The OSD ALMs indicate which audio pair is being monitored. A grey marker at the bottom of the ALM shows the selected pair. In this example the audio pair 1-2 is selected. If downmix or off is selected no grey marker is present. Audio HDMI Choose whether to send the audio channels selected for monitoring to the HDMI port.
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Page 29: Audio - 5.1
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the audio delay until the timing is subjectively correct, then press ESCAPE to go back to the Audio General menu. The available delay range is 0 to 120 ms. 5.4.2 Audio - 5.1 5.1 Assignment No.1 Select the channels you want to assign to 5.1 No.1. -
Page 30: Audio - Alm
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.3 Audio - ALM Stereo Assignment Select input channels (by pair) for each of the eight available ALMs. To change the appearance of ALMs, see section 5.5.3. Audio in dBU level at 0 dBFS This configuration is used when using analog level meters (listed below). Furthermore, it‟s the reference level used to convert dBFS to dBU. -
Page 31: Audio - Downmix
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.4 Audio - Downmix The Kaleido-Solo provides two channels of audio output. If the input audio is a 5.1 surround sound signal, it must be downmixed for monitoring. This menu provides the configuration for the downmix. Control - Operation Mode Manual Choose this option if you want to manually configure the channels for the downmix (see audio ->... - Page 32 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Control - Normalization Select whether level and loudness normalization are applied to the downmix results Downmix output level is not normalized. Clipping may occur depending on the input channel levels and the selected mix levels. Level A (lvl) Downmix output level is normalized based on the applied mix levels to provide a uniform output over the range of mix levels available.
- Page 33 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Dolby Metadata - Show Status Select Show Status and ENTER to see the contents of the Dolby Metadata that will control the downmix process in the Follow Metadata operating mode. The Dolby Status information window opens, as shown in this example - Press ESCAPE to close the information window and return to the menu.
- Page 34 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Manual - Dialnorm Select a dialnorm value to use during the manual downmix. The gain will be applied after the downmix. -1 dBFS 30 dB gain is applied. -31 dBFS Unity gain is applied (no gain, no attenuation). The gain applied (dBFS) is calculated as follows: Gain applied (dBFS) = 31 dBFS + Dialnorm 30 | Kaleido-Solo...
- Page 35 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Manual - Center Mix Level Select the mix level of the center channel into the stereo downmix. +3 dB The input level is boosted. +1.5 dB 0 dB The input level is unchanged. -1.5 dB -3 dB The input level is reduced.
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Page 36: Audio - Loudness
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.5 Audio - Loudness Loudness measurement is available in Kaleido-Solo model 910 only. The Kaleido-Solo supports two independent loudness measurements, called “1 Loudness” and “2 Loudness”. You can configure both in this menu. Having two separate measurements is useful if, for example, you want to measure one 5.1 and one stereo pair simultaneously. - Page 37 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1st Loudness/2nd Loudness – Manual Coding Mode The manual coding mode offers a way to manually configure the loudness measurement. Changing the coding mode will enable or disable channel assignments. For example if you select 1/0 (c), only the center channel can be assigned and be considered in the loudness measurement.
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Page 38: Audio - Loudness Advanced
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.6 Audio - Loudness Advanced 1st Loudness/2nd Loudness - EBU Mode Checked The loudness chart will follow the EBU R128 recommendation for the loudness measurement. Unchecked A parameter that is not compliant with EBU R128 has been changed (e.g.: Target parameter is not set to -23). - Page 39 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 1st Loudness/2nd Loudness - A-85 Mode Checked The loudness chart will follow the ATSC A/85 recommendation for the loudness measurement. Unchecked A parameter that is not compliant with ATSC A/85 has been changed (e.g.: Target parameter is not set to -24).
- Page 40 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Other loudness standard supported You can use the Kaleido-Solo to measure loudness following other standards by configuring some parameters. You can find those parameters in the next table: Standard Unit A-85 Target Short-Term Time Window Relative Gating Mode Mode...
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Page 41: Audio - Loudness Control
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.4.7 Audio - Loudness Control Meter Force loudness chart 1 and/or 2 to pause. When paused, the loudness chart will display “pause” and Paused last data will stay on screen. Running When the loudness engine goes from a paused state to a running state, the engine is restarted and continues where it was left. -
Page 42: On Screen Display (Osd) Menu
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu 5.5.1 OSD - General Transparency Affects all OSD elements except the menu Transparent Opaque Show OSD Acts as a Master Switch affecting all OSD elements except the menu Checked: Enable the display of OSD elements. -
Page 43: Osd - Loudness
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.2 OSD - Loudness Loudness measurement is available in Kaleido-Solo model 910 only. This menu controls the appearance of the on-screen loudness chart. Display Disable any loudness chart. Mono Meter 1 Shows 1 loudness chart with first program settings see section 5.4.5. Mono Meter 2 Shows 1 loudness chart with second program settings see section 5.4.5. - Page 44 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Dual Loudness 1/2 When dual meter is selected you have the choice to only show 1 of the meter or both of them. Checked Display the associated loudness chart when Dual Meter is selected. Unchecked Hide the associated loudness chart when Dual Meter is selected.
