Belden Grass Valley Kaleido-Modular-X Operating and installation instructions

Hardware Description & Installation Manual
M933-9802-107
2015-06-01
KALEIDO-MODULAR-X
HIGH PICTURE COUNT, ULTRA-FLEXIBLE AND SCALABLE
MULTIVIEWER

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Notices
Copyright & Trademark Notice
Copyright © 2013–2015, Grass Valley USA, LLC. All rights reserved.
Belden, Belden Sending All The Right Signals, and the Belden logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Belden Inc. or its affiliated companies in the United States and
other jurisdictions. Grass Valley, Kaleido-Modular-X, iControl, NVISION, and Densité are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Grass Valley USA, LLC. Belden Inc., Grass Valley USA,
LLC, and other parties may also have trademark rights in other terms used herein.
Terms and Conditions
Please read the following terms and conditions carefully. By using Kaleido multiviewer
documentation, you agree to the following terms and conditions.
Grass Valley hereby grants permission and license to owners of Kaleido multiviewers to use
their product manuals for their own internal business use. Manuals for Grass Valley
products may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose unless specifically
authorized in writing by Grass Valley.
A Grass Valley manual may have been revised to reflect changes made to the product
during its manufacturing life. Thus, different versions of a manual may exist for any given
product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a
specific product serial number.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Grass Valley.
Warranty information is available from the Legal Terms and Conditions section of Grass
Valley’s website (www.grassvalley.com).
The SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Title Kaleido-Modular-X Hardware Description & Installation Manual
Part Number M933-9802-107
Revision 2015-06-01, 17:47

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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 1 and 10 megohms.
• 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.
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.
• Pour plus de sécurité, vérifiez périodiquement la valeur de résistance du bracelet
antistatique. Elle doit se situer entre 1 et 10 mégohms.
• 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.
Recycling
Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information.

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Notices
Certification and Compliance
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15,
Subpart B requirements for class A digital devices.
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 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity
Environmental Compliance
O: 表示该有毒有害物质在该部件所有均质材料中的含量均在 SJ/T 11363-2006 规定的
限量要求以下。
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.
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.
部件名称 Part name
有毒有害物质或元素 (Toxic or hazardous substances and elements)
铅
(Pb)
汞
(Hg)
镉
(Cd)
六价铬
(Cr6)
多溴联苯
(PBB)
多溴二苯
(PBDE)
电缆及电缆组件 Cables and cable assemblies X O O O O O
电路模块 Circuit modules X O O O O O
金属零件 Metal parts X O O O O O

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X: 表示该有毒有害物质至少在该部件的某一均质材料中的含量超出 SJ/T 11363-2006
规定的限量要求。
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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1Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Available Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Physical Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mechanical Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installation in the Densité Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Signalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Output Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Input Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
4K UHD Prescaler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
GPI-1501 General Purpose Interface I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Handling the Front Door. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Replacing Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
4K UHD Prescaler Configuration and Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Replacing the CPU-ETH2 Controller Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Replacing a GPI-1501 Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Replacing Power Supply Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Replacing Frame Ventilation Fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
2Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LED Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
4K UHD Prescaler Card Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
KMX-3901-OUT Output Card Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using the Densité Frame Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Navigating the Local Control Panel Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Local Control Panel Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Remote Control Using iControl. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Kaleido-Modular-X Service Control Panels in iControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Output Settings Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Network Settings Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Info Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Kaleido-Modular-X Input Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Discrete Audio Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
FlexBridge Inputs/Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Kaleido-Modular-X 4K UHD Prescaler Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Kaleido-Modular-X Output Cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Mosaic Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
SDI Monitoring Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Analog Audio Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
FlexBridge Inputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
GPI-1501 GPI I/O module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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Installation
The Kaleido-Modular-X offers a flexible and scalable multiviewer solution for TV production
optimized for the space, power and weight considerations found in studios and outside
broadcast trucks.
Introduction
The Kaleido-Modular-X supports up to 64 video inputs, and up to four multiviewer outputs.
Features
Kaleido-Modular-X features
Space-efficient
modular design
Modular design offers wide range of input/output configurations, with
optional separation of input and output stages for streamlined, cost-saving
cabling and optimization of space usage.
Standard Densité frame housing enables mix-and-match capability of
multiviewers with signal processing modules, URS frame reference, and
GPI I/O via GPI-1501 cards.
Unique
FlexBridge
technology
Flexible coax cable bridging between input modules, and to the output
modules.
Expand your multiviewer beyond the number of slots within a single frame
by bridging additional input or output modules housed in a different frame.
Install the input stage next to the router and the output stage next to the
displays to eliminate the HDMI extenders.
More robust than cascading, with bypass relay protection to remain on air
even when removing a module.
Unmatched
image quality
Unmatched multiviewer picture quality, and superior on-screen graphics.
Simultaneous HDMI and SDI outputs at full 1080p 50/60Hz resolution on up
to four multiviewer displays.
Input signal processing up to 3 Gbps signal formats.
Natively capable of handling 4K UHD quad-link sources seamlessly
recombining them into a pixel perfect image.
Robust and
serviceable
design
Hot swappable cards with unique auto-recovery feature, which provides fast
automated recovery after a cold spare is inserted.
1RU and 3RU Densité frame housing, with redundant power supplies, and
quiet cooling.
Multi-room,
multi-user
oriented
A single Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer can be used to share sources across
multiple rooms or operator positions, with fully independent displays, audio
monitoring and control panels dedicated to each operator.

