GRASS VALLEY KALEIDO-IP X300 User manual

Quick Start Guide
M926-9905-116
2015-04-02
KALEIDO-IP X300
KALEIDO-IP X100
HIGH QUALITY IP VIDEO MULTIVIEWERS

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Copyright & Trademark Notice
Copyright © 2011–2015, 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-IP, Kaleido-X, iControl, 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.
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product. Care should be taken to ensure that one obtains the proper manual version for a
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(www.grassvalley.com).
Title Kaleido-IP X300/X100 Quick Start Guide
Part Number M926-9905-116
Revision 2015-04-02, 18:31

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Important Safeguards and Notices
This section provides important safety guidelines for operators and service personnel.
Specific warnings and cautions appear throughout the manual where they apply. Please
read and follow this important information, especially those instructions related to the risk
of electric shock or injury to persons.
Symbols and Their Meanings
Indicates that dangerous high voltage is present within the equipment
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
Indicates that the user, operator or service technician should refer to the product
manuals for important operating, maintenance, or service instructions.
This is a prompt to note the fuse rating when replacing fuses. The fuse
referenced in the text must be replaced with one having the ratings indicated.
Identifies a protective grounding terminal which must be connected to earth
ground prior to making any other equipment connections.
Identifies an external protective grounding terminal which may be connected to
earth ground as a supplement to an internal grounding terminal.
Indicates that static sensitive components are present, which may be damaged
by electrostatic discharge. Use anti-static procedures, equipment and surfaces
during servicing.
Indicates that the equipment has more than one power supply cord, and that all
power supply cords must be disconnected before servicing to avoid electric
shock.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Canadian Standard
Association (CSA) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley equipment means that it has
been tested and certified as complying with applicable Intertek Testing Services
regulations and recommendations for USA/Canada.

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Warnings
A warning indicates a possible hazard to personnel, which may cause injury or
death. Observe the following general warnings when using or working on this
equipment:
• Appropriately listed/certified mains supply power cords must be used for the
connection of the equipment to the mains voltage at either 120 V AC or 240 V AC.
• This product relies on the building's installation for short-circuit (over-current)
protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker for 120 V AC or 240 V AC is used on the
phase conductors.
• Any instructions in this manual that require opening the equipment cover or enclosure
are for use by qualified service personnel only.
• Do not operate the equipment in wet or damp conditions.
• This equipment is grounded through the grounding conductor of the power cords. To
avoid electrical shock, plug the power cords into a properly wired receptacle before
connecting the equipment inputs or outputs.
• Route power cords and other cables so they are not likely to be damaged. Properly
support heavy cable bundles to avoid connector damage.
• Disconnect power before cleaning the equipment. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners; use only a damp cloth.
• Dangerous voltages may exist at several points in this equipment. To avoid injury, do
not touch exposed connections and components while power is on.
• High leakage current may be present. Earth connection of product is essential before
connecting power.
• Prior to servicing, remove jewelry such as rings, watches, and other metallic objects.
• To avoid fire hazard, use only the fuse type and rating specified in the service
instructions for this product, or on the equipment.
• To avoid explosion, do not operate this equipment in an explosive atmosphere.
• Use proper lift points. Do not use door latches to lift or move equipment.
• Avoid mechanical hazards. Allow all rotating devices to come to a stop before servicing.
• Have qualified service personnel perform safety checks after any service.
Cautions
A caution indicates a possible hazard to equipment that could result in equipment
damage. Observe the following cautions when operating or working on this
equipment:
• This equipment is meant to be installed in a restricted access location.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with all applicable European Union (CE) directives.
The presence of this symbol in or on Grass Valley product means that it complies
with safety of laser product applicable standards.

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• When installing this equipment, do not attach the power cord to building surfaces.
• Products that have no on/off switch, and use an external power supply must be
installed in proximity to a main power outlet that is easily accessible.
• Use the correct voltage setting. If this product lacks auto-ranging power supplies,
before applying power ensure that each power supply is set to match the power
source.
• Provide proper ventilation. To prevent product overheating, provide equipment
ventilation in accordance with the installation instructions.
• Do not operate with suspected equipment failure. If you suspect product damage or
equipment failure, have the equipment inspected by qualified service personnel.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing should be done in a static-free
environment.
• This unit may have more than one power supply cord. Disconnect all power supply
cords before servicing to avoid electric shock.
• Follow static precautions at all times when handling this equipment.
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.
Battery Handling
This product includes a backup battery. There is a danger of explosion if the battery
is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions. Before disposing of your Grass Valley equipment, please
review the Disposal and Recycling Information appendix.

