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Disclaimer of Product & Services
The information offered in this instruction manual is intended as a guide only. At all times, Datavideo
Technologies will try to give correct, complete and suitable information. However, Datavideo Technologies
cannot exclude that some information in this manual, from time to time, may not be correct or may be
incomplete. This manual may contain typing errors, omissions or incorrect information. Datavideo
Technologies always recommend that you double check the information in this document for accuracy before
making any purchase decision or using the product. Datavideo Technologies is not responsible for any
omissions or errors, or for any subsequent loss or damage caused by using the information contained within
this manual. Further advice on the content of this manual or on the product can be obtained by contacting
your local Datavideo Office or dealer.
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FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Warnings and Precautions
1. Read all of these warnings and save them for later reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit.
3. Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this unit in or near water.
5. Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The unit may fall, causing
serious damage.
6. Slots and openings on the cabinet top, back, and bottom are provided for ventilation. To
ensure safe and reliable operation of this unit, and to protect it from overheating, do not
block or cover these openings. Do not place this unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface, as the ventilation openings on the bottom of the cabinet will be blocked. This
unit should never be placed near or over a heat register or radiator. This unit should not
be placed in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label of the AC adapter. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your Datavideo dealer or your local power company.
8. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this unit where the
power cord will be walked on, rolled over, or otherwise stressed.
9. If an extension cord must be used with this unit, make sure that the total of the ampere
ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension
cord rating.
10. Make sure that the total amperes of all the units that are plugged into a single wall
outlet do not exceed 15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this unit through the cabinet ventilation slots, as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of
fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into this unit.
12. Except as specifically explained elsewhere in this manual, do not attempt to service this
product yourself. Opening or removing covers that are marked “Do Not Remove” may
expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks, and will void your warranty. Refer
all service issues to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
a. When the power cord is damaged or frayed;
b. When liquid has spilled into the unit;
c. When the product has been exposed to rain or water;
d. When the product does not operate normally under normal operating conditions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions in this
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manual; improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage to the unit and
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may often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to
normal operation;
e. When the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged;
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for
service.
Warranty
Standard Warranty
Datavideo equipment is guaranteed against any manufacturing defects for one year
from the date of purchase.
The original purchase invoice or other documentary evidence should be supplied at
the time of any request for repair under warranty.
Damage caused by accident, misuse, unauthorized repairs, sand, grit or water is not
covered by this warranty.
All mail or transportation costs including insurance are at the expense of the owner. All other claims of any nature are not covered. Cables & batteries are not covered under warranty. Warranty only valid within the country or region of purchase. Your statutory rights are not affected.
Two Year Warranty
All Datavideo products purchased after 01-Oct.-2008 qualify for a
free one year extension to the standard Warranty, providing the
product is registered with Datavideo within 30 days of purchase.
For information on how to register please visit
www.datavideo.com or contact your local Datavideo office or
authorized Distributors.
Certain parts with limited lifetime expectancy such as LCD Panels, DVD Drives, Hard
Drives are only covered for the first 10,000 hours, or 1 year (whichever comes first).
Any second year warranty claims must be made to your local Datavideo office or one of its
authorized Distributors before the extended warranty expires.
Disposal
For EU Customers only - WEEE Marking
This symbol on the product indicates that it will not be treated as
household waste. It must be handed over to the applicable take back
scheme for the recycling of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment.
For more detailed information about the recycling of this product,
please contact your local Datavideo office.
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1. Introduction
KMU-100 is an advanced video converter allowing conversion of UHD input signals into 4
different streams with resolution up to Full HD. Each device has two UHD inputs which work
simultaneously and interchangeably.
You can define 4 output windows (Frame 1/2/3/4/) for each UHD source signal. The
resolution of the Frame 1 window can be up to 3860x2160, while Frames 2, 3 and 4 support
resolution of up to 1920x1080 pixels. Every frame window can be animated. Animation is
created by defining the Start and End positions of the frame window, along with their
motion mode (single, loop, ping-pong). The frame window can change its size while it is
animated, featuring the virtual digital zoom.
1.1 Functions and Features
The KMU-100 is an advanced video converter that allows processing and conversion of UHD
signals with the resolution of 3840x2160 (12G SDI or HDMI 2.0) into four or eight different
high-quality streams at resolutions up to Full HD.
The KMU-100 offers the user two independent conversion channels. The device allows
simultaneous and parallel processing of two UHD signal sources (3840x2160). The input
signals are converted into 8 3G SDI outputs, which can be additionally synchronized to a
Genlock input.
