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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Questions about the Kaleido-X16? Telephone: +1-514-333-1772 techsupp@miranda.com e-mail: Comments and Suggestions about the Kaleido-X16 Documentation? e-mail: Documentation-Feedback@Miranda.com Part Number: M869-9902-101 11 August 2009...
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Kaleido-X16 Installation Kaleido-X16 is a 1RU, multi-image display processor with high image quality and a rich feature set. This chapter contains physical descriptions, installation instructions and connection information for the Kaleido-X16 frame. Summary Introduction ................1 Mechanical Installation .
24/7 operation Port Availability on the Kaleido-X16 The Kaleido-X16 offers a wide variety of ports for incoming and outgoing signals. However, with a view towards future expansion, there are several ports whose connections exist but that are not currently...
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual supported in the most recent release. The following table lists those ports on the Kaleido-X16 that are not currently supported in the most recent release of the Kaleido-X software: Port or port functionality Limitation...
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Kaleido-X16 Installation Kaleido-X16-D Kaleido-X16-D There are two heads (Head 1 and Head 2) on the Kaleido-X16-Dual (Kaleido-X16-D). The Input and Output connections are as follows. Connection type Number of Number of connections on connections on Head 1 Head 2 MV-Out...
“Audio I/O” on page 15. Mechanical Installation Unpacking Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-X16. If any of these are missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc. • Kaleido-X16 unit, with pre-installed cards and power supplies •...
Frame Frame The Kaleido-X16 frame is 1 RU high. Input and output connectors are mounted on a connector panel on the rear of the frame. The redundant power supply is installed in the front of the frame. The front door can be opened to give access to the PSUs, CompactFlash, USB connector, and basic LEDs.
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SUPPORT Monitoring the Temperature of the Kaleido-X16 Frame For optimal performance, it is strongly recommended that you operate the Kaleido-X16 frame in an environment with an ambient temperature between 0ºC and 40ºC. IMPORTANT: When measuring the ambient room temperature, take your readings from directly in front of the Kaleido-X16 frame.
If your frame has only one PSU, it must be installed in Slot A (left side of frame) There are two power supplies: an operational PSU and a redundant PSU. The system operates with a single PSU. If you choose to have only one PSU installed in your Kaleido-X16 frame, you must do the following: •...
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual PSU A removed from Slot A Slot A Slot B PSU slot locations Two PSUs installed in a frame; front cover removed Removing a Power Supply To remove a power supply, do the following: 1.
Power socket for PSU B Power socket for PSU A IMPORTANT: A Kaleido-X16 frame can draw 4.0 amps of current. Ensure that the circuit to which the frame is connected can handle that load, and that of any other connected devices. Ventilation The Kaleido-X16 frame is cooled by ventilation intakes located on the front of the frame.
In order to boot the CPU, you must ensure the appropriate CompactFlash (CF) card is properly inserted in the CF slot (accessible from the front of the Kaleido-X16 frame). The CF card contains the operating system required for a system boot.
Kaleido-X16 Installation Signalling See also: For more information about booting a Kaleido-X16, see the “Setting up the Kaleido-X” chapter in the Kaleido-X16 Quick Start Guide. Signalling IMPORTANT: The Kaleido-X16-D model supports two Heads while the Kaleido-X16-S supports one Head. For details about the difference in connector support on the two models, see “Kaleido-X16-D”...
Inputs Graphic signals The Kaleido-X16-D supports two digital DVI inputs, one for each of two heads (the Kaleido-X16-S supports a single DVI input). The DVI-In connectors on the rear panel are female, dual link DVI-I universal connectors. The supported signal and cabling for this connection is single link DVI-D.
For more information about Mosaic Video and Graphic Outputs over the MV-Out connection, see “MV Outputs” on page 63. External Reference The external reference (or REF) input signal allows the Kaleido-X16 to genlock to the local plant. BNC connector for External Reference See also: For more information about external reference input specifications, see “Reference Input”...
Hardware Description & Installation Manual Router The Kaleido-X16 can be configured as a router. In this configuration, up to two Kaleido-X16 channels are considered as sources, and the destinations are the two Router Output ports on the rear connector panel:...
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Audio I/O Terminal Block Adapter Kaleido-X16 Audio I/O Terminal Block Adapter installed in rear connector panel The pinout of the Audio I/O terminal block adapter (TBA) comes in two varieties, depending on whether you have a Kaleido-X16-Dual model or Kaleido-X16 model.
