Kaleido-Alto Kaleido-Quad Multi-Image Display Processor Installation Manual M791-4200-104 5 September 2008 Miranda Technologies Inc. 3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 1Y6 Tel. 514-333-1772 Fax 514-333-9828 www.miranda.com © 2008 Miranda Technologies Inc.
Installation Manual Safety Compliance Information Safety Compliance This equipment complies with: - CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03 / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. UL 60950-1 (1st Edition) / Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment. st IEC 60950-1 (1 Edition) Incorporating A1, A2, A3, A4, and A11/ Safety of Information Technology Equipment, Including Electrical Business Equipment.
Installation Manual Table of Contents 1 Kaleido-Alto & Kaleido-Quad ....................................................................................... 1 1.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Kaleido-Alto Series: Supports up to 10 Video Inputs............................................................................... 1 1.
1 Kaleido-Alto & Kaleido-Quad 1.1 Introduction The Kaleido-Alto and Kaleido-Quad multi-image processors can display multiple video inputs (up to 10 for the Alto, up to 4 for the Quad) on a single high-resolution output. The Kaleido-Alto/Quad combines the display of video windows, audio level meters, text identification labels, tallies and on-screen status indicators in a convenient single-RU frame. Various models are offered to support SDI video, composite video or the autodetection of composite and SDI.
Installation Manual Kaleido-Alto Features • • • • • • • • • Auto-sensing HD-SDI, SDI and Analog Composite inputs (10) High-quality DVI and RGBHV outputs with up to 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution (except Kaleido-Alto-A and Kaleido-Alto-AD models, which are limited to 1280 x 1024) Embedded, AES and Analog audio level metering with monitoring outputs Source IDs, Tallies, clocks (time of day and up/down timers) Easy offline layout editing with full choice of window ratio (4:3 and 16:9) and position Aspect ratio
Installation Manual 1.3 Kaleido-Quad Series: Supports up to 4 Video Inputs Kaleido-Quad-HD The Kaleido-Quad-HD is configured with 4 auto-detect HD/SD-SDI/Composite video inputs. Each input is capable of displaying HD/SD-SDI and Composite video input in PAL, SECAM , NTSC or black-and-white formats seamlessly. Kaleido-Quad-AD The Kaleido-Quad-AD is configured with 4 auto-detect SD-SDI/Composite video inputs.
Installation Manual Kaleido-Quad Configuration Here is a block diagram showing a typical configuration for a Kaleido-Quad, in this case illustrating a Quad-AD system. Figure 1.
Installation Manual 2 Installation 2.1 Unpacking Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-Alto/Quad. If any of the following items are missing, contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc. • • • • Kaleido-Alto or Kaleido-Quad unit USB mouse AC power cord, and retainer clip CD with software 2.2 Mechanical Installation Kaleido-Alto/Quad may be installed in a standard 19-inch rack, using the proper screws and washers ( not included).
Installation Manual Kaleido Quad AD 4 Signal connections & communication ports Alto HD A 4 10 AD HD 10 10 Connector type HD-SDI video inputs BNC SD-SDI video inputs BNC Composite video inputs BNC DVI input DVI-D AES/EBU or stereo analog audio input (optional) DB-44S 1 1 1 1 1 4 or 10 4 or 10 4 or 10 4 or 10 4 or 10 1 1 1 1 1 PC audio input 3.
Installation Manual 2.4.2 SD-SDI Video Inputs The inputs are on BNC connectors and accept 4:2:2 serial digital video signals in either 525 or 625-line format. These inputs must conform to the SMPTE 259M-C standard. Make sure the input cable has a maximum length of 225m (730’ using Belden 1694A), and that all serial digital video connections are point-to-point. For instance, there must be a point-to-point connection between the IN BNC and the source equipment.
Installation Manual 2.4.5 DVI Resolutions Supported with a KXI-DVI-Bridge Connected to the Kaleido’s HD-SDI Input With a KXI-DVI-Bridge device connected between a computer’s DVI output and the HD-SDI input of a KaleidoAlto-HD or Kaleido-Quad-HD, the following resolutions are supported. Without dongle: DVI resolution HD-SDI output 1024x768 (XGA), 60 Hz 1280x1024 (SXGA), 60 Hz 1366x768 (WXGA), 60 Hz 1080i @ 29.97 Hz Suitable for graphic-type images with slow motion.
Installation Manual Note: The KXI-DVI-Bridge’s input can be static content (such as computer-generated text and static graphics) to be scaled and merged against the layout background on the Kaleido. In this case the dongle is generally not required. For the KXI-DVI-Bridge to process dynamic content (such as streaming video or computer-generated animations), the dongle is required. Please refer to your KXI-DVI-Bridge User’s Manual for more information. 2.4.
Installation Manual Figure 2.4.5 AES-EBU connector pinout Figure 2.4.6 Installing the Lexan plate on Alto-TBAAG 2.4.8 PC Audio Input Connect a 3.5 mm audio jack to provide an analog stereo audio input coming from a personal computer. Note that this audio signal is input at its nominal level, which is controlled by the originating computer. Make sure that the level is within specifications (see section 4 “Technical Specifications”) by adjusting the level on the originating computer. 2.4.