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Mesures de sécurité et avis importants
La présente section fournit des consignes de sécurité importantes pour les opérateurs et le
personnel de service. Des avertissements ou mises en garde spécifiques figurent dans le
manuel, dans les sections où ils s’appliquent. Prenez le temps de bien lire les consignes et
assurez-vous de les respecter, en particulier celles qui sont destinées à prévenir les
décharges électriques ou les blessures.
Signification des symboles utilisés
Signale la présence d’une tension élevée et dangereuse dans le boîtier de
l’équipement ; cette tension peut être suffisante pour constituer un risque de
décharge électrique.
Avertit l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance que des
instructions importantes relatives à l'utilisation et à l'entretien se trouvent dans
la documentation accompagnant l’équipement.
Invite l'utilisateur, l’opérateur ou le technicien de maintenance à prendre note du
calibre du fusible lors du remplacement de ce dernier. Le fusible auquel il est fait
référence dans le texte doit être remplacé par un fusible du même calibre.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre de protection. Il faut relier cette borne à la
terre avant d’effectuer toute autre connexion à l’équipement.
Identifie une borne de mise à la terre externe qui peut être connectée en tant
que borne de mise à la terre supplémentaire.
Signale la présence de composants sensibles à l’électricité statique et qui sont
susceptibles d’être endommagés par une décharge électrostatique. Utilisez des
procédures, des équipements et des surfaces antistatiques durant les
interventions d’entretien.
Le symbole ci-contre signifie que l’appareil comporte plus d’un cordon
d'alimentation et qu’il faut débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant
toute opération d’entretien, afin de prévenir les chocs électriques.
La marque C-CSA-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par l'Association
canadienne de normalisation (CSA) et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-
Unis.
La marque C-UL-US certifie que l’appareil visé a été testé par Underwriters
Laboratory (UL) et reconnu conforme aux exigences applicables en matière de
sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-Unis.

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Avertissements
Les avertissements signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’occasionner des blessures graves, voire fatales. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les
avertissements d’ordre général ci-dessous :
• Un cordon d’alimentation dûment homologué doit être utilisé pour connecter
l’appareil à une tension de secteur de 120 V CA ou 240 V CA.
• La protection de ce produit contre les courts-circuits (surintensités) dépend de
l’installation électrique du bâtiment. Assurez-vous qu'un fusible ou un disjoncteur pour
120 V CA ou 240 V CA est utilisé sur les conducteurs de phase.
• Dans le présent manuel, toutes les instructions qui nécessitent d’ouvrir le couvercle de
l’équipement sont destinées exclusivement au personnel technique qualifié.
• N’utilisez pas cet appareil dans un environnement humide.
• Cet équipement est mis à la terre par le conducteur de mise à la terre des cordons
d’alimentation. Pour éviter les chocs électriques, branchez les cordons d’alimentation
sur une prise correctement câblée avant de brancher les entrées et sorties de
l’équipement.
• Acheminez les cordons d’alimentation et autres câbles de façon à ce qu’ils ne risquent
pas d’être endommagés. Supportez correctement les enroulements de câbles afin de
ne pas endommager les connecteurs.
• Coupez l’alimentation avant de nettoyer l’équipement. Ne pas utiliser de nettoyants
liquides ou en aérosol. Utilisez uniquement un chiffon humide.
• Des tensions dangereuses peuvent exister en plusieurs points dans cet équipement.
Pour éviter toute blessure, ne touchez pas aux connexions ou aux composants exposés
lorsque l’appareil est sous tension.
• Avant de procéder à toute opération d’entretien ou de dépannage, enlevez tous vos
bijoux (notamment vos bagues, votre montre et autres objets métalliques).
• Pour éviter tout risque d’incendie, utilisez uniquement les fusibles du type et du calibre
indiqués sur l’équipement ou dans la documentation qui l’accompagne.
• Ne pas utiliser cet appareil dans une atmosphère explosive.
• Présence possible de courants de fuite. Un raccordement à la masse est indispensable
avant la mise sous tension.
La marque ETL Listed d’Intertek pour le marché Nord-Américain certifie que
l’appareil visé a été testé par Intertek et reconnu conforme aux exigences
applicables en matière de sécurité électrique en vigueur au Canada et aux États-
Unis.
Le marquage CE indique que l’appareil visé est conforme aux exigences
essentielles des directives applicables de l’Union européenne en matière de
sécurité électrique, de compatibilité électromagnétique et de conformité
environnementale.
Le symbole ci-contre sur un appareil Grass Valley ou à l’intérieur de l’appareil
indique qu’il est conforme aux normes applicables en matière de sécurité laser.

