Our powerful, multi-format Kayak HD
and HD-upgradeable Kayak SD switcher
family features a compact design,
superior image quality, and a number of
high-end features not found in any other
manufacturers’ products. Kayak HD is
also available with an optional Kayenne
XL control panel.
PRODUCT DATA SHEET
The Kayak HD production switcher family
includes 14 highly affordable systems
with two frame sizes and up to 4.5 M/Es
designed for live production, corporate
studios, and editing applications in
environments requiring HD and/or SD
production capabilities. Kayak’s multiple
configuration options provide a rightpriced solution for virtually any set of
production requirements. To provide
an even greater range of solutions,
Grass Valley™ has applied powerful new
Kayenne™ technology to the Kayak™ HD
family by pairing its Kayak HD video
processing frame with the Kayenne
XL panel. This Kayenne XL package
provides access to a new set of high-end
features for Kayak HD users as well as
KEY FEATURES
Optional Kayenne XL control panel •
with Kayak HD frame
Optional two additional linear/•
luminance keyers per M/E
Optional RGB color correction on all •
inputs, M/E busses, and now on all
outputs, in addition to standard YUV
color correction
Compact, lightweight 4 RU frame and •
an 8 RU frame up to 4.5 M/Es
Multiple panel sizes and •
configurations from 1 to 4 M/Es
Multiple panels may share the •
resources of one processor frame
One panel can control multiple •
frames
Kayak HD – switchable between HD •
and SD production formats
dramatically raising the bar for reliability,
serviceability, versatility, and ease of use.
With features such as Grass Valley’s
MultiMix™, which gives the user more
handles for simple creation of complex
transitions, Kayak’s flexibilit y through a
variety of configurations and rich set of
features adapts to many different video
production needs.
Up to 28 Keyers
Kayak offers up to six keyers in every
M/E, plus another four keyers in a half
M/E for a total of 28 keyers in a 4.5 M/E
switcher. Four of the keyers in each
M/E are full keyers with masks and
wipes, a video/key frame store, optional
Chromatte™ chroma key, and iDPM
Kayak SD – software upgradeable to •
multi-format HD/SD
Hot-swappable, removable modules •
and power supplies in frames and
Kayenne XL panels
Four full-function keyers per full •
M/E, each with linear and luminance
keying, wipes, and freeze-frame
buffer, standard
Two assignable chroma keyers •
standard per system. Optional
chroma keyers are also assignable to
any full-function keyer
Four linear/luminance downstream •
keyers on half M/E
One iDPM channel per M/E •
standard with planar transforms
with perspective; remaining three
iDPM channels optional as are 3D
nonlinear, lighting and recursive
effects
functionality. Frame stores reduce the
need for multiple channels of character
or logo generators by freezing these
graphics on the keyers themselves.
Video and key images grabbed in the
keyers can be modified by the internal
Digital Picture Manipulators (iDPM). The
optional keyers 5 and 6 increase the
number of keyers in a single M/E to six,
for linear or luminance keys.
The four linear/luminance keyers in
the half M/E add either a compositing
engine for an additional upstream M/E or
Program Preset, or four DSKs that can
be placed downstream of any of the full
M/Es or Program/Preset.
Four eDPM channels optional for the •
8 RU frame with re-entry of combined
effects on any system keyer
SetDef option for up-, down-, or •
cross-converting output formats
MatchDef option for up-, down-, or •
cross-converting input formats
MultiMix with offset transitions •
FlexiKey•
system puts any keyer on any cleanfeed in any order
Six-channel RAMRecorder•
embedded audio clip record.
Approximately one minute of clip
playback in HD formats. Includes
KacheBack real-time backup
Macros attach to most panel buttons•
™
programmable clean-feed
™
with
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POWERFUL INTERNAL EFFECTS ADD PUNCH TO YOUR PRODUCTIONS
With up to six keyers, two backgrounds, two utility busses, up to four iDPM channels, and up to four chroma keyers per full M/E, Kayak HD
switchers give you more power per M/E than any other switcher in their class.