Installation Manual 2.4.11 Audio Monitoring Output A DE-15P connector is provided to monitor one stereo audio channel, in both balanced AES3 and analog formats. Refer to figure 2.4.8 for connector pinout. Figure 2.4.8 Audio monitoring connector pinout 2.4.12 GPI Inputs /Outputs The GPI input connector provides interfaces and processing to support 20 contact closure tally inputs and provisions to support 10 outputs using DB-44S connectors. The connector pinout and circuit schematics are shown in figure 2.
Installation Manual GPI input characteristics: Signal: Connector: 20 short-to-ground inputs DB-44S GPI output characteristics: Signal: 10 opto-isolated contact closures DB-44S Connector: Characteristics: • Max differential voltage: • Max sink current: • Isolation voltage: 12 VDC 70 mA 2500 VRMS Figure 2.4.10 GPI I/O characteristics RS-422 A DE-9S connector for connecting remote control devices such as routers or the Kaleido-RCP (12V is supplied through pin 5 to the Kaleido-RCP). Figure 2.4.
Installation Manual RS-422 B DE-9S connector for connecting remote control devices such as routers. Figure 2.4.13 RS-422 B Connector pinout 2.4.13 Ethernet An RJ-45 connector for 10/100Base-T Ethernet interface connection to LAN/WAN networks using TCP-IP. 2.4.14 USB Dual USB 1.0 ports used to connect a mouse (supplied) and keyboard to allow the user to operate the KaleidoAlto/Quad. Note: Multi-function keyboards (i.e.
Installation Manual 2.6 Multiple Kaleido-Alto/Quad Installations 2.6.1 Ethernet Connection for use with KEdit KEdit software is used to create layouts for the Kaleido-Alto/Quad. Each Kaleido-Alto/Quad can have layouts created specifically for its application requirements. These layouts are created on a PC running KEdit software (described in its own manual) and uploaded to the Kaleido-Alto/Quad via Ethernet, each Kaleido-Alto/Quad having its own IP address. Figure 2.5.
Installation Manual RS-422 Multi-drop Cable Example Notes: 1: For pins 2/7 and 3/8, using Belden 8162 or similar is recommended, 24AWG. 2 Twisted Pairs individually shielded, both GND and the Overall foil connected to pin 1 2: For PINS 4 and 5, wires should be 20AWG. 3: As illustrated, it is strongly recommended to get 12V required for the RCP from an external DC supply or AC/DC adaptor. It shall deliver 3W or more (250mA or more).
Installation Manual 3 Operation The Kaleido-Alto has no local controls beyond the power switch. Operational concerns are outlined here, but for detailed operating instructions, see the Kaleido-Alto/Quad/Quad-Dual User’s Manual. Periodically, new software versions may be uploaded using “live update” through the Ethernet connection. 3.1 Powering Up The power switch is located on the rear panel of the Kaleido-Alto/Quad, just above the power cord.
Installation Manual 4 Technical Specifications 4.1 Inputs INPUTS Model Digital Video Input (HD-SDI) Signal Cable Length Return Loss Impedance Connector Connector Connector AD 10 NA NA 4 NA 10 10 NA 4 4 10 10 10 4 4 1 NA NA 1 1 NA 1 1 NA NA 10 NA NA 4 NA 10 10 NA 4 4 SMPTE 292M 20-24 bits 48 kHz synchronous SD Embedded Audio Input Signal Bit Resolution Sampling Rate HD Digital DVI 3.6 m (12’) with Altinex CB4012DV 800x600 to 1280X1024 at 50/59.
Installation Manual INPUTS (continued) Model PC Audio Signal Impedance Max. level Sampling Rate Bit Resolution Connector ALTO Kaleido QUAD HD AD A HD AD 1 1 1 1 1 Analog Stereo, source level adjustable 16kΩ 2V peak to peak 48 kHz free run 20 bits Stereo audio jack 3.5 mm 4.
Installation Manual OUTPUTS (continued) Model AES Audio Output Signal Quantization Impedance Attenuation Sampling Rate Connector QUAD HD AD A HD AD 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 AES3 20 bits 110Ω Minimum level 0 dBFs (step 6 dBFs) 48 KHz DE-15S Analog Stereo Audio Output 1 stereo balanced output Signal Quantization 20 bits (minimum) Impedance <50Ω Level +24 dBu, adjustable level (step 6 dBu) SNR 98dB (A weighting) up to 20-22kHz THD+N 80dB @ 1kHz Frequency response +/- 0.
Installation Manual CONTROL (continued) RS-422 B Signal Data rate Connector All Models RS-422 (SMPTE 207M, EBU-3245) 38400 BPS, according to application DE-9S Ethernet Signal Connector 10Base-T, 100Base-T (IEEE 802.3) RJ-45 USB Signal Connector USB ver. 1.0 USB double type receptacle A 4.
Installation Manual Annex – Kaleido Display Resolution The Kaleido-Alto/Quad displays all the elements of its layout in a frame whose maximum vertical resolution is 1024 pixels. However, the RGBHV output from all versions of the Kaleido-Alto and the Kaleido-Quad can drive displays with greater vertical resolution, provided they are equipped with an appropriate hardware version (see the chart below). In particular, displays operating at 1920x1080 and 1600x1200 can be used with these Kaleido models.
Installation Manual Figure A2 Kaleido-Quad output on a 1920x1080 display showing the DVI background occupying the entire display with the Kaleido layout elements keyed in.
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