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TitleKaleido-X16 Quick Start Guide
Part NumberM869-9905-113
Revision1 June 2015, 2:36 pm
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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel.
Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please
read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk
of electric shock or injury to persons.
Symbols and Their Meanings
Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
Indicates that the user, operator or service technician should refer to the product
manuals for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.
This is a prompt to note the fuse rating when replacing fuses. The fuse
referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.
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Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth
ground prior to making any other equipment connections.
Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to
earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.
Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged
by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces
during servicing.
Indicates that the equipment has more than one power supply cord, and that all
power supply cords must be disconnected before servicing to avoid electric
shock.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Canadian Standard
Association (CSA) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services
regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
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Notices
Warnings
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with all applicable European Union (CE) directives.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with safety of laser product applicable standards.
A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or
death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this
equipment:
• Appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cords must be used for the
connection of the equipment to the mains voltage at either 120
• This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (over-current)
protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker for 120
phase conductors.
• Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure
are for use by qualified service personnel only.
• Do not operate the equipment in wet or damp conditions.
• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cords. To
avoid electrical shock, plug the power cords into a properly wired receptacle before
connecting the equipment inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged. Properly
support heavy cable bundles to avoid connector damage.
• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do
not touch exposed connections and components while power is on.
• High leakage current may be present. Earth connection of product is essential before
connecting power.
• Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified in the service
instructions for this product, or on the equipment.
• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
• Use proper lift points. Do not use door latches to lift or move equipment.
• Avoid mechanical hazards. Allow all rotating devices to come to a stop before servicing.
• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.
V AC or 240 V AC is used on the
V AC or 240 V AC.
Cautions
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A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment
damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this
equipment:
• This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location.
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• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
• Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be
installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
• Use the correct voltage setting. If this product lacks auto-ranging power supplies,
before applying power ensure that each power supply is set to match the power
source.
• Provide proper ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide equipment
ventilation in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or
equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a static-free
environment.
• This unit may have more than one power supply cord. Disconnect all power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection
Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic components are improperly
handled and can result in intermittent failure or complete damage adversely
affecting an electrical circuit. When you remove and replace any card from a frame
always follow ESD-prevention procedures:
• Ensure that the frame is electrically connected to earth ground through the power cord
or any other means if available.
• Wear an ESD wrist strap ensuring that it makes good skin contact. Connect the
grounding clip to an unpainted surface of the chassis frame to safely ground unwanted
ESD voltages. If no wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching the unpainted
metal part of the chassis.
• For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should
be between
• When temporarily storing a card make sure it is placed in an ESD bag.
• Cards in an earth grounded metal frame or casing do not require any special ESD
protection.
1 and 10 megohms.
Battery Handling
This product includes a backup battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery
is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please
review the “Disposal and Recycling Information” appendix, in the Kaleido-X16 Hardware
Description & Installation Manual.
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Mesures de sécurité et avis importants
La présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le
personnel de service. Des avertissements ou mises en garde spécifiques figurent dans le
manuel, dans les sections où ils s’appliquent. Prenez le temps de bien lire les consignes et
assurez-vous de les respecter, en particulier celles qui sont destinées à prévenir les
décharges électriques ou les blessures.
Signification des symboles utilisés
Signale la présence d’une tension élevée et dangereuse dans le boîtier de
l’équipement
décharge électrique.
Avertit l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance que des
instructions importantes relatives à l'utilisation et à l'entretien se trouvent dans
la documentation accompagnant l’équipement.
Invite l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance à prendre note du
calibre du fusible lors du remplacement de ce dernier. Le fusible auquel il est fait
référence dans le texte doit être remplacé par un fusible du même calibre.
; cette tension peut être suffisante pour constituer un risque de
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre de protection. Il faut relier cette borne à la
terre avant d’effectuer toute autre connexion à l’équipement.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre externe qui peut être connectée en tant
que borne de mise à la terre supplémentaire.
Signale la présence de composants sensibles à l’électricité statique et qui sont
susceptibles d’être endommagés par une décharge électrostatique. Utilisez des
procédures, des équipements et des surfaces antistatiques durant les
interventions d’entretien.
Le symbole ci-contre signifie que l’appareil comporte plus d’un cordon
d'alimentation et qu’il faut débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant
toute opération d’entretien, afin de prévenir les chocs électriques.