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Available Options
Available Options
• Second power supply for redundant power security
• GPI-1501 GPI I/O module
• REF-1801 reference card
• Rear connector panels compatible with the M3 3 Gbps router integration cable (two
models available: one for the KMX-3901-IN-16-D, one for the KMX-3901-IN-16-Q input
cards)
• KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear connector panel for the KMX-3901-OUT output cards
(compatible with the Densité 3+ FR1 housing frame only)
Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System
Kaleido-Modular-X modules are interconnected using standard coax cables. FlexBridge
connections are used to connect an input card to an output card, or to another input card
as shown in the 32×4 configuration below. Up to four input and two output modules can
be combined for multiviewer sizes of up to 64×4. KMX-3901-IN modules are available with
two or four FlexBridge connectors for bridging to one or two KMX-3901-OUT output
modules: two FlexBridge connections per KMX-3901-OUT are required.
Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 8 inputs and 2 outputs
Seamless
control across
multiple
multiviewers
Kaleido multiviewers can be mixed and matched to create a seamless
monitoring system across a facility.
Choice of control options such as the standalone Kaleido-RCP2 or RCP-200
panels, integrated with router control systems and panels, iControl, and
third-party control systems.
Superior layout
flexibility
Unlimited signal repetition at any sizes across all displays, without blocking,
grouping restrictions or bandwidth restrictions.
Router and
switcher
integration
Fast and easy NVISION router to multiviewer installation with M3 integration
cable, which also offers space and weight reductions.
The Kaleido-Modular-X integrates with the NVISION router family, and third-
party routers and production switchers for tally and label/alias source
management. Multiple multiviewers can be controlled from a single control
panel.
Scalable for the
largest systems
Virtually limitless multiviewer system expansion with upstream NVISION
router. A combined multiviewer/router system may include up to 1152 video
inputs, and 288 multiviewer outputs.
Kaleido-Modular-X features (continued)

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Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 16 inputs and 2 outputs
Kaleido-Modular-X configuration with 32 inputs and 4 outputs
Kaleido-Modular-X input and output modules can be housed in the same physical Densité
frame, or in multiple frames, allowing expansion beyond the number of slots available
within a single frame.
Kaleido-Modular-X single-frame configuration with 48 inputs and 4 outputs
Kaleido-Modular-X distributed configuration with 48 inputs and 4outputs