This solution is ideal for professionals who deal with production and broadcasting of video
materials adopting a variety of sources and signal types. It is a perfect solution for various
program scenes and live coverage of events.
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In addition, the KMU 100 converter is really easy to use. The device comes with a complete
software package, and the control over all of its functions and parameters is exercised on a
LAN connected computer on which the application is installed. The device portability due to
its small size, a user-friendly interface, and the DV Link platform will give the user a very
pleasant experience with the KMU-100.
1.2 KMU 100 Operations
KMU 100 is able to simultaneously convert signals from two video inputs with resolutions
up to UHD (3840x2160) into eight different output video streams. It supports a variety of
video formats and allows the connection of SDI and HDMI signal sources including 12G SDI
and HDMI 2.0 technologies.
As many as 8 channels of output signals can be generated. Each channel outputs an active
area of the input signals defined by the user. To define these areas, a software application is
installed on a computer which is connected to the KMU-100 via a LAN interface.
The definition of the area, which will determine the output content, is nothing more than a
simple positioning of a frame rectangle in the MultiViewer preview for a given channel. Each
of the frame rectangles is marked with a different border color. For one of the frames you
can scale the signal from full 4K resolution to Full HD, and there is also up and down scaling
(zoom) possible for all other outputs. The output area (position of each frame rectangle)
may be a function of a variable, which means the output can be in constant motion. For
each frame rectangle, there are simple animations available. The user just needs to select
one of the available Motion modes. The start and end positions of the frame rectangle as
well as all other related settings are configured on a user friendly interface of the
application software installed.
The areas defined by the frame rectangles create 8 SDI outputs (2 x 4 or 1 x 8).
Two multiviewer (HDMI) outputs are used for preview and device configuration.
The KMU 100 can be used in different various applications for multiple purposes as this
device is capable of generating a variety of effects that will satisfy every professional
engaged in production, TV broadcast and event live coverage with the use of audiovisual
materials.
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2. Product Applications
The KMU 100 is basically a bridge interfacing 4K technologies with current video systems
solutions. This device has a very wide range of applications in virtually every area where the
high quality image viewing is required such as sporting events, industrial automation, visual
effects used during all kinds of live events or in postproduction.
You can find several applications shown in the diagrams below. These are examples of
possible uses of our device.
2.1 Video Production and Postproduction
The KMU 100 capabilities are perfect for video postproduction compared to other similar
products on the market. The video material is recorded with one or two video cameras at 4k
resolution.
With the KMU 100, you can not only change the composition, but also the shots. The end
result will resemble the use of several cameras. With the switcher connected, the
transitions between the output images will then be smooth and natural. At the same time,
this solution allows the material to be realized by a single camera operator, thus reducing
the production cost while keeping the resulting material at a high quality and Full HD
resolution. The final effect will be as if it were realized by several operators.
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2.2 High Quality Security Systems
The KMU-100 is an invaluable tool in creating a top-notch security system. It allows you to
get obtain 3G HD outputs from a single 4K camera.
As the KMU-100 processes the signal in real time, you obtain the effect of 8 high-quality
mobile video cameras but without their actual movement.
In this way, the converter provides new opportunities and possibilities to cut down the costs
by reducing the number of video cameras and the cables used, and at the same time
increases precision and quality in capturing all important details.
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3. Connection to the KMU-100 – DV Link
DC IN
Power Switch
Ethernet Port
A platform that unites all!
The DV Link platform is a very simple and useful software developed for configuration,
diagnostics and control of multiple devices (for example four KMU 100 converters)
communicating through a common DVIP protocol.
A camera operator or operators can easily change the functions of each of the visible
devices or a group by triggering the pre-defined presets, without the need to use the main
KMU-100 management application. DV Link application thus allows quick reconfiguration of
the equipment for a specific task.
The DV Link platform connects multiple devices to control them on a single application.
We invite all the KMU 100 users to download the DV Link application for free.
The technical specifications, manual and the download link can be found on the product
page.
3.1 Hardware Connection
Prior to the use of the KMU-100, you must first set up the hardware system and configure
the IP settings between the PC and the KMU-100. The subsections below will guide you
through the connection process step by step.
1. First of all, connect the DC 12V power to the KMU-100 device.
2. Turn ON the power switch to enter the device into standby mode.
3. Connect the PC to the KMU-100 device via an Ethernet cable.
4. Lightly touch the power switch button on the front panel for 2-3 seconds to switch ON the
KMU-100 device.