La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association
canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux ÉtatsUnis.
La marque C-UL-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de
sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis.
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Avertissements
• Un cordon d’alimentation dûment homologué doit être utilisé pour connecter
• La protection de ce produit contre les courts-circuits (surintensités) dépend de
• Dans le présent manuel, toutes les instructions qui nécessitent d’ouvrir le couvercle de
• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans un environnement humide.
• Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons
• Acheminez les cordons d’alimentation et autres câbles de façon à ce qu’ils ne risquent
• Coupez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’équipement. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants
• Des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister en plusieurs points dans cet équipement.
• Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien ou de dépannage, enlevez tous vos
• Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement les fusibles du type et du calibre
• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une atmosphère explosive.
• Présence possible de courants de fuite. Un raccordement à la masse est indispensable
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La marque ETL Listed d’Intertek pour le marché Nord-Américain certifie que
l’appareil visé a été testé par Intertek et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux ÉtatsUnis.
Le marquage CE indique que l’appareil visé est conforme aux exigences
essentielles des directives applicables de l’Union européenne en matière de
sécurité électrique, de compatibilité électromagnétique et de conformité
environnementale.
Le symbole ci-contre sur un appareil Grass Valley ou à l’intérieur de l’appareil
indique qu’il est conforme aux normes applicables en matière de sécurité laser.
Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire fatales. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les
avertissements d’ordre général ci-dessous
l’appareil à une tension de secteur de 120
:
V CA ou 240 V CA.
l’installation électrique du bâtiment. Assurez-vous qu'un fusible ou un disjoncteur pour
V CA ou 240 V CA est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase.
120
l’équipement sont destinées exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié.
d’alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, branchez les cordons d’alimentation
sur une prise correctement câblée avant de brancher les entrées et sorties de
l’équipement.
pas d’être endommagés. Supportez correctement les enroulements de câbles afin de
ne pas endommager les connecteurs.
liquides ou en aérosol. Utilisez uniquement un chiffon humide.
Pour éviter toute blessure, ne touchez pas aux connexions ou aux composants exposés
lorsque l’appareil est sous tension.
bijoux (notamment vos bagues, votre montre et autres objets métalliques).
indiqués sur l’équipement ou dans la documentation qui l’accompagne.
avant la mise sous tension.
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Notices
• Après tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation, faites effectuer des contrôles de sécurité
Mises en garde
• L’appareil est conçu pour être installé dans un endroit à accès restreint.
• Au moment d’installer l’équipement, ne fixez pas les cordons d’alimentation aux
• Les produits qui n'ont pas d’interrupteur marche-arrêt et qui disposent d’une source
• Si l’équipement n’est pas pourvu d’un modules d’alimentation auto-adaptables, vérifiez
• Assurez une ventilation adéquate. Pour éviter toute surchauffe du produit, assurez une
• N’utilisez pas l’équipement si vous suspectez un dysfonctionnement du produit. Faites-
• Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n'effectuez pas de réparations autres que
• L’appareil peut comporter plus d’un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs
• Veillez à toujours prendre les mesures de protection antistatique appropriées quand
par le personnel technique qualifié.
Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’endommager l’équipement. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les mises en garde ci-
dessous
surfaces intérieures de l’édifice.
d’alimentation externe doivent être installés à proximité d'une prise de courant facile
d’accès.
la configuration de chacun des modules d'alimentation avant de les mettre sous
tension.
ventilation de l’équipement conformément aux instructions d’installation.
le inspecter par un technicien qualifié.
celles qui sont décrites dans le présent manuel, sauf si vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.
Confiez les réparations à un technicien qualifié. La maintenance doit se réaliser dans un
milieu libre d’électricité statique.
électriques, débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant toute opération
d’entretien.
vous manipulez l’équipement.
:
Protection contre les décharges électrostatiques (DES)
Une décharge électrostatique peut se produire lorsque des composants
électroniques ne sont pas manipulés de manière adéquate, ce qui peut entraîner
des défaillances intermittentes ou endommager irrémédiablement un circuit
électrique. Au moment de remplacer une carte dans un châssis, prenez toujours les
mesures de protection antistatique appropriées
• Assurez-vous que le châssis est relié électriquement à la terre par le cordon
d'alimentation ou tout autre moyen disponible.
