Miranda KS-900 Instruction Manual

Kaleido-Solo (KS-900/KS-910)
3G/HD/SD SDI to HDMI
Converter
Guide to Installation and Operation
M865-9900-305
22 Sep 2011
Miranda
Technologies Inc.
3499 Douglas-B.-Floreani
St-Laurent, Québec, Canada H4S 2C6
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Safety Compliance
The power supply of this equipment complies with the following standards:
UL 60950-1, 1st Edition, Safety for information technology equipment.
CSA C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, 1st Edition, Safety for information technology equipment.
Electromagnetic Compatibility
This equipment has been tested for verification of compliance with FCC Part 15, Subpart B requirements for
Class A digital devices.
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the requirements of the EMC directive
2004/108/CE:
EN 55022 Class A radiated and conducted emissions
EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity
EN 61000-4-3 Radiated electromagnetic field immunity –RF
EN 61000-4-8 Power frequency magnetic field immunity
EN 61000-4-11 Voltage dips, short-interruption and voltage variation immunity
ENV 50204 Radiated EMF Immunity –RF 900 MHz pulsed
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Table of Contents
1. Kaleido-Solo 3G/HD/SD Video to HDMI Converter.................................................................1
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Key features and benefits ................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Block Diagram..................................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Output example................................................................................................................................... 3
2Installation................................................................................................................................4
2.1 Unpacking........................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Connector Panel ................................................................................................................................. 5
2.3 RS-422/GPI connections .................................................................................................................... 6
2.4 Powering up........................................................................................................................................ 6
3Operating Controls and Functions .........................................................................................7
3.1 Special button functions...................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Status LED.......................................................................................................................................... 8
4Behavior ...................................................................................................................................9
4.1 Video................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Supported input resolution..................................................................................................... 9
4.1.2 Supported output resolution................................................................................................. 10
4.1.3 Supported frame rate processing ........................................................................................ 10
4.1.4 Scaling limitations ................................................................................................................ 11
4.1.5 Processing delay.................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Audio................................................................................................................................................. 11
5Configuration (Menu).............................................................................................................12
5.1 Status Menu...................................................................................................................................... 14
5.2 Video Menu....................................................................................................................................... 16
5.3 Metadata Menu................................................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Audio Menu....................................................................................................................................... 22
5.4.1 Audio - General.................................................................................................................... 23
5.4.2 Audio - 5.1............................................................................................................................ 25
5.4.3 Audio - ALM ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.4.4 Audio - Downmix.................................................................................................................. 27
5.4.5 Audio - Loudness................................................................................................................. 32
5.4.6 Audio - Loudness Advanced................................................................................................ 34
5.4.7 Audio - Loudness Control .................................................................................................... 37
5.5 On Screen Display (OSD) Menu....................................................................................................... 38
5.5.1 OSD - General ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.5.2 OSD - Loudness .................................................................................................................. 39
5.5.3 OSD - ALM........................................................................................................................... 43
5.5.4 OSD - Timecode .................................................................................................................. 47
5.5.5 OSD –Asp. Ratio................................................................................................................. 48
5.5.6 OSD –In. Format................................................................................................................. 49
5.5.7 OSD - Markers..................................................................................................................... 50
5.5.8 OSD - UMD.......................................................................................................................... 52
5.5.9 OSD - SubTitle..................................................................................................................... 53
5.6 Ethernet............................................................................................................................................. 54

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5.7 Presets...............................................................................................................................................56
5.8 General - Remote..............................................................................................................................57
5.9 General - GPI ....................................................................................................................................58
5.10 About Menu .......................................................................................................................................60
5.11 Safe Mode .........................................................................................................................................61
6XML Gateway ......................................................................................................................... 63
7Upgrade Procedure ...............................................................................................................64
7.1 Using a crossover RJ45 ....................................................................................................................64
7.1.1 How to determine the computer (windows 7) IP address.....................................................65
7.1.2 How to change the computer (windows 7) IP address.........................................................67
7.2 Connecting to your Kaleido-Solo (LAN connection or crossover connection) ..................................69
8Profile.....................................................................................................................................72
9Debug information.................................................................................................................73
10 Custom resolution.................................................................................................................74
11 Technical support information .............................................................................................75
12 Kaleido remote control (optional)......................................................................................... 76
13 Specifications ........................................................................................................................77
14 Annex 1: Glossary .................................................................................................................78
15 Annex 2: AFD Functions .......................................................................................................79
16 Annex 3: Installing the Optical Interface..............................................................................83
17 Annex 4: SFP module models and description ...................................................................85
18 Annex 5: Mounting bracket...................................................................................................86