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Overview of the Kaleido-Modular-X System
Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-IN input modules (KMX-3901-IN-8-D,
KMX-3901-IN-16-D, and KMX-3901-IN-16-Q)
Input module parts Description
KMX-3901-IN-8-D 8 input HD/SD-SDI and 3 Gbps input module with dual FlexBridge
outputs.
KMX-3901-IN-8-D-3TRP Triple rear connector panel with bypass relay.
KMX-3901-IN-16-D 16 input HD/SD-SDI and 3 Gbps input module with dual FlexBridge
outputs.
KMX-3901-IN-16-D-3QRP Quadruple rear connector panel with bypass relay.
KMX-3901-IN-16-Q 16 input HD/SD-SDI and 3 Gbps input module with quad
FlexBridge outputs. convertible to a 4K UHD prescaler.
KMX-3901-IN-16-Q-3PRP Quintuple rear connector panel with bypass relay.
M3 module parts Description
KMX-3901-IN-M3-D-3PRP Quadruple rear connector panel with bypass relay for the M3
cable. Use with KMX-3901-IN-16-D.
KMX-3901-IN-M3-Q-3PRP Quintuple rear connector panel with bypass relay for the M3 cable.
Use with KMX-3901-IN-16-Q.
Output module parts Description
KMX-3901-OUT-S Single head output module, upgradable to dual head outputs.
KMX-3901-OUT-D Dual head output module.
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP Double rear connector panel.
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP Single rear connector panel. Compatible with Densité 3+ FR1 only.

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Kaleido-Modular-X functional block diagram: KMX-3901-OUT output modules (KMX-390-OUT-D, and
KMX-3901-OUT-S)
Physical Interface
Frame interface
When the frame door is closed, the status LED on each of the cards in the frame is visible via
a light pipe in the door. No other controls or indicators are present.
Front of Densité 3 frame
Front of Densité 3+ FR1 frame
Front card-edge interface
The front card edges of the Kaleido-Modular-X input and output modules incorporate
several operational elements. See KMX-3901-IN Input Card Interface on page 34, and KMX-
Controller card
status LED
Card status LEDs (slots 1–10) Card status LEDs (slots 11–20)
Controller card status GPI-1501 card statusCard status (slots 1–2) Card status (slots 3–4)

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Physical Interface
3901-OUT Output Card Interface, on page 37, for more information.
Summary view of the interface on the left side, and on the right side of a KMX-3901-IN input card
Summary view of the interface on a KMX-3901-OUT output card edge
SDI LEDs 9–16
SDI LEDs 1–8
Status LED
Select button
Power LED
ABT LED
REF LED
Input card, left side Input card, right side
Boot status 1
Boot status 2
(not used)
Status LED
Select button
Power LED
Output card, right side (or
bottom, if in a 1RU frame)
USB connector
Heartbeat LED
SD card access LED
Other side:
ETH com LED
(future use)
CPU 0 LED (not used)
CPU 1 LED

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Mechanical Installation
Unpacking
Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-Modular-X order. If any
of these are missing, contact your distributor or Grass Valley (see Contact Us, on page 59).
• 1–4 KMX-3901-IN input cards with matching rear modules, as per order (see Input
module parts, on page 4)
• 1–4 KMX-3901-IN-M3 rear modules, M3 cables, and NVISION router-side rears, as per
order (see M3 module parts, on page 4)
• 1 or 2 KMX-3901-OUT output cards, with rear modules, as per order (see Output
module parts, on page 4)
• 1–16 12-inch FlexBridge cables (DIN-DIN coax cables), as per order
• 2 WECO analog audio mating connectors for each output card
• 2 serial port adapters (1 with straight cabling and 1 with crossover cabling—see RS-
422 connection diagram, on page 11) for every output card ordered with a double rear
connector panel
• The Kaleido-Modular-X Quick Start Guide, which provides detailed instructions on
installing cards and their associated rear panels for your initial deployment
• 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
Model FlexBridge Model FlexBridge Model FlexBridge
8 × 1 124 × 1 248 × 2 6
8 × 2 224 × 2 448 × 4 12
16 × 1 132 × 2 464 × 2 8
16 × 2 232 × 4 864 × 4 16
16 ×4 4
Part number Adapter cabling RS-422 pinout at the DE-9P connector
1737-3000-102 Straight Controller (SMPTE master) mode
1792-3700-100 Crossover Tributary (SMPTE slave) mode
Note: The single rear connector panel KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP does not
have a serial port. To support a serial device, your Kaleido-Modular-X system
must have at least one output card with a double rear connector panel (KMX-
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Unpacking
In addition to the above, you will need the following (not supplied):
• At least one Densité 3 housing frame
• For a quad-head system with 64 inputs, or if you wish to have separate input and
output stages, then you will also need a separate Densité 3 or Densité 3+ FR1 frame to
house your output cards
• A Densité CPU-ETH2 controller card for each housing frame
(Optionally: a GPI-1501 GPI I/O module, a REF-1801 HD/SD frame reference module)
•Upto4displays
• A dedicated 100Base-T Ethernet switch with enough ports for the KMX-3901-OUT
output cards, the housing frames’ Densité CPU-ETH2 controller cards, client PCs,
Kaleido-RCP2 units, and Audio Bridge Terminals
• Client PC (see below for system requirements)
• Cables (to connect your multiviewer to video sources, to displays, and to the network):
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 and the Release Notes 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.
Note: Output cards with a single rear connector panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-
3+SRP) are compatible with Densité 3+ FR1 only.
Cable type Purpose
CAT-5 For Ethernet connectivity
Display cables Either standard HDMI cables, or extension modules. For
example Grass Valley’s DXF-200 DVI/HDMI Optical
Extension System:
• part number DXF-200-B, for output cards with a double
rear connector panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP)
• part number DXF-200-C, for output cards with a single
rear connector panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP)
Video cables Standard coaxial cables with DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
Note: On all Kaleido multiviewers, the network adapters are set to auto-
negotiate. By default, the connection speed and duplex mode will be set
automatically based on the corresponding port settings on the switch.