5. The default IP address of the KMU-100 device is 192.168.1.10.
6. The PC IP address and the subnet mask are respectively configured to 192.168.1.5 and
255.255.255.0.
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7. After the network connection is configured, you can then start the DV Link application to
establish the connection between the KMU-100 and the PC.
3.2 Launching DV Link application
After the DV Link application is downloaded and installed on your computer,
simply click the DV Link desktop icon to open the application.
While DV Link application is loading, a screen with a progress bar at the bottom will be
displayed as shown in the diagram below.
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After the DV Link application is loaded, you can see the DV Link start screen as shown in the
diagram below. The DV Link application window can be divided into 4 areas listed as follows:
1. Tool Bar
2. Available Networks
3. Available Devices
4. Single device Control Area (KMU-100)
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Tool Bar
File – Click Exit to quit the application;
Options – this option contains the following sub-
allows you to select the language of the
Help – this option contains the following sub-
End User License Agreement (EULA),
A Tool Bar is located at the upper left corner of the screen where you will be able to find
three main options, File, Options and Help.
options:
Language –
application.
• English
• Chinese / PRC
• Chinese / Taiwan
• Polski
Available Networks area
In this area, the available networks are displayed as shown in the diagram below.
options:
About –
Version.
QR Code – Provides the link to the KMU-100
product page.
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After moving the cursor over and clicking on a given network icon, the available devices in
this network will appear in the Available Devices area.
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After adding a couple of devices, you can easily switch between them in the Available
Devices area. In order to better identify the devices, you can also rename the connected
KMU-100 devices.
After moving the cursor over and click the KMU-100 device icon in the Available Devices
area and the device will appear as visible in the control area, along with its IP address as
shown in the diagram below.
For the selected KMU 100 device, you can load the presets with user settings from one of
four Preset slots. You can double click the KMU-100 device icon in the control area (the
rightmost KMU-100 column) to open the KMU-100 Control Interface as shown in the
diagram below.
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In summary, at the DV Link application level, you will be able to search for KMU 100 devices
in the network, establish connection with them, select the presets and finally launch the
KMU 100 Control Interface and operate thereon.
Good luck!
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4. Control Application
The Control Application allows you to configure the device and saves presets in the device
internal memory. While the KMU 100 control application is loading, a screen with a progress
bar at the bottom will be displayed.
4.1 App Window Descriptions: Connection Tab
The Connection tab allows you to define input signals connected to Channel A and Channel
B. It is also possible to use the signal from Input A to process in Channel B, and vice versa,
i.e. processing of Input B in Channel A.
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After clicking the Connection tab, you will see a diagram with visualization of necessary
cable connections. The Connection screen window can be divided into 3 areas as shown in
the diagram below.
1. Menu area
2. Connection Graphics area
3. Input/Output Signals area
1. Menu area – When the Connection tab turns orange, it indicates that you are working on
this particular screen. Pressing the Channel A or Channel B tabs will switch your display
from Connection mode to Channel A or Channel B setting (processing) mode. Detailed
explanations of the Menu area is in later parts of the manual.
2. ConnectionGraphics area – The Connection Graphics Area is basically a graphical
visualization of the rear panel of the KMU 100 device with all its available inputs and
outputs. The active status and the introduced changes to the inputs and outputs are
graphically shown on the screen in the form of arrows / orange icons.
In fact, the active inputs / outputs on the rear panel of the KMU 100 device are indicated by
glowing LEDs at each input / output port. Color of the diode represents the signal resolution.
The LED lights up when a signal is detected at the input.
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You can see the screenshot of the KMU 100 rear panel as shown in the diagram below. One
of the LED locations is indicated by a red arrow.
The LED colors indicating current signal format are displayed on the screen in the top right
corner of the graphics area. The diagram below depicts the LEDs description.
When you move the cursor over the input port icon, a preview of the detected format is
displayed in a nearby window. In this window, properties such as Format, Resolution, FPS
and Mode are displayed as illustrated in the diagram above.
The other ports shown in the ConnectionGraphics Area are listed as follows:
•Port: 2 x HDMI Video Output (HDMI type A) supporting 1080p60 allows connection
of two monitors displaying Channel A and Channel B images as MultiViewer.
• Port: Sync Input (Genlock) allows the specification of the reference signal for
synchronization of output channels.
• Port: Ethernet RJ45 for control, configuration and firmware updates.
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•Port: RS-422 input connects the RMC-185 keyboard controller designed specifically
for the KMU-100.
• Port: RS-232 input is currently unused.
• DC power supply socket.