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1. Kaleido-Solo 3G/HD/SD Video to HDMI Converter
1.1 Introduction
Kaleido-Solo is a compact, standalone 3Gbps/HD/SD video to HDMI converter, which allows low cost LCD displays to
be used for video and loudness/dialnorm monitoring. It‟s ideal for many professional monitoring applications, including
production, mobile truck, post-production and broadcast.
The converter allows operators to monitor loudness and dialnorm levels accurately over time, using a history graph
overlay, without the cost and complexity of a traditional loudness monitoring device. Kaleido-Solo also provides
overlays for markers, Time Code, subtitling, dynamic UMD (Under Monitor Display), Tallies, GPIO, AFD and ALM
(Audio Level Meters). To simplify embedded audio monitoring, it provides two audio connectors to output S/PDIF and
analog stereo of a 5.1 downmix, or any audio pair.
Kaleido-Solo provides automatic video input format detection, and supports a wide variety of video resolutions,
including 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Kaleido-Solo is available in two versions: KS-900 and KS-910. These two versions are identical except that the KS-
900 does not offer loudness and dialnorm monitoring.

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1.2 Key features and benefits
3Gbps/HD/SD to HDMI converter for video and audio monitoring
Offers high quality and rich monitoring using a low-cost LCD panel
Dual program loudness and dialnorm monitoring over time (KS-910 only)
oBigger loudness chart presentation
ATSC A/85 and EBU R128 loudness measurement modes (KS-910 only)
Automatic input format detection
Supports 525i, 625i, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video resolutions
Multi frame rate support including 23.98p/PsF, 24p/PsF, 25p/PsF, 50i, 50p,
59.94i and 59.94p
Built-in scaler/de-interlacer
Optical SFP fiber input/output options
S/PDIF digital audio terminal that can output either:
oa 5.1 Downmix
oany PCM stereo pair
oan incoming Dolby Digital stream
Analog audio terminal that can output either:
oa 5.1 Downmix
oany PCM stereo pair
Selectable burn-in and Metadata overlay:
oHistory graph of audio loudness levels and dialnorm
oALM (Audio Level Meters)
oTime Code
oAFD/WSS/VLI
oAspect ratio markers
oDynamic UMD (Under Monitor Display) and Tallies
oSubtitling (608,708,Teletext, OP-47)
Configurable presets
Configurable general purpose input/output (GPIO)
Automatic aspect ratio support
Video scaling and positioning options
HDMI 5.1 audio support
Easy configuration using on-screen menus
Failsafe mechanism for unsupported monitor resolutions
Convenient mounting bracket included
Optional remote control for menu navigation and configurable buttons

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1.3 Block Diagram
The following block diagram shows the functionality of the Kaleido-Solo.
Figure 1 - Functional Block Diagram
1.4 Output example
Figure 2 - Elements of the on-screen display

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2 Installation
2.1 Unpacking
Make sure the following items have been shipped with your Kaleido-Solo. If any of the following items are missing,
contact your distributor or Miranda Technologies Inc.
Kaleido-Solo
Power Supply
Power cord
User Manual
Special mounting adapter with Kaleido-Solo mounting screws (see section 18)
4x square velcro
Warranty and Support Contact

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2.2 Connector Panel
The rear connector panel incorporates all inputs and outputs associated with the Kaleido-Solo, with the exception of a
Remote Control connector (sold separately) on the front panel.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Connections
#
Label
Signal
Connector type
1
Fiber OUT/IN
SFP module
2
3G/HD/SD IN
SDI input
BNC
3
3G/HD/SD OUT
SDI output
BNC
4
S/PDIF Audio Out
S/PDIF digital 2 ch.
3.5mm stereo jack
5
ANALOG Audio Out
2 channels unbalanced
3.5mm stereo jack
6
Monitor Out
HDMI to monitor
HDMI type A
7
Ethernet 10/100
RJ-45
8
RS-422 / GPI
RJ-45
9
Power
The two video outputs (fiber and electric) are not loop-throughs of their respective inputs. They both carry the video
from the selected input of the Kaleido-Solo. In this sense, the Kaleido-Solo functions as an optical/electric or
electric/optical converter.