• Portez un bracelet antistatique et assurez-vous qu'il est bien en contact avec la peau.
Connectez la pince de masse à une surface non peinte du châssis pour détourner à la
terre toute tension électrostatique indésirable. En l’absence de bracelet antistatique,
déchargez l’électricité statique de votre corps en touchant une surface métallique non peinte du châssis.
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:
• Pour plus de sécurité, vérifiez périodiquement la valeur de résistance du bracelet
antistatique. Elle doit se situer entre 1 et 10
• Si vous devez mettre une carte de côté, assurez-vous de la ranger dans un sac
protecteur antistatique.
• Les cartes qui sont reliées à un châssis ou boîtier métallique mis à la terre ne
nécessitent pas de protection antistatique spéciale.
Remplacement et élimination des piles
L’appareil renferme une pile. Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, vérifiez la polarité et
ne remplacez la pile que par une pile du même type, recommandée par le fabricant.
Mettez les piles usagées au rebut conformément aux directives du fabricant. Avant
de vous défaire de l’équipement, assurez-vous d’avoir lu l’appendice
Recycling Information
Manual.
, dans le manuel Kaleido-X16 Hardware Description & Installation
Recycling
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mégohms.
Disposal and
Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information.
Certification and Compliance
Safety Compliance
This equipment complies with the requirements of the following standards for
safety of information technology equipment:
– CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-07 (2nd Edition)
– UL 60950-1 (2nd Edition)
– EN 60950-1:2006 ITE
– IEC 60950-1:2005 (2nd Edition)
The power cords supplied with this equipment meet the appropriate national standards for
the country of destination.
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15,
Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the
EMC directive 2004/108/EC:
• EN 55022 Class A Radiated and conducted emissions
• EN 61000-3-2 Limits for harmonic current emissions
• EN 61000-3-3 Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker
• EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
• EN 61000-4-3 Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity
• EN 61000-4-4 Electrical fast transient immunity
• EN 61000-4-5 Surge transient immunity
• EN 61000-4-6 Conducted disturbances immunity
• EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
• EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity
O: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all of the homogeneous
materials for this part is below the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
有毒有害物质或元素 (Toxic or hazardous substances and elements)
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
XOOOOO
XOOOOO
XOOOOO
XOOOOO
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr6)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯
(PBDE)
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X: Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one of the
homogeneous materials for this part is above the limit requirement in SJ/T11363-2006.
技术条款解释:此声明所依据之数据由 Grass Valley 环境管理部门向我们的部件供
应商获取。Grass Valley 公司相信此信息的正确性,但由于数据来源于公司外部,我
们无法保证它的完整和准确。所有这些特性可能在未获通知的情况下更改。
Technical explanations: This statement is based on the information provided by our
suppliers of components and collected through our Grass Valley’s environmental
management system. Grass Valley believes this environmental information to be correct
but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy as it is based on data received from
sources outside our company. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Welcome to the Kaleido family of multiviewers! This Quick Start Guide is designed to help
you get your Kaleido-X16 multiviewer up and running for the first time. The following
sections will guide you through the installation of a Kaleido-X16 system in its default
configuration.
Grass Valley's Kaleido family of multiviewers ranges from quad-splits to large-scale, multiroom monitoring systems, with outstanding image quality and signal flexibility. The
Kaleido multiviewers are available in different models: the Kaleido-MX, the Kaleido-MX
the Kaleido-IP, the Kaleido-X (7RU), the Kaleido-X (4RU), the Kaleido-X16, and the
Kaleido-XQUAD frames, as well as the Kaleido-Modular-X cards, and the Kaleido-Modular
KMV-3901/3911 cards.
4K,
The Kaleido-X16 can display 16 3Gbps, HD, SD or analog inputs across two high-resolution
outputs at multiple sizes. With its router option, the Kaleido-X16 can also behave as a
router, with 16 input channels as sources and two router outputs as destinations. Up to
three Kaleido-X16 units can be configured into a single- or dual-output cascade system
supporting up to 48
At the heart of every multiviewer system is the Kaleido-X software, which includes the
following client applications:
• XAdmin is a Web client that your system administrator will use to manage the
multiviewer system.