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PC In 1 Left PC In 1 Right PC In 2 Left PC In 2 Right Audio I/O TBA Pinout on the Kaleido-X16-S The Audio I/O TBA pinout on the Kaleido-X16-S is as follows: Bottom row Center row Top row AES 1 (+)
The Kaleido-X16 supports status monitoring, genlock and GPI interfacing. The rear connector panel houses all input and output connectors associated with GPI I/O. The Kaleido-X16 supports 32 GPI inputs and 4 GPI outputs. The GPI connector type is a DSUB-44 (female on the connector panel; male on the cable):...
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GPI output will always be in the ON state. To facilitate cabling of the GPI inputs and outputs, a terminal block adapter is available separately (Miranda part number KXA-TBA-44). The GPI Terminal Block Adapter accommodates up to 44 terminal block connections using positive and negative terminal connections.
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For more information about Ethernet specifications, see “Ethernet” on page 69. The Kaleido-X16 supports three USB 1.0 connections. Connect a mouse, keyboard, or USB flash memory for a software upgrade or data backup. Two connectors are on the rear connector panel (see diagram at the beginning of the section called “Control”...
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For more information about USB specifications, see “USB” on page 69. RS-422 The Kaleido-X16 supports two RS-422 serial inputs over RJ-45 connectors. These inputs allow the Kaleido-X16 to connect to external serial devices such as a router, production switcher, or router controller.
Cleaning the Air Filter Occasionally, the air filter has to be cleaned in order to maintain proper ventilation. The air filter is located in the front door of the Kaleido-X16 frame. The filter may be cleaned without removing it from the door.
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual To clean the air filter, do the following: 1. Carefully remove the cover from the frame. IMPORTANT: Risk of damage to CompactFlash card Be careful not to damage the CompactFlash card as you remove the front cover of the frame.
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Kaleido-X16 Installation Replacing a Defective Power Supply...
Audio Bridge Terminal ..............46 Kaleido-RCP2 Introduction The Kaleido-RCP2 is a multi-function remote control panel designed for use with Miranda's Kaleido-X16 systems. Ethernet connectivity allows multiple RCP2 users to access multiple Kaleido-X16 systems, allowing convenient access to the real-time operating features of the Kaleido-X16.
• power sourcing Ethernet switch. Full redundancy is obtained with both supplies present at the same time. Ethernet connectivity is 10/100 Mbps. 2 USB Ports These ports are used to connect a mouse and keyboard, which may be used in operating the Kaleido-X16.
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Note: Other USB devices, e.g. memory sticks, are not supported. USB ports Control Surface Layout The operating controls are laid out in functional groups: Display Layout Presets Keypad Operating keys Audio Functions Layout Presets The ten numbered keys laid out across the top of the panel are used to recall saved layouts to the Kaleido- X16 display, and are also used to save layouts.
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• The layout associated with each button can be configured beforehand in XEdit. You can insert a labeled strip into the built-in slot located above the keys to identify the saved layouts. Functions These function keys activate operating modes or functions on the Kaleido-X16. CHANNEL FULL SCREEN...
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Pointer left Pointer right Click Right-click Display and Operating Keys The operating keys let you connect to a Kaleido-X16 system, navigate menus, and control the behavior of your Kaleido-RCP2’s functions. DISPLAY The LCD display shows messages and text entries LOGIN...
See “Selecting a Position and Logging On” on page 44. for details. Note: To log on to a room that is part of a Kaleido-X16 system configured in a different subnet, the RCP2 must be configured with the appropriate unicast IP addresses (see “Configuring Unicast IP Addresses”...
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Move UP Move DOWN ENTER Access the submenu, or select the displayed value Go back to the previous menu level, or cancel a value selection Note: These keys are lit when menu access is enabled.
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Peripheral Equipment Enabling or Disabling DHCP Action LCD indication Other buttons Press and hold the ENTER key At the end of the 8 seconds: Digit keys (UP) and (DOWN), and the ENTER and ESC for at least 8 seconds to enter Configuration buttons, are lit;...
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Action LCD indication Other Buttons Press and hold the ENTER key for at least At the end of the 8 seconds: Digit keys (UP) and (DOWN), and the 8 seconds to access the Configuration Configuration ENTER and ESC buttons, are lit;...
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Peripheral Equipment Setting an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Action LCD indication Other Buttons Press and hold the ENTER key for at least At the end of the 8 seconds: Digit keys (UP) and (DOWN), and the 8 seconds to access the Configuration Configuration ENTER and ESC buttons, are lit;...
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5. Select Host IP ADDR, then press ENTER. 6. Using the numeric keypad, type the IP address of a Kaleido-X16 on a remote subnet, then press ENTER. 7. Repeat step 4 to 6 to add unicast IP addresses for up to three remote Kaleido-X16 systems.
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Firmware updates for the Kaleido-RCP2 are issued occasionally, usually with the release of a new version of the Kaleido-X16. The firmware update package, including the Kaleido-RCP2 Updater utility, is provided on the Kaleido-X16 DVD, or can be obtained by contacting Miranda Technical Support.
