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2Kayenne XL Package — User Manual
Kayenne XL Package
KAYAK HD DIGITAL PRODUCTION SWITCHER
User Manual
Software Version V704
071870104
APRIL 2011
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This Kayenne XL Package User Manual is designed as a reference manual
for operators of Kayenne XL Packages, which include the Kayenne XL
control panel and the Kayak HD video processor frame.
•Kayenne XL / Kayak HD Software Release V704
•Kayenne XL / Kayak HD User Manual Version V704.xx
The standard Kayenne XL Package documentation set consists of:
•Kayenne XL Package User Manual (Control Panel)
•Kayenne XL Package Installation and Service Manual (Control Panel)
•Release Notes
The User Manual contains background information about the Kayenne XL
Package and describes operating procedures. This manual can be used
while learning about the Kayenne XL Package and for enhancing your
basic knowledge of the system.
The Installation and Service Manual contains information about installing,
configuring, and maintaining the Kayak HD mainframe and the control
panels.
The Release Notes contain information about new features and system
enhancements for a specific software version, and also include software
installation procedures. Always check the Release Notes for your current
system software before you begin operating your system.
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Preface
Other Documentation
Communication protocols of Kayak HD Package are available upon
request for developers and software engineers to use to design editor and
other external interfaces to the Kayenne XL Package.
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System Overview
Introduction
The Grass Valley Kayenne XL Package is an affordable, compact, and flexible digital production switcher system that offers an array of high-end features for everything from live studio and mobile production to small
corporate studios and editing applications. The Kayenne XL Package lever
ages many of the features found in the Grass Valley Kayak™ switchers. The
result is a compact system with superior image quality and features not
found in any other product.
Section 1
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Kayenne XL Control Panel Models
In this section you will find the different panel configurations:
KHDXL-PNL-100-15
1 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 15 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu panel,
1 license (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15
meter). Includes one 15 button source select module (KAYN-PNL-SRC-15),
one Local E-MEM module (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module
(KAYN-PNL-MEM), one Transition Module (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one
Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There are
no option slots available in the panel trays included.
KHDXL-PNL-100-15-A
Additional 1 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 15
button source selectors, 1 license (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes one 15 button source select
module (KAYN-PNL-SRC-15), one Local E-MEM module (KAYN-PNLLEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), one Transition
Module (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNLMFM), and the System Bar. There are no option slots available in the panel
trays included. Does not include menu panel or Panel Control Unit.
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Section 1 — System Overview
KHDXL-PNL-200-25
2 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu panel,
2 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or
15 meter). Includes two 25 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-25), two Local E-MEM
modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYN-PNL-
MEM), two Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-function
module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There are no option slots
available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-200-25-A
Additional 2 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25
button source selectors, 2 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes two 25 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-
AUX-25), two Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-
MEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), two Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-
TRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There no option slots available in the panel trays. Does not include menu
panel or Panel Control Unit.
KHDXL-PNL-200-35
2 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu panel,
2 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or
15 meter). Includes two 35 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-35), two Local E-MEM
modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYN-PNL-
MEM), two Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-function
module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There are no option slots
available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-200-35-A
Additional 2 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35
button source selectors, with 2 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set
and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes two 35 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-
AUX-35), two Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-
MEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), two Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-
TRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There are no option slots available in the panel trays. Does not include
menu panel or Panel Control Unit.
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KHDXL-PNL-300-25
3 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu, 3
licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15
meter). Includes three 25 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-25), three Local EMEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYNPNL-MEM), three Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-func
tion module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There is one option
slot available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-300-25-A
Additional 3 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25
button source selectors, 3 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes three 25 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNLAUX-25), three Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master EMEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), three Transition modules (KAYN-PNLTRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There is one option slot available in the panel trays. Does not include menu
panel or Panel Control Unit.
Introduction
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KHDXL-PNL-300-35
3 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu, 3
licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15
meter). Includes three 35 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-35), three Local EMEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYNPNL-MEM), three Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-func
tion module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There is one option
slot available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-300-35-A
Additional 3 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35
button source selectors, 3 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes three 35 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNLAUX-35), three Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master EMEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), three Transition modules (KAYN-PNLTRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There is one option slot available in the panel trays. Does not include menu
panel or Panel Control Unit.
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Section 1 — System Overview
KHDXL-PNL-400-25
4 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu, 4
licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15
meter). Includes four 25 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-25), four Local E-
MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYN-
PNL-MEM), four Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-func
tion module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There are two option
slots available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-400-25-A
Additional 4 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 25
button source selectors, 4 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes four 25 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-25), one 25 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-
AUX-25), four Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-
MEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), four Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-
TRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There are two option slots available in the panel trays. Does not include
menu panel or Panel Control Unit.
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KHDXL-PNL-400-35
4 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35 button
source selectors, Panel Control Unit with rendundant power, menu, 4
licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15
meter). Includes four 35 button source select modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-
35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-AUX-35), four Local E-
MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-MEM module (KAYN-
PNL-MEM), four Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-TRM), one Multi-func
tion module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar. There are two option
slots available in the panel trays.
KHDXL-PNL-400-35-A
Additional 4 M/E Kayenne XL panel with Kayak keycap legends, with 35
button source selectors, 4 licenses (KAYN-LIC-PNL-ME), manual set and
cables (pick 7.5 meter or 15 meter). Includes four 35 button source select
modules (KAYN-PNL-SRC-35), one 35 button local aux panel (KAYN-PNL-
AUX-35), four Local E-MEM modules (KAYN-PNL-LEM), one Master E-
MEM module (KAYN-PNL-MEM), four Transition modules (KAYN-PNL-
TRM), one Multi-function module (KAYN-PNL-MFM), and the System Bar.
There are two option slots available in the panel trays. Does not include
menu panel or Panel Control Unit.
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Kayak HD Mainframe Standard Features
•Switchable between several HD formats
•Supports SD production
•Fully digital 10-bit, 4:2:2 inputs, outputs
•Compact 4 RU and 8 RU lightweight frames
•Low power consumption
•Hot swappable, front removable modules and power supplies
•Intuitive menu with touch screen
•One DPM Channel standard per M/E with planar 3D effects, remaining
channels optional, adding non-linear and lighting effects (Software
License Key (SLK)
•2 high-quality chroma keyers standard
•Number of M/Es:
•1 for Kayak HD 100C
Introduction
•1.5 for Kayak HD 150C
•2 for Kayak HD 200, 200C
•2.5 for Kayak HD 250, 250C
•3 for Kayak HD 300
•3.5 for Kayak HD 350
•4 for Kayak HD 400
•4.5 for Kayak HD 450
Note0.5 M/E (that is, half an M/E) includes cuts and mixes, no wipes or iDPM, with
simple linear/luminance keyers and no chroma keys.
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Section 1 — System Overview
•Number of inputs:
•Number of outputs:
•Video outputs programmable as M/E, Program or AUX bus outputs
•24 to 48 for Kayak HD 100C, 150C
•48 for Kayak HD 200C, 250C
•48 to 96 for Kayak HD 200, 250
•72 to 96 for Kayak HD 300, 350
•96 for Kayak HD 400, 450
•12 to 24 for Kayak HD 100C, 150C
•24 for Kayak HD 200C, 250C
•24 to 48 for Kayak HD 200, 250
•36 to 48 for Kayak HD 300, 350
•48 for Kayak HD 400, 450
•GPI (General Purpose Interface) inputs:
•8 to 16 for Kayak HD 100C, 150C
•16 for Kayak HD 200C, 250C
•16 to 32 for Kayak HD 200, 250
•24 to 32 for Kayak HD 300, 350
•32 for Kayak HD 400, 450
•GPI/Tally Outputs:
•32 to 64 for Kayak HD 100C, 150C
•64 for Kayak HD 200C, 250C
•64 to 128 for Kayak HD 200, 250
•96 to 128 for Kayak HD 300, 350
•128 for Kayak HD 400, 450
•Four full-function keyers per full M/E, each with linear and luminance
keying
•Five background generators include black, white, and three color backgrounds
•Test pattern generator
•Two analog reference inputs (tri-level sync and black burst) and
HD/SD serial digital input reference
•White or colored pushbutton keycaps (factory installed, choose when
ordering)
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Introduction
•Freeze frame buffer on every full-function keyer
•Two main wipe generators and four keyer wipe generators per M/E
•YUV color correction on every keyer and background bus
•Internal four-port Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 base T) switch
•Eight serial ports for external machine control
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Section 1 — System Overview
Kayak HD Options
•Internal six-channel RamRecorder option for video clips and stills
•Three additional iDPMs with 2D transforms and crops on keyers 2, 3,
•DPM Kurl per M/E. Adds Kurl effects to all of the enabled DPMs in one
•DPM Spektra Lighting, Defocus, Glow, and Output Recursives. Adds
•Four channels of eDPM with 2D transforms and crops that re-enter on
•Kurl for eDPM
•Spektra for eDPM
•RGB color correction option on every keyer and background bus, or per
and 4 per M/E
M/E. Includes Page Turn, Page Roll, Spheres, Ripples, Splits, Mirrors,
and Slits
Spektra effects to all of the enabled DPMs in one M/E.