So Many 3D DVEs Available
With four iDPMs per M/E, Kayak
ensures there is always a high-end 3D
effects channel available for an artistic
advantage. iDPM options include
extensive Kurl™ nonlinear warp effects
such as page turn, page roll, slits,
mirrors, spheres, and ripples along with
Spektra™ advanced lighting, defocus,
glow, and output recursive effects for
unlimited creative effects in each of the
full keyers. Four more channels of eDPM
(expanded Digital Picture Manipulator)
can be installed in the 8 RU frame
expansion slot. The eDPM channels
provide the advantage of an external
DVE compositing multiple channels to
re-enter on one or more keyers, or M/E
background transitions. With a total
of 20 full-featured DVE channels, no
competitor can match Kayak’s effect
creation capabilities.
Exclusive MultiMix with Offset
Transitions
To simplify and automate transition
effects, Kayak’s exclusive MultiMix with
Offset Transitions offers a graphical
user interface with separate control
of transition element timing for
managing complex transitions, with
separate transitions types allowed
for each element. Transition elements
include keyers, backgrounds, iDPM
channels, eDPM channels, external DVE
channels, or any of Kayak’s six internal
RAMRecorder channels with embedded
audio record and playback. MultiMix
is very powerful for quickly creating
transitions like the popular flying keys
with animations.
Simulcast Made Simple
Once the effects are created, Kayak
makes it simple to get multiple versions
of the program to air with Macros,
Bus Linking, M/E Couple, and FlexiKey
programmable clean feeds.
M/E Couple lets the operator control
mirrored M/Es to enhance and simplify
multi-branded feeds. Both M/E Couple
and Aux Bus Linking include automatic
source substitution—further improving
control of content for separate program
feeds.
FlexiKey provides independent graphics
on simulcast outputs for alternate
branding or simultaneous HD and SD
feeds. The six outputs (four PGM per
M/E, two PVW) can include any or all
keyers in an M/E on any or all of four
outputs of the M/E, in any combination.
Graphics can be positioned for a 4:3
aspect ratio of an SD feed when used
with the SetDef output conversion
option.
Multiple Control and Processor
Combinations
Sharing of the resources in a single
processor mainframe, such as M/Es,
DPMs, or RAMRecorder channels, is
simultaneously allowed from multiple
Kayak and Kayenne XL control panels.
Conversely, one Kayenne XL panel
controls many different processor
mainframes and other devices.
Completely Self-Contained MultiFormat Video Production
The SetDef output conversion, combined
with MatchDef input conversion, allows
complete, multi-format production with
up/down/cross converting of HD input
and output formats, including aspect
ratio conversion on up to four outputs,
or eight outputs in the 8 RU frame.
Simultaneous HD and SD program
feeds are easily done without external
conversion gear. Signals converted
with MatchDef video input converters
may be used anywhere within Kayak
HD production switcher, sent to any
output (including aux buses), and do not
consume expensive resources such as
resizers or other M/E resources.
HD video formats SMPTE 292M-1998•
SD video formats SMPTE 259M-1997•
Nominal amplitude: 800 mV p-p across
75Ω
Rise and fall times: 400 to 1400 ps
75Ω termination between 20% and 80%
amplitude
Timing jitter: ≤1 UI (HD, SD)
Alignment jitter: ≤.2 UI (HD, SD)
Output impedance: 75Ω
DC offset: <50 mV with 75Ω termination
Analog Reference Input
Video standard:
For HD video: Tri-level sync, analog •
equivalent to the standard being used
For SD video: color black, analog •
equivalent to the standard being used
Return loss: >40 dB, up to 5 MHz
Connectors: 2 each BNC loop-through
for both HD and SD inputs
Impedance: 75Ω external termination
Supported Control Protocols
VTRs (BVW-75) •
AMP (advanced media protocol) •
®
PVS, Profile XP Media
for Profile
Platform, K2, M-Series
™
, and Turbo™
DDR systems RS-422 serial or
Ethernet
Video servers (Louth VDCP, Odetics) •
Routers/routing control systems •
™
, Venus™, Triton™, and third-
(Trinix
party routers; Jupiter
router control systems)
Control systems (Andromeda•
™
and Encore™
™
and
third-party systems)
Grass Valley Under Monitor Displays •
(serial tally for UMD). Requires
Andromeda system or third-party tally
box such as Tally Display or Image
Video
Grass Valley external remote AUX •
Panels (CP-300 Series)
ESAM II for audio-follow-video •
applications
Edit controllers (native and Grass •
Valley Model 100 and 200)
Power
4 RU frame:
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% •
autorange, power factor corrected.