- Page 45 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Position Move all loudness charts to the desired position on the screen: Top Left Top Center Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Center Loudness chart (mono meter representation) The color identifies the traces (center section) with their numeric values (top section). Top/Bottom Refer to EBU R128 or ATSC A/85 specification for more details.
- Page 46 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Loudness chart (dual meter representation) The color identifies the traces (center section) with their numeric values (left section). Left section Refer to EBU R128 or ATSC A/85 specification for more details. Center section Graphic representation of short term, integrated measurement and the target value. The time scale is represented at the bottom of this section.
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Page 47: Osd - Alm
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.3 OSD - ALM This menu sets up the appearance of the on-screen Audio Level Meters. Control - Show ALM Choose whether to display the on-screen ALMs: Checked Show all audio level meters. Unchecked Hide all audio level meters. Control - Scale Checked Show scales on all audio level meters - levels are in dB. - Page 48 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION ALM Standard – ALM 5.1 (no. 1 and no. 2) Hide the 5.1 audio level meters, giving the space to show up to 3 stereo audio level meters. Other types See ALM1, 2, etc type for more details. ALM Standard - ALM1, ALM2, etc.
- Page 49 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Scale Scale is the graduation in dB of an audio level meter. Channel ID Identifies the audio channel pair reprensented by audio level meter. Phase meter Provides an indication of the relative phase of the two channels and thereby provides some measure of mono compatibility.
- Page 50 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.1 channel assignment Stands for front left Stands for center Stands for front right Stands for left surround Stands for subwoofer Stands for right surround Note that all ALMs are in true peak mode (not selectable) (as explained in document ITU-R BS.1770-1 annex 2).
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Page 51: Osd - Timecode
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.4 OSD - Timecode Time Code Show Set the location on the display monitor where the time code will be displayed, or turn it off: Top Left Top Center Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Time Code - Font Size Set the size of the font used to display the time code:... -
Page 52: Osd - Asp. Ratio
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Small Selects the small font The samples show the relative sizes of the fonts. 5.5.5 OSD – Asp. Ratio Asp. Ratio - Show Set the location on the display monitor where the AFD code extracted from the input will be displayed, or turn it off: Top Left Top Center Top Right... -
Page 53: Osd - In. Format
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.6 OSD – In. Format In. Format Show Set the location on the display monitor where the input format will be displayed, or turn it off: Top Left Top Center Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Center Bottom Right Kaleido-Solo | 49... -
Page 54: Osd - Markers
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.7 OSD - Markers 4:3 Markers - Line Choose whether to show 4:3 markers within the 16:9 video displays No Lines Marker are not displayed. Lines Markers are displayed. 50 | Kaleido-Solo... - Page 55 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 4:3 Markers - Mask The area of the image that is outside the protected area as shown by the markers can be masked, and the mask selected as transparent or opaque, using this menu. No mask applied. Opaque Mask is applied and completely blocks video.
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Page 56: Osd - Umd
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.8 OSD - UMD Under monitor display (UMD) Under monitor display (UMD) with tallies Dynamic text can be driven by some automation systems. Note that the ID number for the Kaleido-Solo UMD text box is „0‟ and the port number is „13000‟. This is useful when configuring a third-party automation system;... -
Page 57: Osd - Subtitle
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.5.9 OSD - SubTitle Subtitling Unchecked: Disable burn-in subtitling. Checked: Enable burn-in subtitling. Note that if the video is scaled to use a small portion of the monitor the subtitling may be illegible but still present. -
Page 58: Ethernet
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.6 Ethernet Status Information related to the Ethernet connection e.g.: IP address, etc. Use DHCP Unchecked: Use manually-entered IP address. Checked: Let the DHCP server on your network to assign an IP address every time you power-up the Kaleido-Solo. - Page 59 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Gateway A network node equipped for interfacing with another network that uses different protocols. You can put the IP address of a gateway here. Apply Settings After IP, Netmask and Gateway addresses are entered, navigate to the “Apply Settings” button and click on it. Wait a few seconds to see the Status box information change accordingly.
