Installation guide

Kaleidescape Part No. 101-0105-00 Rev 3 Page 24
Kaleidescape Installation Guide Physical Installation
A/V Connections to Kaleidescape Players
Kaleidescape players can be installed in either of the following locations:
• In an A/V closet with cables running from the player to the display
• In the same area as the A/V equipment
Locating the player in the same area as the A/V equipment allows for direct
control with an IR remote to the IR receiver on the front of the player and
convenient access to the disc tray. The player must be located so that IR
signals can be readily received, or fitted with an IR emitter/IR extension
cable connected to a remote IR receiver.
The Kaleidescape M500 Player imports Blu-ray Discs, DVDs, and CDs, and
supports direct playback of a disc in a tray. Locating these players near a
display area is ideal.
If the movie player is controlled remotely, whether through an IR receiver, a
programmable controller, or the control panel in the browser interface, A/V
cable length limits become a major installation consideration.
The Music Player has four audio zones which can be controlled
independently. Zones are usually distributed through a distributed audio
system and controlled through a programmable controller.
Check specifications for both cables and A/V equipment. Table 3-2 lists the
cable requirements for movie players depending on the audio option.
Note: Cable lengths are limited by the cable and signal type.
• For example, with audio signals, optical cables are typically limited to
less than 16 ft (5 m) and coaxial cables are typically limited to less
than 32–50 ft (10–15 m).
• Always use a certified high speed (category 2) HDMI cable. The
longer the HDMI cable, the more important the quality of the
manufacturing. For cable runs longer than 10 meters, a solution
such as an active cable, repeater, amplifier, or Cat5/6 or fiber
extender is required.
Table 3-2 Cable Requirements for Kaleidescape Players
Signal Player Connections Cable Cable Connectors
HDMI
(video/audio)
HDMI HDMI cable 19-pin HDMI Type A (outside
dimensions: 13.9 mm × 4.45 mm)
HDMI-DVI adapter + DVI
cable (video only)
Composite
(video)
Yellow RCA RCA video cable Single RCA plug