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Part Number: M770-2800-111
1 June 2011

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  • Page 1 Kaleido-X User’s Manual Part Number: M770-2800-111 1 June 2011...
  • Page 2 Miranda Technologies Inc. A Miranda Technologies Inc. manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a specific product serial number.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Features Introduced in Kaleido-X Version 5.20 ........
  • Page 4 Changing the IP Address of a Multi-Viewer from the Monitor Wall ......... . . 61 4 Managing Kaleido-X Systems Key Concepts .
  • Page 5 Alarm Status ..................120 Alarm Suppression .
  • Page 6 Setting RCP User Preferences ................256 12 Routers & Kaleido-X Overview.
  • Page 7 Sony Production Switcher ................. . 318 Kahuna Production Switcher .
  • Page 8 viii...

  • Page 9: New Features

    This chapter describes new features in Kaleido-X version 5.30. Overview Kaleido-X version 5.30 is a major release adding support for the new Kaleido-Modular KMV-3911 multi- viewer model. Version 5.30 also introduces a few enhancements. New Feature in Kaleido-X Version 5.30 •...

  • Page 10: Features Introduced In Kaleido-X Version 5.20

    Note: In the case of the Kaleido-X16, support for audio monitoring at the HD-SDI output requires version 5.30 (or later) of the Kaleido-X Software, and recent hardware. In the XAdmin Status and Options page, under SYSTEM, the value indicated for the Card revision attribute must be 0x4 or more.
  • Page 11 For each multi-viewer input, the panel displays the current router source assignment, the corresponding router destination, as well as router status information. In the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer model, it also indicates if an input card has been removed.
  • Page 12 Status and Options; SDI output calibrations and other settings can be configured in XEdit. In the case of the Kaleido-X multi-viewer models, the presence and status (normal mode, safe mode) of the KXO- HDM mezzanine are available via SNMP. Traps are also available for both alarms.

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    XEdit Application Shortcuts ............29 About this Document The Kaleido-X User’s Manual is intended to help you leverage the full working potential of the Kaleido-X Software and XEdit application for controlling and monitoring audio, and video broadcast signal paths for interfacing, routing distribution and other peripheral devices.

  • Page 14: System Overview

    Start Guide for your multi-viewer model, and some ancillary documents (e.g. welcome letters, warranty cards) are distributed in printed form. All manuals are available on the Kaleido-X DVD. You can also obtain them from the Software Downloads section of Miranda’s Technical Support portal.
  • Page 15 Control of a highly integrated system is simplified with the RCP-200 panel, which can operate the router and multi-viewer, as well as signal processing and distribution cards. The KMV-3901/3911 provides a subset of the features of the Kaleido-X (4RU) and (7RU) models: • Eight auto-sensing 3Gbps/HD/SD video inputs, two independent HDMI outputs •...

  • Page 16: Kaleido-X16

    Getting Started Kaleido-X16 The Kaleido-X16 is a compact, ultra-quiet multi-viewer with 16 inputs and two multi-viewer outputs. It offers the highest level of image quality, and can be used with 3Gbps/HD/SD and Analog video. It is ideal for small control rooms, although it can also be paired with routers to create the very largest combined multi-viewer and routing systems.
  • Page 17 The Kaleido-X16’s super silent design is highly appreciated for use within studios and control rooms. Kaleido-X16 provides a subset of the features of the Kaleido-X (4RU) and (7RU) models: • 1RU non-modular frame •...

  • Page 18: Kaleido-X (4Ru)

    • Super silent for installation within studios and control rooms Kaleido-X (4RU) The Kaleido-X (4RU) is a multi-room, multi-image display processor and router in a single, expandable chassis. Its unique mix of capabilities represents the most integrated monitoring and routing solution. As a multi-image processor, it offers the highest level of signal flexibility.

  • Page 19: Kaleido-X (7Ru)

    Kaleido-X (4RU) system overview Kaleido-X (7RU) The Kaleido-X (7RU) is a multi-room, multi-image display processor and router in a single, expandable chassis. Its unique mix of capabilities represents the most integrated monitoring and routing solution. As a multi-image processor, it offers the highest level of signal flexibility. Each chassis can display 96 HD, SD or Analog inputs any number of times, in any size, across 8 displays of any resolution and orientation.

  • Page 20: Kaleido-X (7Ru) X 2 Expansion

    Since version 3.00 of Miranda’s Kaleido-X Software, it is possible to expand the input connectivity of one Kaleido-X (7RU) frame to include that of a second. The two frames, each with its own expansion (KXO-EXP) card, are connected by a high bandwidth cable, such that all the output (KXO) modules on each frame (up to 6 in total) have access to all inputs (KXI) on each frame (up to 192 in total) without any blocking or bandwidth limitations.

  • Page 21: Kaleido-X Cluster

    Kaleido-X (7RU)×2 expansion system overview Kaleido-X Cluster As of version 4.00 of the Kaleido-X Software, it is possible to configure a cluster system, allowing operation of layouts sharing output signals from multiple Kaleido-X multi-viewers fed by a router, while using only...

  • Page 22: Kmv-3901/3911 Cascade

    Kaleido-X cluster system overview KMV-3901/3911 Cascade As of version 5.20 of the Kaleido-X Software, it is possible to configure up to three KMV-3901/3911 multi- viewers as a cascade system. Unlike the cluster, whose purpose is to increase the number of output heads in a room, the cascade increases the maximum number of inputs that can be displayed to a single head.

  • Page 23: Verifying Your System Configuration

    IP address in the address bar. The Kaleido-X home page appears: 2. Click the XAdmin button. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears, displaying a list of all modules and their statuses. 1. The multi-viewer must have Kaleido-X software version 2.10 or later.
  • Page 24 Getting Started For example, in the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer, the heading rows show the card type, serial number, firmware and safemode versions, a card status indicator, and input signal status indicators. The card status indicator shows whether the card is running normally (green) or in safe mode (red). The signal status indicators reveals the presence of a valid input signal at the corresponding connector.
  • Page 25 – At any time you can click the Refresh button to make sure the data displayed for the selected module is up to date. – In the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer, click the Reset card button at the end of a card’s header row to reset the card remotely, directly from your Web browser.
  • Page 26 Getting Started Note: See “Hardware and Software Options” on page 347 for more information on the options available for the different multi-viewer models.
  • Page 27 KXA-GPI-GEN - 1.2V Status KXA-GPI-GEN - 1.8V Status KXA-GPI-GEN - 2.5V Status 1. The KXA-GPI-GEN card, with support for GPI, is standard on the Kaleido-X (7RU), and optional for the Kaleido-X (4RU). GPI support is built-in on the Kaleido-X16, and Kaleido-Modular multi-viewers.
  • Page 28 KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 4 Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 5 Status KXA-GPI-GEN - Rear Fan 6 Status If you have a Kaleido-X (4RU) without a KXA-GPI-GEN card, then you will find the fan and power supply statuses listed with the master output card’s information:...
  • Page 29 Verifying your System Configuration Fan statuses PSU statuses Temperatures Verifying a Kaleido-RCP2 To verify that the RCP2 is functioning normally: 1. Log on to the RCP2 (see “Logging on to the Kaleido-RCP2” on page 368). 2. Test various operations using the RCP2 keyboard and the mouse (e.g. load layout presets). Verifying an Audio Bridge Terminal To verify that the ABT is functioning normally: •...

  • Page 30: Loading A Layout

    Getting Started Orange Activity Hardware fault Flashing red Upgrading firmware Two LEDs are visible on the front panel, one for each power supply. When lit, they both indicate the same status: Color Board Status Green Normal Flashing green Normal, rebooting Orange Warning Flashing Orange...
  • Page 31 Note: By default, each room is associated with one multi-viewer output or output card. Most predefined layouts are configured to show all video streams for a given input card (in the case of the Kaleido-X multi- viewer models) or all video streams connected to the multi-viewer’s inputs (in the case of a Kaleido-X16 or Kaleido-Modular multi-viewer model).

  • Page 32: Cabling Diagrams

    Getting Started Note: You can also use the 10 LAYOUT PRESETS buttons on the RCP2 to load the associated default layout to the monitor wall. Cabling Diagrams KMV-3901/3911...
  • Page 33 Loading a Layout Kaleido-X16...
  • Page 34 Getting Started Kaleido-X (4RU)
  • Page 35 Loading a Layout Kaleido-X (7RU) Kaleido-X (7RU) x 2 Refer to the “Kaleido-X (7RU) Expansion” chapter in the Kaleido-X (7RU) Hardware Description & Installation Manual.

  • Page 36: Rs-422 Connection Diagram

    Installation and Operation, available on the DVD that shipped with your system. In the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer, each output card supports one RS-422 port over an RJ-45 connector. The Kaleido-X16 supports two RS-422 serial inputs over RJ-45 connectors. These inputs allow the multi-viewer to connect to external serial devices such as a router, production switcher, or router controller.

  • Page 37: Xedit Application Shortcuts

    Loading a Layout Note: The two RS-422 ports on the multi-viewer side have no ground pin. Using the appropriate DE-9S-to-RJ-45 adapter, an external device should be able to communicate with a multi-viewer despite the lack of a ground. XEdit Application Shortcuts The following is a list of shortcut keys available in XEdit to execute specific actions.
  • Page 38 Getting Started Action Shortcut Key Redo last operation Ctrl+Y Undo last operation Ctrl+Z Unlock composite Zoom in Ctrl+plus sign Zoom out Ctrl+minus sign...

  • Page 39: Operation Of The Monitor Wall

    This means that displays can be hot-swapped. If an existing display is replaced by a new one, the Kaleido-X will automatically change the resolution without the need for a system restart. See “Setting a Display Monitor’s Output...
  • Page 40 Operation of the Monitor Wall Layout A layout refers to a visual grouping of monitors on the monitor wall. Layouts are specific to a room, and created by using the XEdit application. Full screen layouts, also defined in XEdit, are specific to a full screen zone within a particular room. See “Loading Layouts” on page 38, and “Displaying a Source in Full Screen Mode”...
  • Page 41 Clock A clock is the visual representation of time in a video or display. It can be based on a reference LTC signal or on the Kaleido-X system time. Clocks can be in a digital or analog format. Note: The KMV-3901/3911 supports digital clocks only.
  • Page 42 216, for details on configuring the alarm reporting and latching attributes for these layout elements. The Kaleido-X system tracks the latched state of all alarm levels in a logical source at all times, even when alarms are not being monitored on the wall, or via SNMP traps or background actions.

  • Page 43: Detailed Directions

    KX1/ROOM1 and KX2/ROOM1 will be listed. You may select either one. Note: By default, in the case of a Kaleido-X (7RU), the two head (DVI/VGA) outputs from each of the Output A, B, C and D cards are assigned to ROOM1, ROOM2, ROOM3 and ROOM4 respectively. Likewise, in the case of a Kaleido-X (4RU), the two heads associated with Output A are assigned to ROOM1, and the two heads associated with Output B are assigned to ROOM2.

  • Page 44: Displaying The Dashboard

    When all errors are resolved, then the system automatically closes the dashboard on every monitor. You can also display the dashboard as needed, to view the Kaleido-X system name, IP address, software version and current error messages. In such cases you must close the dashboard manually.

  • Page 45: Hiding The Dashboard

    Hiding the Dashboard Show dashboard Monitor wall shortcut menu (from composite monitor shortcut menu) Note: If you right-click the monitor wall background directly, then the monitor wall shortcut menu appears immediately, and you can click Show dashboard directly: After a brief delay, the dashboard appears at the bottom-right corner of the monitor, and the command Hide dashboard replaces Show dashboard on the menu: Dashboard on the monitor wall Hiding the Dashboard...

  • Page 46: Loading Layouts

    Operation of the Monitor Wall Hide dashboard Note: Clicking the × button closes the dashboards on every display monitor in the room if they were displayed automatically. To hide all the dashboards: • Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor Wall on the shortcut menu (if you clicked a layout element), and then click Hide all dashboards to hide the dashboard on every display in the room: Hide all dashboards...
  • Page 47 Loading Layouts Load layout The layout chooser appears: 2. Select the layout you wish to load, from the set of layouts defined for this room, and then click OK. The new layout appears on the monitor wall. Loading a Layout by Using the RCP2 To load a layout on the monitor wall, by using the RCP2: 1.
  • Page 48 Operation of the Monitor Wall 2. Select the layout you wish to load, from the set of layouts defined for this room, and then click OK. The new layout appears on the monitor wall. Using Layouts Presets To toggle layouts using the RCP2’s preset buttons: •...

  • Page 49: Displaying A Source In Full Screen Mode

    Displaying a Source in Full Screen Mode To locate the mouse pointer on the monitor wall: • Click the middle mouse button. A more recognizable square shape appears around the pointer. Displaying a Source in Full Screen Mode To display a source in full screen mode: 1.

  • Page 50: Video Cropping/Zooming

    Operation of the Monitor Wall Note: There may be one more choice on the menu if you set a custom aspect ratio in XEdit, for this monitor. See “Setting a Video Monitor’s Aspect Ratio” on page 187. The video is resized accordingly within the layout. Video Cropping/Zooming To toggle the cropping mode using the RCP2: •...

  • Page 51: Toggling Safe Area Markers

    Toggling Safe Area Markers Notes • The overscan margins are set to 5% by default. They can be customized in XEdit. • In the case of a KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer, up to 10% cropping is supported. • Safe title area and aspect ratio markers follow the video signal (e.g. if the safe title is within 5% of top, left, right and bottom, then when the video is in default overscan mode, the safe title will not appear).