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Page 60: Presets
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.7 Presets User Presets You can save and load up to 5 presets. Everything can be saved and recalled in a preset except for: Ethernet configuration (see section 5.6) Safe mode configuration (see section 5.11) ... -
Page 61: General - Remote
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.8 General - Remote You can assign up to 2 actions to each of the optional remote control buttons #1 to #4 (see section 12). Here are the possibilities: No Action: Nothing. Load User Preset 1 to 5: Load a previously saved associated preset (see section 5.7). -
Page 62: General - Gpi
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.9 General - GPI See section 2.3 for GPI connections. GPI Status Active: Shows if the GPI inputs and/or output are considered active (close). Inactive: Shows if the GPI inputs and/or output are considered inactive (open). GPI Input Action You can assign an action from a GPI input. - Page 63 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Tally Preset: Activate the right most tally (see section 5.5.8). Status WARNING: Activate a Warning mode, UMD and UMD text will turn yellow and a yellow border will appear on the border of the screen. Status ERROR: Activate an Error mode, UMD and UMD text will turn red and a red border will appear on the border of the screen.
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Page 64: About Menu
Miranda technical support. There are other elements on this page labeled B, C, F and M that could be needed by the Miranda technical support. If a remote control is detected it will be identified with the version of the remote control. -
Page 65: Safe Mode
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 5.11 Safe Mode Safe mode is a specialized operating mode designed to allow the user to force an HDMI resolution. This can be used if the monitor's preferred resolution is not supported or if the monitor has a corrupted EDID (no valid preferred resolution information). - Page 66 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Frame Rate Choose the frame rate of the output video. This option can be selected only if the resolution is not set to EDID. 50 Hz 60 Hz Sync Polarity Positive: Positive horizontal and vertical syncs. Negative: Negative horizontal and vertical syncs.
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Page 67: Xml Gateway
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 6 XML Gateway The XML Gateway is a protocol used to control OSD objects of the Kaleido-Solo. Below is a table containing all accessible objects from the XML Gateway protocol. The port number used for the connection is „13000‟. -
Page 68: Upgrade Procedure
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7 Upgrade Procedure When it becomes necessary to upgrade the Kaleido-Solo to a new software version, use the procedure described here. The Kaleido-Solo serves a web page that is the portal for upgrading the device. 7.1 Using a crossover RJ45 Connecting a Kaleido-Solo directly to your computer with an Ethernet crossover cable requires particular care. -
Page 69: How To Determine The Computer (Windows 7) Ip Address
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7.1.1 How to determine the computer (windows 7) IP address Select “Control Panel” on the “Start” windows menu. Select “View network status and tasks” Click on “Local Area Connection”. If you have more than 1 physical network connection, choose the right one. - Page 70 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Select “Details...” You can now see the computer IPv4 Address. In the example shown here it‟s 10.0.24.166 You can configure the Kaleido-Solo to be in the same subnet as your computer by selecting, for example 10.0.24.170. 66 | Kaleido-Solo...
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Page 71: How To Change The Computer (Windows 7) Ip Address
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 7.1.2 How to change the computer (windows 7) IP address In the “Local Area Connection Status” window click on “Properties” instead of “Details...” Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and click on “Properties” Kaleido-Solo | 67... - Page 72 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION You can now assign a new IP address to your computer. 68 | Kaleido-Solo...
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Page 73: Connecting To Your Kaleido-Solo (Lan Connection Or Crossover Connection)
Kaleido Solo‟s page. Click on the Browse button to open the Choose File to Upload dialog box where you can search your local computer or network for the upgrade file, which you should have obtained previously from Miranda. Kaleido-Solo | 69... - Page 74 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Select the file and click Open. The file name will appear in the Upgrade File data box, and the Upgrade button will be enabled. Click the Upgrade button to begin the upgrade procedure. 70 | Kaleido-Solo...
- Page 75 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION A pop-up warning will appear, listing things you should NOT do while the Kaleido-Solo is upgrading: When you are ready to proceed, click OK. The main window will show that the upgrade is in progress, and remind you of the things NOT to do. When the upgrade is complete, the main window will notify you that it was successful, and advise you to reboot your Kaleido-Solo.