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• Après tout travail d’entretien ou de réparation, faites effectuer des contrôles de sécurité
par le personnel technique qualifié.
Mises en garde
Les mises en garde signalent des conditions ou des pratiques susceptibles
d’endommager l’équipement. Veuillez vous familiariser avec les mises en garde ci-
dessous :
• L’appareil est conçu pour être installé dans un endroit à accès restreint.
• Au moment d’installer l’équipement, ne fixez pas les cordons d’alimentation aux
surfaces intérieures de l’édifice.
• Les produits qui n'ont pas d’interrupteur marche-arrêt et qui disposent d’une source
d’alimentation externe doivent être installés à proximité d'une prise de courant facile
d’accès.
• Si l’équipement n’est pas pourvu d’un modules d’alimentation auto-adaptables, vérifiez
la configuration de chacun des modules d'alimentation avant de les mettre sous
tension.
• Assurez une ventilation adéquate. Pour éviter toute surchauffe du produit, assurez une
ventilation de l’équipement conformément aux instructions d’installation.
• N’utilisez pas l’équipement si vous suspectez un dysfonctionnement du produit. Faites-
le inspecter par un technicien qualifié.
• Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique, n'effectuez pas de réparations autres que
celles qui sont décrites dans le présent manuel, sauf si vous êtes qualifié pour le faire.
Confiez les réparations à un technicien qualifié. La maintenance doit se réaliser dans un
milieu libre d’électricité statique.
• L’appareil peut comporter plus d’un cordon d'alimentation. Afin de prévenir les chocs
électriques, débrancher tous les cordons d'alimentation avant toute opération
d’entretien.
• Veillez à toujours prendre les mesures de protection antistatique appropriées quand
vous manipulez l’équipement.
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
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• 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.
Remplacement et élimination des piles
L’appareil renferme une pile. Pour réduire le risque d’explosion, vérifiez la polarité et
ne remplacez la pile que par une pile du même type, recommandée par le fabricant.
Mettez les piles usagées au rebut conformément aux directives du fabricant. Avant
de vous défaire de l’équipement, assurez-vous d’avoir lu l’appendice Disposal and Recycling
Information.
Recycling
Visit www.grassvalley.com for recycling information.
Certification and Compliance
Safety Compliance
This equipment complies with the requirements of CSA/UL/IEC/EN 60950-1, 2nd
Ed. + AM1, Safety of information technology equipment.
The power cords supplied with this equipment meet the appropriate national
standards for the country of destination.
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
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.

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• 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 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
• EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity

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1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Getting Organized. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Required Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements for a Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2Setting Up the Kaleido-IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 1: Physical Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up the Kaleido-IP Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Cabling Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the Output Resolution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 2: Networking Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finding the Management IP Address and Application Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Configuring a Client PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 3: XEdit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Step 4: System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Opening XEdit in Online Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Configuring Transport Streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Defining Logical Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Step 5: Testing the Monitor Wall Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Kaleido-RCP2 with Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Loading a Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
3Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Appendix: Disposal and Recycling Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Table of Contents