  • Page 52: Displaying Subtitles And Closed Caption Text

    Operation of the Monitor Wall Displaying Subtitles and Closed Caption Text Note: The KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewers do not support displaying of subtitles and closed captions. Setting the Text Mode To change the text mode for a video monitor: 1. Right-click the appropriate video source on the monitor wall. 2.
  • Page 53 Displaying Subtitles and Closed Caption Text Signal type Text Mode Icon Label Available choices Other / Unknown Auto Text (CC/ Enable text check box, Text Subtitling) mode sub-menu. Switching Closed Captioning On/Off Note: The KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewers do not support extraction of closed captions. To switch CC (608) closed captioning on/off: 1.
  • Page 54 Operation of the Monitor Wall Note: The shortcut menu displays Service 1 to Service 6. Use the Extended services sub-menu to select from the Service 7 to Service 63 range. When an extended service is enabled it is added to the shortcut menu below Service 6.

  • Page 55: Editing Umd Text

    The UMD displays the new text: Selecting an Input Method Note: In the case of a KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer, the current version of the Kaleido-X Software does not support input methods on the monitor wall. As a workaround, you can use XEdit, open the layout that contains the text you wish to modify (e.g.

  • Page 56: Assigning Sources To Monitors

    Operation of the Monitor Wall You can now type text in your language of choice, using an external keyboard connected to the Kaleido-RCP2. Assigning Sources to Monitors Any monitor in a layout can be assigned a logical source in XEdit. It is possible to change the logical source assignment directly on the monitor wall.
  • Page 57 Assigning Sources to Monitors 3. Click Take. The selected logical source is now assigned to the monitor. 4. Click the X button to close the Assign Source window. Assigning a Logical Source to a Monitor by Using the Mouse To assign a logical source to a monitor, by using the mouse: 1.

  • Page 58: Changing Crosspoints

    Changing Crosspoints Changing an External Router Crosspoint Note: As of version 5.20 of the Kaleido-X Software, when a multi-viewer manages an upstream router, you should now manage the router’s physical sources as logical sources within the multi-viewer system (see page 135). Router sources can thus be assigned to monitor wall elements transparently, just as sources connected directly to the multi-viewer’s inputs (see “Assigning Sources to Monitors”...
  • Page 59 The multi-viewer requests the specified source signal from the router. Changing an Internal Router Crosspoint Note: This feature is only available on Kaleido-X (7RU), Kaleido-X (7RU) × 2, and Kaleido-X16 multi- SDI Router Output option. viewers, with the To change a crosspoint in the internal router: 1.
  • Page 60 To change a monitor’s source assignment by using a router control device or application: • Apply a crosspoint change to route the desired Kaleido-X logical source to the video monitor whose source assignment you wish to change on the monitor wall, in the same way you would do for any router controlled by the device or application you have.

  • Page 61: Using Timers

    Using Timers Using Timers Timers can be assigned to timer monitors in a layout. Any user can control such timers by using the timer monitor’s buttons and shortcut menu. An RCP user can be assigned a specific timer. This allows using the numeric keypad on an external keyboard connected to the RCP2 to control the timer.
  • Page 62 Operation of the Monitor Wall 2. On the shortcut menu, point to Mode, navigate to the appropriate timer mode, and then click the desired end behavior: Alternatively, you can set the mode and behavior directly, by clicking the timer monitor’s Timer mode, and End behavior buttons: —...
  • Page 63 Using Timers 3. Use the Preset controls to set a new preset time: 4. Click the Reset button to reset the timer to its initial value (based on timer mode and preset time): 5. Click the Start button to start the timer: Controlling a Timer by Using an External Numeric Keypad If a timer is assigned to the current RCP user, or else if a timer is assigned by default for the room, then the external keyboard’s numeric keypad controls this specific timer.

  • Page 64: Triggering Actions

    1. In XEdit, configure the appropriate GPI line’ s direction as an output (system calibration). 2. Create an action to toggle the GPI output on/off state, and assign it to a monitor. 3. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. 4. Trigger the action by clicking the monitor.

  • Page 65: Acknowledging Alarms

    Acknowledging Alarms Acknowledging Alarms Acknowledging Alarms on the Monitor Wall When you acknowledge an alarm, latched or current, the latched status is reset to normal (i.e. unlatched). If the alarm is acknowledged while its status indicates an error condition, the latched status is reset to normal, and will only go back to error if the alarm status returns to normal and then to error again.

  • Page 66: Triggering Audio Monitoring

    Operation of the Monitor Wall Unlatch/Acknowledge all This will acknowledge every alarm monitored in the current room. Acknowledging Alarms by Using an Action To acknowledge alarms, by using an action: • Create a Unlatch/Acknowledge all action. This action can be assigned to a monitor on the monitor wall, or it can be a background action.

  • Page 67: Setting A Display Monitor's Output Resolution

    1280 × 1024 @ 60 Hz, by using a keyboard shortcut: hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys, and then press R. • In the case of a Kaleido-X, connect the keyboard to a USB port on the output card associated with the display.
  • Page 68 “US” in XEdit, otherwise the shortcut may not work (i.e. it could be parsed and converted to a special character, depending on the selected locale). In the case of a Kaleido-X, the shortcut will reset the resolution on the active display (the one where the mouse pointer is located) and on the other display connected to the same output card, if any.

  • Page 69: Changing The Ip Address Of A Multi-Viewer From The Monitor Wall

    Changing the IP Address of a Multi-Viewer from the Monitor Wall Specifying Output Resolution from the Monitor Wall To specify output resolution from the Monitor Wall: 1. Right click on the Monitor Wall background, and choose Display Resolution from the menu that appears: 2.
  • Page 70 Operation of the Monitor Wall The System Configuration window appears. 2. Click the Ethernet tab. 3. Type the required Frame IP address, network mask, and gateway address in the appropriate boxes. 4. Type the required addresses for all outputs. 5. Click OK. 6.

  • Page 71: Managing Kaleido-X Systems

    96 inputs over up to 8 displays of any resolution and orientation. By using a mid-plane expansion module, two Kaleido-X (7RU) frames can be connected to display up to 192 video inputs over up to 12 displays. The Kaleido-X (7RU) built- in routing capability offers switching of 96 unprocessed inputs to 48 HD/SD outputs for feeding monitors, test equipment, master control or production switchers, ISO recorders, or other multi-image processors.

  • Page 72: Kaleido-X16

    Kaleido-X16 The Kaleido-X16 is a compact, ultra-quiet multi-viewer in a 1RU frame, with 16 inputs and two outputs. It provides a subset of the features of the Kaleido-X 4RU and 7RU models. There are two types of Kaleido-X16: Kaleido-X16-S (single head) and Kaleido-X16-D (dual head).
  • Page 73 “Creating Logical Sources” on page 135, for details. Cards Cards are added to, and removed from a Kaleido-X (7RU) or Kaleido-X (4RU) multi-viewer. There are different, specialized types of cards: input cards, output cards, a GPI/genlock card, expansion cards and internal router cards. Refer to the appropriate Hardware Description &...

  • Page 74: Detailed Directions

    A local database is used as a workspace to save layouts and related configuration data temporarily while you are building your Kaleido-X system in offline mode. If you need to build more than one system, you can keep working with the same database, and use the backup tool to save the data for each system separately.
  • Page 75 Opening the XEdit Software 2. When prompted to specify the database location, click Browse. 3. From the window that opens, locate an appropriate directory for your workspace, and then click Open to close the Select the database location window.
  • Page 76 The XEdit main window appears. This may take a few seconds. When first opening XEdit in offline mode, the database contains the default configuration for a Kaleido-X (7RU) system, including a fully-populated frame (all cards present) and a set of predefined logical sources.

  • Page 77: Using Xedit Online

    Using XEdit Online To customize the layout of the XEdit application window: • Resize the window, and its three panes, by dragging the window’s borders, corners, and pane splitters. • Move the Tips, Tools, and Properties tabs between the left and right panes, and reorder them, by clicking their handle and dragging to the desired location.
  • Page 78 Multi-viewer type System name System IP address It is also possible to verify which version of the Kaleido-X Software is installed on this multi-viewer, by moving to pointer to the system name in the System list. A tip appears, showing this information.

  • Page 79: Importing A Database

    Disconnecting from a Multi-Viewer Notes • When using XEdit in online mode, some database functions, such as Export, Import, and Retrieve backup, are not available. Any changes made by the user are not kept locally on the multi- user’s PC, but applied directly on the multi-viewer. To retrieve the data set from the viewer , either disconnect from the multi-viewer, and then use the Import function, or use the Create backup function to save a copy of the database.
  • Page 80 Managing Kaleido-X Systems IP addresses for all the multi-viewers that are on the same subnet as your PC are included in the list. 2. If your PC and the multi-viewer are on the same subnet, then you can select the IP address of the multi- viewer from the list.

  • Page 81: Exporting A Database

    Exporting a Database Multi-viewer type IP address Exporting a Database To export a database: 1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Export. The Export to Multi-Viewer window appears, prompting you for the IP address of the multi-viewer to which you wish to transfer the database.

  • Page 82: Creating A Backup

    Managing Kaleido-X Systems 4. Click Yes. A progress window appears, followed by a message stating whether the export succeeded or not. 5. Click OK. All data on the remote system is now replaced with content from the local workspace. Creating a Backup Use the Create backup and Retrieve backup functions to manage copies of your system database.

  • Page 83: Retrieving A Backup

    Backing Up Resolutions The Create Backup window appears. 2. In Create Backup, select the location where you wish to save a backup copy of the current database content, and then click Save. The database is saved as a ZIP file. Backing Up Resolutions To back up resolutions from the current system: 1.
  • Page 84 Managing Kaleido-X Systems The Select Backup window appears. 2. In Select Backup, navigate to the appropriate backup file (a ZIP archive, in the case of a full database backup), select it, and then click Open. A message appears prompting you to confirm your intention.

  • Page 85: Creating A Single Multi-Viewer System

    When first opening XEdit in offline mode, the database contains the default configuration for a Kaleido-X (7RU) system, including a fully-populated frame (all cards present) as a starting point. If you have a different multi-viewer type—i.e. a Kaleido-Modular, a Kaleido-X16, a Kaleido-X (4RU) or an expansion system—, then you need to replace the default multi-viewer type.
  • Page 86 Managing Kaleido-X Systems 3. In the equipment library, select the appropriate multi-viewer type: Kaleido-X (7RU), Kaleido-X (4RU), Kaleido-X (7RU) × 2 (with expansion), Kaleido-X16-D, Kaleido-X16-S, or Kaleido Modular KMV-3901/3911, and drag it onto the root of the System hierarchical list.

  • Page 87: Creating A Cluster

    Router and Router level lists under TCP/IP Router control. Note: As of version 5.00 of the Kaleido-X Software, the router selected by default for TCP/IP control is the .KX Router logical router 7.
  • Page 88 Adding Multi-Viewers to a Cluster Notes • Any multi-viewer you wish to add to a cluster must have Kaleido-X Software version 4.00 or later, and all members of a cluster must have the same Kaleido-X Software version. • Each multi-viewer you wish to add to a cluster must have a unique name.
  • Page 89 (i.e. the one you are connected to). See “Configuring the System Representation” on page 85, for detailed instructions on adding cards. Refer to “Routers & Kaleido-X” on page 265, and “Tally Interface Devices” on page 311, for instructions on adding other routing and control devices.
  • Page 90 Managing Kaleido-X Systems Double-click to expand multi-viewer Double-click any card to connect Once the connection is established, the selected system becomes highlighted in the System list, and the message “Connected to...” appears in the status bar. 7. Repeat from step 5 until all cluster members are configured.
  • Page 91 Creating Layouts for a Cluster System Creating Layouts for a Cluster System It is possible to create a partial layout for a cluster system in offline mode, and then export it to the appropriate multi-viewer for further online configuration. When configuring a layout for a room that is associated with a cluster system, you only work on one part at a time: the part that is associated with the current multi-viewer’s output heads.
  • Page 92 Managing Kaleido-X Systems 2. In the Description/Calibrations tab, remove System A from the cluster, and then add it back to the cluster. 3. If other cluster members were unavailable when the change was made (e.g. if System A is a KMV-3901/3911 whose name or IP address was changed from the Densité...

  • Page 93: Configuring The System Representation

    XEdit includes adding or removing cards until the representation matches the hardware configuration of your actual multi-viewer system. Note: This topic applies to the Kaleido-X (4RU), Kaleido-X (7RU), and expansion systems only. The Kaleido-X16 and KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer models have virtual card slots that represent a set of hardware features integrated within their main board.
  • Page 94 Managing Kaleido-X Systems 3. Add or remove cards until the system’s card slots are populated with cards that match the hardware configuration of your multi-viewer. — For each populated slot that should be empty, right-click the slot in the System list, and then click Remove on the shortcut menu.

  • Page 95: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring Factory Defaults The slot name is now appended with the card type: Populated slot 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. All card assignments are saved. Restoring Factory Defaults A number of predefined rooms and layouts are available on the multi-viewer when you first install the system.
  • Page 96 KMV-3901/3911, Kaleido-X16-S, Kaleido-X16-D, Kaleido-X (4RU), Kaleido-X (7RU), or Kaleido-X (7RU) × 2 (with expansion)—, and drag it onto the root of the System hierarchical list. Alternatively, right-click the list root, and then click the system of choice on the shortcut menu.
  • Page 97 Restoring Factory Defaults From a Specific Multi-Viewer 2. Click Yes. XEdit then prompts you to confirm that you want to restore the factory defaults for the multi-viewer type you chose. 3. Click Yes. The selected multi-viewer type appears in the System hierarchical list. 4.

  • Page 98: Managing Multiple Databases Efficiently

    1. On the Configure menu, point to Database, and then click Retrieve backup. The Retrieve backup window appears. 2. In Retrieve backup, navigate to the Kaleido-X DVD, locate the appropriate default database for your multi-viewer type—for instance, , if you have a FR7_factory_default_DB.zip...
  • Page 99 There is one database per multi-viewer. An expansion system, comprising two Kaleido-X (7RU) frames, is also managed through a single database. A cluster system includes one database for each multi-viewer in the cluster. When you have completed your changes, create a backup of the current database and store it in a secure location on your PC.
  • Page 100 Managing Kaleido-X Systems 2. Browse to the secure location on your PC where you store all your database backups (e.g. ), and type a name for the new backup, preferably a name that MirandaDatabaseBackups includes the multi-viewer name and the date (e.g.