• XEdit is a client application used to create layouts for the monitor wall, and to configure
the multiviewer, from your PC or laptop.
•The Router Control Software Single Bus and Matrix View applications (also part of the
iRouter Router Control Software packaged with iControl Application Servers) can be
used to control your multiviewer’s logical sources and monitor wall destinations, via
the KX Router logical router, or to control other logical routers configured within your
multiviewer system.
• Signal Path Viewer opens as a standalone panel, updated in real time, showing
assignment information between router sources and multiviewer inputs. Signal Path
inputs.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Introduction
Viewer is available for all multiviewer models, except Kaleido-IP (for which it is not
relevant).
A Kaleido-X16 multiviewer system in its default configuration includes a number of layout presets. The
default output head configuration is set to automatically detect the resolution of the associated display. If
this information is not available, it will fall back to 1280
(on the DVD that shipped with your system) for instructions on how to define rooms and layouts according
to your specific requirements.
× 1024 @ 60 Hz. Consult the Kaleido-X User’s Manual
Kaleido-X16 system overview
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 cover can be opened to provide access to the PSUs,
CompactFlash card, USB connector, and basic LEDs. The Kaleido-X16 frame incorporates
the following key elements:
• A rack-mountable mechanical framework (for mounting into a 19-inch EIA rack)
• A removable door to cover and protect the front of the frame
• An optional redundant power supply
• Ventilation
Front view of the Kaleido-X16 frame (PSUs installed; front cover removed)
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The Kaleido-X16 system is available in two model types: the Kaleido-X16-D and the
Kaleido-X16-S. There are two heads on the Kaleido-X16-D and one head on the
Kaleido-X16-S.
Getting Organized
This section provides information about system requirements, and items shipped with your
Kaleido-X16.
Required Materials
Your Kaleido-X16 system package includes the following:
• A Kaleido-X16 frame with one power supply pre-installed (second power supply
optional)
• Two support brackets
•One mouse
• Four serial port adapters (one with straight cabling and one with crossover cabling for
each of the two RS-422 ports on your multiviewer):
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Part numberAdapter cablingRS-422 pinout at the DE-9P connector
• The Kaleido-X16 Quick Start Guide (this document)
• DVD including the Release Notes for the current version of the Kaleido-X software, the
Kaleido-X User’s Manual, database samples, Quick Start guides and hardware reference
manuals for all multiviewer models
Note: In line with our commitment to environmental preservation, only the
Quick Start Guide for your multiviewer model, and some ancillary
documents (e.g. welcome letters, warranty cards) are distributed in printed
form. All manuals are available on the DVD that shipped with your
multiviewer. See the “Documentation” section of the Release Notes for a
complete list. You can obtain the latest version of the manuals, the Release
Notes, as well as software and useful data, from the Documentation Library
section of Grass Valley’s website.
In addition to the above, you will need the following (not supplied):
•Up to 2 displays
• A dedicated 100Base-T Ethernet switch with enough ports for the Kaleido-X16, client
PCs, Kaleido-RCP2, and Audio Bridge Terminals
• Client PC (see below for system requirements)
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Physical Setup
• Cables (to connect your multiviewer to video sources, to displays, and to the network):
Cable typePurpose
CAT-5For Ethernet connectivity
Display cablesEither extension modules—for example Grass Valley’s
Video cablesStandard coaxial cables with BNC connectors
Notes
• On all Kaleido multiviewers, the network adapters are set to autonegotiate. By default, the connection speed and duplex mode will be set
automatically based on the corresponding port settings on the switch.
• Do not use a DVI-to-HDMI adapter to connect a DVI cable to your
multiviewer. The adapter would interfere with the multiviewer’s AC cable
and cause undesirable strain on the connection. You may order suitable
HDMI cables from Grass Valley—HDMI w/Lock to DVI female cable (1ft),
part no. KXC-HDMI-L-DVI.
DXF-200 (part number DXF-200-B)—or HDMI cables
System Requirements for a Client PC
A client PC or laptop meeting the following requirements is required to access the XAdmin
Web client, and the other Kaleido-X client applications.