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Introduction
Welcome to the Kaleido family of multiviewers! This chapter provides information about
system requirements, and items shipped with your Kaleido-IP unit.
Overview
This Quick Start Guide is designed to help you get your Kaleido-IP X300, or Kaleido-IP X100
multiviewer up and running for the first time.
Grass Valley's Kaleido family of multiviewers ranges from quad-splits to large-scale, multi-
room monitoring systems, with outstanding image quality and signal flexibility. The
Kaleido multiviewers are available in different models: the Kaleido-MX, the Kaleido-IP, the
Kaleido-X (7RU), the Kaleido-X (4RU), the Kaleido-X16, and the Kaleido-XQUAD frames, as
well as the Kaleido-Modular-X cards, and the Kaleido-Modular KMV-3901/3911 cards.
The Kaleido-IP can monitor and display HD and SD television programs distributed over IP,
across two HDTV displays. It supports MPEG-2 and H.264/AVC compressed video, and the
AAC, AC-3, DD+, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4 AAC LC, and MPEG-4 HE-AAC compressed audio
formats, within unencrypted DCII, DVB, or ATSC streams. The Kaleido-IP X310 supports
concurrent decoding of up to 64 MPEG-2 or up to 32 H.264 HD video programs. In the case
of SD signals, they support concurrent decoding of up to 128 MPEG-2 or up to 64 H.264
programs. The Kaleido-IP X110 supports concurrent decoding of up to 16 MPEG-2 or up to
12 H.264 HD programs, and up to 48 MPEG-2 or up to 24 H.264 SD programs. The
Kaleido-IP X300 supports concurrent decoding of up to 24 MPEG-2 or up to 16 H.264 HD
programs, and up to 64 MPEG-2 or up to 32 H.264 SD programs. The Kaleido-IP X100
supports concurrent decoding of up to 8 MPEG-2 or up to 6 H.264 HD programs, and up to
24 MPEG-2 or up to 12 H.264 SD programs.
At the heart of every multiviewer system is the Kaleido-X software, which includes the
following client applications:
•XAdmin is a Web client that your system administrator will use to manage the
multiviewer system.
•XEdit is a client application used to create layouts for the monitor wall, and to configure
the multiviewer, from your PC or laptop.
•TheRouter Control Software Single Bus and Matrix View applications (also part of the
iRouter Router Control Software packaged with iControl Application Servers) can be
used to control your multiviewer’s logical sources and monitor wall destinations, via
the KX Router logical router, or to control other logical routers configured within your
multiviewer system.
A Kaleido-IP multiviewer system in its default configuration includes a predefined room
and some layouts. Once you have connected your Kaleido-IP to your local management
and data networks, hooked up one or two 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz (HDTV) displays, and
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Getting Organized
television signals distributed over IP. Consult the Kaleido-X User’s Manual (on the DVD that
shipped with your system) for instructions on how to define more rooms and layouts to suit
your specific requirements.
Getting Organized
Required Materials
Your Kaleido-IP system package includes the following
•Kaleido-IPunit
• Installation hardware and rails, including manufacturer’s documentation for the rails
• Two 25.4cm (10in.) DisplayPort-to-HDMI adapter cables
• Two power cords
• DVD including the Kaleido-X User’s Manual, database samples, Quick Start guides and
hardware reference manuals for all multiviewer models
• The Kaleido-IP X300/X100 Quick Start Guide (this document)
In addition to the above, you will need the following (not supplied)
• One or two displays for every Kaleido-IP unit
• Keyboard, mouse for basic Kaleido-IP configuration
• One dedicated 1000Base-T (or 100Base-T) Ethernet switch with enough ports for your
Kaleido-IP units, client PCs, and Kaleido-RCP2 devices
• Up to five more dedicated 1000Base-T (or 100Base-T) Ethernet switch for your
Kaleido-IP units to connect to high-bitrate data streams (one more for a Kaleido-IP
X100 or X300 with two network adapters, up to three or five more for a Kaleido-IP X300
with four or six network adapters)
• Client PC (see below for system requirements)
• Cables (to connect your multiviewers to displays, and to the networks):
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. Refer to 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
Software and documentation section of Grass Valley’s support portal.
Cable type Purpose
CAT-5 For Ethernet connectivity (management network, data/video
networks)
Display cables Extension modules—for example Grass Valley’s DXF-200 (part
number DXF-200-C)—or standard DVI, HDMI, or DisplayPort cables.
DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters, if needed.

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Kaleido-IP X300/X100
Quick Start Guide
System Requirements for a Client PC
A client PC or laptop meeting the following requirements is required to access the XAdmin
Web client, and the other Kaleido-X client applications.
Operating system Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
Processor Core 2 Duo at 2 GHz, or better
Memory At least 2 GB of RAM
Disk space At least 2 GB free

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Setting Up the Kaleido-IP
This chapter will guide you through the installation of a Kaleido-IP X300, or Kaleido-IP X100
multiviewer in its default configuration.
Summary
Step 1: Physical Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Step 2: Networking Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 3: XEdit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Step 4: System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 5: Testing the Monitor Wall Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Step 1: Physical Setup
Setting up the Kaleido-IP Hardware
To set up the Kaleido-IP hardware
1 Referring to the manufacturer’s documentation shipped with your Kaleido-IP unit,
mount the unit in a standard 19-inch rack. Make sure that the unit has adequate
ventilation.
2 Connect your Kaleido-IP’s gigabit Ethernet port LAN1 to the dedicated 1000Base-T (or
100Base-T) Ethernet switch associated with your management network, and connect
LAN2 to the switch associated a data network (see Cabling Diagram, on page 7).
You will use the first port (gigabit LAN1) to manage your system (e.g. by using XEdit,
and XAdmin), and direct all high-bitrate data (e.g. MPEG2 streams) to the other ports
(gigabit LAN2, or, in the case of a Kaleido-IP X300 with two, or four optional network
adapters, LAN2–LAN4, or LAN2–LAN6).
3 Connect a client PC, and the Kaleido-RCP2 (if available) to the switch on LAN1. You can
also connect a mouse and a keyboard to your Kaleido-RCP2.
Notes
• The Kaleido-RCP2 is an optional device, and may not have been shipped
with your Kaleido-IP system. For information on this and other options for
your multiviewer system, please contact your Grass Valley sales
representative.