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Page 76: Profile
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 8 Profile You can copy the configuration of a Kaleido-Solo to another one (excluding the Ethernet configuration) by going to the profile section on the Kaleido-Solo‟s web page. Connect to the Kaleido-Solo‟s IP address and select Profile Click on Download to download the configuration file (ksolo_profile.tar). -
Page 77: Debug Information
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 9 Debug information A debug information file could be required when contacting technical support. You can download the file from the debug web page provided by the Kaleido-Solo. Connect to the Kaleido-Solo‟s IP address and select Debug Click on Download to download the debug file (ksolo_debug.tar). -
Page 78: Custom Resolution
Upload to upload the file to the Kaleido-Solo. The custom resolution file should be obtained from Miranda‟s technical support. It allows Kaleido-Solo to output an unsupported HDMI output resolution. Note that once the file is uploaded you must go in safe mode and select custom under resolution (see section 5.11). -
Page 79: Technical Support Information
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 11 Technical support information Connect to the Kaleido-Solo‟s IP address and select Technical Support You can find the information required to contact Miranda Technical Support. Kaleido-Solo | 75... -
Page 80: Kaleido Remote Control (Optional)
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 12 Kaleido remote control (optional) You can connect the optional remote control to your Kaleido-Solo. The remote comes with 6 feet of cable but you can extend it up to 100 feet with standard 4-wire phone cable (RJ-11). The remote uses capacitive sensor button technology. -
Page 81: Specifications
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 13 Specifications VIDEO Signal: SMPTE-259M-C (270 Mbps) SMPTE-272M-C (270 Mbps with embedded audio) SMPTE-292M, SMPTE-299M (HD: 1.485, 1.485/1.001 Gbps) SMPTE-425 (2.970, 2.970/1.001 Gbps) Supported formats: SD: 480i59.94, 576i50 HD: SMPTE-274M: 1080i 50, 59.94, 1080p/PsF 23.98, 24, 25 HD: SMPTE-296M: 720p 50, 59.94 3G: SMPTE-425 level A (mapping 1): 1080p 50, 59.94 3G: SMPTE-425 level B: 1080p 50, 59.94 (Dual Link) -
Page 82: Annex 1: Glossary
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 14 Annex 1: Glossary Concept Description EBU R128 Refer to EBU technical document 3341 ATSC A/85 Refer to document number: ITU-R BS.1770 78 | Kaleido-Solo... -
Page 83: Annex 2: Afd Functions
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 15 Annex 2: AFD Functions The charts below show the conversions that will be performed by the Kaleido-Solo by selecting the Active Format Descriptor (AFD). In the images shown in the chart: BLACK Indicates that this portion of the transmitted image will be black GREY indicates Protected Area, consisting of picture content which may be cropped for optimum display on screens with a different aspect ratio. - Page 84 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Input signal 4:3 monitor Output signal 16:9 monitor 16:9 Letterbox image in 4:3 frame 16:9 Letterbox image in 4:3 frame 16:9 Full frame image in a 16:9 frame (4:3_10) (4:3_10) (16:9_8) 14:9 Letterbox image in a 4:3 frame 14:9 Letterbox image in a 4:3 frame 14:9 Pillar-box image in a 16:9 frame (4:3_11)
- Page 85 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Input signal 4:3 monitor Output signal 16:9 monitor 16:9 Full frame image in a 16:9 frame 16:9 Letterbox image in 4:3 frame 16:9 Full frame image in a 16:9 frame (use preferred 16:9_8 flag instead) (4:3_10) (16:9_2) (16:9_2)
- Page 86 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Input signal 4:3 monitor Output signal 16:9 monitor 14:9 Pillar-box image in a 16:9 frame 14:9 Letterbox image in a 4:3 frame 14:9 Pillar-box image in a 16:9 frame (4:3_11) (16:9_11) (16:9_11) 4:3 Pillar-box image Shoot and protect 4:3 Image shoot and protect 14:9 in a 14:9 Pillar-box image in a 16:9 frame 14:9 in a 16:9 frame...
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Page 87: Annex 3: Installing The Optical Interface
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 16 Annex 3: Installing the Optical Interface Installing and removing the Fiber I/O interface cartridge requires special care. This annex describes the process. The interface consists of two parts: A socket on the rear panel into which an SFP interface module is plugged ... - Page 88 GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION Connecting the fiber optic cables 1. Remove the dust plug from the SFP module if present 2. Verify that the exposed end of the optical fiber in the LC connector is clean Carefully remove any debris if necessary. 3.
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Page 89: Annex 4: Sfp Module Models And Description
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 17 Annex 4: SFP module models and description Type Model Description SFP-R-LC Single fiber Rx (input) cartridge with LC/PC connector. DUAL-RX SFP-RR-LC Dual fiber Rx (input) cartridge with LC/PC connector. SFP-T-S13-LC Single fiber Tx (output) cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC connector. DUAL-TX SFP-TT-S13S13-LC Dual fiber Tx (output) cartridge at 1310 nm with LC/PC connector. -
Page 90: Annex 5: Mounting Bracket
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 18 Annex 5: Mounting bracket Do not use any screws other than the ones provided, or it may cause damage to the Kaleido-Solo. 86 | Kaleido-Solo...
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