  • Page 101: Calibrating The Kaleido-X

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X A Kaleido-X system includes a number of cards or modules that process a variety of signal types. This section explains how to calibrate features related with the different signal types. Key Concepts IMPORTANT: Calibration changes are applied immediately.
  • Page 102 The color saturation of an RGB output signal can be adjusted so that colors in the video windows will match the graphic elements introduced by the Kaleido-X around them on the corresponding display. See “Calibrating the Color Saturation” on page 99.
  • Page 103 Key Concepts Subtitling/closed Presence alarms can be configured against up to four preset Teletext (WST) captioning pages for each input signal. The Teletext page selection parameters determine which pages will be monitored. The Teletext page set as Page A will also be decoded, and its content can be displayed in a video window. Requires the CC/XDS option (see “Enabling Options”...

  • Page 104: Detailed Directions

    GPI/Genlock Calibrations GPI line direction On Kaleido-X systems with a GPI/genlock module, GPI lines can be configured as inputs or outputs. On the Kaleido-X16 and KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer models, the GPI lines are unidirectional (4 out and 32 in for the Kaleido-X16, 2 out and 8 in for the KMV-3901/3911).
  • Page 105 Multi-Viewer Output Calibrations To calibrate the brightness and contrast parameters: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2. In the list, expand the multi-viewer whose output heads you wish to calibrate. 3.
  • Page 106 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 6. Use the sliders to adjust the brightness and contrast until you obtain a pleasing presentation of the video elements on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head. Alternatively, type values directly in the Red, Green (master), and Blue boxes.
  • Page 107 Each of the output heads in the multi-viewer can drive a monitor wall display. The image on the monitor wall contains both graphic elements created by the Kaleido-X system, and video signals that are passed through the system. It is often useful to be able to modify the color saturation of the video so that its appearance within the graphic environment is pleasing.
  • Page 108 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 4. Select the head you wish to calibrate. 5. Click the Properties tab. The color saturation adjustment control appears. Expand the Calibration heading to show the control if it is not visible. 6. Use the slider to adjust the color saturation until you obtain a pleasing presentation of the video elements on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head.
  • Page 109 Note: The KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer does not support DVI keying. Kaleido-X and Kaleido-X16 multi-viewers have a DVI input connector for every output head. Using these connectors, it is possible to feed keying material to the multi-viewer. Depending on your purposes, the content provided through the DVI input can be set either as a background or as a foreground for the layout shown on the monitor wall.
  • Page 110 Layout for Background Keying from the DVI Input” on page 184. Calibrating the Audio Monitoring Delay Each of the output heads in the Kaleido-X multi-viewer is associated with two audio output channels. The monitoring output is simultaneously available on one AES and two analog connections. For each head, output parameters can be adjusted to optimize the relative timing of the audio and video signals on the monitor wall display.
  • Page 111 Multi-Viewer Output Calibrations 3. Expand the appropriate output module. The expanded module will show the output heads. (Depending on the multi-viewer model, other items may also appear.) 4. Select the head you wish to calibrate. 5. Click the Properties tab. The audio monitoring delay adjustment control appears.
  • Page 112 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 6. Select the appropriate unit (milliseconds or AES samples), and then use the slider to adjust the audio monitoring delay until the audio and video are well synchronized on the monitor wall display driven by the selected head. Alternatively, type a value (between 0 and 100 ms, or between 4 and 4800 AES samples) directly in the Audio monitoring delay box.
  • Page 113 Multi-Viewer Output Calibrations 3. Expand the appropriate output module. The expanded module will show the output heads. (Depending on the multi-viewer model, other items may also appear.) 4. Select the head you wish to calibrate. 5. In the Properties tab, click Audio Monitoring Color, and then click the button that appears at the end of the line.

  • Page 114: Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations

    Calibrating the Kaleido-X Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations Calibrating Zero VU Reference Level for an Embedded Audio Source To calibrate an audio source: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears.
  • Page 115 Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations Calibrating Zero VU Reference Level for an ABT Audio Source Note: The KMV-3901/3911 only supports embedded audio, not discrete audio sources from an ABT. To calibrate an ABT audio source: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar.
  • Page 116 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 3. Expand the appropriate input, and then click Loudness - Dialnorm. 4. Click the Properties tab, and then set the appropriate values for your installation. The following values are involved: Parameter Description Expected dialnorm Type your organization’s reference dialnorm value in the box, or set it using the slider.
  • Page 117 Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations Parameter Description Max. lower deviation The Max. lower deviation parameter determines the tolerated excursion range below the reference value. The measured levels and the encoded dialnorm can be compared against each other and against your organization's expected dialnorm, and alarms triggered in case of too much deviation.
  • Page 118 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 4. Click the Properties tab. 5. In the Dolby E Selection list, choose the AES pair (embedded audio 1 to embedded audio 8) to be decoded in Dolby E: Calibrating Automatic Aspect Ratio Decoding Aspect ratio information can be encoded following different standards. The following table shows the...
  • Page 119 Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations Note: For AFD VI, the AFD can be encoded as 4 bits or 3 bits (legacy). To select the AFD source for an SD signal: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar.
  • Page 120 Calibrating the Kaleido-X To configure detail enhancement and dynamic range for a video signal: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second-level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears.
  • Page 121 Multi-Viewer Input Calibrations 5. In the Properties pane, type the page number you wish to be the default selection for Page A, in the Teletext Page A Selection box. Alternatively, use the slider to set the page number: 6. Click Apply to all if you wish this setting to be the default Page A selection for every video signal on your system.
  • Page 122 Calibrating the Kaleido-X Subtitling holding time: Set the delay (between 5 and 360 seconds) after which subtitles are cleared: XDS filtering: Set the holding time (between 5 and 360 seconds) for each XDS metadata element (APS, ASB, CGMS-A; channel number; elapsed time;...

  • Page 123: Router Output Calibrations

    Router Output Calibrations DTVCC holding time: Set the delay (between 15 and 360 seconds) after which closed captions (708) are cleared: You can type the value directly in the boxes, or use the slider controls. Router Output Calibrations Calibrating Switch Field Selection To calibrate switch field selection for a router module: 1.
  • Page 124 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 4. In the Properties tab, click the Switch Field Selection box, and then select the appropriate field value from the list. Switch field selection Calibrating SDI Signal Reclocking To calibrate reclocking of a router module’s output signal: 1.

  • Page 125: Gpi/Genlock Calibrations

    GPI/Genlock Calibrations 4. In the Properties tab, click the SDI Output Reclocking box, and then select ON or OFF from the list. 5. Click Apply to all to apply the chosen value throughout the system. GPI/Genlock Calibrations Calibrating GPI Lines You can define actions that change the state of a GPI output line, and assign them to a monitor.
  • Page 126 Calibrating the Kaleido-X 6. To set this GPI output line’s ON/OFF state set manually for test purposes, click the GPI Out box, and then select either ON or OFF from the list.

  • Page 127: Configuring Alarms

    Configuring Alarms Your Kaleido-X system can help you monitor alarm conditions efficiently. This section describes how to configure alarm detection and alarm sharing parameters for your system. This configuration is made in XEdit. Summary Configuring Video/Audio Alarm Threshold ..........125 Configuring Alarm Debouncing .

  • Page 128: Alarm Status

    Covers multiple conditions: No alarm assigned to the status indicator: Alarm exists but is disabled at the source by the user. The Kaleido-X has the ability to deactivate some alarms on the hardware itself. Alarm exists but was not reported yet: The software is waiting for the hardware or driver to update the alarm.

  • Page 129: Global Alarms

    A logical source comprises different level categories, including alarms. Each logical source can include multiple alarm levels: one for each alarm state that can be reported to the Kaleido-X system. In many cases, a single, combined status, based on all the alarms in every alarm level for a logical source, is more useful than having to individually assess each and every alarm condition detected.

  • Page 130: Teletext, Subtitles, And Closed Captions

    Configuring Alarms Teletext, Subtitles, and Closed Captions Teletext subtitling (based on WST or OP-47), NTSC closed captioning (EIA-608), and ATSC Digital Television Closed Captioning (EIA-708 DTVCC) can be displayed on the monitor wall, allowing visual monitoring of decoded text from an analog or SDI video source. The lines of text extracted from the video source metadata are displayed within the corresponding video window.

  • Page 131: Dolby E/Ac-3 Metadata

    Dolby E/AC-3 Metadata Video format Decoded data Video format Decoded data 1080i 50 Hz 25 Hz PSF Teletext NTSC-N CC (608) 1080p 25 Hz Teletext NTSC-J CC (608) 1080p 25 Hz EM Teletext SECAM Teletext 1080 25PSF EM Teletext Component Y Only 525 None 1080p 23 98 Hz 24 Hz DTVCC (708)
  • Page 132 Configuring Alarms – Program config – Dialnorm for program 1 – VU and Peak meters come from the AES in PCM Definitions Term Definition Dolby E Stream A coded (compressed) 8-channel digital stream that fits inside an AES channel (L/R) Dolby Metadata Metadata of Dolby E type such as dialnorm and program config Dolby E Extracted [Metadata]...

  • Page 133: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions For Dolby E, if the AES pair is calibrated as a Dolby E source, then the 8 channels are available to be displayed by an audio monitor. The channel displayed by the audio monitor depends on how the monitor was configured.
  • Page 134 Configuring Alarms Example of alarms related to video and embedded audio input signals 4. In the Properties tab, set the relevant values under Calibration. Video Calibrations Black detection threshold Set the level (in IRE or mV) below which the signal will be considered to be black.
  • Page 135 Configuring Video/Audio Alarm Threshold Reset delay The alarm reset delay is the time allowed for a Video Freeze alarm state to be normal before the system actually clears the alarm. This helps eliminate the false releasing of Video Freeze alarms. The default value is 0, on a range of 0 to 60 seconds.

  • Page 136: Configuring Alarm Debouncing

    (2) within the detection window (1 minute). Sharing Alarm Status Information Between Multi-Viewers and iControl The integration of iControl’s alarm management features into the Kaleido-X Software, allows the following: • Display alarm status information from Densité cards on the monitor wall.
  • Page 137 Sharing Alarm Status Information Between Multi-Viewers and iControl Adding Alarm Providers To add alarm providers to your Kaleido-X system: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears.
  • Page 138 Configuring Alarms 2. Click Add. The alarm provider is added to the list. To remove an alarm provider: • In the Providers list box, select the provider you wish to remove and then click Remove. The alarm provider is removed from the list. Enabling Alarm Logging As part of the alarm calibration process, you can specify that an alarm, when triggered, be logged to an iControl application server that has a GSM log plug-in configured for this multi-viewer.

  • Page 139: Publishing Alarms To Snmp Devices

    (SNMP) traps to notify an external SNMP manager of significant events. These significant events are flagged within the Kaleido-X system as alarms. Two actions are required to set up the SNMP trap process on the Kaleido-X: • Identify the targets (SNMP managers) to which SNMP traps will be sent.
  • Page 140 Configuring Alarms • Choose the traps that will be sent to the selected SNMP managers. Defining Target SNMP Managers To define target SNMP managers: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar.
  • Page 141 Publishing Alarms to SNMP Devices To add a trap target to the list: 1. In the Host address box, type the IP address of the device that has the target SNMP manager. 2. In the Port box, type the port number through which the SNMP manager will be accessed. 3.
  • Page 142 Configuring Alarms To choose the traps that will be sent to the selected trap targets for this system: 1. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar. A hierarchical list representing the current system appears. 2.

  • Page 143: Creating Logical Sources

    Creating Logical Sources This chapter explain how to configure logical sources for your multi-viewer system. Key Concepts Term Description Logical source A logical source (called a channel, in earlier versions of the documentation) refers to a group of physical audio, video, or metadata sources, and text attributes. A logical source can be used as a whole, and assigned to a virtual monitor.

  • Page 144: Detailed Directions

    When opening XEdit in offline mode, the initial database is populated with the default configuration for a Kaleido-X (7RU) system, including a fully-populated frame (all cards present) and a set of predefined logical sources. The KX Router logical router is also created as a 96 × 80 router where the 96 inputs are the multi-viewer’s logical sources, the first 48 outputs are those from the two router cards, and the last 32...
  • Page 145 Adding a Logical Source Note: The sources table is preconfigured with a set of default assignments, including at least one level under each level category. A symbol indicates the physical source for each assignment: for example, “A16” indicates input signal 16 on input card A. In the case of an expansion system, the symbol is prefixed with a frame identifier: either “FRA-”...
  • Page 146 Creating Logical Sources Adding Physical Assignments Once you have created a logical source, you must make the physical assignments. This is required before you can create a layout. 1. In the sources table, click the cell that corresponds to the level you wish to define for this logical source. 2.
  • Page 147 Adding Levels 3. Click and drag to propagate the selected logical source’s physical assignments to the next logical sources’ levels. The source cells are highlighted with a green border and the target cells with a red border. 4. Release the mouse button once you have reached the last logical source to be configured. The level cells are now populated with “incremented”...
  • Page 148 Creating Logical Sources The level categories appear as the main column headings in the sources table. Level categories 2. Right-click the appropriate level category, and then click Add level on the shortcut menu. Add level Note: To change the level name, click the Properties tab, and then type the new name in the Level name box.

  • Page 149: Configuring Alarm Levels

    Resizing the Sources Table’s Columns Resizing the Sources Table’s Columns To resize a column manually: • In the category or level heading row, point the column boundary you wish to move until the pointer becomes a resize pointer ( ), and then drag the boundary until the column is the desired width. To resize a column to the width of its content: •...