Automatic line-voltage sensing for
120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%•
Power consumption: Max. 500W•
Leakage current: <2.5 mA•
DC-OUT for control panel: 48 VDC, •
max. 3A
8 RU frame:
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% •
autorange, power factor corrected.
Automatic line-voltage sensing for
120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%•
Power consumption: Max. 1,300W•
Leakage current: <2.5 mA•
DC-OUT for control panel: 48 VDC, •
max. 3A
Kayak 1 M/E control panel: 48 VDC in,
max. 1.3A
Kayak 1.5 and 2 M/E control panel:
48 VDC in, max. 1.3A
Kayak 2.5 and 3 M/E control panels:
48 VDC in, max. 1.3A
KDD-PSU frame (remote control
panel power supply):
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10%, •
power factor corrected
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%•
Power consumption: Max. 375W•
Leakage current: <2 mA at 250 VAC•
Kayenne XL Panel Control Unit
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10%
autorange, power factor corrected.
Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V
and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: Max. 600W
Leakage current: <2.5 mA
Kayak HD/SD Control Panel
Connection
Type of connection: 10/100 Base-T
Protocol: TCP(UDP)/IP
Cable and connectors: CAT5 UTP,
RJ-45 connectors
Max. cable length: 100m/300 ft.
1 frame and up to 4 panels connect
without use of external hub/switch
Kayenne XL Control Panel
Connections
Panel to PCU: Custom multi-pin cable.
15m/49 ft. max. length
PCU to frame: 100/1000 Base-T
compatible, CAT5 cable, 8-conductor
twisted pair. 100m/328 ft. max. length
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to 70ºC
(-4 to 158ºF)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32
to 104ºF)
Relative humidity: 0-95% (noncondensing)
Electromagnetic environment: E2
(according to EN55103-1, -2)
5 Video passing through Scalars or iDPMs will be blanked of any ancillary data or embedded audio.
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Kayak HD/Kayak SD Mechanical Specifications
ComponentDepthWidthHeightWeight
Control Panels
7
6
Rack Units
100C 418 mm (16.5 in.)448 mm (17.6 in.)145.80 mm (5.74 in.)7 kg (15.4 lbs.) n/a
150C, 200C, 200 418 mm (16.5 in.)809 mm (31.8 in.)145.80 mm (5.74 in.)10 kg (22 lbs.)n/a
250C, 250, 300 544 mm (21.42 in.)1132 mm (44.57 in.)162 mm (6.38 in.)18 kg (39.68 lbs.)n/a
Frames
Compact 4 RU Frame
100C and 150C546.10 mm (21.5 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)177.8 mm (7 in.)16.33 kg (36 lbs.)4
200C and 250C 546.10 mm (21.5 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)177.8 mm (7 in.) 17.69 kg (39 lbs.)4
8 RU Frame
200 and 250 522.73 mm (20.58 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)441.96 mm (17.4 in.)29.03 kg (64 lbs.)8
300 and 350 522.73 mm (20.58 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)441.96 mm (17.4 in.)30.39 kg (67 lbs.)8
400 and 450522.73 mm (20.58 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)441.96 mm (17.4 in.)31.75 kg (70 lbs.)8
KDD-PSU Remote Panel
Power Supply Option
240 mm (9.45 in.)482 mm (19 in.)44 mm (1.73 in.)2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.)1
Kayenne XL Control Panel Mechanical Specifications
ComponentDepthWidthHeightWeightRack Units
Control Panels Flat Support Structure Orientation
KHDXL-PNL-100-15
8
356.4 mm (14.03 in.)758.3 mm (29.85 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-200-25488.4 mm (19.23 in.)1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)29.9 kg (65.8 lbs.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-200-35488.4 mm (19.23 in.)1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-300-25637.1 mm (25.08 in.)1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-300-35637.1 mm (25.08 in.)1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)44.7 kg (98.4 lbs.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-400-25746.3 mm (29.38 in.)1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-400-35746.3 mm (29.38 in.)1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)57.3 kg (126.2 lbs.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-AUX-25185.7 mm (7.31 in.)621.7 mm (24.48 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-AUX-35185.7 mm (7.31 in.)813.7 mm (32.04 in.)84.3 mm (3.32 in.)6.3 kg (13.8 lbs.)n/a
KHDXL-PNL-MENU91.7 mm (3.61 in.)417.85 mm (16.45 in.)270.10 mm (10.63 in.)4.49 kg (9.9 lbs.)n/a
PCU
KHDXL-PNL-PCU588.52 mm (23.17 in.)482.60 mm (19 in.)132.59 mm (5.22 in)16.06 kg (35.4 lbs.)3
6 All weights approximate. 7 For additional options see Kayenne XL package. 8 w/o Local Aux module.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Kayak 8 RU
Video Processing Frame
Kayenne XL Panel Control Unit
Kayenne XL Menu Panel
Kayenne XL
4 M/E Panel with Device Control Module
Kayak 8 RU
Video Processing Frame
1 M/E Kayak Panel
Master E-MEM +
Multi-Function
Satellite Panel
1 M/E Kayenne XL Panel
KAYAK HD FRAME WITH OPTIONAL KAYENNE XL CONTROL PANEL
The new, advanced Kayenne XL
panel is now available for Kayak HD
production switchers
Grass Valley’s new Kayenne technology is now available to
control the Kayak HD video processing frame.
