This document is an installation planning guide for the Grass Valley K-Frame XP Video Production Frames, covering Kayenne, Karrera, and GV Korona control surfaces.
The Grass Valley K-Frame family of multi-format digital production switchers offers powerful features for live studio, mobile, and post-production applications. The core of the system consists of Video Processors (Standard, Compact, S-series, V-series, GV K-Frame X, and GV K-Frame XP) that provide extensive video switching and signal processing. Control is achieved through Kayenne, Karrera, or GV Korona control surfaces, the Soft Panel (KSP option), or a Menu application running on a PC. The system also supports direct control of external devices (DDRs, Servers) and bi-directional control with routing and automation systems.
Function Description:
The GV K-Frame XP is a fully digital 10-bit 4:2:2 video switcher with support for 4K, HDR (HLG and PQ), 1080p, and 2160p. It offers SDI (720p and 1080p level-A) and IP I/O (1080p level-A, 2160p for GV K-Frame XP). Optional smart I/O modules provide up/down/cross-conversion when licensed with SetDef and MatchDef. The K-FRM-IO-10GE IP I/O board enables Video-Over-IP connectivity using uncompressed SMPTE 2022-6 or 4K 1-wire compressed IP.
Key features include:
- 4K UHD Processing: Uses 2SI (2 Sample Interleave) or SDQS (Square Division Quad Split).
- Macro Builder/Editor: Allows online or offline macro editing via a PC running the menu application.
- DoubleTake™ (Split M/E Mode): Increases the number of M/Es and adds flexibility to Suites operation.
- FlexiKey™ Programmable Clean Feed Mode: Supports separately programmable configurations of keyers from four M/E outputs.
- Aux Bus Transitions: Dissolves and wipes on aux bus outputs.
- Router Interfaces: Supports Grass Valley routers using Native Protocol.
- Optional Integrated Image Store: Provides up to 32 GB/64GB storage for Stills (3,000/6,000 images) or "Movies" (50 seconds/1 minute 40 seconds of 1080p video).
- Camera Control: LDK Series and LDX Series camera control with Ethernet tally via Connect Gateway.
- Optional Integrated External ClipStore: Offers multiple channels of video/key pairs for 10+ hours of nonvolatile video/key/audio clip content.
- Macros and E-MEM Registers: 999 macros and 1,000 E-MEM registers with Define E-MEM for fine control of effects.
- Optional M/E Previewer: Provides a method to check and monitor any input to an M/E.
- VDCP Ethernet Connection: For stadium applications.
- Ethernet Tally Connection: For integration with external tally systems.
- Optional RGB Color Correction: On M/E buses and aux bus outputs.
- Source Rules: Links keyers to sources, with settings for On/Off/Left Alone on every M/E and full look-ahead preview.
- Hot-Swappable Modules: Front/rear removable modules and power supplies.
- Optional Multiple Multiviewer Capability: With 5 pre-configured layouts (max 14 panes per layout) and On-Air/Preview tally.
GV K-Frame XP Compact Frame Specifics:
- Up to 80 inputs and 40 outputs.
- Up to 6 VPEs (Video Processing Engines) usable as MEs or Multiviewers.
- Up to 6 M/Es, accessible across four suites (up to 12 virtual M/Es with DoubleTake).
- Each M/E has six keyers with standard keying modes (including Chroma Key), two frame stores per keyer, and access to floating 3DiDPMs.
- 2D-DPMs with perspective on every keyer.
- Up to 16 iDPMs (Integrated Digital Picture Manipulators) assignable as floating iDPMs or within an eDPM.
- Optional built-in multiviewer with six pre-configured layouts (max 64 panes per layout) and On-Air/Preview tally, not using a VPE.
GV K-Frame XP Standard Frame Specifics:
- Up to 192 inputs and 96 outputs.
- Up to 9 VPEs usable as MEs or Multiviewers.
- Up to 9 M/Es, accessible across four suites (up to 18 virtual M/Es with DoubleTake).
- Each M/E has six keyers with standard keying modes (including Chroma Key) and two frame stores per keyer.
- 2D-DPMs with perspective on every keyer.
- Up to 16 iDPMs assignable as floating iDPMs or within an eDPM.
Control Surfaces:
- Kayenne Control Surface: Modular design with a Control Panel, Menu Panel (with articulated arm), Panel Control Unit (PCU) frame, and optional Satellite Panels. Supports hot-replacement of individual components. Menu Panel features a 15-inch touch screen display and four USB ports.
- Karrera Control Surface: Consists of a Control Panel and a Menu application (PC-based or optional hardware Menu Panel with articulated arm).
- GV Korona Control Surface: Features a Control Panel with Source Select, Transition, Delegation, Master/Local E-MEM areas, and a built-in multi-touch display with menu system.
