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Kaleido-MX (3RU)
Quick Start Guide
• 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
In addition to the above, you might need the following (not supplied):
• Up to 4 displays
• A dedicated 100Base-T Ethernet switch with enough ports for the Kaleido-MX, client
PCs, Kaleido-RCP2, 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):
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.
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
Software and documentation
section of Grass Valley’s support portal.
Cable type
Purpose
CAT-5
For Ethernet connectivity
Display cables
To connect the multiviewer’s HDMI outputs to displays:
• Standard HDMI cables
• Extension modules—for example, Grass Valley’s DXF-200
DVI/HDMI Optical Extension System (part number DXF-
200-B)
To connect the multiviewer’s SDI outputs to displays:
• Standard coaxial cables with DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors
• SDI to HDMI 2.0 (or SDI to DisplayPort) converter—for
example, AJA’s Hi5-4K Mini-Converter (firmware version
2.2 or later)
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.
Operating system
Windows XP Professional, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 8.1
Processor
Core 2 Duo at 2 GHz, or better
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