Operating systemWindows XP Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
ProcessorCore 2 Duo at 2 GHz, or better
MemoryAt least 2 GB of RAM
Disk spaceAt least 2 GB free
Step 1: Physical Setup
Mounting the Kaleido-X16 in a Rack
To mount the Kaleido-X16 in a standard 19-inch rack
1 Install both support brackets at the back of the rack by using suitable screws and
washers (not included), so that the bottom of the Kaleido-X16 frame will be supported
by the brackets.
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2 Position the Kaleido-X16 frame at the designated location within the rack, and secure
Power button
the front of the frame to the rack by using suitable screws and washers (not included).
IMPORTANT
Mobile Installation
If you are deploying your Kaleido-X16 in a mobile unit, it is your responsibility
to make sure the back of the multiviewer is securely attached to the rack. For
instance you may install a blank panel at the back of the rack, so that it meets
the top of the frame, to prevent the frame from bouncing away from the
support brackets.
Ventilation
For proper ventilation, make sure the front and side panel air vents are not
blocked and the air filter is clean.
Powering up the Kaleido-X16
To power up the Kaleido-X16
1 Plug the power cord(s) from the Kaleido-X16 into a grounded power outlet.
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IMPORTANT
• If you only have one PSU, make sure you plug your power cable into the
power connector on the right side of the rear connector panel (as you face
the rear of the frame). This should be on the same side of the frame as the
one PSU you have installed. If you do not do this, your system cannot draw
power.
• If you have two PSUs, make sure you plug in both power cables into both
power connectors of the rear connector panel. If you do not do this your
system cannot have PSU redundancy.
2 Press the power button at the front of the frame (behind the front cover).
The startup sequence takes a couple of minutes. The startup is completed when the
CPU LED is solid green.
Setting up the Kaleido-X16 Hardware
To set up the Kaleido-X16 hardware
1 Make the required network and other connections to your Kaleido-X16 (see Cabling
Diagram, on page 9). Connect a client PC, the Kaleido-RCP2 (if available), and an Audio
Bridge Terminal (if available) to a dedicated 100Base-T Ethernet switch. You can also
connect a mouse and a keyboard to your Kaleido-RCP2.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Physical Setup
Notes
• The Kaleido-RCP2, and Audio Bridge Terminal (ABT) are optional devices,
and may not have been shipped with your Kaleido-X16 system. For
information on these and other Kaleido-X16 options, please contact your
Grass Valley sales representative.
• You may need to upgrade your Audio Bridge Terminal and Kaleido-RCP2
devices (if available) to the latest firmware. The update files can be found
on the DVD that shipped with your multiviewer, and on the Grass Valley
website. Please refer to the Kaleido-RCP2 Guide to Installation and
Operation, and to the Audio Bridge Terminal Guide to Installation and
Operation (available on the DVD, and from the Documentation Library
section of Grass Valley’s website) for instructions on how to determine the
firmware level, and how to perform the upgrade for these devices.
The Kaleido-X16 multiviewer has been configured to automatically detect the
resolution of any connected display. If the required information is not available, then a
fall-back resolution of 1280
2 Connect at least one output of the multiviewer to a display that supports this
resolution (see
Cabling Diagram, on page 9).
• Monitor wall displays: Connect the multiviewer’s MV OUT outputs to the displays.
• Broadcast monitors: If your installation involves broadcast monitors, connect
them to the appropriate SDI outputs. It is also possible to connect SDI
to a router. Refer to Configuring the HD-SDI Monitoring Output Format, in the
Kaleido-X User’s Manual, for instructions on setting the scan format.
If you wish to use a different resolution, see Changing the Output Resolution, below, for
detailed instructions.
× 1024 @ 60 Hz is used.
OUT outputs
Note: If your display is not collocated with your Kaleido-X16 frame you may
choose to employ a DXF-200 transmitter/receiver device that allows you to
install a display up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) from the signal source. For
more information on the DXF-200, refer to the DXF-200 DVI/HDMI Optical Extension System User’s Manual (part no. M916-9900-104).
3 Connect one or more video sources to your multiviewer’s inputs (see Cabling Diagram,
on page 9).
4 Check the LEDs in the Kaleido-X16 frame. Make sure that none are indicating an error
condition (see table below). If a LED indicates an error condition, refer to your
multiviewer’s Hardware Description and Installation Manual.