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual To update your Kaleido-RCP2 firmware, do the following: REQUIREMENTS: Make sure you fulfill the following conditions before beginning this procedure: • There is a PC connected to the same subnetwork as your Kaleido-RCP2 unit.
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Peripheral Equipment Updating the Kaleido-RCP2 Firmware 2. Once the updater has been installed, launch it. The Kaleido-RCP2 Updater window includes step-by-step instructions. The initial window is shown here. Note: The upgrade may take as long as 15 minutes to complete.
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1. Type the name of the firmware data file you wish to use to upgrade your RCP2 unit in the Choose the firmware box. Alternatively, click Browse to locate the appropriate file. Note: Please contact Miranda Technical Support in order to obtain a copy of the latest firmware data file.
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5. Once the position data is available, select the position Update Now!, then press ENTER. The RCP2 prompts you for a password. 6. Type ‘6472632’ (i.e. ‘Miranda’), then press ENTER. The RCP2 downloads the new firmware from your PC. Progress information is shown in the Status...
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Do not disconnect the Kaleido-RCP2 while it is updating its firmware, as this may result in a fatal error. In this event, it will be necessary to return the unit to Miranda to be reprogrammed. 7. Once the Kaleido-RCP2 has rebooted following the successful firmware upgrade, click Next in the Kaleido-RCP2 Updater window, on the PC.
Selecting a Position and Logging On To use your Kaleido-RCP2, you must validate your access to the Kaleido-X16 system. Press the LOGIN key, and select the appropriate position that corresponds to the type of user you are. You may require a password to log on.
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Action LCD indication Other buttons Press LOGIN. Until the unit receives the list of login positions from Lit (depending on the Kaleido system’s the Kaleido system: configuration) Acquiring login list... Once the list of login positions is available:...
BNC connection located on the rear connector panel of the frame. There is not enough space on the Kaleido-X16 rear panel to also include discrete audio connectors. An ABT provides connector space for multiple audio signal inputs, and multiplexes all the audio signals into a combined serial feed on a coaxial cable that connects to the rear connector panel.
• Occupies 3 rack units, 4 cm width (plus connectors) • Can fit in the back of racks • Can be located up to 800 feet (250m) away from the Kaleido-X16 frame Description The ABT is designed to mount in a standard 19 in rack, and is 3 RU high. All connections are from the rear.
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual ABT-128A rear panel layout ABT-64A rear panel layout Connections Audio Inputs The number and configuration of the audio inputs depends on the specific model of ABT you are using. Reference Input (Looped Through) An external reference signal is required to synchronize the SDTI outputs. An analog video reference signal, word clock or AES-75 signal can be connected to one of the REFERENCE SIGNAL connectors.
Peripheral Equipment Ethernet/Power The Serial Digital Transport Interface (SDTI) uses the Serial Digital Interface (SDI) developed to transport digital video signals as a carrier for other data types. It requires that the transmitter and receiver have the same codec. Ethernet/Power The power for the ABT arrives on an RJ-45 connector, and shares this connector with an Ethernet interface.
REFERENCE SIGNAL and AES INPUT 1 have valid references, the signal connected to REFERENCE SIGNAL has priority. SDTI Link The two SDTI outputs are identical, each including signals from all inputs. Each SDTI output can be connected to a Kaleido-X16 input module or to a specific SDTI de-multiplexer. Depending on the number...
Peripheral Equipment Audio Inputs of input connections available, this link transports up to 128 channels of audio. The SDTI streams transport the current IP address of the Audio Bridge Terminal to the receiver. The connection via TCP/IP will give access to the different parameters and status. Audio Inputs Analog Audio Inputs The analog channels pass through analog to digital converters with 24 bit resolution and a 48 kHz sample...
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Parameter Value DHCP Static IP address 10.0.0.1 Subnet mask 255.255.0.0 Default gateway 10.0.0.1 3. Apply power to the ABT and make sure it is connected to the hub or switch. Note: If the hub or switch is Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled, simply connect it to the unit using an Ethernet cable.
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Peripheral Equipment Web Interface Status Web Page ABT-128A Status Web page ABT-128D Status Web page The Status Web page reports the status of several aspects of the ABT unit.
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual General Status: the overall status of the unit, as also reported by the front panel LED: Text Text color LED color Green Green Warning Orange Orange Hardware Error Upgrading Bold Red Flashing Red PoE Mid-span: reports whether PoE mid-span equipment is Present (green text) or absent (normal text)
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Peripheral Equipment Web Interface Analog Input Status Text Color Normal Overload 1. Silence is reported as OK in this context. Digital Input Status Text Color Green Validity, CRCC errors Yellow Parity, Biphase errors Orange No lock Digital Input Channel Text Color Normal Overload...