  • Page 150: Monitoring Internal-Router Outputs On The Monitor Wall (Sample Scenario)

    Creating Logical Sources Monitoring Internal-Router Outputs on the Monitor Wall (Sample Scenario) It is possible, for specific monitoring purposes, to configure a video monitor so that it displays the current signal at a physical output from the multi-viewer's internal router, by assigning this router output to a logical source’s video level.
  • Page 151 Once such a logical source is available, you can also assign it to other composite or video monitors, directly on the monitor wall, and their video window will dynamically follow the video signal sent to that router output. Note: The current version of the Kaleido-X Software does not support monitoring of the associated audio signal.
  • Page 152 Creating Logical Sources...

  • Page 153: Setting Up Rooms

    Setting Up Rooms This section describes Kaleido-X rooms and their configuration. Key Concepts Term Description Room A room is a visual grouping of displays that represent the physical displays positioned and sized as they are installed in an actual room. Multiple operators can share the same room.

  • Page 154: Detailed Directions

    Managing Rooms In XEdit, a room represents a grouping of displays on the monitor wall driven by your Kaleido-X system. When creating a room, you add displays, and assign each of them an output head. You can also define full screen zones.
  • Page 155 Managing Rooms 4. Type a name for the new room, and then click Save. Notes • A room name cannot exceed 7 characters. • In a cluster system, each room must have a unique name across the whole system. XEdit will not let you use a name if there is already a room with this name associated with one of the multi- viewers within the cluster.
  • Page 156 Setting Up Rooms 3. Select the room you wish to open, and then click Open. The selected room appears in the Rooms tab. Note: In the case of a cluster system, it is possible to view a room configuration in offline mode, but any changes must be made in online mode.
  • Page 157 Managing Rooms Filtered System list Display library Room area Selected display Properties of the selected display Note: All currently open display libraries appear on the Tools pane. Custom display libraries are stored separately from the XEdit workspace. See “Managing Display Libraries” on page 166 for details. 2.
  • Page 158 Setting Up Rooms The name of the output head is indicated on the display. In the case of a Kaleido-X (4RU) or Kaleido-X (7RU), the card slot is also indicated. In the case of a cluster system, the name of the...
  • Page 159 Managing Rooms Note: In a cluster system where rooms and layouts have been created based on configurations from earlier standalone systems, the dashboard may show the wrong room name (from one of the earlier standalone configurations). To prevent this from happening, open the old room configuration, and look for red Head elements in the filtered System list that appears at the bottom of the Tools pane.

  • Page 160: Configuring Displays

    Setting Up Rooms Configuring Displays The monitor wall driven by your Kaleido-X system may include displays of various shapes and sizes, each with its specific characteristics. The displays you add to your rooms in XEdit must be configured to match the attributes of their physical counterparts.
  • Page 161 Note: The monitor EDID Auto-detect feature is enabled by default in order to facilitate the initial setup of a Kaleido-X system. To avoid problems, Miranda recommends that you disable the auto-detect feature once the initial setup is completed. If you later wish to replace one of the displays, re-enable the auto- detect feature beforehand (remember to disable it once the new display is up and running).
  • Page 162 Setting Up Rooms Select to enable automatic detection of EDID information 3. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Configuring Custom Resolutions from the Tools Menu To create a custom display resolution from the Tools menu: 1.
  • Page 163 Configuring Displays 2. Select the resolution you wish to customize (or the one on which you wish to base a new resolution), from the list at the bottom of the window. Note: When you modify one of the default resolutions, you can only save your changes as a new resolution.
  • Page 164 Setting Up Rooms Note: In XAdmin’s Status and Options page, these parameters are listed under the corresponding output card information, according to the blank/sync start/end modeline system, and with the sync polarity expressed as a number between 0 and 3. Refer to “Viewing a Multi-Viewer’s Status Information” on page 386 for details.
  • Page 165 Configuring Displays Frequency and timing information, as listed in XAdmin 4. Type a name for the new resolution in the Friendly name box, and then click Save as to close the Edit Resolution Settings window. Alternatively, if you are modifying an existing custom resolution, you can click the Save button: Type a name Configuring a Custom Resolution from a Specific Display in a Room...
  • Page 166 Setting Up Rooms Edit Resolution Settings button The Edit Resolution Settings window appears: 3. Under either the Porch or the Modeline section—depending on whether you prefer to specify front porch, back porch, sync, and active values, or blank start, sync start, sync end and blank end—, set the refresh rate and other timing parameters so that they match those of the physical display you need to configure:...
  • Page 167 Configuring Displays Edit Resolution Settings window (showing timing parameters) Note: In XAdmin’s Status and Options page, these parameters are listed under the corresponding output card information, according to the blank/sync start/end modeline system, and with the sync polarity expressed as a number between 0 and 3. Refer to “Viewing a Multi-Viewer’s Status Information” on page 386 for details.
  • Page 168 Setting Up Rooms Frequency and timing information, as listed in XAdmin 4. Type a name for the new resolution in the Friendly name box, and then click Save as to close the Edit Resolution Settings window. Alternatively, if you are modifying an existing custom resolution, you can click the Save button: 5.
  • Page 169 Configuring Displays Resolution presets 3. Select the appropriate resolution from the list. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Configuring the HD-SDI Monitoring Output Format The HD-SDI output format on a given head depends on the resolution configured for the corresponding multi-viewer output (see “Changing Room Display Resolutions”...
  • Page 170 Setting Up Rooms 2. In the Properties pane, verify that the selected default resolution configured for the monitor wall display is compatible with the desired format at the SDI output for this head (see table above), and make sure that the Use detected monitor resolution option is disabled. 3.
  • Page 171 Configuring Displays Aspect ratio presets 3. Select the appropriate aspect ratio from the list. Alternatively, type the desired ratio directly in the box. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Changing a Display’s Diagonal Size To change the diagonal size of a display in a room: 1.
  • Page 172 Setting Up Rooms Changing a Display’s Height To change the height of a display in a room: 1. Click the display whose properties you wish to configure. 2. Click the Height box in the Properties pane: Height property 3. Select the appropriate unit of measurement from the list that appears inside the Height box and type the height.
  • Page 173 • The Display Rotation option must be enabled on the corresponding output card (in the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer) or HDMI output port (in the case of a Kaleido-X16) for rotation to work properly on the monitor wall. The option can be enabled and verified in XAdmin’s Status and Options page (see “Enabling Options”...

  • Page 174: Managing Display Libraries

    A room can be configured to prevent the dashboard from appearing on specific displays. For instance, in a production control room, or if the Kaleido-X is used in the studio backdrop you may not want the dashboard to pop up, regardless of any alarm condition.
  • Page 175 Managing Display Libraries Creating Custom Display Libraries To create a custom display library: 1. Click the Rooms tab in the main window. 2. On the File menu, click New. Alternatively, click Open to open an existing room. 3. On the File menu, click New display library. Alternatively, right-click anywhere inside the Tools pane’s display library area, and then click New display library on the shortcut menu: Display library shortcut menu...
  • Page 176 Setting Up Rooms Adding Displays to Custom Libraries To add a display to a custom display library: 1. Click the Display button on the toolbar, and then click the room background to add a display. Alternatively drag a display from a display library onto the room, or choose a display within an existing room.
  • Page 177 Managing Display Libraries Closing Display Libraries To close a display library: • Once the custom library is saved, you can right-click in the library area, and then click Close display library on the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click Close display library, on the File menu: Opening Display Libraries To open a custom display library: •...
  • Page 178 Setting Up Rooms...

  • Page 179: Creating Layouts

    Creating Layouts This section describes Kaleido-X layout elements and their purposes, and provides detailed configuration instructions. Key Concepts Term Description Layout A layout is a visual grouping of monitors that appear on displays within a room. A layout includes different types of monitors in a variety of placements and sizes.
  • Page 180 Creating Layouts Term Description Video window A video window is represented in XEdit by the blue rectangle inside a video monitor. The video window does not necessarily cover the complete video monitor’s area. Video raster Video signal that is displayed inside the video monitor on a monitor wall. AFD VI Active Format Description encoded in the Video Index.

  • Page 181: Detailed Directions

    (3) REMAINING: timer counts down from the current time until it reaches a preset time. A timer monitor is based on a timer defined within the Kaleido-X system. Timers are defined and configured in XEdit. Timer monitors can be configured directly on the monitor wall.
  • Page 182 Creating Layouts 3. In Open Layout, navigate to the appropriate layout, and then click Open. The selected layout appears in the Layouts tab: Loading a Layout on the Monitor Wall To load a layout on the monitor wall, directly from XEdit, when working in online mode: •...
  • Page 183 Managing Layouts The current layout appears on the monitor wall. Closing a Layout To close a layout: • On the File menu, click Close. Alternatively, click the Close button on the toolbar. Creating Room Layouts To create a room layout: 1.
  • Page 184 Creating Layouts Note: In the case of a KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer, layouts are subject to the following limitations: • up to eight video monitors over two displays (overlapping is not supported) • up to four stereo audio level meters per video monitor •...
  • Page 185 Managing Layouts 3. Click the name of the full screen zone in which this layout will be displayed. An empty layout area appears. 4. Add at least one monitor to the layout (see “Adding Monitors to a Layout” on page 178). If the full screen layout includes more than one composite monitor, you can designate one of them who will receive its source assignments from the monitor under the mouse pointer on the monitor wall, by selecting the Full screen layout monitor option in the Properties pane:...
  • Page 186 Creating Layouts Adding Monitors to a Layout Note: In the case of a KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer, layouts are subject to the following limitations: • up to eight video monitors over two displays (overlapping is not supported) • up to four stereo audio level meters per video monitor •...
  • Page 187 Managing Layouts Warning icon appears even if monitor Video monitor spanned over two displays is one pixel over the edge with warning icon in top right corner To avoid pixel cropping on spanned monitors, you must position room displays so that there is no gap between them.
  • Page 188 Creating Layouts • Do not span a layout element beyond a maximum of 3000 × 1800 pixels. When spanning or scaling video monitors in a layout, avoid heavy cropping settings (generally avoid exceeding 15% in any direction). Maximum horizontal Maximum vertical Maximum size of spanned video cropping = 15% cropping = 15%...
  • Page 189 Managing Layouts To automatically populate a grid-type layout: 1. Add a first monitor to the layout (see “Adding Monitors to a Layout” on page 178, and “Working with Composite Monitors” on page 225). 2. Position the monitor so that its upper left corner marks the location where you wish to start populating the grid.
  • Page 190 Creating Layouts 3. Drag one head from the source pane to the destination pane. 4. Repeat until every part of the source layout you wish to copy has been dragged to the appropriate head in the destination pane, and then click Copy layout. The Save Layout window appears.
  • Page 191 Managing Layouts 2. Click the display background on the layout. 3. In the Properties pane, click the Background image box, under Appearance, and then click the button that appeared at the end of the box. The Select Image window appears. 4.
  • Page 192 Note: The KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer does not support DVI keying. Kaleido-X and Kaleido-X16 multi-viewers have a DVI input connector for every output head. Using these connectors, it is possible to feed keying material to the multi-viewer. Depending on your purposes, the content provided through the DVI input can be set either as a background or as a foreground for the layout shown on the monitor wall (see “Calibrating the DVI Keying Mode”...
  • Page 193 Managing Layouts 3. In Pick a Color, click the RGB tab, and then set the Red to 254, Green to 0 and Blue to 254: Note: Since bright pink colors matching the RGB values listed below are considered pass-through colors, and since background keying is always enabled, if a layout's background color (or any monitor's color attribute) is set to any of these RGB values, the DVI input will be displayed in the corresponding areas on the monitor wall.
  • Page 194 Creating Layouts 4. Click OK. 5. If the area you wish to configure for background keying covers more than one head, repeat the procedure for the remaining heads, by clicking the corresponding areas in the layout. 6. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Zooming and Panning a View To adjust the portion of a layout or room that is shown in the main window: •...

  • Page 195: Configuring Video Monitors

    Configuring Video Monitors Configuring Video Monitors Resizing a Video Monitor To resize a video monitor: • Drag any of the corner handles, inwards or outwards. The video monitor, and the associated video window, will become smaller or larger, and they will both keep their aspect ratio.
  • Page 196 Creating Layouts Aspect ratio selection The selected aspect ratio is applied to the video window, within the video monitor: Video window’s aspect ratio changed to 4:3, within a 16:9 video monitor To set a custom aspect ratio for a video monitor: 1.
  • Page 197 Configuring Video Monitors Adding Safe Area Markers To add safe area markers for a video monitor in a layout: 1. Click the video monitor whose safe area you wish to configure. Note: Double-click the video, if is part of a composite monitor. 2.
  • Page 198 Creating Layouts A button appears inside the box: Select image button 5. Click the button to open the Select Image window. 6. If the image you wish to use is not already listed in Select Image, then click the Open button to open the Browse Image window, locate the image, select it, and then click Open: The image is imported into the current database.
  • Page 199 Configuring Video Monitors 8. The image appears on the video monitor: 9. To adjust the transparency level of the image, click the Unsafe zone transparency box, then move the slider or type the desired transparency value directly in the box. At 0% the portions of the image that correspond to the unsafe area are opaque;...
  • Page 200 A custom action script can make the monitor change its scan mode depending on the format detected. For information on how to create such a script, please contact support@miranda.com. To set the underscan/overscan properties of a video monitor: 1.
  • Page 201 (e.g. if the safe title is within 5% of top, left, right and bottom, then when the video is in default overscan mode, the safe title will not appear). When the layout is loaded on the Kaleido-X, the updated overscan/underscan properties become available.
  • Page 202 Creating Layouts Configuring Automatic Aspect Ratios The aspect ratio of video displayed on the monitor wall can be automatically adjusted. With multiple video players (monitors) on a monitor wall, in multiple formats/aspect ratios, this makes it easy to switch from one format to another in same player.
  • Page 203 Configuring Video Monitors – If the Automatic Aspect Ratio property is set to Follow Input Format, then the video monitor will change its aspect ratio based on the input feed’s format. – If the Automatic Aspect Ratio property is set to Follow Input Format and AFD Coded Frame, then the video monitor will change its aspect ratio according to the AFD Coded Frame.
  • Page 204 Creating Layouts 3. Choose a value from the drop-down menu beside Default HD AFD value. This is the setting that will be used when there is no AFD in the HD signal. Choose Keep Last to have the video window maintain the last decoded AFD value if the signal is paused: 4.
  • Page 205 Display alarm latch check box 3. Set the appropriate border color scheme and associated thickness attributes. 4. Click the Blink mode box, and then select the appropriate blinking behavior, for your purposes: 5. The Kaleido-X supports the following blinking modes: Blink mode Description The status indicator will never blink.
  • Page 206 Subtitling and XDS data option. The CC 608, CC 708, XDS and Subtitling WST are all activated as a single option. In the case of the Kaleido-X (4RU) and Kaleido-X (7RU) models, one key is needed per input card. See “Enabling Options” on page 371 for more information.