any M/E
input
•Dual Chromatte™ chroma keyers, with flexible licenses allowing
assignment of Chroma keys to different keyers
•Remote monitoring and diagnostic support via NetCentral software
•KHD-PSU internal redundant power supply unit
•KDD-PSU rack-mounted remote power supply unit for remote (or
additional) control panels
•MatchDef™ Dual Video Source Scalar for converting 2 SD or HD
sources to the production format, maximum of four for up to eight
sources in the 4RU models, up to 16 sources in the 8RU models. One
Mix/Effects or IOXPAND option required for every four sources.
Scalars accept either HD or SD input and act as a frame-sync when not
converting or being bypassed.
•DSK (Downstream Keyer)/ Half M/E option for full M/E systems
(SLK)
•Adds four DSKs for up to 20 keyers for 4.5 M/Es in the 8RU frame
•Adds four DSKs for up to 12 keyers in the 4RU frame
•Or Half M/E Mode with A/B background mix and four Lin/Lum
keyers
•I/O Expander Module adds 24 SDI inputs, 12 SDI outputs, 8 GPI
inputs, 32 GPI outputs/tallies, and optionally 4 MatchDef™ scalar
inputs. Fits in any available M/E slot.
•Full M/E Upgrade Option. Adds one Mix/Effects module to any
Kayak HD chassis. Order one or more options to get the total M/Es
required. The 4RU chassis holds up to two M/E modules and/or I/O
Expander modules. One M/E upgrade option can be added to a Kayak
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•Upgrade Kit for minor modifications of XtenDD panels to enable
RamRecorder
The HD RamRecorder is a solid state video server with six input/output
channels. All stills and clips are stored within a common data pool and may
be accessed by all six output channels. The HD RamRecorder supports
video standards: 525, 625, 720, and 1080i.
NoteTo use the RamRecorder, a new 6910000xx or 7710060xx Controller Board
Introduction
HD 1-M/E or 1.5-M/E system if it does not also have an I/O Expander
module. The 8RU chassis holds up to four M/E modules 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.
control of a Kayak HD/SD video processor frame.
in the Mainframe is required. The new 6910000xx or 7710060xx Controller
Board does not support software earlier than 6.8.8.
Total HD RamRecorder storage size is based on line rate units and the
installed memory size of 4 GB or 8 GB, as shown in the following table.
Table 1. HD RamRecorder Storage Sizes
4GB8GB
Line Rate UnitsFramesSecondsFramesSeconds
525i59.949111639822326
625i5041611658336332
1080i50/sf2586333172668
1080i60/59.9/sf30/29.986328172657
1080sf24/23.986335172671
720p50194138388377
720p60/59.9194132388364
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Section 1 — System Overview
Supported Control Protocols
•VTRs (BVW-75)
•AMP (Advanced Media Protocol). For Profile PVS, XP, K2, M Series,
•Video servers (Louth VDCP, Odetics)
•Routers/Routing Control Systems (Trinix™, Venus™, Triton™, and
•Control Systems (Grass Valley Andromeda™ and third-party systems)
•Grass Valley Under Monitor Displays (Serial tally for UMD. Requires
•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 or DD35)
and Turbo DDRs. RS422 Serial supported
third party routers; Jupiter™ and Encore™ router control systems)
Grass Valley Andromeda™ system or third-part tally box such as Tally
Display Corp. or Image Video.)
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Concepts
Introduction
Section 2
In general, any video switcher receives multiple video inputs, performs
signal processing on selected input signals, and then outputs the processed
video. Efficient real time switcher operation is essential for live production,
and can save valuable time in post production environments as well.
Several innovative concepts are employed in the Kayenne XL Package to
enhance its operational speed and flexibility. Understanding these con
cepts, as well as basic switcher fundamentals, will help you take full advantage of the exceptional power of the Kayenne XL Package.
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Kayenne XL Package Configuration Overview
The Kayenne XL Package is designed for operational flexibility, and can be
configured to fit various applications. Different systems can have different
capabilities, or the same Kayenne XL Package can be re-configured to have
different capabilities at different times.