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Setting Up the Kaleido-IP
Physical Setup
4Connect one of the DisplayPort output of the multiviewer to a display that supports a
resolution of 1920 × 1080 @ 60 Hz (HDTV) (see Cabling Diagram, on page 7).
5Connect the power cords, and then turn the power on. The power switch is located on
the front panel.1
6 If you wish to use a different display resolution, see Changing the Output Resolution,
on page 7, for detailed instructions.
• You may need to upgrade your Kaleido-RCP2 devices (if available) to the
latest firmware. The update filecan be found on the DVD that shipped with
your multiviewer, and on Grass Valley’s support portal. Please refer to the
Kaleido-RCP2 Guide to Installation and Operation (available on the DVD, and
from the portal), for instructions on how to determine the firmware level,
and how to perform the upgrade.
Notes
• Depending on your display type, you may use the DisplayPort-to-HDMI
that shipped with your system, or DisplayPort-to-DVI adapters (not
included).
• Although the Kaleido-IP unit has one DVI and two DisplayPort outputs,
only the two DisplayPort outputs are used.
• If your displays are not collocated with your Kaleido-IP unit, you may
choose to employ DXF-200 transmitter/receiver devices that allow you to
install a display up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) from the signal source. In
this case, use a proper DisplayPort-to-HDMI cable between the Kaleido-IP
and the DXF-200-TX module. Stringing DisplayPort-to-DVI and DVI-to-
HDMI adapters together between the multiviewer and the DXF-200 is not
a supported configuration.
For more information on the DXF-200, refer to the DXF-200 DVI/HDMI
Optical Extension System User’s Manual, available on Grass Valley’s support
portal.
1.The Kaleido-X software does not support activating a soft shutdown from the Kaleido-IP frame’s power
button.
IMPORTANT
Should you wish to add or replace a display or AV receiver at a later time,
make sure the multiviewer is powered off, before making these changes. In
the advent that you have connected such a device while the multiviewer was
running, you must restart the multiviewer for audio monitoring to be
functional. Refer to Restarting and Shutting Down a Kaleido-IP Multiviewer, in
the Kaleido-X User’s Manual.
Notes (continued)

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Kaleido-IP X300/X100
Quick Start Guide
Cabling Diagram
Cabling diagram for a Kaleido-IP X100 or X300 with two network adapters.
The Kaleido-IP X300 model may have two, or four additional DATA ports (LAN3 –LAN6).
Changing the Output Resolution
To change a display’s resolution from the monitor wall
1 Connect a mouse to one of the USB connectors of the Kaleido-IP.
2 Right-click anywhere on the monitor wall, point to Monitor Wall (if you clicked a
monitor), and then click Display resolution.
The Display Resolution window appears.

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Setting Up the Kaleido-IP
Networking Setup
3CleartheUse detected monitor resolution check box.
4Select the desired resolution from the Default DVI resolution list.
5ClickOK.
The output resolution is adjusted accordingly.
Step 2: Networking Setup
The Kaleido-IP multiviewer must be configured with at least two IP addresses—one for the
management network (MGMT), and one for a data network (DATA)—, corresponding
network mask and gateway settings, and a system name. The Kaleido-IP X300 model may
require up to six IP addresses. In XAdmin and XEdit, a Kaleido-IP X100 or Kaleido-IP X300
with two network adapters is identified as Kaleido-IP-2. A Kaleido-IP X110, Kaleido-IP X310,
or Kaleido-IP X300 with four network adapters is identified as Kaleido-IP-4, and a Kaleido-IP
X310, or Kaleido-IP X300 with six network adapters is identified as Kaleido-IP-6.
A client PC must be configured, within the management network, to communicate with the
multiviewer (see Configuring a Client PC, on page 13). You must also configure any Kaleido-
RCP2 units you may have ordered.
Note: In the case of a Kaleido-IP multiviewer, the value indicated for
Detected monitor resolution in the Display Resolution window is always
“unknown” since the Kaleido-IP does not yet support automatic resolution
detection.