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2.3 RS-422/GPI connections
RS422/GPI Connector
Pin number
Description
#1
RS-422 Tx+
#2
RS-422 Tx-
#3
RS-422 Rx+
#4
GPI Input #1
#5
GPI Input #2
#6
RS-422 Rx-
#7
GPI Ouput
#8
Ground
2.4 Powering up
When powering up the Kaleido-Solo
The led should turn on red.
After 5 seconds the led should flash red (no valid SDI input) or green (valid SDI input).
Your monitor should turn on and you should see the content of the SDI input. If you only use the optional optical
input you won‟t be able to see any video for 15 approximately seconds. During this step Kaleido-Solo will use all
factory default parameters for video and audio. Even if you had muted audio you will hear audio in this boot up
step.
After 15 seconds the led should stop blinking.
The overlay should appear, and the monitor will turn off and on once.
You are now ready to use the Kaleido-Solo.
The average total time to power-up a Kaleido-Solo is 20 seconds.
Note that the screen may turn off and on more than once on some monitors. This is a normal behavior.

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3 Operating Controls and Functions
The Kaleido-Solo is configured and operated using the four buttons on the front panel to navigate through on-screen
menus displayed on the video monitor. There are also some non-menu functions for these buttons.
From left to right:
#
Label
Description
1
Reset button
2
Status
Status LED
3
Remote control
Connection with the optional Kaleido-Solo remote control see section 12
4
Escape
5
Up
6
Down
7
Enter
Note that you can see 2 mounting holes on the right side to mount the included metal bracket - see
section 18.

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3.1 Special button functions
Label
Description
Reset button
Press to reset unit
Hold for 5 seconds to restore factory default
+
Hold for 5 seconds to enter safe mode (640x480)
or
Analog audio volume control (when not in menu)
3.2 Status LED
The status LED in the lower left corner of the front panel displays the current status of the Kaleido-Solo.
Status
Description
Green
Video presence on selected input with no errors
Flashing green
Kaleido-Solo is still booting up with a valid video input
Red
No signal
Signal with errors
Unstable input signal
Hardware failure (after boot up)
Flashing red
Kaleido-Solo is still booting up with an invalid video input.

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4 Behavior
4.1 Video
4.1.1 Supported input resolution
Format
Kaleido representation (status menu)
525i 59.94
525
625i 50
625
1280x720p 60
720p 60Hz
1280x720p 59.94
720p 59.94Hz
1280x720p 50
720p 50Hz
1920x1080i 60
1080i 60Hz
1920x1080i 59.94
1080i 59.94Hz
1920x1080i 50
1080i 50Hz
1920x1080p 60
1080p 60Hz
1920x1080p 59.94
1080p 59.94Hz
1920x1080p 24
1080p 24Hz
1920x1080p 23.98
1080p 23.98Hz
1920x1080p 50
1080p 50Hz
1920x1080p 25
1080p 25Hz
1920x1080 PsF 24
1080p 24sF
1920x1080 PsF 23.98
1080p 23.98sF
1920x1080 PsF 25
1080i 50Hz

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4.1.2 Supported output resolution
Format
Kaleido representation (status menu)
1920x1200p 60/59.94/50
e.g.: 1920x1200p60
1920x1080p 60/59.94/50
e.g.: 1920x1080p60
1600x1200p 60/59.94/50
e.g. : 1600x1200p60
1680x1050p 60/59.94/50
e.g. : 1680x1050p60
1440x900p 60/59.94/50
e.g. : 1440x900p60
1366x768p 60/59.94/50
e.g.: 1366x768p60
1280x720p 60/59.94/50
e.g.: 1280x720p60
640x480p 60/59.94
e.g.: 640x480p60
Note that 640x480p 60 is the safe mode resolution.
Note that other resolutions can be supported though the safe mode menu –see section 5.11.
4.1.3 Supported frame rate processing
Frame rate input
60Hz monitor
50Hz monitor
60/59.94/30/29.97/24/23.98
50/25

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Here are some examples of frame rate conversion (scaling processing has been omitted for brevity):
Input
Processing
Output
1280x720p 59.94
No processing
1920x1200p 59.94
1920x1080i 60
Deinterlaced
Frame doubling
1920x1200p 60
625i 50
Deinterlaced
Frame doubling
1920x1200p50
625i 50
Deinterlaced
Frame repetition
1920x1200p60
1920x1080p24
Frame repetition (3:2 insertion)
1920x1200p60
1920x1080i50
(50i/PsF should be set to interlaced)
Deinterlaced
Frame doubling
1920x1200p50
1920x1080 PsF 25
(50i/PsF should be set to PsF)
Field merge
Frame doubling
1920x1200p50
4.1.4 Scaling limitations
When scaling an SD 4:3 input (e.g.: AFD Code: 4:3_8) to a 1920x1200 monitor the output image will not fill the
monitor as it should. The aspect ratio is still maintained.
When scaling an SD letter box input (e.g.: AFD Code: 4:3_4) into a 1920x1200 or 1920x1080 monitor the output
image will not fill the monitor as it should. The aspect ratio is still maintained.
4.1.5 Processing delay
The Kaleido-Solo‟s video processing delay is about 1 frame when the input frame rate is equal to half of the output
rate (e.g.: i60 to p60). In all other cases the processing delay is kept at its minimum.
4.2 Audio
Kaleido-Solo doesn‟t decode compressed audio. Selected compressed audio will be passed through HDMI and
SPDIF interfaces unprocessed.
Note that the monitor must support compressed audio if you pass compressed audio on the hdmi output.