  • Page 207: Configuring Audio Monitors

    • If you do not need teletext to be displayed in colors, then you may find that selecting Black & white will improve your system’s performance. • In the case of the Subtitling (WST) text services, the Kaleido-X supports decoding of one preset page (called “Page A”) per video signal on the monitor wall.
  • Page 208 Creating Layouts Note: See “Configuring Audio Scales” on page 201 for more information. 3. The Monitoring indicator check box is selected by default. Audio monitors with a monitoring indicator show by their color that someone is listening to the same audio level. There could be a distinctive color for each of the displays at the site, or one for each room, etc., telling you in more or less details, where the audio is currently being monitored.

  • Page 209: Configuring Audio Scales

    Configuring Audio Scales Note: See “Creating Actions” on page 237 for more information. Configuring Audio Scales You can configure audio scales in two ways: either globally, from the Tools menu, or by clicking a specific audio monitor in a layout. Configuring Audio Scales From the Tools Menu To configure an audio scale from the Tools menu: 1.
  • Page 210 Creating Layouts 2. Select the audio scale you wish to customize (or the one on which you wish to base a new audio scale), from the list at the bottom of the window. Note: When you modify one of the default audio scales, you can only save your changes as a new audio scale.
  • Page 211 Configuring Audio Scales 5. Click OK to close the Choose Background Color window. In Edit Audio Scale, the corresponding button and the corresponding part of the audio monitor preview show the selected color. 6. Repeat the procedure until all three colors are set as desired. 7.
  • Page 212 Creating Layouts 4. Click the appropriate color square. Swatches in the selected color appear under Preview. 5. Click OK to close the Choose Background Color window. In Edit Audio Scale, the corresponding button and the corresponding part of the audio monitor preview show the selected color.
  • Page 213 Configuring Audio Scales 2. In Edit Audio Scale, select the custom scale you wish to remove, from the list at the bottom of the window, and then click Delete: Note: The default audio scales cannot be removed from the system. Configuring Audio Metadata Note: To decode Dolby E audio metadata, the Dolby E option (KXS-DolbyE) is required.
  • Page 214 Creating Layouts Note: If the actual audio source assigned to this audio monitor is not of the same format configured here, then the audio data will not be shown. 3. Choose an Audio level: 4. Choose a value from the Channels list to indicate which channel to display: –...

  • Page 215: Configuring Timers

    Configuring Timers 7. Click the Save button. Configuring Timers Building a countdown timer involves defining the timer itself (name, behavior, time reference, etc.), and then creating one or more timer monitors to display the timer on a monitor wall. Timers can be created, modified, deleted, added to a layout, assigned to logical sources, rooms or individual RCP users, and controlled from the Kaleido-RCP2.
  • Page 216 Creating Layouts 4. Choose the appropriate mode, from the Timer mode list: – Up: The timer counts up starting from zero up to the Preset time. – Down: The timer counts down from the Preset time to zero. – Remaining: The timer counts down from the current time until it reaches the Preset time. This mode is a one-shot mode—the timer will not automatically restart the next day at the same start time.
  • Page 217 Configuring Timers 7. Specify a Preset duration: 8. Specify a Start time: 9. Choose a synchronization source from the Time code reference list— either an embedded time code signal from a video source, an LTC input (if available), or the internal clock time (default): IMPORTANT: Before setting a timer’s start time in XEdit, review the following: •...
  • Page 218 – In the case of a Kaleido-X or Kaleido-X16 multi-viewer model, make sure the time zone settings are the same, on the multi-viewer, and on the PC or laptop that has XEdit.
  • Page 219 Configuring Timers Adding a Timer Monitor to a Layout To create a timer monitor: 1. In XEdit, open a layout and click the Timer button 2. Click and drag to draw a timer monitor on the layout: Alternatively, you can drag a timer monitor from the Timers library to the layout. The timer’s attributes appear in the Properties pane.
  • Page 220 Creating Layouts Assigned logical source name Time code level value from assigned logical source Note: The first time code level applies by default. If your system’s logical sources include more than one time code level, select the one you wish to apply from the Time code level list. 5.
  • Page 221 11. Click OK to save the action assignment and close the Action Editor window. 12. Click Save to save the layout with the new timer monitor. 13. Export the database to a Kaleido-X, and load the layout. The interactive timer monitor appears on the Monitor Wall.

  • Page 222: Configuring Umds

    Creating Layouts Configuring UMDs Setting the text font To set the text font for a UMD: 1. In the Layouts tab, click the UMD whose text font you wish to set. 2. In the Properties pane, click the Text font box, under Appearance, then click the button that appeared at the end of the box.
  • Page 223 Configuring UMDs mechanism. An alarm latch will keep the error state visible until someone acknowledges the associated alarm. For UMDs, the latch color can be set to follow the background or the text color configuration. To set the alarm reporting features for a UMD (text and tallies): 1.

  • Page 224: Configuring Alarm Monitors

    Creating Layouts 4. Select the Display alarm latch check box to enable the latched status indicators. Configuring Alarm Monitors To add an alarm monitor to a layout: 1. Click the Alarm monitor button ( ) on the toolbar, click the layout, and then move or resize the monitor as needed.
  • Page 225 Configuring Alarm Monitors 100% video transparency to keep the status indicator hidden when there is no alarm. Display alarm latch check box Latch colors selection Blink mode selection 4. Click the Blink mode box, and then select the appropriate blinking behavior, for your purposes: Blink mode Description The status indicator will never blink.

  • Page 226: Configuring Metadata Monitors

    Creating Layouts Configuring Metadata Monitors To monitor XDS Data and digital content advisory descriptors: 1. Click the Metadata monitor button ( ) on the toolbar, click the layout, and then move or resize the monitor as needed. Alternatively, you may choose to layer this monitor on top of the video window within a composite. See “Working with Composite Monitors”...

  • Page 227: Configuring V-Chip Monitors

    Configuring V-Chip Monitors The selected monitor is updated accordingly on the layout. 4. Make the appropriate assignments (see “Assigning Logical Sources or Monitor Wall Destinations to Monitors” on page 182) and select the desired video level, if necessary. 5. Click the Save button on the toolbar. Configuring V-Chip Monitors A V-chip monitor provides a visual indication of the V-chip rating from the CC (608) metadata in an SD video signal, or from the CC (608) legacy caption data when such data is present within an HD video signal.

  • Page 228: Configuring Clocks

    Creating Layouts 3. If you wish to preview the logo associated with a specific V-chip rating, select it from the V-chip rating preview list. For example: Note: As its name implies, the V-chip rating preview is only a preview, and its value is not saved with the layout.
  • Page 229 Configuring Clocks Notes • The KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer does not support analog clocks. • In the case of a KMV-3901/3911, the system time is always based on UTC. However, if you wish to see the time from different time zones on the monitor wall, you can configure different clocks accordingly.
  • Page 230 • If the clock is bound to the system time, or to an LTC or DVITC time code that does not include time zone information, then: – in the case of a Kaleido-X or Kaleido-X16 multi-viewer model, the time zone configured in XAdmin applies;...
  • Page 231 Configuring Clocks – In the case of an analog or combo clock, if the clock is to be displayed against a pink background— RGB (255, 0, 255) or similar—, or if the current layout belongs to a cascade room (see page 65), then make sure to clear the Border antialiasing check box: In such cases, if border antialiasing remains enabled, the clock will have a pink outline on the monitor wall.
  • Page 232 Creating Layouts 6. Select the Logo you wish to use. Note: The maximum size for each image is 256 KB, and the maximum overall size (for all images) is 10 MB. The image can be in PNG, GIF, or JPEG format. Images can be used on multiple layouts and only need to be imported to the database once.

  • Page 233: Working With Composite Monitors

    Working with Composite Monitors The logo appears on the clock background. Working with Composite Monitors Creating a Composite Composite monitors encapsulate a number of primary elements (e.g. a video monitor, one or two audio monitors, a UMD, and a time code) that can then be managed as a single object. The following example outlines the basic rules to follow, in order to create composite monitors that can be resized elegantly.
  • Page 234 Creating Layouts Note: If you double-click a composite monitor, the handles also become orange. However, in such a case, you cannot add, move, or resize individual components within the composite; you can only edit each existing components’ properties. 4. Add a monitor to the composite, either using a button on the toolbar or dragging an element from a widget library.
  • Page 235 Working with Composite Monitors UMD within unlocked composite 7. Move the audio level meter to the very edge of the composite, using the mouse and then finishing with the arrow keys, and resize it as appropriate: Audio level meter resized and moved to the side 8.
  • Page 236 Creating Layouts Note: To align a monitor more precisely against another, select one of them, and then click the second one while holding the Shift key. It is then possible to drag any of the sizing handles (the larger grey dots) to resize any of the selected monitors, while their relative position remains visible.
  • Page 237 Working with Composite Monitors Locked composite 13. Drag the composite’s top or bottom center handle inwards, until there is no more empty space above and below the video monitor: Composite resized to remove remaining empty space around video monitor 14. To be able to reuse the new composite in other layouts, drag it onto the appropriate widget library while holding the Ctrl key.
  • Page 238 Creating Layouts Larger and smaller copies of the original composite Individual monitors within a composite are resized according to the following rules: – Video monitors are scaled proportionally, in both width and height. – Vertical audio monitors are scaled vertically, but their width does not change. –...

  • Page 239: Using The Region Editor

    Using the Region Editor Using the Region Editor Opening the Region Editor Note: The region editor is part of the expert view. To show the expert view, click the View filters button on the Properties pane’s toolbar, and then select the Expert view check box. Using the region editor is not recommended.

  • Page 240: Format Painting

    Creating Layouts 2. Type values in the Left, Top, Right, and Bottom boxes, relative to the upper-left corner of the display. 3. Click OK to close the editor. 4. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Configuring a Monitor’s Dimensions Using the Region Editor To configure a monitor’s dimensions: 1.
  • Page 241 Format Painting The monitor’s boundary box appears. The Copy properties button becomes available on the toolbar. 2. Click the Copy Properties button to switch into format-painting mode. 3. Point to another monitor of the same kind in the layout. The pointer changes to a pointing finger , indicating that the properties of the first monitor (whose boundary box is still shown) can be copied onto the monitor beneath the pointer.

  • Page 242: Managing Widget Libraries

    Creating Layouts Managing Widget Libraries Creating a Widget Library To create a widget library: 1. Click the Layouts tab. 2. Right-click inside one of the predefined widget libraries in the Tools pane, and then click New widget library on the shortcut menu. Alternatively, click New widget library on the File menu. Widget-library shortcut menu.
  • Page 243 Managing Widget Libraries 6. Right-click anywhere inside the widget library, and then click Save widget library on the shortcut menu. The Save Widget Library window appears: 7. Type a name for the new custom widget library, and then click Save. Closing a Widget Library To close a widget library: •...
  • Page 244 Creating Layouts...

  • Page 245: Creating Actions

    Kaleido-X. Unlike monitor wall actions, background actions are always available within a Kaleido-X system, regardless of what layouts are currently loaded. Examples of actions: •...

  • Page 246: Key Concepts

    Any Kaleido-X alarm can be used as a trigger to invoke a background (floating) action. The end event of any Kaleido-X countdown timer can be used as a trigger to invoke a background (floating) action. Gateway commands sent by an external device can be used to trigger actions...

  • Page 247: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions Term Description Triggering of GPI inputs & Any Kaleido-X alarm can be used to trigger a GPI output change. outputs Any GPI input from the Kaleido-X can trigger a background (floating) action. Gateway Refers to the “Kaleido Remote Control Protocol (Gateway)” interface supported by Miranda multi-viewers.
  • Page 248 Creating Actions 5. In Action Editor, click an action, and then drag it from the Action List pane into the middle pane under either the Single Click or Double Click tab: 6. Select the action in the middle pane. 7. In the right pane, specify the attributes of the action. 8.

  • Page 249: Creating Background Actions

    Creating Background Actions To create a background action: 1. Launch XEdit and open the database associated with the Kaleido-X for which you wish to create a background action. Alternatively, click Connect on the Configure menu, to work online (see “Using XEdit Online”...
  • Page 250 Creating Actions Note: You do not have to perform this step for actions triggered by Gateway commands, because the Gateway alarm itself acts as the trigger. 5. From the Action List pane under the Tool tab, click and drag one of the available action items and drop it in one of the six columns at the bottom of the Actions pane: Drag an Action Item into the column that Define Action...
  • Page 251 Detailed Directions 9. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. Creating a background action from the System list 1. Under the System tab (or any other tab that shows a filtered System list displaying alarms), right-click on a specific alarm: 2. From the Set action menu, select a trigger condition: —...
  • Page 252 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as needed. 6. Click OK to close the window and save the action. 7. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. Creating an action that can be triggered via the a Gateway command 1. Perform steps 1 to 3 from “To create a background action:” on page 241.
  • Page 253 Detailed Directions 3. Under Properties > General, type a Friendly name for the Action:...
  • Page 254 3. Click Save in the application toolbar if you modified the action under the Actions tab, or click OK if you modified the action in the Action Editor window. 4. Export the database to the Kaleido-X. Removing an action item from an action 1.
  • Page 255 3. Click the Delete button in the application toolbar. 4. Click Save in the application toolbar if you modified the action under the Actions tab, or click OK if you modified the action in the Action Editor window. 5. Export the database to the Kaleido-X.
  • Page 256 Creating Actions...