The Kayak HD video processing frame can connect with a
range of state-of-the-art modular Kayenne XL control panels
including a local aux panel and a high-resolution touchscreen
menu panel.
Modular Control Panels
Each module of the Kayenne XL control panel snaps into
an extruded aluminum tray, is easily removable, and is
hot-swappable. This modularity provides multiple panel
configurations ranging in depth from 1 to 4 M/E stripes and
a choice of 35, 25, or 15 (on selected models) source select
buttons per row. The control panels are ergonomically designed
and can be mounted flat or in a banked curve.
Each source select and aux bus module has two rows of
OLED Source Name Displays that provide ultra-clear text and
extremely wide viewing angles. All buttons are illuminated with
a selection of RGB colors, which dynamically change to indicate
context (M/E colors, key colors, source colors, and function
colors). Many buttons also have programmable soft functions,
which are indicated by a four-character LED display above them,
such as those found on the innovative Multifunction Module.
Transition Modules have Enhanced Status Displays using easy
to read LEDs.
Panel Control Units
The Kayenne XL control panels run silently with no fan noise
as their CPUs are located remotely in a separate 3 RU panel
control unit (PCU).
Each PCU supports one or more control surfaces, limited by the
number of control ports on the PCU. A control surface typically
consists of M/E stripes, a local aux stripe, plus a touchscreen
menu panel with five control knobs. This may be augmented
with satellite panels consisting of one or two modules. Each
PCU has eight ports that connect to panel stripes or satellite
panels. The PCU can be mounted up to 15 meters from the main
panel.
Resource Sharing
A single panel may control multiple frames or devices.
The resources of a single frame may also be shared in a
collaborative mode between more than one panel—including a
mix of Kayenne XL and Kayak panels.
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
A Kayak HD frame may be controlled by one or more panels. The panels may be a mix of Kayak and Kayenne XL.
A Kayak or Kayenne XL control panel may control more than one Kayak HD frame.
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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
Options
KHDXL-PNL-xxx-xx
Kayenne XL control panel. Options 1, 2,
3, or 4 M/E, 15, 25, or 35 source buttons
KHD-RAMREC
Adds internal six-channel RAMRecorder
with standard capacity allowing
approximately 30 seconds of clip
playback in HD, 2 minutes, 45 seconds
in SD
KHD-RAMREC-WCPU
RAM Recorder with newer CPU module,
RAM module, and software license. For
systems in field with old CPU 6716630xx.