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LEDs on the front of the Kaleido-X16 frame (behind the cover)
Video Inputs
LTC
SDTI
Reference Input
CPF Activity
CPU
Severity
General Status
DVI Inputs
LEDLED Status
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
Blinking
Green
CPUNormal
operation
CPF ActivityN/AActivityN/AN/AN/AN/ANo Activity
Video InputsInputs are
locked
DVI InputsInputs are
locked
LTCLTC validN/ANo signalN/AN/AN/AFront cover is
Ref. InputInput is
locked
SDTIInputs are
locked
Gen. StatusSystem OKIntrusive self-
SeverityBoot OKBootingBoot error,
green
Application
booting
N/AInputs are
N/AInputs are
N/AInput is
N/AInputs are
diagnostic
finished
RedBlinking red Ye ll ow
ErrorLive UpdateOS BootingN/AFront cover is
unlocked, or
no input
unlocked, or
no input
unlocked, or
no input
unlocked, or
no input, or
no SDTI signal
Configuration
Failed, Safe
Mode
Need liveupdate
ERROR ON
SIGNAL
ERROR ON
SIGNAL
ERROR ON
SIGNAL
ERROR ON
SIGNAL
Firmware
Upgrading
Fatal error,
CALL TECH
SUPPORT
N/AN/AFront cover is
N/AN/AFront cover is
N/AN/AFront cover is
N/AN/AFront cover is
Boot up
Diagnostic
(Verbose
switch on)
N/AN/ANo power
Blinking
yellow
Firmware
error
Off
closed
closed
closed
closed
closed
closed
Front cover is
closed
Changing the Output Resolution
To change a display’s resolution from the monitor wall
1 Connect a mouse to one of the USB connectors of the Kaleido-X16.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Physical Setup
2 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor wall (if you clicked a
monitor), and then click Display resolution:
The Display Resolution window appears:
• If you would like the system to automatically select a resolution based on
information from the connected display, select Use detected monitor resolution.
• If you would like to manually set (and fix) the resolution, select the desired
resolution from the Default DVI resolution list:
3Click OK.
The output resolution is adjusted accordingly.
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Cabling Diagram
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
Kaleido-X16 cabling diagram
Step 2: Networking Setup
For the Kaleido-X16 multiviewer to join a TCP/IP network, it must be configured with an IP
address, a network mask, a gateway, and a system name. In addition, a client PC must be
configured to communicate with the multiviewer (
must also configure any Kaleido-RCP2, and Audio Bridge Terminal units you may have
ordered.
The Kaleido-X16 is shipped with the following default settings:
System IP address 10.0.3.70
Network mask255.255.0.0
Gateway10.0.0.1
Note: If the IP address of the multiviewer has been changed (i.e. it no
longer corresponds to the as-shipped configuration), it is still possible to
determine the current setting. To determine the IP address of your
Kaleido-X16 multiviewer, see
Version, below.
Configuring a Client PC, on page 13). You
Finding the System IP Address and Application
Changing the IP Address from the Monitor Wall
The IP address, system name, and other parameters can be set via a control panel on the
monitor wall.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Networking Setup
To change the IP address of the Kaleido-X16 from the monitor wall
1 Connect a mouse to one of the USB connectors of the Kaleido-X16.
2 Connect a keyboard to one of the USB connectors of the Kaleido-X16.
3 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor wall (if you clicked a
monitor), and then click System configuration.
The System Configuration window appears.
4Click the Ethernet tab.
5 Type the required frame IP address, network mask, and gateway address in the
appropriate boxes.
6Click OK.
7 When prompted to restart the system to apply your changes, click Ye s.
Finding the System IP Address and Application Version
To find the system IP address and application version
1 Connect a mouse to a USB connector: either the USB at the front of the frame or one of
the two USB connectors on the rear connector panel.
2 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall. On the shortcut menu, point to Monitor wall
(if you clicked a monitor), and then click Show dashboard to display the dashboard
associated with the current head. A small window appears, revealing the frame IP
address and the system version. Take note of these values—they will be used later in
the configuration process.
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Display from output (partial view) showing dashboard at the bottom right
Enlarged view of dashboard.
Application version
Frame IP address
System nameRoom name
Using the Kaleido-RCP2 with Default Settings
Note: The Kaleido-RCP2 unit is optional and is not included in the standard
Kaleido-X16 package.
