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Managing Kaleido-X Systems
This section explains what constitutes a Kaleido-X system, and the related workflow.
Key Concepts
Term Description
System A Kaleido-X system represents a grouping of equipment, including one or
more multiviewers that have the Kaleido-X software, and a number of
peripheral devices such as routers, production switchers, UMD
controllers, or automation systems. In XEdit, you work against one
system at a time. Each system is stored as a separate database.
Kaleido-X The Kaleido-X multiviewer is a multi-room, multi-image processor and
router in a single, expandable frame. The compact Kaleido-X (4RU)
multiviewer supports 32 inputs and 4 multi-image outputs. The
Kaleido-X (7RU) multiviewer can display 96 inputs over up to 8 displays
of any resolution and orientation. The Kaleido-X (7RU) built-in routing
capability offers switching of 96 unprocessed inputs to 48 HD/SD
outputs for feeding monitors, test equipment, master control or
production switchers, ISO recorders, or other multi-image processors.
Expansion system By using a mid-plane expansion module, two Kaleido-X (7RU) frames can
be connected to display up to 192 video inputs over up to 12 displays. In
XEdit, an expansion system is identified as Kaleido-X (14RU).
Kaleido-MX The Kaleido-MX standalone multiviewer system is ideal for production
control rooms, trucks and outside broadcast operations. Available in two
form factors (1 RU, and 3 RU), the Kaleido-MX supports up to 64 video
inputs, and up to four multiviewer outputs.
Kaleido-MX 4K Available in two form factors (1 RU, and 3 RU), and four configurations,
the Kaleido-MX 4K ultra high-definition multiviewer can monitor up to
64 video inputs, on a 4K UHD display, without visible quadrants. In XEdit
and XAdmin, a Kaleido-MX 4K system is identified as Kaleido-MX.
Kaleido-Modular-X 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. FlexBridge
coax cable bridging between the input and output modules allows for
the installation of the input stage next to the router or sources, and the
output stage next to displays, for simpler, cost-effective cabling with
none of the risk associated with HDMI extenders. The Kaleido-Modular-X
supports up to 64 video inputs, and up to four multiviewer outputs. In
XEdit and XAdmin, a Kaleido-Modular-X system is identified as
Kaleido-MX.