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5 Configuration (Menu)
To open the menu system, press ENTER.
The menu display will open in the center of the screen.
The current position always appears to the right and it is highlighted in yellow along with the path to it..
Move up and down the options in the current level by using the UP and DOWN buttons
Move back to the previous level on the left by pushing the ESCAPE button
Move on to the next level, which will appear on the right, by pushing the ENTER button.

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The right-most level will usually allow a value or option to be selected. It will be a list of choices, or perhaps a sliding
scale.
When you enter that level, the current value will be shown
Select a different value using the UP and DOWN buttons, then:
Either......Push ENTER to acknowledge the value and move back to the previous menu level.
Or.........Push ESCAPE to move back to the previous menu level while restoring the value to its original state.
When you have finished using the menu, push ESCAPE until you are in the left-most level, and then once more. The
menu will disappear from the screen.
Kaleido-Solo remembers the last path you used, so you can retrace your steps back to the last parameter changed
quickly, just by pushing ENTER until you arrive at the value list.
All parameters are saved automatically 5 seconds after the last change. Be sure to not unplug the Kaleido-Solo within
this 5 seconds or you may lose your modifications.
Note that these 5 seconds also apply when you reverse a change using the ESCAPE key.

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5.1 Status Menu
Category
Description
General
Input
Shows the selected input: Electrical (BNC) or Optical (SFP module).
Shows the format detected as specified in section 4.1.1.
SFP Module
Shows the type of external module detected and supported (None, Dual TX,
Dual RX, RX, TX or RX-TX). See Annex 4: SFP module models and
description.
Aspect Ratio
Shows the AFD/VLI/WSS aspect ratio video processing applied at the
output. This parameter can be changed in the Metadata section.
Monitor (Video)
Shows the monitor‟s preferred resolution specified by EDID; see section
5.11.See section 4.1.1 for a complete list of possible values.
Monitor (Audio)
Shows the monitor audio support status specified by EDID; see section
5.11. Possibilities are: No Audio Support, Linear PCM, AC-3, MPEG1 ,MP3
,MPEG2, AAC, DTS, ATRAC, One Bit Audio, Dolby Digital+, DTS-HD, MAT
(MLP), DST, WMA Pro, Format Unknown.

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Output (HDMI Video)
Shows the actual output resolution at the HDMI output. See section 4.1.1 for
a complete list of possible values.
Output (HDMI Audio)
Shows the actual audio state at the HDMI output. Possibilities are: Audio
Driver Off (DVI Mode), Stereo (HDMI Mode), 5.1 (HDMI Mode). Possibilities
are: Stereo, 5.1 no.1 Downmixed, 5.1 no.2 Downmixed, 5.1 no.1, 5.1 no.1.
Muted (NPCM), 5.1 no.2, 5.1 no.2 Muted (NPCM), Audio Driver Off, Muted
Output
(SPDIF/Analog)
Shows the current state of the SPDIF/Analog audio output. Possibilities are:
Stereo, 5.1 no.1 Downmixed, 5.1 no.2 Downmixed,5.1 no.1 Muted (NPCM),
5.1 no.2 Muted (NPCM), Muted.
Input
Embedded
Audio
1 to 16
Shows the type of audio detected per channel (PCM, NPCM, AC3, E-AC3,
DOLBY E, MPG1L1, MPG1L2/3, MPG2 aud, MPG2L1, MPG2L2/3, AAC,
HE-AAC, or N/A).
The Monitor resolution can be different than the Output resolution. In most cases both resolution will be the same.

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5.2 Video Menu
Input Selection
Select the input signal to be used by the Kaleido-Solo. Choose between:
Electrical:
The signal arriving on the rear-panel BNC connector.
Optical:
The signal arriving via optical fiber into the SFP module installed in the rear panel.
Video Picture
Checked
Enable the input video to appear on screen.
Unchecked
Disable the input video and subtitling from appearing on screen.