To start using the Kaleido-RCP2 with its default settings
1 Physically connect the Kaleido-RCP2 unit to the network using an Ethernet cable (see
Cabling Diagram, on page 9).
By default, the Kaleido-RCP2 is configured with DHCP enabled, so it will automatically
be assigned an IP
Kaleido-RCP2 will fall back to its default static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway
settings:
address by a DHCP server. If no DHCP server can be found, the
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
Default IP address10.0.3.191
Default subnet mask255.255.0.0
Default gateway0.0.0.0
Notes
• If you need to operate with a fixed IP address, you must use the
Configuration menu to disable DHCP and set up the correct IP address,
Network Mask, and Gateway (see the “Enabling or Disabling DHCP” and
“Setting an IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway” sections in the Kaleido-RCP2 Guide to Installation and Operation, available on the DVD that shipped
with your system.)
• To access rooms located in other subnets, the Kaleido-RCP2 must be
configured with the appropriate unicast IP addresses (see the “Configuring
Unicast IP Addresses” section in the Kaleido-RCP2 Guide to Installation and Operation, available on the DVD that shipped with your system.)
2 On the Kaleido-RCP2 unit, press the ENTER button and hold it until the ESC button
lights up.
The following message appears on the LCD display:
Configuration
ROOM SELECTION
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Networking Setup
3 Press ENTER again to obtain the room list from the multiviewers that are currently
available on the network.
The message ROOM Select followed by the name of the first room available appears on
the LCD display.
4Press the 2 key (to move up in the list) or the 8 key (to move down the list) until
ROOMX16 is displayed.
5 Press ENTER, and then press ESC to exit the configuration menu.
6 Press the LOGIN button.
The following message appears on the LCD display:
LOGIN Position
Admin
7 Press ENTER to log on to your system as “Admin”.
A message prompting you for a password appears on the LCD display.
8 Press ENTER again (by default, there is no password).
The message “Access granted” will appear on the LCD display if the login is successful. If
a mouse is connected to the Kaleido-RCP2, then you should be able to see and move
the mouse pointer on the monitor wall.
9 Press any of the LAYOUT PRESETS buttons to load a predefined layout on the monitor
wall.
If your system was configured prior to shipment, then a layout will appear on all
displays. Otherwise, a gray screen will appear with the following message in the
middle: “No layout has been assigned to this room. Please load a layout.”
Loading a Layout
To load a layout on the monitor wall
1 Connect a mouse to the Kaleido-RCP2 (if available) and log on to the Kaleido-X16 from
the Kaleido-RCP2, if you have not already done so (see
Default Settings, on page 11).
Alternatively, connect the mouse directly to one of the USB ports on the Kaleido-X16
frame.
2 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor wall (if you clicked a
monitor), and then click Load layout on the shortcut menu.
Note: To access other layouts, press the LOAD button. To assign a layout to
a preset button, press and hold the button for more than six seconds while
the desired layout is showing on the monitor wall.
Using the Kaleido-RCP2 with
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Monitor wall shortcut menu
A layout browser appears on the displays associated with the current room.
3 Select the layout you wish to load from the list of available layouts for this room, and
then click OK.
The selected layout appears on the room displays.
Configuring a Client PC
The client PC that you will use to communicate with the Kaleido-X16 multiviewer (via
XAdmin and XEdit) and the multiviewer itself must have IP addresses within the same
subnet. The following procedure applies to a typical Windows
Windows
XP, see Changing an IP Address on Windows XP, on page 15.
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
7 or Windows 8 system. For
Changing an IP Address on Windows 7 or Windows 8
To change the IP address of a client PC that has Windows 7 or Windows 8
1 Press the Windows key on your keyboard, type “control panel” and then press Enter.
2 In the search box, type “adapter”, and then, under Network and Sharing Center, click
View network connections.
3In Network Connections, right-click the network adapter you wish to configure (e.g.,
Local Are a Connection, or Ethernet), and then click Properties. If the system prompts you
for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide
confirmation.
The Properties window for the selected network adapter opens.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
Networking Setup
4On the Networking tab, under This connection uses the following items, click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window opens.
5On the General tab, click Use the following IP address.
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6 Type an IP address in the same range as the multiviewer’s current IP address.