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Installation in the Densité Frame
The KMX-3901-IN input cards, the KMX-3901-OUT output cards and their associated rear
connector panels must be installed in a Densité3 frame. Output cards and their rear panel
may also be installed in a Densité 3+ FR1 frame. It is not necessary to switch off the frame’s
power when installing or removing a card. For detailed instructions on installing cards and
their associated rear panels for initial deployment, please consult the Kaleido-Modular-X
Quick Start Guide that shipped with your system.
Ventilation
In a Densité3frame, ventilation for the frame is provided by a fan mounted in the center of
the rear panel. In a Densité 3+ FR1 frame, ventilation is provided by two fans, one located
at each end of the rear panel.The fans draw air through the frame and exhaust it to the rear.
Ventilation slots in the front panel allow air to flow into the frame, and an air filter is
mounted in the frame door.
The frame-mounted fans are supplemented by thermostatically-controlled fans mounted
in each power supply. They are not field-serviceable.
Ensure that the front panel ventilation slots are not obstructed. Check the air filter regularly
to ensure that it is not plugged up with debris. The filter may be cleaned by rinsing in warm
water. Dry thoroughly before replacing it in the frame. See Replacing the Air Filter on
page 31, for details.
Densité 3+ FR1 fan speed control
On the Densité 3+ FR1 frame’s
rear panel, a slider switch
beside the controller-side fan
allows the speed of the two
rear-panel fans to be specified
by the user. Two settings are
provided:
• FULL – The fans operate at
top speed at all times.
• VAR – The fan speed is
managed by the controller
card, which is monitoring
the temperature inside the
frame. This is the factory-
default setting, and it is appropriate for most situations.
Use a small tool (e.g., a pen tip or a small screwdriver) to change the switch setting.
IMPORTANT
To ensure proper cooling, the front panel of the Densité frame must be
closed at all times when cards are installed and operating.

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Signalling
Signalling
Output Cards
The KMX-3901-OUT cards are output
modules that can be installed in a Densité 3,
Densité 3+ FR1, or Densité 3 mini frame, to
be part of a Kaleido-Modular-X multiviewer
system. Within a Kaleido-Modular-X system
an output card can be designated as either
Output A, or Output B. They are dual-head
output cards, meaning that they support
two independent outputs called Head 1 and
Head 2. Each output card is complemented
by a rear panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP, or
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP) that holds all
input and output connectors associated
with the card.
In Kaleido-Modular-X systems with two cards, one card is considered the master card, and
the others is the slave card. If the master card is removed, the other output card will take on
the master role automatically.
An output card is connected to the other cards in the Kaleido-Modular-X system to which it
belongs through the housing frame’s internal midplane (for cards housed in the same
frame), in addition to Ethernet, and FlexBridge connections.
External connections to an output card are made through connectors that are found in two
locations:
• on the rear panel (see KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP rear panel connections, below, and
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear panel connections, on page 12)
• on the front card edge (see KMX-3901-OUT front card-edge USB connector, on page 13)
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP rear panel connections
The KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP rear-panel covers 2 slots, and its layout includes 2 HDMI
outputs, 2 HD-SDI monitoring outputs, 2 analog audio outputs, 1 Ethernet connector, 1 RS-
422 connector, 2 FlexBridge inputs, and 2 SFP cages. In the case of the HDMI outputs,
HD-SDI monitoring outputs, and analog audio outputs, in each pair, the output associated
with the second head is NOT enabled if your output card is the single-head model (KMX-
3901-OUT-S). A software option is available to enable the second head.
Note: Output cards with a single rear connector panel (KMX-3901-OUT-D-
3+SRP) are compatible with Densité 3+ FR1 only.