Replaces old CPU
KHDxxx-KLIPCACHE
Doubles RAMRecorder storage capacity
for clip lengths to ~1 minute in HD, 5
minutes 30 seconds in SD
KHDxxx-IDPM-x
Adds three iDPMs per M/E on keyers 2, 3
and 4. Order one per M/E
KHDxxx-KURL-x
Adds Kurl™ effects to all enabled DPMs
in one M/E. Includes page turn, page
roll, spheres, ripples, splits, mirrorssize
modulation, position modulation, and
slits
9
9
9
9
9
KHDxxx-PANEL
Various control panels for controlling 1,
1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 M/Es, each can control
up to 4.5 M/Es with M/E delegation or
multiple panels
KHDxxx-SPEKTRA-x
9
Adds DPM Spektra lighting, defocus,
glow, and output recursive effects for all
enabled DPMs in one M/E
KHDxxx-RGB
9
Adds RGB color correction on every keyer,
background bus, and output
KHDxxx-CHROMA
9
Adds Dual Chromatte™ chroma keyers,
with flexible licenses allowing
assignment of chroma keys to any full
keyer
KHDxxx-NETCEN
Adds remote monitoring and diagnostic
support via NetCentral
9
™
software
KHD-PSU
Adds internal redundant power supply
unit for frame and panel (when powered
by frame)
KDD-PSU
Adds rack-mounted remote power supply
unit for remote, or additional, control
panels
KHDxxx-MDEF
Adds 2 MatchDef format converter
inputs. Converts SD or HD sources (up
to 8 in 4 RU models, up to 16 in 8 RU
models). Requires 1 M/E or IOXPAND
option for every 4 sources. Converters
act as frame synchronizers when not
converting
KHD-ADVKEY
Enables two additional linear/luminance
keyers: five and six in every full M/E
KHD-EDPM
Kayak HD/SD four-channel Digital Picture
Manipulator module and software for the
expansion slot in an 8 RU frame. Not for
the 4 RU frame. Spektra and Kurl must be
ordered separately
KHDxxx-SETDEF
SetDef dual video format converters for
converting two outputs of the switcher
from the production format to another
HD or SD format. One SetDef option for
every 12 outputs
9
9
9
9
KHD-IOXPAND
Adds 24 SDI inputs, 12 SDI outputs, 8 GPI
inputs, 32 GPI/tally outputs, and allows
up to 4 optional MatchDef scalar inputs.
Fits in any available M/E slot
KHD-HMEDSK-UPG
Adds:
Half M/E or 4 downstream keyers •
(DSKs) for full M/E systems (-100,
-200, -300, & -400 models)
4 DSKs for up to 20 keyers in 8 RU •
frame
4 DSKs for up to 12 keyers in 4 RU •
frame
Half M/E mode with A/B background •
mix and 4 lin/lum keyers
KHD-ME-UPG
Adds full M/E to any chassis with an
empty M/E slot. Order one or more for
total M/Es required
9
9-10
KAYENNE XL PANEL ORDERING INFORMATION
KHDXL-PNL-100-15
1 M/E panel with 15-button source •
selectors
Panel Control Unit•
Touchscreen menu panel•
One 15-button source select module •
One local E-MEM module•
One master E-MEM module •
One transition module•
One multifunction module •
System bar•
Manual set •
Cables•
9 Requires software license key.
10 The 4 RU chassis holds up to two M/E and/or I/O Expander modules. One M/E upgrade option can be added to a Kayak HD 1 M/E or 1.5 M/E frame if it does not also have an I/O Expander module.
The 8 RU chassis holds up to four M/E and/or I/O Expander modules. One or two upgrade options can be added to a Kayak HD or SD 2 M/E system, less any I/O Expander modules in the chassis.
KHDXL-PNL-200-xx
2 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button •
source selectors
Panel Control Unit•
Touchscreen menu panel•
Two 25- or 35-button source select •
modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module•
Two local E-MEM modules•
One master E-MEM module•
Two transition modules•
One multifunction module•
System bar•
Manual set •
Cables•
KHDXL-PNL-300-xx
3 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button •
source selectors
Panel Control Unit•
Touchscreen menu panel•
Three 25- or 35-button source select •
modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module•
Three local E-MEM modules •
One master E-MEM module•
Three transition modules •
One multifunction module•
System bar•
Manual set •
Cables•
One option slot (DCM shown)•
KHDXL-PNL-400-xx
4 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button •
source selectors
Panel Control Unit•
Touchscreen menu panel•
Four 25- or 35-button source select •
modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module•
Four local E-MEM modules •
One master E-MEM module•
Four transition modules •
One multifunction module •
System bar•
Manual set •
Cables•
Two option slots (one DCM shown)•
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES
Our customer support and services offerings ensure optimal system performance and maximize uptime. These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning,
professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements.