AJA kumo 1604 User manual

KUMO
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide provides a basic overview of KUMO system configuration.
Figure 1. KUMO Devices
1604 Router
Typical Router
3232 Router
6464 Router
1616 Router
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
Rear Panel
KUMO
Control Panel
Front Panel
Version 4.0, November 18, 2016, Copyright © 2016 AJA Video Systems

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KUMO Router Connections
Figure 2. KUMO Router Connections (3232 shown, other models similar)
P/S 1 & P/S 2 Power Connectors
Power to the KUMO unit is supplied by a power supply brick that accepts a 110-220VAC,
50/60Hz power input and supplies +12 VDC to KUMO via connector PS/1 or PS2. One
power supply is provided, and it may be connected to either of the two power
connectors. An optional second power supply can provide redundancy to help protect
against outages.
IMPORTANT: The power connector has a latch, similar to an Ethernet connector. Depress the latch
(facing the outside edge of the KUMO device) before disconnecting the power cable
from the unit.
RJ45 Ethernet Connector
The RJ45 Ethernet connector allows you to connect KUMO to an Ethernet 10/100/1000
Ethernet LAN using CAT5 cable and access KUMO’s built in web server. Multiple
configurations are possible, including standalone control, a local LAN, or a WAN. This also
allows control over the network using GVG Native Protocol.
REF BNC Connector
The REF BNC connector is the looping input for synchronizing the crosspoint switch
timing of KUMO to your house video signals. Apply an analog NTSC, PAL, or Tri-level sync
signal to this input. Be sure to terminate with a 75 Ohm BNC terminator the second
connector, or if you loop to other equipment terminate the last connected device.
When reference is present, KUMO will switch at the SMPTE RP168 designated switch
point with respect to the reference input. If no reference is present, the KUMO will switch
at random times.
Video Inputs and Outputs
Depending on your KUMO model, up to 64 SDI video inputs and outputs can be
connected to the video input and output BNC connectors.

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RS-422 DB9 Connector
KUMO devices include an RS-422 female DB9 connector for making serial connections to
other equipment. This control connection enables interoperability with other devices,
including those that use GVG Native Protocol.
KUMO Control Panel Connections
Similar to the KUMO router, KUMO CP has an RJ45 Ethernet connector, an RS-422
connector, and power supply connectors, but has no BNC connectors.
Quick Start Configuration
NOTE: The 32 button KUMO hardware Control Panel cannot be used with the KUMO 6464 router.
Control of the KUMO 6464 router is available via web browser, Ethernet control, and RS-422.
Default Auto Configure KUMO Router and CP
If you purchased a KUMO CP along with a KUMO 1604, 1616, or 3232 router, the easiest
way to get your system operating is to simply direct connect them with a single Ethernet
cable and power up both units. KUMO devices are compatible with both CAT-5 straight-
through and cross-over Ethernet cables. The KUMO CP will use an Auto Configure
function to set itself up to operate with the KUMO router it is directly connected to. The
KUMO CP panel buttons will light and, if SDI BNC connections have been made, you will
be able to route sources to destinations.
Figure 3. KUMO Router Direct Connection to KUMO CP
The KUMO CP Auto Configure assigns Router Select Button 1 to the attached router.
NOTE: A KUMO CP that has had its network settings configured previously will not automatically
configure to find a directly connected KUMO router. However, you can force the KUMO CP to
reset its Auto Configure by pressing the RTR 1 and SHIFT DEST buttons together for four
seconds.
DHCP on an Existing Network
Another easy way to get your KUMO system operating is to connect KUMO routers to an
existing network configured with a DHCP server. When the units reset during power up,
they will see the DHCP server and automatically be given compatible IP network settings.
If auto discovery is configured on a computer on that network, that computer will be
able to find and control the KUMO router via a web browser (see below).

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Computer Auto Discovery
Computers can support network auto discovery, which makes the network configuration
process easy. Two methods of connecting using this technique are described below.
Mac Configuration with Safari Browser Using Bonjour
The Mac OSX Safari browser has Bonjour built-in, which can be used to auto-detect and
connect to an Ethernet device like a KUMO Router. To do so:
1. Ensure the KUMO to be controlled is powered up and connected via Ethernet
(directly to a Mac or via LAN).
2. Start Safari browser on a Mac.
3. Click on the top menu Bookmark->Bonjour->Webpages drop-down and click on a
listed AJA KUMO router or control panel.
NOTE: If Bonjour is not visible in the Bookmark drop-down, go to Safari->Preferences->Advanced
and check the “Include Bonjour in the Bookmarks menu” checkbox.
4. Safari will display the KUMO web user-interface, which you can use to control and
configure that KUMO device.
Windows PC Configuration using UPnP
If your Windows PC supports UPnP protocols (most do) and UPnP network discovery
service is enabled (refer to your Microsoft Windows documentation), you can control
KUMO routers by simply selecting one from a device list:
1. Ensure the KUMO to be controlled is powered up and connected via Ethernet
(directly to the PC or via LAN).
2. Use your Windows Control Panel or File Explorer to go to Computer->Network.
3. Look at the list under “Other Devices”—double click a KUMO’s name to launch your
Windows PC’s default browser.
4. The browser will display the KUMO web user-interface, which you can use to control
and configure that KUMO device.
KUMO Temporary Static IP Address
KUMO devices also offer a factory default static IP address, allowing a direct and fail-safe
way to connect via a computer connected to KUMO either directly or via a LAN
connection. The computer you use will need to be set to a static IP address that is
compatible with the KUMO temporary IP address. Once connected, the KUMO device’s
network settings can be reconfigured to work with your facility network. The KUMO
default static IP address is temporary and is intended only to allow an initial connection.
NOTE: All KUMO routers and control panels have the same temporary default IP address, so more
than one device set to this default cannot reside on the same network simultaneously. Work
with only one device at a time.
Table 1. KUMO Device Temporary Static IP Address Values
Device IP address Subnet Mask
KUMO Router and KUMO CP 192.168.101.1 255.255.255.0