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KMX-3901-OUT-D-3DRP rear panel
The following table lists the function of each connector associated with the output heads.
The following table lists the purpose of each connector associated with card control.
RS-422 connection diagram
The pinout for the RS-422 signals on the RJ-45 connectors, and the wiring diagrams for the
appropriate adapters, are shown here:
Connector label Connector
type FunctionHead 1 Head 2
FLEXBRIDGE IN 1 FLEXBRIDGE IN 2 DIN 1.0/2.3 Connection carrying a 3G SDI signal,
which contains the mosaic from the input
cards (without graphical elements, i.e., no
audio meters, no UMDs, etc.).
MV OUT 1 MV OUT 2 HDMI High definition connection for the
multiviewer output, which carries audio
and video, and can support resolutions up
to 1920 × 1200 (all progressive scan).
SDI OUT 1 SDI OUT 2 DIN 1.0/2.3 Serial digital HD output signal for
monitoring purposes
ANALOG OUT 1 L ANALOG OUT 2 L WECO Analog audio output (left channel) to feed
the audio monitoring system
ANALOG OUT 1 R ANALOG OUT 2 R WECO Analog audio output (right channel) to
feed the audio monitoring system
SFP 1 SFP 2 —Optional inputs. Not yet supported.
Connector label Connector type Function
ETH RJ-45 100 Base-T Ethernet connection
RS-422 RJ-45a
a.The KMX-3901-OUT’s RS-422 ports have an RJ-45 connector in order to preserve space on a busy panel.
The RS-422 interface specifies a DE-9 connector, so if you are using this interface, you will require a DE-9-to-
RJ-45 adapter. Grass Valley supplies two adapter models, correctly wired for this application: a straight
adapter (part no. 1737-3000-102), and a crossover adapter (part no. 1792-3700-100).
Connect to an RS-422 (SMPTE ST 207, EBU-3245) or
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Output Cards
Standard wiring between multiviewer and devices wired to SMPTE “slave” specification (e.g. most
routers, Ross Synergy switchers, Nevion ETH-CON)
Standard wiring between multiviewer and devices wired to SMPTE “master” specification (e.g. Philips
Jupiter router control system, Grass Valley Presmaster PCS)
For more information about the serial ports’ specifications, see Serial port, on page 56. For
more information about the RS-422 serial connections, see the “Serial Connections” section
in the Routers chapter of the Kaleido-X User’s Manual.
KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear panel connections
The KMX-3901-OUT-D-3+SRP rear panel covers 1 slot, and its layout includes 2 HDMI
outputs, 2 HD-SDI monitoring outputs, 1 Ethernet connector, 2 FlexBridge inputs, and 1 SFP
cages. In the case of the HDMI outputs, and HD-SDI monitoring outputs, in each pair, the
output associated with the second head is NOT enabled if your output card is the single-
head model (KMX-3901-OUT-S). A software option is available to enable the second head.
Note: The two RS-422 ports on the multiviewer side have no ground pin.
Using the appropriate DE-9S-to-RJ-45 adapter, an external device should be
able to communicate with a multiviewer despite the lack of a ground.
Pinout of an RS-422
port’s RJ-45 connector
on the multiviewer
Pinout of straight adapter (Grass
Valley part no. 1737-3000-102)
RJ-45 DE-9 male DE-9 female
Pinout of RS-422
connector on SMPTE
slave device
Pinout of an RS-422
port’s RJ-45 connector
on the multiviewer
RJ-45 DE-9 male DE-9 female
Pinout of crossover adapter (Grass
Valley part no. 1792-3700-100)
Pinout of RS-422
connector on SMPTE
master device