3. Input/Output Signals area allows you to configure the KMU 100 device I/O.
Input Signal Configuration
You can select an input signal option from the Signal Input A drop-down list as shown below
as well as the Signal Input B drop-down list.
There are 4 input signal options in the Signal Input A drop-down list:
• 4xSDI
• 1xSDI
• HDMI
• Input Signal B
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When you select the 4xSDI option, the four SDI ports in the Input A area will then be
highlighted by four orange arrows as illustrated in the diagram below.
After configuring Signal Input A, you can do the same with Signal Input B. There are 4
options in the Signal Input B drop-down list:
• 4xSDI
• 1xSDI
• HDMI
• Input Signal A
It is also possible that Input B is not connected any signals, however, rather connecting
Input Signal A to Input B, and thenreconfigure the whole device, you can use a copy of the
signal from Input A as SignalInput B. This option of setting the signal from the other input is
also available for Input A. With this feature, you will thus be able to double the number of
frame windows on the same image, i.e. 8 frame windows instead of 4.
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Output Signal Configuration
There are several output signal format options in the Output Format drop-down list. The
available formats are:
• SD PAL/NTSC
• SD 16:9 PAL/NTSC
• 720p 50/59.94/60
• 1080i 50/59.94/60
• 1080p 25/29.97/60
• 1080p 50/50.94/60
4.2 App Window Descriptions: Channel A and Channel B
The Channel A and Channel B tabs are used for defining the way the input signal is divided
into 4 different outputs. It is done by placing 4 different framewindows (1, 2, 3 and 4).
Content of the area bordered by each frame rectangle will be send to a corresponding
output channel.
The Channel A (B) screen window can be divided into 4 areas as illustrated in the diagram
below:
1. Menu Area
2. Central Work Area
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3. Frame 1, 2, 3 and 4 Setting (Control) Area
4. Multiviewer – Preview on the Monitor
1. Menu Area – Channel A (B) tab turns orange, indicating that the work is being done on
this screen window. Clicking the Channel B tab will switch to the Channel B screen window.
2. Central Work Area – In this area, the frame windows are defined and sent to the
corresponding outputs.
To improve UI clarity, every output is configured in a separate tab, Frames 1/2/3/4.
Frame window size and position can be set with mouse clicks (on central work area) or by
entering the exact size/position values in the Frame Setting Area on the right of the
Channel A (B) screen window.
Frame Window Size – This can be configured on the central work area by clicking on any
corner or edge of the frame window with the mouse cursor. The window proportions are
always retained as the rectangle is in 16:9 aspect ratio.
Size of FrameWindow 1 is unrestricted as you can configure it up to the input format, even
4K. See the diagram below (current position and size).
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Frame Windows 2, 3 and 4 support resolution up to 1080p and the application restricts
them from extending further.
A double click on the edited window will switch it to the max available size and the second
double click will restore it to its previous size. Aspect ratio is defined by the output
resolution and automatically applied to frame window definition.
You can set a graphical background for the gray workspace of the Central Work Area, and
the graphical background should help you better position the frame windows. The graphics
file (JPG, PNG) can be loaded by selecting an image file from the hard drive.
3. Frame 1, 2, 3 and 4 Setting (Control) Area
Frame Window selection – Click the appropriate Frame 1, 2, 3 or 4 tab on the rightmost
side of the work space to start configuring selected Frame Window. The selected Frame is
indicated by an orange tab as shown in the diagram below.
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So far we’ve covered framewindows 1, 2, 3 and 4 defined as fixed (stationary) in their Start
positions. However, every framewindow can be animated.
To animate the Frame Window, all
you need to do is to select the size and
position of the Start rectangle and
Stop rectangle. The position and the
size of the Start and Stop rectangles
can be defined using the mouse cursor
or by entering the position
coordinates in the Frame Setting Area
(Current position and size and
Destination position and size).
If you want to set the final window
position exactly in the place where the
start window is, you can simply click
the From Current button. After the
From Current button is clicked, you
should be able to see theStart
window overlapping the Stop
window (in identical positions).
Stop rectangle is drawn in dash mode. In the picture below, you can see that the Start
rectangle isindicated by a short arrow and the Stop rectangle is indicated by a longer arrow.
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Off – No animation (default).
Motion Mode – You can select the motion mode in the Frame Setting Area. The available
options are:
Single – Single movement from Start to Stop.
Ping-Pong – Swing cyclical movement, i.e. Start-Stop,
Stop-Start, Start-Stop and so on (pendulum swing
motion).
