AJA kumo 3232 Operating instructions

KUMO
SDI Router
Version 4.2
Published May 1, 2017
Installation and Operation Guide

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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
KUMO Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
KUMO Router Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
PS 1 & PS 2 Power Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
ID and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
REF BNC Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Video Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RS-422 Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KUMO Control Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KUMO Control and Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Default Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2 – Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
What’s In The Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
KUMO Chassis Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Space Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Cooling Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Physical Equipment Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Quick Start Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Default Auto Congure KUMO Router and CP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
DHCP on an Existing Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Computer Auto Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
KUMO Temporary Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Network Conguration In Depth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
LAN Connection Using a Hub or Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setup and Control Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setup and Control from a Browser on Mac OSX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safari Browser Using Bonjour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Safari Browser: Type in KUMO Static IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setup and Control from a Browser on Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windows: Using UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Windows Browser: Type in KUMO Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Larger System Control Congurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
TCP-IP Network Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Select KUMO to Control from Web Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Assign KUMO CP and CP2 to Control KUMO Routers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Locating a Specic KUMO Device on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chapter 3 – Router Web Browser User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . .22
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Navigation Bar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
KUMO Home Screen Device Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Web Browser Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Router Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mode Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Button Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Network Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
User Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Firmware Updating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Unpack the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Uploading and Installing Firmware to KUMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Safeboot Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
KUMO Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Locating a Specic KUMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chapter 4 – KUMO Remote Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
KUMO Control Panel Installation and Network Conguration . . . . . . . . 31
Connectors and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Panel Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Control Panel Web Browser Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Conguration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Buttons Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Network Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Locating a Specic KUMO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
All KUMO Router Models. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
KUMO 6464 Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
KUMO 3232 Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
KUMO 1616 Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KUMO 1604 Tech Specs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
KUMO CP2 Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
KUMO CP Tech Specs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
GVG Native Protocol Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
NP Commands Supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
RS-422 Control Specications (Routers) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Appendix B – Safety & Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
KUMO compact SDI routers are small and cost-effective, yet robust and reliable.
KUMO supports full-broadcast specifications over SDI, HD-SDI, and 3G-SDI.
Additionally, KUMO routers support SDI related protocols such as 270Mb/s DVB-
ASI and Canon 3G-SDI RAW. KUMO routers are re-clocking, non-blocking, and
ready for any broadcast, production, or post production environment. Running
Embedded Linux, KUMO routers support powerful HTTP control and monitoring.
Each KUMO product contains an internal web server that allows immediate
installation, configuration, and operation without requiring additional software. It
offers a powerful user interface via any standard web browser. KUMO SDI routers
are available in four configurations:
• KUMO 1604 - up to sixteen SDI inputs and four outputs
• KUMO 1616 - up to sixteen SDI inputs and sixteen outputs
• KUMO 3232 - up to thirty two SDI inputs and thirty two outputs
• KUMO 6464 - up to sixty four SDI inputs and sixty four outputs
Because of their compact sizes, KUMO SDI routers are ideal for space-sensitive
applications such as mobile sports trucks, edit suites, corporate video
installations, or live theatrical A/V rigs.

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KUMO Features
The KUMO routers offer the following features for ease of use in a broad range of
SDI applications and workflows:
• Support for SD-SDI, HD-SDI, 3G-SDI, SMPTE 259M/292M/424M
• KUMO v3.0 and above rmware supports dual and quad mode routing,
allowing users to group together inputs and outputs for multiple cable
applications like Dual Link, Quad HD, Quad split monitors, etc.
• Automatic cable equalization and re-clocking
• Supports all embedded VANC and HANC ancillary information, including
embedded audio
• Reference via BNC, passive loop, PAL/NTSC color black or Tri-level sync
• Output switch timing per SMPTE RP 168 when using an external reference
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
• Embedded Linux OS with internal web server for web browser control
• User authorization to restrict access via web browser
• Optional KUMO CP hardware 32 pushbutton remote control panel via
Ethernet
NOTE: The 32 button KUMO CP hardware Control Panel cannot be used with a KUMO
6464 router operating in Normal mode (only 32 buttons for 64 sources and
destinations). However the KUMO CP can be used when the KUMO 6464 is
operating in Dual or Quad mode. Control of the KUMO 6464 router in all modes
is available via the KUMO CP2 64 button hardware panel, web browser, Ethernet
control, and RS-422.
• Optional KUMO CP2 hardware 64 pushbutton remote control panel via
Ethernet
• 1RU form factor for 1604, 1616, and KUMO CP, 2 RU for 3232 and KUMO CP2, 4
RU for 6464
• Power loss recovery to the last operational state, both router and control
panel
• Redundant power supply (optional), isolated power inputs
NOTE: KUMO routers switch SDI signals in a manner compliant with SMPTE RP168-2009.
Because KUMO routers (or any similar router) switch the SDI stream without de-
serializing, the switch point can cause a temporary anomaly in the SDI stream.
This can cause downstream equipment, depending on the characteristics of the
SDI receiver(s), to react to the switch (for example, a monitor “glitch or roll”). It is
also possible that switching anomalies can appear on just one or more outputs
in the same group in the Dual and Quad modes. This effect occurs regardless
of the relative timing of the SDI signals being switched, or any reference input
connected to the router.