The way a Kayenne XL Package is wired into your facility affects the digital
production switcher’s capabilities. For example, the number of sources
physically connected to the system obviously determines what video the
system can handle. However, because Kayenne XL Package video/key
inputs and AUX Bus outputs can be configured, once video cables are phys
ically connected they need not be moved. Configuration settings also
control many other capabilities that affect Kayenne XL Package behavior.
Kayenne XL Package configuration information is divided into three areas:
•Installation (Engineering Setups) (settings established by the engineer
in charge that affect the entire system, which never need to be changed
by operators),
•Configuration Settings (for example, a production that affect all the
operators working in that suite, that are designed to suit a particular
show or production style and ensure a consistent working environment), and
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Section 2 — Concepts
•Personality Setting (settings that give the operator the ability to customize his individual work surface to meet his personal preferences).
All Kayenne XL Package settings are non-volatile. Disk save and load operations are available via the display menu (Sidepanel) that enable users to
store configuration information on the hard disk of a PC or on a movable
media for easy transport and for use as backup copies.
Installation (Engineering Setups)
Engineering Setups control how the Kayak HD Digital Production
Switcher’s major components behave and interact, and how the Kayenne
XL Package interacts with the rest of the facility.
Engineering Setups are not likely to change on a daily basis and so are
grouped separately from Configurations and Personality Settings. Facility
maintenance personnel or the engineer in charge of a production truck gen
erally manages Engineering Setups. These parameters are usually set
during installation.
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Engineering Setups information includes:
•Networking (IP addresses),
•Timing, type of reference signal
•External device interfaces (DDRs, VTRs, DPM, Router, AUX Control
Panels, etc.),
•Various other system functions
Config — Application Control
The configuration defines how the control surfaces associated with a
Kayenne XL Package suite behave. A configuration can substantially
change system behavior, not just a user’s view of the system. The configu
ration is saved in applications and is intended for day-to-day or session-tosession changes in system operating behavior. Applications are open for
modification by operators.
Loading and Storing applications can be performed using the control panel
or side panel operation menu (
Config Applications include:
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Config).
• EMEM
• Macros
• Key Memory
• Pattern Memory
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• Safe title behavior
• Video specifications (such as aspect ratio)
• Various other suite functions
Personal Settings
Personal Settings enable users to customize a Kayenne XL Package control
surface to suit their personal operational style. User Preferences do not
change Kayenne XL Package capabilities. Loading and Storing Personal
Settings is possible via the Sidepanel Program
Personal Settings include:
•Menu delegation behavior,
•Shift preferences
•Various other user functions.
General Rule:
Installation (Engineering Setups)
•All setup changes, which will not work without a physical change of a
device, are part of Installation (menu).
•All setup changes, which will work without a physical change of a
device, are part of Configuration (menu).
Setting up the type, the address, and the connection port for an auxiliary
control panel is part of Installation. Configuring the behavior and the
button assignment of this AUX CP is part of a configuration.
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Section 2 — Concepts
Signal Routing
Inputs and Sources
In this section you will find information regarding the switcher input
sources, crosspoints and buses.
Incoming video signals are connected to the digtal video processor system
via BNC connectors on the rear of the digital video processor frame. All
inputs are serial digital (SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE RP211).
Signals from external devices not operating in this standard will need to be
converted.
Some devices (for example, a camera providing serial digital output) may
provide a video signal that can be received on a single connector. However,
other devices may output multiple signals.
For example, a character generator usually provides a signal with two components (commonly called video and key). Some incoming signals may also
originate from devices the Kayak HD system can control (Router, DPM,
DDR).
For a Kayak HD Digital Production Switcher, the term source refers to all the
video signals and other attributes associated with a device. This is a funda
mental concept. The Kayenne XL Package is based on sources, not input
signals or crosspoints. Each source can be given a descriptive name, but has
an ID Number for absolute identification. The system uses ID numbers, not
source names or input connectors, to identify each source. Defining each
source is an important aspect of the Kayak HD system.
Source Definition
The source definition process includes assigning a name to each input
source. Once sources are defined, you can then select the source by name in
the control panel menu. Sources that use separate video and key signals are
coupled in the Input menu to enable a single button to select the video-key
pair from the switcher control panel. Tally relays can be assigned to the cor
responding inputs in the Config - GPO/Tally menu. All these settings are part
of a configuration and may change from production to production.
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