  • Page 257: Managing Kaleido-Rcp2 Users

    Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users This chapter explains the configuration of the Kaleido-X for use with a Kaleido-RCP2 Remote Control Panel. Summary XEdit Quick Start Task List ............. 249 Managing RCP Users .

  • Page 258: Key Concepts

    Key Concepts RCP2 The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Miranda's Kaleido-X Software. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP2 users to access multiple Kaleido-X systems, allowing convenient access to the real-time operating features of the Kaleido-X.

  • Page 259: Managing Room Access

    Managing Room Access Removing RCP Users From the System To remove an RCP user from the system: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab. 2. In the Tools pane, select the user you wish to remove from the system’s RCP users list. 3.

  • Page 260: Setting Room Preferences

    Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users RCP user “User2” has been granted access to Room2 5. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. Removing RCP Users From Rooms To remove RCP users from rooms: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the RCP users you wish to remove, from the hierarchical list.
  • Page 261 Setting Room Preferences Room-level settings 2. Modify the room preferences as needed. Note: An asterisk (*) will appear beside the room in the main pane, if any of its properties are modified. The asterisk will disappear when the changes are saved. 3.
  • Page 262 Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users Assigning an Audio Output to the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING Button To assign an audio output to the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button for a room: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the room for which you wish to configure the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button, from the rooms hierarchical list.
  • Page 263 Setting Room Preferences Enabling the Large Mouse Pointer for a Room To display a larger pointer on the monitor wall for a room: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the room where you wish to use a large pointer on the monitor wall.

  • Page 264: Setting Rcp User Preferences

    Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users Setting RCP User Preferences To modify the preferences for an RCP user: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user whose preferences you wish to set, from under the appropriate room, in the hierarchical list. The selected RCP user’s preferences (layout presets, full screen assignment, audio monitoring output, external keyboard configuration, and timer) are listed in the Properties pane.
  • Page 265 Setting RCP User Preferences Notes • The “Admin” user name cannot be modified. • An asterisk (*) will appear beside the RCP user in the main window if any of the user properties are modified. The asterisk will disappear when the changes are saved. •...
  • Page 266 Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users Assigning a Full Screen Layout to an RCP User To assign a full screen layout to an RCP user: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user for whom you wish to configure the RCP2’s FULL SCREEN button, from under the appropriate room in the rooms hierarchical list.
  • Page 267 Setting RCP User Preferences Assigning Audio Output to an RCP User To assign an audio output to an RCP User: 1. In the main window, click the RCP users tab, and then select the user for whom you wish to configure the RCP2’s AUDIO MONITORING button, from under the appropriate room in the rooms hierarchical list.
  • Page 268 Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users Note: This setting applies to the selected user, in the current room only. A keyboard configuration must be selected for each user, in every room, unless the system default is suitable. Assigning a Timer to an RCP User To assign a timer to an RCP User: 1.
  • Page 269 Setting RCP User Preferences Note: If no timer is specified for this user, the timer that has been selected in the room’s preferences will apply. It will appear in gray in the Time box. See “Setting Room Preferences” on page 252. Changing an RCP User’s Name and Password To change an RCP user’s name or password: 1.
  • Page 270 Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users Note: The name must be no more than 8 characters in length, and consist of only letters and numbers (no spaces or special characters). 3. In the Properties pane, click the Password box: 4. Click the button that appeared at the end of the box.
  • Page 271 Setting RCP User Preferences The Password Modification window appears: 5. In Password Modification, type the new password (only numbers, up to 8 digits) and then type it again to confirm. 6. Click OK.
  • Page 272 Managing Kaleido-RCP2 Users...

  • Page 273: Routers & Kaleido-X

    The interface allows dynamic source updates from the router, and quick access to any router sources using the On-screen Mouse control. Kaleido-X can also save source assignments on the layout presets, and reconfigure the router from a recall of a layout preset.

  • Page 274: Internal Router

    Up to 48 unprocessed, baseband outputs can be provided from any of the 96 HD / SD-SDI inputs to each Kaleido-X (7RU) processor. In the case of a Kaleido-X16, up to 2 baseband outputs can be provided from any of the 16 inputs. These outputs can be used to feed high quality CRT monitors, test equipment such as waveform scopes, as well as ISO recorders.

  • Page 275: Key Concepts

    The Router Control Software Single Bus and Matrix View applications (also part of the iRouter Router Control Software packaged with iControl Application Servers) are examples of router controllers. They are integrated with the Kaleido-X Software, and can be launched from the Kaleido-X home page.

  • Page 276: Router Control Configurations

    1. i.e. the 24 BNC outputs on a KXO-24Router card for a Kaleido-X (7RU), or the two RT OUT ports on a Kaleido-X16. The Kaleido-X (4RU) and KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer models do not have router outputs.
  • Page 277 1. An operator chooses an assignment option on the monitor wall menu (e.g. “switch output 2 of external router A to QC monitor”). 2. The Kaleido-X Software interprets the command, and sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection, using the appropriate router protocol.
  • Page 278 1. An operator chooses an assignment option on the monitor wall menu (e.g. “switch output 23 of external router A, Level 2 to QC monitor”). 2. The Kaleido-X Software interprets the command, and sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection, using the appropriate router protocol.
  • Page 279 Electronics) VikinX—sends a router command to an external router connected to the multi-viewer. 2. The Kaleido-X Software detects the command, translates it to the appropriate router protocol and, then sends it to the designated router over a serial or TCP/IP connection.

  • Page 280: Router Protocols

    Optional Drivers for Controlling Routing Devices from the Multi-Viewer Optional drivers are available to extend your Kaleido-X system with the ability to control routing devices that comply with the protocols listed in the following table. Contact your sales representative for details.
  • Page 281 Platinum, Xplus, Integrator, Via-32, Panacea, Xpress Lantronix (Lightwave) Matrix-Hub Protocol Matrix-Hub 1000 Miranda Densité HRS-1801 HCO-1801 Miranda (NVISION) NVISION Ethernet protocol - Enterprise NV9000 system controllers router NVISION Ethernet protocol - Compact Compact router series router Nevion (Network Network Compact (serial)
  • Page 282 Optional Drivers for Controlling Tally Interface Devices from the Multi-Viewer Optional drivers are available to extend your Kaleido-X system with the ability to control tally interface devices such as the ones listed in the tables below. Contact your sales representative for details.

  • Page 283: Serial Connections

    Such devices or applications can be used to command monitor wall operations (e.g. source assignment) or routing operations. A router control device or application can control not only a Kaleido-X (7RU) or Kaleido-X16 multi-viewer’s internal router module, but also the KX Router logical router, or any other logical router configured within your multi-viewer system.
  • Page 284 Note: Some routers have RS-232 ports, which will require the use of a RS-232 to RS-422 converter (externally powered ones work best). Sample Third-Party Serial Pinouts Example #1: Ross Synergy100 (RS-422) Not connected Ground TX– Ground RX– Not connected Not connected The Miranda 1737-3000-102 (straight) adapter can be connected directly to the Ross Synergy 100:...

  • Page 285: Q & A

    Standard wiring between multi-viewer and devices wired to SMPTE “master” specification (e.g. Philips Jupiter router control system, Miranda Presmaster PCS) Alternatively, use the Miranda 1737-3000-102 (straight) adapter but with a crossover cable between the multi-viewer and the adapter. Q & A...
  • Page 286 Q: What is the main purpose of having an internal router? A: The internal router allows you to share the inputs connected to a Kaleido-X or Kaleido-X16 multi- viewer with other equipment (e.g. QA monitors, vectorscopes), reducing or eliminating the need to have an expensive standalone external router.

  • Page 287: Detailed Directions

    A: The phrase “Network router” has the obvious connotation of a router available on a network. However, in the context of Miranda’s Monitoring and Control applications, it can also refer to a device now manufactured by Nevion (www.nevion.com)—formerly Network Electronics Ltd.—such as a VikinX router.
  • Page 288 Routers & Kaleido-X Step 1 – Defining a Physical Router To configure an external router: 1. Launch XEdit and open the database associated with the multi-viewer for which you wish to configure an external router. 2. Drag External Router from the Equipment library onto the root of the System hierarchical list in the Description/Calibrations pane: 3.
  • Page 289 5. In the Properties tab, choose a connection type from the Connect to list. This can be a serial port connection to one of the multi-viewer’s outputs (on a Kaleido-X each KXO-Dual or KXO-Dual3 card has one RS-422 port which can be used for this purpose), or a network (TCP/IP or UDP/IP) connection.
  • Page 290 Note: A physical router associated with the multi-viewer’s own internal router module is also predefined. In the case of a Kaleido-X (7RU) multi-viewer that does not have any router card, there will be no entries in the Levels list for this physical router).
  • Page 291 Configuring an External Router – If the connection type is TCP/IP or UDP/IP, you must specify the router’s IP address and port number: 8. Click Use protocol defaults to specify the default parameters for the selected protocol (this can be useful to begin if you do not have access to your specific router’s documentation).
  • Page 292 ID, or it may be done by changing a configuration setting using software that comes with the router). The Kaleido-X Software uses this ID to issue a command via the serial port (e.g.
  • Page 293 Configuring an External Router At this point, you have added a level to a physical router, which appears in the Levels list under the Router Configurations tab. For example, if the physical router is a controller talking to a cascade of routers using a specified protocol, you might have defined one of these, a video router, as Level 0 in the cascade, with 16 sources and 16 destinations (16 ×...
  • Page 294 Routers & Kaleido-X just anyone to be able to change any source to any destination, because some of these destinations go straight to air. If someone accidentally changes a crosspoint on the monitor wall, and the feed goes live, the error could have serious consequences. To avoid such problems, it is desirable to give operators access only to those crosspoints they need, by creating logical routers.
  • Page 295 Configuring an External Router The subfolder that represents the new logical router is renamed automatically, reflecting your changes. IMPORTANT: Once you have configured the logical router, it is important not to change its name. Doing so will disable any settings that refer to the existing router name, including: •...
  • Page 296 Routers & Kaleido-X The new logical level appears in the Levels list, and also under the new sub-folder that represents the logical router in the Routers list. New logical level Next, you must specify the relationship between the logical level destinations (4 in this example) and the physical destinations (16 in this example).
  • Page 297 Configuring an External Router 9. Choose a physical output for each logical destination. 10. Click Auto map to automatically enter physical outputs, in sequential order, starting from the first one in the list: Auto map button Physical outputs are automatically populated –...
  • Page 298 Routers & Kaleido-X Note: The file must be formatted as three columns with no header row. Column 1 should contain numbers from 1 to N (the number of sources), column 2 should contain the source labels, and column 3 should contain the destination labels. Columns are delimited by commas, without spaces. Sample label...
  • Page 299 Configuring an External Router IMPORTANT: You can have the same physical sources and destinations mapped to multiple logical routers. The software does not prevent this. In the case of destinations, care must be taken to avoid conflicts when using auto mapping. At this point, you have completed the source and destination mapping for a logical level (e.g.

  • Page 300: Configuring A Router Controller

    Note: Miranda’s Router Control Software includes applications for controlling routers (single bus and matrix) where you can operate in all follow mode (change all levels), or in breakaway mode. When you make a crosspoint change in a logical router, you can change all of the logical levels, or just specific ones.
  • Page 301 Configuring a Router Controller Adding a Simple Router Controller A VikinX Compact router controller, on any control panel that supports the Snell (Pro-Bel) SW-P-02 protocol, can issue switching commands to a specific router connected to (controlled by) the multi-viewer, which will act as a protocol translator. To add a VikinX Compact (or equivalent) router controller: 1.
  • Page 302 4. In the Properties tab, click the RS-422 Com Port box, and then choose a multi-viewer output from the list: Note: Simple router controllers can also communicate with Kaleido-X via TCP/IP. This type of connection is enabled automatically, and allows such controllers to issue commands to the multi-viewer’s internal router module.
  • Page 303 So, for example, if you press a button on the external panel that is set up to make a crosspoint change on logical router matrix ID 0, the Kaleido-X Software will receive this command, look up matrix ID 0 to find the physical router it is mapped to, and then forward the crosspoint change to the physical router using the appropriate protocol.
  • Page 304 Routers & Kaleido-X 2. When prompted, type a name for the router controller, and then click OK: 3. Click the Interconnects tab, draw a line between the multi-viewer and the new router controller, and then click the line: Click the line to configure the connection properties 4.
  • Page 305 Configuring a Router Controller 5. In the Interconnects tab, click the router controller icon. Under the Properties tab, a list of settings appears, with default values for the serial communication parameters: the bit rate (bps), the number of data bits, parity, stop bits and flow control: However, in this case, there is no Router box for specifying which logical router is to be controlled.