For example, if the multiviewer’s IP address is 192.168.3.31, then the IP address of your
client PC could be 192.168.3.123. If you are unsure, contact your network administrator.
7 Type a subnet mask in the same range as that of the multiviewer.
8Click OK.
9In Local Area Connection Properties, click Close.
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
Changing an IP Address on Windows XP
To change the IP address of a client PC that has Windows XP
1On the Start menu, point to Control Panel, right-click Network Connections, and then
click Open on the menu.
2In Network Connections, right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties
on the shortcut menu.
3In Local Area connection Properties, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list on
the General tab, and then click Properties.
The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window opens.
4On the General tab, click Use the following IP address.
5 Type an IP address in the same range as the multiviewer’s current IP address.
For example, if the multiviewer’s IP address is 10.0.3.70, then the IP address of your
client PC could be 10.0.3.123. If you are unsure, contact your network administrator.
6 Type a subnet mask in the same range as that of the multiviewer.
7Click OK.
8In Local Area Connection Properties, click Close.
Step 3: XEdit Installation
XEdit is a client application used to create layouts for the monitor wall, and to configure
your multiviewer system, from your PC or laptop. When the computer with XEdit is
connected to the Kaleido-X16 through a TCP/IP network, you can use XEdit to modify
layouts and settings directly on the multiviewer, or you can work locally on the computer
and then export your changes to the multiviewer.
To install XEdit from your multiviewer’s home page
1 From a workstation on the same subnet as the multiviewer, open a Web browser
window and type the multiviewer’s IP address in the address bar.
The multiviewer’s home page appears.
2Click the XEdit button.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
XEdit Installation
The browser prompts you to save an executable file to your hard drive (Kaleido-
windows32-online.exe
1
). This file is an online installer, which will download XEdit and
other companion elements from your multiviewer, and install them. Some browsers
may allow you to run the file directly. Depending on your browser’s security features,
warnings may appear, which you may safely dismiss.
3 Unless your browser let you run the file (and you chose to do so), navigate to the
location were you saved the installer file and open it.
More security warnings or prompts may appear, which you may safely dismiss or
accept.
A window appears, showing the download and installation progress.
At the end of the installation process:
• If you have Windows 7, or Windows XP, shortcuts () are added to your desktop
and to the Start menu (under All Programs).
• If you have Windows 8.1, or Windows 8, XEdit will appear on your desktop, in the
Apps view with all the other applications on your PC (Windows
screen (Windows
8).
8.1), or in your Start
Once the installation has completed, the XEdit startup screen appears.
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1.Installers for Linux or Mac OS X are not yet available.
Kaleido-X16
Quick Start Guide
Depending on your Windows Firewall settings, a security alert may appear.
•Click Allow access to unblock the application.
If XEdit cannot find all of the fonts it needs already on your PC or laptop, it downloads
them from the multiviewer automatically, in which case a message will appear to
confirm the font update, and instruct you to restart the application.
•Click OK to continue, and then open XEdit again, by using the shortcut on your
desktop, in your Apps view (Windows
8.1) or Start screen (Windows 8), or from the
Start menu (Windows 7, Windows XP).
4 When prompted to specify a database, choose one from the Path list, or click Browse to
navigate to the database you wish to use as your local workspace, and then click OK.
Once the database has completed loading, XEdit’s main application window appears.
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Setting Up Your Kaleido-X16 Multiviewer
XEdit Installation
Note: Once it has been installed from the multiviewer, XEdit remains on
your PC or laptop, and can be launched from the
to your desktop, Apps view, or Start screen (see page 16), or from the Start
menu. Whenever you install a new version of the Kaleido-X software on the
multiviewer, the next time you open XEdit, your installed copy of the
application will be automatically updated from the multiviewer.
shortcut that was added
For more information about calibrating your system, configuring rooms, creating layouts,
and operating the monitor wall, refer to the Kaleido-X User’s Manual, available on the DVD
that shipped with your system, and from the Documentation Library section of Grass
Valley’s website.
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Grass Valley Technical Support
For technical assistance, contact our international support center, at
1-800-547-8949 (US and Canada) or +1 530 478 4148.
To obtain a local phone number for the support center nearest you, please consult the
Contact Us section of Grass Valley’s website (
An online form for e-mail contact is also available from the website.