Loop – Cyclical movement, i.e. Start-Stop, Start-Stop
and so on.
You will see the animation as virtual movement of the camera shot.
In addition to changing the window position, you can define its size as well, thereby
effectively realizing a virtualzoom function. As shown in the diagram below, the Stop
window is much smaller size than the Start window.
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After selection of the motion mode, you are then allowed to select one of the three speed
modes (slow, medium, or fast) as shown in the diagram below.
After the size and position of start and stop windows, motion type and speed mode are
configured, you can start the animation by clicking Play button.
4. Multiviewer – Preview on the Monitor
You are allowed to select a Multiviewer mode to preview on the monitor. The three
available modes are Preview, Motion, and Quad View.
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Preview of the live input is only possible on the Multiviewer out. The three modes of the
Multiviewer output are described as follows.
Preview – Four rectangles at their respective Start positions arevisible on the live input. In
the diagram below, frame window 1 covers the entire screen.
Motion preview – The Start, Current and Stop rectangles of the selected Frame tab are
visible on the live input. The diagram below depicts the rectangles of frame window 1.
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Quad view – In the Quad View mode, preview of contents of the four outputs is displayed
on the monitor as shown in the diagram below.
After configuring the properties of frame windows such as position, motion mode, and etc.,
they can be saved directly to one of the 4 preset slots.
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4.3 Tool Bar
File
Exit
Quit the application
Options
Language
Select the language
Polski
Configuration
Additional application settings
Temperatures
Help
About
About KMU-100: End User License Agreement (EULA),
Device, Version.
A link to the KMU-100 product page.
There is a Menu bar in the top left corner of your screen. You can find three main options
which are File, Options, and Help. The table below shows the sub-options that pop up when
you click on the respective main options.
English
Chinese/PRC
Chinese/Taiwan
Information about the device
SDI 3G output type
Firmware
Network configuration
Triggers
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5. Frequently-Asked Questions
No.
Problems
Solutions
1.
The DV LINK APP fails to connect.
Sometimes the DV LINK APP will be
2.
The PC fails to communicate with
You might be using non-compliant cables
connected to the KMU-100.
This section describes problems that you may encounter while using the KMU-100. If you
have any questions, please refer to related sections and follow all suggested solutions. If
problem still exists, please contact your distributor or the service center.
disconnected.
the KMU-100
which will cause signal failure after
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6. Dimensions
All measurements in millimeters (mm)
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7. Specifications
Connections
SDI Video Input
2 x (1) - 10 bit HD, 3G levels A and B, 12G UHD switchable
6 x (2,3,4) - 10 bit HD, 3G levels A and B switchable; Usable as
Quad SDI; 4x3G SDI input for UHD
HDMI Video Input
2x HDMI type A connector with support for 2160p60
SDI Video Output
8 x – 10 bit SD, HD, 3G levels A and B switchable
HDMI Multiviewer Video
Output
2x HDMI type A connector with support for 1080p50/59.94/60
SDI Audio Input
16 channels in HD, 3G HD, and UHD
SDI Audio Output
16 channels in HD, 3G HD, and UHD
Multi Rate Support
SDI connections are switchable between standard definition,
high definition and UltraHD
Sync Input (Genlock)
Blackburst or TriSync
Computer Interface
Ethernet RJ45 for control, configuration and updates
RS-232 x 1 input for controlling configuration
Software
Software Control
A dedicated software control utility application for changing
free of charge.
Power Requirements
Power Supply
Included external 12V / 5A power supply
Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature
5° to 50 ° C (41° to 122° F)
Storage Temperature
-20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F)
Relative Humidity
0% to 90% non-condensing
Processing – Two independent channels
Outputs Definition
Each channel has a definition of four rectangles indicating the
window will be sent to a
corresponding output.
Windows Animation
Animation is possible for every frame window. User selects the
Loop – Cyclical movement, i.e. Start-Stop, Start-Stop and so on.
Multiview Output
Preview of the outputs:
KMU-100 is an advanced video converter which allows the conversion of 2 independent
UHD input signals into 2 x 4 or 1 x 8 different streams with resolutions up to FullHD.
settings via Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 is included
way the input signal is divided into 4 different outputs.
The content bordered by each frame
size and position of Start and Stop rectangles.
Motion modes available:
Single – Single movement from Start to Stop.
Ping-Pong – Swing cyclical movement, i.e. Start-Stop, Stop-Start,
Start-Stop and so on (pendulum swing motion).
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Preview – Four rectangles at their respective Start positions are
visible on the live input.
Quad view – Preview of the content of four outputs.