  • Page 306: Configuring Internal Router Cards

    The KXO-24Router card provides 24 external monitoring outputs that can route any of the 96 HD/SD SDI inputs of the Kaleido-X (7RU). Two cards can be installed in a Kaleido-X (7RU) to provide up to 48 outputs. These unprocessed outputs can be used to feed high-quality CRT monitors, test equipment such as waveform monitors, as well as master control or production switchers.
  • Page 307 The router protocol, connection type, host name and levels are predefined (and cannot be modified): Notes • The following ports are always active and can be used for controlling a Kaleido-X over TCP/IP, via the associated protocols: — port 14000 (SW-P-08) —...
  • Page 308 These numbers are determined by how many input (KXI) cards and internal router cards are defined in the system: 16 sources per input card; 24 destinations per internal router card, for a maximum of 96 × 48 (or 192 × 96 on a Kaleido-X expansion system):...
  • Page 309 Configuring Internal Router Cards A logical video level ([0] Video) is also defined and automatically mapped to the two predefined physical levels “OPTION B” and “OPTION A”: 5. Click the [0] Internal router (96 × 48) folder under Logical Routers in the Routers list. The third-level tab bar appears under Router Configurations, with the Configuration tab selected.
  • Page 310 Routers & Kaleido-X Note: The file must be formatted as three columns with no header row. Column 1 should contain numbers from 1 to N (the number of sources), column 2 should contain the source labels, and column 3 should contain the destination labels. Columns are delimited by commas, without spaces. Sample label...

  • Page 311: Router Connections

    Logical router matrix ID Note: In the case of a Kaleido-X (7RU), signals entering the input cards are made available to the internal router cards via the midplane (i.e. there is no cabling between the BNC outputs on the router cards and the BNC inputs on the KXI cards).
  • Page 312 1. An operator right-clicks a monitor and assigns a logical source by using the Assign Source window. Note: In the case of the Kaleido-X and Kaleido-X16 multi-viewer models, it is also possible to select a source from the Assign [router] input menu. However, as of version 5.20 of the Kaleido-X Software, Miranda strongly recommends configuring the KX Router logical router to cover all routing purposes within the multi-viewer system.
  • Page 313 2. Click the second menu and choose the appropriate output (e.g. “Output 1 [1]”): In this example, the Kaleido-X Software registers that Output 1 from the router has a cable that connects to the BNC connector corresponding to Video 1 on the multi-viewer’s INPUT A module. This means that when you select a router source to be assigned to a monitor on the monitor wall, the Kaleido-X software will be able to determine whether the multi-viewer’s INPUT A –...

  • Page 314: Router Card Expansion

    Internal router cards can be connected to each other to create an even larger router. Note that even if you connect two Kaleido-X systems in an expansion configuration, and thereby have access to any source or any input on either frame in your layouts, the same is not true of their respective router cards. You cannot choose a source from one frame and send it to a router output on the other frame.
  • Page 315 XEdit creates a physical router corresponding to each card, and two logical routers (one for each frame), instead of one large logical router. This is because the sources of one Kaleido-X do not enter the router of the other Kaleido-X. The signals do not pass via the frame expansion cable. For this reason, it is not possible to create a large, combined router—since some sources cannot go to some...
  • Page 316 Routers & Kaleido-X Router Expansion Cables The cabling connections must then be described in XEdit. 3. Click the Interconnects tab, then click the expansion frame icon. Under the Properties tab, notice that there are four entries (two per frame) for the router cards (OPTION A and B) with rows labeled Expansion Input and Expansion Output.
  • Page 317 Router Card Expansion 8. Click the Router Configurations tab. Note that the two logical routers have been replaced by one larger logical router (192x96), because now the sources can go anywhere via the router expansion cables: Source and destination mapping can be performed as described in “Step 3 – Adding Logical Routers” on page 285, and automapping works for all inputs and outputs.
  • Page 318 Note: It is not yet possible to use the router expansion cables to connect router cards between standalone Kaleido-X frames. It is possible, however, to only interconnect one router card per frame, leaving another router card per frame standalone. This would have the effect of creating three logical...

  • Page 319: Tally Interface Devices

    Tally Interface Devices Miranda’s multi-viewer systems support most production switchers and other tally interface devices such as UMD controllers and automation systems, via serial or network connection. The multi-viewer can dynamically update monitor wall elements to reflect text and status updates from the device.
  • Page 320 Tally Interface Devices Device identifier input window 3. Type the name of the peripheral device in the Enter device identifier box, and click OK. 4. Click the Interconnects tab. 5. Click the multi-viewer icon and hold the mouse button, while dragging the pointer towards the peripheral device icon.

  • Page 321: Ross Video Production Switcher

    Ross Video Production Switcher Ross Video Production Switcher A multi-viewer can receive dynamic source names and tally information from a Ross Video production switcher (Synergy 2, 3, 4 SD/MD and Vision models). The procedures below describe how to set up the multi-viewer to interface with a Ross Video switcher.
  • Page 322 Tally Interface Devices 3. Using the straight DE-9S-to-RJ-45 adapter (part no. 1737-3000-102), connect the other end of the cable to the enabled serial tally port on the switcher. Note: Since the protocol is unidirectional, only the transmit pins are required from the switcher’s remote port.
  • Page 323 Ross Video Production Switcher Connection between the multi-viewer and the device 7. Click the connection line between the multi-viewer and the device, and then click the Properties tab: 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list: 9.
  • Page 324 Tally Interface Devices 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the remote port on the Ross Video switcher as follows: Baud rate 38 400-115 200 Data bits Parity NONE Stop bits 11. In the Channels/Sources tab, create logical sources using text and alarms levels coming from the Kalypso serial tally device: Note: Refer to the table below for a list of valid source IDs and their meaning in the context of the Kalypso serial tally protocol.
  • Page 325 Ross Video Production Switcher Source IDs Kalypso 100* M/E 2 PGM B 101* M/E 2 PGM C 102* M/E 2 PGM D 103* M/E 2 PVW A 104* M/E 2 PVW 2 105* M/E 3 PGM A 106* M/E 3 PGM B 107* M/E 3 PGM C 108*...

  • Page 326: Sony Production Switcher

    Tally Interface Devices Source IDs Kalypso Still Store 5 Still Store 6 Still Store 7 Still Store 8 * 2-M/E systems do not have these sources. 12. In the Layouts tab, create layouts and assign logical sources created in step 11 to monitors that can display text (e.g.
  • Page 327 Sony Production Switcher Note: There are no serial tally connections on the Sony switcher model DVS-9000. See “DVS-9000 Switchers” on page 319 for details. 2. Physically connect one end of an RJ-45 crossover cable to the multi-viewer’s RS-422 port. 3. Using an DE-9S-to-RJ-45 converter, connect the other end of the crossover cable to the enabled serial tally port on the Sony switcher.
  • Page 328 Tally Interface Devices EDITOR PANEL Sony System Control Unit (MKS-8010A) EDITOR PANEL Sony System Control Unit (MKS-8010B) To use a serial tally from an SCU model MKS-8010A or MKS-8010B, a 15-pin-to-9-pin adapter is required, with pinouts as follows: MKS-8010A or MKS-8010B (15-pin) SCU (Signal) Serial tally device (9-pin) No adapter is required for SCU model MKS-8010, which has a DE-9 connector with the following...
  • Page 329 Sony Production Switcher Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram” on page 28 for pinouts on the multi-viewer. Setting Up a Multi-Viewer to Interface with a Sony Production Switcher To set up the multi-viewer to interface with the Sony production switcher: 1. Launch XEdit. 2.
  • Page 330 Tally Interface Devices 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list: 9. In the Interconnects tab, click the Sony production switcher icon. 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the Sony device as follows: Baud Rate 38 400 Data Bits...

  • Page 331: Kahuna Production Switcher

    Kahuna Production Switcher 12. In the Layouts tab, create layouts and assign logical sources created in step 11 to monitors that can display text (e.g. UMD) and alarms (e.g. UMD, video, text alarm): 13. On the File menu, click Save. Alternatively, click the Save button on the toolbar. 14.
  • Page 332 Tally Interface Devices switcher. The RS-422 ports (highlighted) are numbered 1 – 8, from right to left. Refer to the Kahuna Install Manual for more details on the RS-422 control ports. RS-422 ports (1 – 8) The Kahuna has DE-9 connectors with the following pinouts: 9-pin Signal Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram”...
  • Page 333 Kahuna Production Switcher 3. On the Kahuna switcher’s GUI panel, press the ENG CONFIG button. The Engineering Config menu appears on the touch screen. 4. Touch the Protocols button on the screen to bring up the Engineering Config – Serial Port Protocols menu.
  • Page 334 Tally Interface Devices 2. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar. The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected. 3.
  • Page 335 Kahuna Production Switcher 8. In the Properties pane, click the appropriate output in the RS-422 Com Port list. 9. In the Interconnects tab, click the Kahuna production switcher icon. 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the Kahuna device as follows: Baud Rate 115200 Data Bits...
  • Page 336 Tally Interface Devices Note: Refer to the table below for a list of valid source IDs and their meaning in the context of the Kahuna serial tally protocol. Source IDs Kahuna 1 - 80 Inputs 1 - 80 Store 9 Store 10 Store 11 Store 12...
  • Page 337 Kahuna Production Switcher Source IDs Kahuna Unused Unused M/E 2 Output 1 M/E 2 Output 2 M/E 2 Output 3 M/E 2 Output 4 Unused Unused M/E 3 Output 1 M/E 3 Output 2 M/E 3 Output 3 M/E 3 Output 4 Unused Unused Pgm-Pst Output 1...

  • Page 338: Kayak Production Switcher

    Tally Interface Devices Source IDs Kahuna Store 2 Store 3 Store 4 Store 5 Store 6 Store 7 Store 8 12. In the Layouts tab, create layouts and assign logical sources created in step 11 to monitors that can display text (e.g. UMD) and alarms (e.g. UMD, video, text alarm): 13.

  • Page 339: Configuring The Kayak Switcher

    Kayak Production Switcher Note: The on-air tally feature was introduced in version 6.9.3 of the ACOS protocol, which is only available with the Kayak series of Thomson Grass Valley production switchers. Other features such as retrieving dynamic source or destination names, and changing crosspoints are available on all ACOS- enabled production switchers.

  • Page 340: Configuring The Multi-Viewer

    Tally Interface Devices The Kayak switcher’s 8 control ports have DE-9 female connectors with the following pinouts: Signal 1 and 9 Chassis Ground 4 and 6 Signal Ground Note: See “RS-422 Connection Diagram” on page 28 for pinouts on the multi-viewer. 3.
  • Page 341 Kayak Production Switcher Establishing Serial Communication on the Multi-Viewer To set up the multi-viewer’s communication parameters: 1. Launch XEdit. 2. In the main window, click the System tab, and then click Description/Calibrations on the second- level tab bar. The main pane displays the System hierarchical list, and the Tools pane displays the equipment library when the root of the System list is selected.
  • Page 342 Tally Interface Devices 9. In the Interconnects tab, click the Kayak production switcher icon. 10. In the Properties pane, set the serial communications properties for the Kayak device as follows: Baud Rate 38400 Data Bits Parity NONE Stop bits Assigning Tallies, Input Names, and Output Names to Logical Sources To configure your logical sources: •...
  • Page 343 Kayak Production Switcher Notes • Kayak devices provide up to 512 text sources, and up to 256 × 5 system tally sources. • The current version of the XtenDD HD/SD switchers software does not provide tally sources. • DD35 and the Kayak series switchers only provide RED (On Air) tally sources. This is a limitation in the current version (6.9.3) of the ACOS protocol.
  • Page 344 Tally Interface Devices Input DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD Number 0x98 ColorBGD ME 0x99 ColorBGDTest 0xA0 PP-Main PP-Main PP-Main PP A PP A 0xA1 ME1-Main ME1-Main ME1-Main M1 A M1 A 0xA2 ME2-Main ME2-Main ME2-Main M2 A 0xA3 ME3-Main ME3-Main...
  • Page 345 Kayak Production Switcher Input DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD Number 0xC0 PP C 0xC1 Layer ME1 PP D 0xC2 Layer ME2 M1 C 0xC3 Layer ME3 M1 D 0xC4 M2 C 0xC5 M2 D 0xC6 M3 C 0xC7 M3 D 0xC8...
  • Page 346 Tally Interface Devices Input DD35 XtenDD HD XtenDD SD KayakDD Kayak SD/HD Number 0xDD ME3 UtilA ME3 UtilA 0xDE ME3 UtilB ME3 UtilB 0xDF ME3 UtilC ME3 UtilC 0xE0..0xEF VirtualInput00...1 VirtualInput00...1 VirtualInput00...1 VirtualInput00...1 VirtualInput00...1 0xF0 WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE WHITE Configuring Layout Elements To configure layout elements 1.

  • Page 347: Serial Port Test Agent

    Serial Port Test Agent Serial Port Test Agent During a setup, it is sometime not clear if the wiring between the multi-viewer and a peripheral device is correct or if the peripheral device sends the expected data. One can connect a serial-port test agent as a peripheral device in XEdit, export the database to the multi-viewer, and then read, on a Web page, the data received on the serial port.
  • Page 348 Tally Interface Devices...

  • Page 349: Using The Kaleido Remote Control Protocol

    Kaleido Remote Control Protocol (Gateway) User’s Guide (Ref. # M770-0900-XXX), available on the DVD that shipped with your system. Note: The term Kaleido is used to describe features common to the Kaleido family. Features exclusive to any one of these products are described using the full product name, e.g. Kaleido-X.

  • Page 351: Using The Serial To Tcp/Ip Dispatcher

    The Serial-to-TCP Dispatcher is a piece of software designed to run on a separate PC or embedded into a product (such as the Kaleido-X) and act as a bridge between a serial device and the TCP/IP network. Note: For more information, refer to the Serial-to-TCP Dispatcher Protocol guide (Ref. # M819-0300-XXX),...
  • Page 352 Using the Serial to TCP/IP Dispatcher...

  • Page 353: Administration And Servicing

    Administration and Servicing This chapter explains how to configure the Kaleido-X network communications, and how to enable hardware and software options. It also describes where to find system status and version information, for troubleshooting or servicing purposes. Key Concepts Term...

  • Page 354: Default Ip Settings

    (see “Viewing a Multi-Viewer’s Status Information” on page 386). Version Each software, firmware, and hardware release for the various elements that constitute your Kaleido-X system (e.g. XEdit, XAdmin, etc.) is associated with a version number (see “Viewing Kaleido-X Version Information” on page 387).

