Grass Valley KMV-3901 Jul 30 2012 - Manual (Page 5)

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
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1 KMV-3901/3911 Kaleido-Modular 3Gbps/HD/SD Multi-Viewer
1.1 Introduction
Kaleido-Modular is the most space and energy efficient multi-viewer system, with up to 20 multi-viewer
outputs per 3RU frame, consuming only 300 Watts in total. It also offers super silent operation, outstanding
picture quality, and expansion up to 288 multi-viewer outputs when connected to an upstream router.
The KMV-3911 multi-viewer card is the central building block of the Kaleido-Modular system. It replaced the
earlier KMV-3901 models. Kaleido-Modular systems are available in the following sizes: 4 × 1, 4 × 2, 8 × 1,
8 × 2, 12 × 1, 12 × 2, 16 × 1, 16 × 2, 20 × 1, 20 × 2, 24 × 1 and 24 × 2. In addition to the earlier model’s
features, the KMV-3911 supports up to two HD-SDI monitoring outputs.
1.2 Features
UNMATCHED SPACE EFFICIENCY
• 20 quad-splits, or ten 8-input KMV-3901/3911 multi-viewer cards, per 3RU frame
• Fully loaded frame with 10 cards weighs only 9.9 kg (21.8 lbs)
LOW POWER CONSUMPTION
• 300 Watts for fully loaded 3RU frame with 10 cards and up to 20 outputs
• 24 Watts per dual-output card
SUPER SILENT
• Ideal for installation within studios, control rooms and trucks
HIGH QUALITY, FLEXIBLE MONITORING
• Outstanding multi-viewer picture quality, based on award-winning Kaleido-X technology, with all
essential display elements for production
• Choice of single multi-viewer output per card with up to 8 pictures, or dual quad-split displays
• The KMV-3911 supports up to two HD-SDI monitoring outputs (one associated with Head 1,
and one with Head 2 if enabled), with embedded audio
ROUTER INTEGRATION
• Tight integration with NVISION and third party routers allows expansion up to 1152 inputs and
288 multi-viewer outputs
• Multiple multi-viewer outputs can be controlled from a single panel
MIX AND MATCH CARD FUNCTIONS
• Kaleido-Modular multi-viewer cards can be installed in a 3RU frame with other Densité Series
cards, such as signal processors and DAs, for maximum space and cost-effectiveness
ULTRA-RESILIENT
• Hot-swappable cards with Auto-Recovery for configuring cold replacement cards during
maintenance
• 3RU frame features dual hot-swappable power supplies and fans plus redundant Ethernet
3Gbps/HD/SD OPERATION
• Triple-rate, future-proof performance