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Parameters Web Page ABT-128A Parameters Web page ABT-128D Parameters Web page The Parameters Web page allows the configuration of different parameters: • The Tone parameter activates or deactivates the EBU test tone applied simultaneously to all channels.
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Peripheral Equipment Web Interface • The 0 dBFS level parameters are available for an ABT with analog inputs. They allow the adjustment of the 0 dBFS level for each input. The number of inputs depends on the model. In the case where all inputs must be set to the same level, click Yes beside Set all levels using CH 1.
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Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual Normally the DHCP server provides at least the following basic information: IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. When Enabled is chosen, the static network parameters become unavailable. IMPORTANT: When DHCP is enabled, the Audio Bridge Terminal will try to obtain an IP address dynamically after booting/rebooting.
Firmware updates for the ABT are issued occasionally, often with the release of a new version of the Kaleido-X16. The firmware update package, including the MIU utility, is provided on the Kaleido-X16 DVD, or can be obtained by contacting Miranda Technical Support.
Audio Bridge Terminal (ABT) ............71 Kaleido-X16 Inputs Video Signal Inputs The Kaleido-X16 frame supports 16 signal inputs. The supported input types include Composite, SD/SDI, or HD-SDI (auto-detected). The processing delay is two fields if the video inputs are genlocked. Signal inputs require BNC connectors.
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Specifications Video Signal Inputs Composite Inputs SIGNAL NTSC (SMPTE 170M), PAL, PAL-N, PAL-M, SECAM RETURN LOSS > 30 dB up to 5.75 MHz QUANTIZATION 8 bits SD-SDI Inputs SIGNAL 4:2:2 SMPTE 259M-C (270 Mbps) FORMATS 525 and 625 AUDIO SMPTE 274M-1994 CABLE LENGTH 225 m (738 ft) (Belden 8281) RETURN LOSS...
100 m (328 ft) (Belden 1694) RETURN LOSS >15 dB up to 1.5 GHz + 10 dB up to 2.97 GHz DVI Graphic Inputs The Kaleido-X16 frame supports two DVI inputs, one for each of two output heads. SIGNAL DVI-D (single link) RESOLUTION From 800×600 to 1920×1200 NI...
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Specifications MV Outputs SIGNAL DVI-D RESOLUTION From 800×600 to 1920×1200 NI H FREQUENCY 37 kHz to 96 kHz REFRESH RATE 50/59.94 Hz CABLE LENGTH 3.6 m (12 ft) with Altinex CB4012DV CONNECTOR DVI-I SUPPORTED CABLE TYPES Single-link DVI-D cables (and cables electrically compatible to this) The following table lists some (but not all) output formats supported on the MV-Out connection.
SIGNAL SMPTE-305 (up to 128 channels/64 AES) CABLE LENGTH 250 m (820 ft) (Belden 8281) CONNECTOR Analog Audio Monitoring The Kaleido-X16 frame supports two analog audio inputs through one HD-26 connector: Analog audio input Ω IMPEDANCE 16,000 QUANTIZATION 20 bits...
ELECTRICAL LEVEL 0.3 to 5 V p-p Ω IMPEDANCE High Impedance (<10k CONNECTOR The Kaleido-X16 frame supports a bidirectional GPI interface (72 GPI, software-configured). There are three DB-50 female connectors. GPI INPUT (up to 32) DESCRIPTION Contact closure SIGNAL 5 to 12 VDC...
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual GPI OUTPUT (up to 4) DESCRIPTION Contact closure SIGNAL Open collector 5 to 12 VDC MAXIMUM VOLTAGE 12 V MAXIMUM CURRENT AT 12V 70 mA FORMATS Fixed (Not bidirectional) PULSE MINIMUM DURATION 100 ms...
Specifications Kaleido-X16 Frame Kaleido-X16 Frame POWER SUPPLY Hot-swappable redundant power supply INPUT VOLTAGE 100-240 V FREQUENCY 47.63 Hz POWER 300 W @ 75% of PSU MAX CURRENT MAX POWER 300 W DIMENSIONS H: 45 mm (1.75 in) (1 RU) W: 451 mm (18.04 in) + mounting flange for standard 19-inch rack D (with cover and connectors): 641 mm (25.25 in)
Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation Manual CONNECTOR 2 USB host connectors (mouse and keyboard only) DIMENSIONS 78 mm × 203 mm × 32 mm (3.5 × 8 × 1 VOLTAGE 48 V POWER 5 W Max for RCP2 itself + 5W Max for USB Devices...
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