  • Page 355: Hardware And Software Options

    You can purchase various software and hardware options to expand your multi-viewer’s capabilities. The following tables list options that can be enabled and disabled via the XAdmin Status and Options page (see “Enabling Options” on page 371). Kaleido-X (4RU, 7RU, and 7RU × 2) Module Option Part No.
  • Page 356 Administration and Servicing Kaleido-X16 Module Option Part No. Feature INPUT KXS-X16-3Gbps 3Gbps format license (1/frame) CC/XDS KXS-X16-CSX CC/subtitling and XDS data license (1/frame) Dolby E KXS-X16-Dolby Dolby metadata extraction license (1/frame) Embedded Audio KXS-X16-HD-EMB HD/SD-SDI embedded audio license (1/frame) KXS-X16-SD-EMB SD-SDI embedded audio license (1/frame) Loudness KXS-X16-Loudness...

  • Page 357: Dashboard Messages

    The following tables explain messages that may appear in the Status dashboard (lower right corner) and in the Upgrade dashboard (lower left corner), on the Monitor wall. An “x” in the 7RU, 4RU, X16, or KMV column indicates that the message applies to a specific multi-viewer model, namely Kaleido-X (7RU), Kaleido-X (4RU), Kaleido-X16, or KMV-3901/3911.
  • Page 358 Administration and Servicing Status dashboard messages Message Description PSU A 48 V Fuse PSU A fuse is broken. PSU B 48 V Fuse PSU B fuse is broken. PSU A 12 V PSU A is absent, overheating, has a DC circuitry fault condition, or no current is drawn from it.
  • Page 359 Key Concepts Status dashboard messages Message Description Fan 6 (replace whole Fan 6 is running too low, based on the thresholds set at module if in error) hardware level, or is broken. Fan 7 (replace whole Fan 7 is running too low, based on the thresholds set at module if in error) hardware level, or is broken.
  • Page 360 Administration and Servicing Status dashboard messages Message Description Blower South East Blower South East is running too low, based on the (replace whole module if thresholds set at hardware level, or is broken. in error) Blower North West Blower North West is running too low, based on the (replace whole module if thresholds set at hardware level, or is broken.

  • Page 361: Network Considerations & Port Usage

    3.00. To upgrade these cards, transfer them to frame A. Network Considerations & Port Usage Network Considerations Kaleido-X systems generate a low to moderate amount of client-to-server data traffic, and therefore have a minimal bandwidth impact on a network.
  • Page 362 Administration and Servicing TCP/UDP Port Usage The various Kaleido-X services require access to specific ports. In networks where a firewall is present between device A and device B, the ports used to communicate from device A to device B must be open on the incoming (external) side of the firewall.
  • Page 363 Key Concepts From Multi-Viewer to Multi-Viewer The following ports, used for inter-frame communications, are open by default on all Kaleido-X systems: Service Port Transport Notes Secure Shell Login is required to login to a multi-viewer for maintenance. Java Jini 4160 Responsible for discovery and communications between devices/services on a network.
  • Page 364 The following ports must be open on peripheral devices (e.g. router controllers): Port Transport Notes 2000 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the Snell (Pro-Bel) SW-P-02 protocol 4381 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the Nevion (Network) protocol 5194 Used to control the Kaleido-X internal router via the NVISION Ethernet protocol - Compact router protocol.
  • Page 365 Simple Network Management Protocol, used for receiving traps (alerts) from peripheral devices. From Multi-Viewer to/from NTP Server The following ports, used for communications to/from Network Time Protocol servers, are open by default on all Kaleido-X systems: Service Port Transport Notes Used for Network Time Protocol synchronization.

  • Page 366: Detailed Directions

    Detailed Directions Assigning an IP Address to Each Device in Your System Multi-viewers and most peripheral devices that are part of a Kaleido-X system communicate through a TCP/IP network. Configuring your system’s network parameters includes the following: • Assigning an IP address, and specifying the appropriate network mask, gateway address, and a system name for each multi-viewer.
  • Page 367 Detailed Directions 3. Click the XAdmin button. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears: XAdmin Status and Options page 4. Click System configuration, in the navigation area on the left of the page. The System Configuration page appears, showing the current system name, IP address, network mask, gateway and output cards IP addresses, as well as the date and time settings.
  • Page 368 Administration and Servicing – The default system name corresponds to your order number. Type a different name for your system if you wish. Note: Only lower-ASCII characters are allowed in the system name. Braces and tilde are not allowed. – If this system requires a 50Hz frame rate, select the corresponding check box. –...
  • Page 369 Detailed Directions 7. Click Apply settings. The Kaleido-X system must be restarted for changes to the network configuration to take effect. A message appears prompting you to reboot the system immediately. 8. Click OK. Note: Settings cannot be applied to a multi-viewer system while an upgrade is in progress. If the multi- viewer does not reboot after 10 seconds or so, try clicking Apply settings again after a minute or two, until the multi-viewer reboots.
  • Page 370 Administration and Servicing 4. Click Yes when prompted to restart the system. Finding a Multi-Viewer’s System IP Address and Application Version To find the system IP address, system name and application version: • Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall. On the shortcut menu, point to Monitor Wall, and then click Show dashboard to display the dashboard associated with the current output head.
  • Page 371 Detailed Directions Partial view of a monitor wall display showing dashboard at the bottom right System IP address Application version System name Room name Enlarged view of dashboard. Changing the Client PC’s IP Address Both the client computer that you will use to communicate with the multi-viewer (via XAdmin and XEdit) and the multi-viewer itself must have IP addresses within the same subnet.
  • Page 372 Administration and Servicing Changing an IP Address on Windows XP To change the IP address of a client PC that has Windows XP: 1. On the Windows XP Start menu, point to Control Panel, right-click Network Connections, and then click Open on the shortcut menu. 2.
  • Page 373 Detailed Directions 5. Type an IP address in the same range as the default IP address of the Kaleido-X multi-viewer. For example, if the IP address of the Kaleido-X multi-viewer is “10.0.3.70” , then the IP address of your client PC could be “10.0.3.123”...
  • Page 374 Administration and Servicing Before you can use the RCP2 to operate your Kaleido-X, you must set up the Ethernet connection between the two devices. By default, the Kaleido-RCP2 is shipped with DHCP enabled, so it will automatically be assigned an IP address by a DHCP server. If no DHCP server is present on the network, the Kaleido-RCP2 will default to the static IP address 10.0.3.191.
  • Page 375 Detailed Directions 2. In the ROOM SELECTION display, press ENTER again to get the room list from the Kaleido-X systems that are currently available on the network. 3. In the room list, select the room you wish to access by pressing the 2 key (to move up in the list) or the 8 key (to move down the list).
  • Page 376 Administration and Servicing 6. Using the numeric keypad, type the IP address of a Kaleido-X on a remote subnet, and then press ENTER. 7. Repeat step 4 to 6 to add unicast IP addresses for up to three remote Kaleido-X systems.
  • Page 377 Detailed Directions Note: The ABT is powered through the RJ-45 Ethernet connector. There is no power ON/OFF button, so the device is ON whenever a powered Ethernet cable is connected. To configure the IP address and other network settings of the ABT: 1.
  • Page 378 Administration and Servicing Static IP address 10.0.3.190 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Default gateway 10.0.0.1 5. Using a Web browser on the PC, connect to the ABT using the following address: 10.0.3.190. The home page of the ABT’s built in Web server is displayed. 6.

  • Page 379: Enabling Options

    1. From a workstation on the same subnet, open a Web browser window and type the IP address of the multi-viewer in the address bar. The Kaleido-X home page appears: 2. Click the XAdmin button. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. 1. The multi-viewer must have Kaleido-X software version 2.10 or later.
  • Page 380 Administration and Servicing 3. Click the arrow button at the end of the heading row that corresponds to the card for which you wish to enable an option. Click to expand Click to collapse 4. Locate the entry for the option you wish to enable, and then click the corresponding Enable button. A window appears prompting you for the option key:...

  • Page 381: Configuring Power Supply Redundancy On A Kaleido-X16

    Once the option is enabled, the key is displayed, and a Disable button replaces the Enable button. Example: To activate the Extraction of CC, Subtitling and XDS metadata option (CC/XDS Option) for a Kaleido-X input card, you would need to locate the appropriate card in XAdmin’s Status and Options page, and enter the key.
  • Page 382 Administration and Servicing The Kaleido-X home page appears: 2. Click XAdmin. The XAdmin Status and Options page appears: XAdmin Status and Options page 3. In the System header row, click the Expand details arrow ( ). A list of system details and statuses appears below the System header row.

  • Page 383: Installing Xedit

    The Kaleido-X Layout Editor (XEdit) is used to create layouts and configure the Kaleido-X. When the computer with XEdit is connected to the Kaleido-X through a TCP/IP network, you can use XEdit to modify layouts and settings directly on the Kaleido-X, or you can work locally on the computer and then export your changes to the Kaleido-X.
  • Page 384 Administration and Servicing Note: To use XEdit, you must have Java Runtime Environment (J2SE) version 1.6.0 update 20 installed on your PC or laptop. Click the link at the bottom of the page to download the installer for the J2SE version required to use XEdit.
  • Page 385 Detailed Directions 4. You may see a warning about XEdit’s digital signature. In this case, select Always trust content from this publisher, and then click Run: The XEdit startup screen appears:...
  • Page 386 Administration and Servicing 5. Depending on your Java settings, the Java Web Start installer may prompt you to confirm whether you wish to have XEdit shortcuts created. Click Yes. This will add a shortcut icon on your desktop. Note: If the installer cannot find all of the fonts needed by XEdit, it will download them to your PC automatically.

  • Page 387: Installing Java Runtime Environment

    XEdit is a Java Web Start application, and thus requires the Java Runtime Environment to be installed on your system. When you try to access XEdit from the Kaleido-X home page, the system will automatically detect the Java Runtime Environment (J2SE) version on your computer, and, if necessary, will prompt you to install version 1.6.0 update 20.
  • Page 388 1. Click anywhere in the prompt area, on the page that appeared when Java Web Start detected that your system was missing the required J2SE version: Alternatively, click the link at the bottom of the Kaleido-X home page: Click here 2.
  • Page 389 Detailed Directions 3. Click Run, to open the installer file. You will be prompted to accept the license agreement. 4. Review the license agreement if you wish, and then click Install to proceed. Java Setup will update your PC or laptop. 5.

  • Page 390: Obtaining Edid Data From Display Screens When Using The Dxf-100 Interface

    Administration and Servicing Obtaining EDID Data From Display Screens When Using the DXF-100 Interface The DXF-100 is a transmitter/receiver combination that allows a digital flat panel display to be located up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) away from the signal source. The transmitter and receiver are interconnected by a single multimode optical fiber, and connect to the source and display using DVI connectors.

  • Page 391: Servicing

    System, which has superseded the DXF-100 interface. For more information on the DXF-200, contact your Miranda sales representative. • As of Kaleido-X version 4.10, the Monitor EDID Auto-detect feature is enabled by default in order to facilitate the initial setup of a Kaleido-X system. To avoid problems, Miranda recommends that you disable the auto-detect feature once the initial setup is completed.
  • Page 392 Administration and Servicing 3. Click the Technical support link in the navigation pane. The Technical Support contact information page appears. Click here ... or here 4. Click System snapshot. The system snapshot generation takes a few seconds, and then the File Download window appears.
  • Page 393 Detailed Directions 5. Click Save. The Save As window appears. 6. Type a new name for the file in the File name box if desired. 7. Browse to the location where you wish to save the file. 8. Click Save. Note: Depending on the file size, the download may take a few seconds.
  • Page 394 The XAdmin Status and Options page appears, displaying a list of all cards and their statuses: – In the case of a Kaleido-X (7RU) or Kaleido-X (7RU) × 2, cards are presented in the order they appear, from left to right when looking at the front of the chassis.
  • Page 395 Master card status indicator In the case of a Kaleido-X multi-viewer model, you can identify which output card currently assumes the software master role (and is thus assigned the multi-viewer’s IP address) by looking for the word “master” next to the card’s identifier, for example: “OUTPUT A (master)” .
  • Page 396 The XAdmin Status and Options page appears. As shown in the examples below: – The Kaleido-X Software version appears on the Web browser’s title bar or tab label. – The firmware and safe mode package numbers appear both in the relevant heading row, and within the detailed status information.
  • Page 397 Firmware version in module heading Example 1: Status and Option page for a Kaleido-X (7RU) × 2 expansion system Firmware version in system heading Example 2: Status and Option page for a Kaleido-X16 system...

  • Page 398: Upgrading Your Multi-Viewer System

    Example 3: Status and Option page for a Kaleido-X (4RU) system Upgrading your Multi-Viewer System For information on upgrading your multi-viewer system to version 5.30 of the Kaleido-X Software, please refer to the Kaleido-X Version 5.30 Release Notes.

  • Page 399: Index

    Index Numerics Aspect ratios 0 VU ........106 AFD .
  • Page 400 ....102 Kaleido-X ..... . 85 automatic aspect ratio .
  • Page 401 Dual system ........12 Kaleido-X ........63 DVI .
  • Page 402 Index Keying mode assigning to monitors ....48 calibration ......101 Login, monitor wall .
  • Page 403 login .......35 Network impact ......353 removing users .
  • Page 404 Index expansion ......306 System ........63 SDI signal reclocking .
  • Page 405 Upgrading ........390 timers ........53 V-chip monitor .
  • Page 406 Index...

  • Page 407: Contact Us

    Contact Us! Miranda Technical Support For technical assistance, please contact the Miranda Technical Support center nearest you: Americas Asia Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (EST) Office hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (GMT+8) Telephone: +1-800-224-7882 Telephone: +852-2539-6987 Fax:...

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