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NOTE: The default static address is temporary and will be disabled the next time KUMO restarts. Any
changes in the Network configuration will be saved upon restart.
To set KUMO to its default static IP address:
1. Power up the KUMO device and wait for it to boot normally.
2. Reset the KUMO device:
• For a KUMO router, insert a straightened paper clip or similar device into the reset
slot on the rear and hold for six seconds. The KUMO will restart with the default IP.
When the KUMO router default IP is set the Identify LED will blink.
• For a KUMO CP, press and hold the two SHIFT buttons on the panel for 5 seconds.
When the KUMO CP default IP is set, the Source and Destination buttons will flash
alternately.
Figure 4. KUMO Router (left) and KUMO CP (right) Reset Locations
IMPORTANT: Be sure to record your computer’s existing TCP-IP settings before the next step so that
you can return the computer to normal operation after this procedure.
3. Configure your computer to 192.168.101.X. Do not use .1 at the end of the address to
avoid duplicate IP addresses.
4. Start a web browser and enter 192.168.101.1 as the web address. This is the KUMO
temporary static IP address.
5. Once you’ve connected using the static IP, you can then enter a desired network
configuration using the KUMO device's Network tab.

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Larger System Control Configurations
Figure 5. Multiple KUMO Routers and KUMO CPs with Web Browser UI Control.
NOTE: The 32 button KUMO hardware Control Panel cannot be used with the KUMO 6464 router.
Control of the KUMO 6464 router is available via web browser, Ethernet control, and RS-422
If the KUMO will be attached to a WAN, talk to your IT administrator and obtain the
details on how to configure the KUMO (DHCP or static IP).
TCP-IP Network Connection
KUMO supports traditional TCP-IP networking through DHCP or Static IP addressing.
IMPORTANT: When using KUMO in a DHCP or Static IP addressed network, it is best to select and
maintain a consistent network scheme. If a mixture of DHCP and Static IP addresses are
used, inconsistent performance can result. The most stable operation is achieved when
all IP addressing is either DHCP or Static.
Default DHCP Configuration
DHCP is the default initial configuration routine for KUMO devices. If you start up on a
DHCP network, KUMO will accept assigned IP addresses. After DHCP initialization, use
your zeroconf browser to view the KUMO webpage and view the assigned IP address.

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Static IP Configuration
If your IT administrator prefers an assigned IP address that is fixed (called a “Static IP), you
will need to set network parameters using the KUMO UI Network page where you will
enter:
• IP address type—Static IP
• a unique IP address
• the Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address (your LAN’s internet router)
You will need to press the Return key on the keyboard for every field changed.
Figure 6. KUMO User Interface Network Tab
Select KUMO to Control from Webpage
Each KUMO device has a built in web server that generates a webpage. KUMO devices
see each other on the network and list those other KUMO devices in their webpages.
From the Home screen, use the pulldown menu in the upper left to see all of the KUMO
devices present on the local LAN and select the router you want to control, or select the
KUMO CP you want to use.
Figure 7. KUMO Router Selection

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Assign KUMO CP to Control KUMO Routers
With multiple KUMO routers and KUMO CPs on the same network, you can assign which
routers are able to be controlled by a panel by configuring the four Router Select buttons
on the panel. On the KUMO CP webpage, go to the Home page, click on the box below
the RTR button, and select the KUMO router from the drop-down list.
Figure 8. KUMO CP Router Button Assignment
Locating a Specific KUMO Device on the Network
Identify Button Click on the web UI Identify button to find the physical location of the currently
controlled KUMO router or panel.
The web browser button will alternate between blue and gray background color in
Identify mode. Click again to turn the Identify function off.
• On a KUMO router, the Identify LEDs on the front and back will flash, enabling quick
physical location of the router in a populated rack of equipment.
Figure 9. KUMO Router Identify LEDs.
Identify LED
front panel
Identify LED
rear panel
• On a KUMO CP, the Source and Destination button rows will flash alternately. Also, the
Identify LED on the back of the panel will flash.