AJA KUMO-3232 Quick Start Guide
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Installation and Operation
Guide
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Published: 11/1/12
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of KUMO configuration. It is not meant as a
substitute for the detailed information found in the KUMO Manual, but rather as a supplement to
that documentation. We strongly recommend that you read the full KUMO Manual provided on
CD in addition to this document to get the most out of your system.
Rear Panel 1616
Rear Panel 1604
Typ ical Front Panel
Control Panel Option
Rear Panel 3232
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KUMO Connections
The rear panel illustration points out KUMO connections, including Power, RS-422
Serial Control, RJ45 Ethernet LAN, Reference video, and Video I/O. Each connection
is described briefly below.
P/S 1 & P/S 2 Power Connectors
RS-422 DB9 Connector
KUMO Connections (3232 shown, other models similar)
Power to the KUMO unit is supplied by a power supply brick that accepts a 110220VAC, 50/60Hz power input and supplies +12 VDC to KUMO via connector PS/1
or PS2. Only one power supply is required and may be connected to either of the
two power connectors. An optional second power supply provides power
redundancy to help protect against outages. For additional protection, connect the
two supplies to different AC branch circuits so that KUMO will remain on even if
there is a failure or open circuit breaker on one branch.
KUMO includes an RS-422 female DB9 connector for making serial connections to
other equipment. This control connection enables interoperability with other
devices, including those that use GVG Native Protocol.
Required RS-422 Adapter
An RS-422 crossover adapter is included with this KUMO router. This adapter should
be attached to the RS-422 connection on the back of the KUMO router if you plan
to use RS-422 protocols for remote control of the KUMO router.
Note: Only KUMO routers with serial numbers ending in -R0 require this adapter.
KUMO routers with serial numbers ending in -R1 do NOT require an adapter.
Connect the male end of the adapter to the KUMO unit, and lightly tighten it in
place using the knurled knobs. Connect your serial cable to the other (female) end
of the adapter.
KUMO Quickstart Guide — KUMO Setup and Control Overview
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RJ45 Ethernet Connector
ID and Reset
REF BNC connector
Video Inputs and Outputs
The RJ45 Ethernet connector allows you to connect KUMO to an Ethernet 10/
100/1000 Ethernet LAN using CAT5 cable as explained in the section that
follows. Multiple configurations are possible, including standalone control, a
local LAN, or a WAN.
The ID LED lights when you use the web interface to identify the KUMO unit
you are controlling. The Reset button (pinhole) below the LED allows a safeboot
reset of the unit as explained in Chapter 3:
The REF BNC connector is the looping input for genlocking KUMO to your
house video signals. Apply an analog NTSC, PAL, or Tri-level sync signal to this
input. Also be sure to connect a terminator to the second connector, or if you
loop from that connector to other equipment, be sure to terminate the
connection at the other equipment.
Depending on your KUMO model, up to 32 SDI (SMPTE 259/292/296/424) video
inputs and outputs can be connected to the video input and output BNC
connectors.
KUMO Setup and Control Overview
KUMO SDI routers are easy to set up and use. Regardless of system
configuration, all KUMOs are controlled via a web browser. This can be via a
simple direct connection between a KUMO router and a PC or Mac computer—
or by a LAN connection using an Ethernet hub or switch to interconnect one or
many KUMOs for larger system configurations.
“Safeboot Reset” on page 37.
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Direct Connection
In a direct connection, you simply connect a KUMO CP control panel or Mac or
PC to a KUMO using an Ethernet cable (cat 5) between the RJ45 connectors on
both devices.
KUMO Direct Connection to KUMO CP and Mac/PC Web Browser
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LAN Connection Using a Hub or Switch
In a LAN connection, connect one or more KUMO routers and KUMO CP routers to your
LAN or closed network using Cat. 5 Ethernet cable and an Ethernet hub or switch; then
power up the equipment.
KUMO LAN with Web Browser UI
KUMO Quick-start
KUMO Quickstart Guide — KUMO Quick-start
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of KUMO configuration. It is not meant
as a substitute for the detailed information found throughout the rest of this manual,
but as a quick way to get your KUMO set up quickly and operating. We strongly
recommend that you read the full KUMO Manual to get the most out of your system.
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KUMO Setup and Control
Direct Connection
KUMO SDI routers are easy to set up and use. Regardless of system configuration, all
KUMOs can be controlled via a web browser. This can be via a simple direct connection
between a KUMO router and a PC or Mac computer—or by a LAN connection using an
Ethernet hub or switch to interconnect one or many KUMOs for larger system
configurations.
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The KUMO CP remote control panel option allows you to control a KUMO router
without any computer interface at all. For details, see
on page 39.
In a direct connection, you simply connect the control computer (Mac /PC) or a KUMO
CP control panel to a KUMO router using an Ethernet cable (cat 5) between the RJ45
connectors on both devices.
“KUMO Remote Control Panel”
KUMO Direct Connection to Mac/PC Web Browser or KUMO CP to KUMO
The KUMO CP Auto Configure assigns Router Select Button 1 to the attached router.
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LAN Connection Using a Hub or Switch
In a LAN connection, connect one or more KUMO routers to your LAN or closed
network using Cat. 5 Ethernet cable and an Ethernet hub or switch; then power up
the equipment.
KUMO LAN with Web Browser UI
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