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KUMO Router Connections
Figure 1. KUMO Rear Panel Connections (3232 shown, other models similar)
SDI Video Inputs 1-32
(Top Two Rows)
Redundant 12 VDC
Power Supplies
PS1 & PS2
RJ-45 Ethernet
10/100/1000
LAN Connector
REF BNCs
Ext Ref Video
Looping
RS-422 Serial
9 Pin Female
D Connector
Identify
LED
Resessed
Reset Button SDI Video Outputs 1-32
(Bottom Two Rows)
PS 1 & PS 2 Power Connectors
Power to the KUMO unit is supplied by an external power supply module that
accepts a 110-220VAC, 50/60Hz power input and supplies +12 VDC to KUMO via
connector PS1 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.
Power Loss Recovery
If KUMO experiences a loss of power, when power is restored the router returns
to the previous state of all source to destination crosspoints, and all configured
source and destination names are retained. If a KUMO control panel configured
with a KUMO router loses power, when power is restored the control panel’s
configuration is retained, and button tallies will return to their previous states.
RJ-45 Ethernet Connector
The RJ-45 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.
ID and Reset
The ID (Identification) LED lights when you use the web interface to identify the
KUMO unit you are controlling. The Reset button (pinhole) below the LED allows a
safeboot reset of the unit as explained in "Safeboot Reset" on page 28.
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,

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or Tri-level sync signal to this input. Be sure to terminate the second BNC with a 75
Ohm terminator, 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.
Normal Mode
In Normal mode, BNC inputs and outputs have a one-to-one relationship with the
SDI signals being routed.
Dual and Quad Modes
In Dual mode, inputs and outputs use adjacent pairs of BNCs for each routed
signal. In Quad mode, four adjacent BNCs are used for each routed signal. See
"Dual and Quad Mode BNC Connectors and Signal" on page 24.
RS-422 Connector
KUMO includes an RS-422 female DB-9 connector for making serial connections
to other equipment. This control connection enables interoperability with
other devices, including those that use GVG Native Protocol. See "RS-422 Control
Specifications (Routers)" on page 42 for more information.
Older Model RS-422 Adapter
Older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers (serial numbers ending in -R0) needed
an RS-422 adapter for proper serial control operation (Figure 2) This adapter was
shipped with those older model routers. Be aware of this fact if your facility has a
mixture of older and newer KUMO routers that use RS-422 control.
NOTE: Only older KUMO 1604, 1616, and 3232 routers with a serial number ending in -R0
require this adapter. KUMO routers with serial numbers ending in -R1 or higher
do NOT require the adapter. This adapter is also NOT needed for any KUMO 6464
model router.
Figure 2. RS-422 Adapter
KUMO Control Panel Connections
Similar to the KUMO router, KUMO CP has an RJ-45 Ethernet connector and power
supply connectors, but has no BNC connectors and no RS-422 port.

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KUMO Control and Monitoring
The KUMO router user-interface provides powerful remote setup, control, and
monitoring with:
• Zero-conguration Bonjour Protocol and support for UPnP networking
protocols
• Remote web browser control interface via Ethernet
• Optional KUMO CP and KUMO CP2 hardware control panels, each unit able to
control of up to four KUMO routers
NOTE: The 32 button KUMO CP hardware Control Panel cannot be used with a KUMO
6464 router operating in Normal mode (only 32 buttons for 64 sources and
destinations). However the KUMO CP can be used when the KUMO 6464 is
operating in Dual or Quad mode. Control of the KUMO 6464 router in all modes
is available via the KUMO CP2 64 button hardware panel, web browser, Ethernet
control, and RS-422.
• GVG Native Protocol built-in to allow serial or LAN interconnection (one
RS-422 or up to ten Ethernet) and interoperability with other equipment.
Specically, KUMO can be controlled by the SMS 7000 portion of the GVG
Native Protocol. For details, refer to: "GVG Native Protocol Support" on page
41.
Default Network Settings
KUMO routers and control panels ship with DHCP enabled, making system
operation possible simply by connecting the KUMO device’s Ethernet cabling.
In addition, temporary default static IP addresses can be activated for initial
KUMO system configuration. See "KUMO Temporary Static IP Address" on page 13.
In This Manual
Chapter 1: Introduction lists features and gives a general description of the
product.
Chapter 2: Installation details KUMO installation, connections, and networking
configuration options (from closed to WAN (wide area) networking.
Chapter 3: Web Browser User Interface provides complete instructions for
controlling and monitoring the KUMO router from a computer.
Chapter 4: KUMO Remote Control Panel details the configuration and operation
of the optional KUMO CP Control Panel.
Appendix A: Specifications lists technical specifications for the product.
Appendix B: Safety and Compliance information.
Warranty and Index

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Chapter 2 – Installation
Overview
KUMO SDI routers are easy to set up and use. All of the steps for KUMO installation
and configuration are documented in this chapter, summarized as follows:
1. Install the chassis in an appropriate rack. If you are mounting multiple
KUMO units, try to place them visually in the same area so if you
communicate with them via a network attached computer, you can use the
KUMO’s Identify feature to ash the corresponding LED of the unit you’re
communicating with. Ensure you have an Ethernet cable routed to where
the KUMO will be placed.
2. Assemble the Ethernet network connections to a closed network or LAN
using Cat.5 Ethernet cable and any required switches and hubs.
3. Connect the KUMO to power, connecting the power cord to mains AC.
4. If necessary, congure device network settings for operation in your facility.
5. Cable the system SDI video source and destination equipment and
reference signals.
6. If operating with Dual Link or Quad Link signals, select the appropriate
KUMO operating mode.
Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug
Caution! To meet safety regulations for leakage current when using redundant
power supplies, connect the KUMO dual power supplies to separate branch circuits
What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your AJA KUMO SDI device, you’ll find the following
components:
• KUMO SDI router or KUMO control panel
• AC adapter and AC power cord
Please save all packaging for shipping KUMO should you wish to do so when
moving or sending it in for service