Important Technical Specifications:
GV K-Frame XP Power:
- Line voltage: 100V-240V AC +/-10% autorange, power factor corrected.
- Line frequency: 50/60Hz +/-5%.
- Maximum power consumption: Compact: 1800W.
- Leakage current: < 2.5 mA (per line cord).
GV K-Frame XP Mechanical (Compact Frame):
- In-rack Depth: 628.4 mm (24.74 in).
- Width: 482.6 mm (19 in).
- Height: 354.8 mm (13.97 in).
- Weight (Fully loaded): 56.7 kg (125 lbs).
- Rack Units: 8.
GV K-Frame XP Environmental:
- Storage temperature: -20 to 70 deg C (-4 to 158 deg F).
- Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F).
- Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing).
- Electromagnetic environment: E2 (according to EN55103-1, -2).
- Maximum Altitude: Less than 2000m.
- Non-looping video inputs accept 270 MHz, 1.485 Gb, or 3 Gb serial digital video signals.
- Return loss: >15db (5.0 MHz to 1.5 GHz), >10 db (1.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz), >7db (3.0 GHz to 6.0 GHz), >4db (6.0 GHz to 12.0 GHz).
- Type of Connector: 75 ohm BNC (SMPTE 259M).
- Nominal Amplitude: 800mv peak-to-peak terminated.
- Input Impedance: 75 ohm.
- Maximum cable length (Belden 1694A): SD Video 350 meters (1148 ft), HD Video 200 meters (656 ft), 3G Video 140 meters (459 ft), 12G Video 55 meters (180 ft).
SDI Outputs:
- Identical signals on paired output connectors.
- Nominal Amplitude: 800 mv peak-to-peak across 75 ohm +/- 10%.
- Output Impedance: 75 ohm.
- DC Offset: Not to exceed 50mV above or below the average peak-to-peak signal envelope.
- Can lock to any digital input video signal or one analog looping reference input.
- Supports Tri-level Sync or Color Black.
- Return loss: > 40db, up to 5.0 MHz.
- Connectors: 2 BNC loop-through.
- Impedance: 75 ohm external.
- Alignment jitter: ≤ 2 UI (SD), ≤ 1 UI (HD).
GPI/Relay Tally Interface:
- Nominal contact rating: 1A, 60V.
- Each Video Input/Output module has a 37-pin female sub-miniature D connector with 4 GPI Inputs, 4 GPI Outputs, and 16 Relay Tally Outputs.
Usage Features:
- Multi-Suite Operation: The K-Frame system can be subdivided into up to four suites, each with up to two control surfaces, allowing multiple operators to work independently.
- Flexible Control Panel Orientation: Kayenne control panels can be configured with a flat or curved working surface for improved ergonomics.
- Modular Control Panel Design: Kayenne control panels are organized into stripes with drop-in modules for source selection, transition, E-MEM control, machine control, and multi-function.
- Network Integration: GV K-Frame XP devices use Ethernet, serial, and USB connections. Built-in Ethernet switches in Video Processors and PCUs (Kayenne only) auto-detect speed and polarity (10/100/1000 Mbps). Dedicated 1000 Mbps Ethernet switches are recommended for optimal performance, especially for Image Store transfers.
- Tally System: Supports Ethernet tally for richer information than serial connections.
- Video Cabling Flexibility: All video inputs and outputs are configurable, allowing external inputs and internal video signals (M/E program, preview, clean feed, PGM/PST) to be mapped to any control panel source select button or output bus.
- 10GigE IP I/O Fiber Optic Cabling: Recommends OM3 (max 300m) or OM4 (max 400m) Multi-mode Fiber Optic cabling with 10GBASE-SR Modules.
- ClipStore Integration: ClipStore servers (4-channel Summit/2-channel Solo) connect directly to the frame or via a router. Odd-numbered outputs are used for fill, even for cut. Distribution Amplifiers (DAs) can be used for Video and Key Aux Bus outputs.
Maintenance Features:
- FCC Compliance: Requires high-quality triple-screened Media or Monitor cable assemblies with integrated ferrite suppression at both ends.
- Safety Information: Emphasizes reading and following safety guidelines, especially regarding electric shock. Symbols indicate dangerous high voltage, important instructions, fuse ratings, protective grounding terminals, static sensitive components, and multiple power supply cords.
- Warnings: Includes general warnings about using appropriate power cords, ensuring short-circuit protection, qualified service personnel for cover removal, avoiding wet conditions, proper grounding, cable routing, disconnecting power before cleaning, avoiding exposed connections, high leakage current, removing jewelry, using specified fuse types, and avoiding explosive atmospheres.
- Cautions: Advises on proper lift points, avoiding mechanical hazards, qualified service personnel for safety checks, installation by trained personnel, careful installation procedures, restricted access locations, not attaching power cords to building surfaces, accessible power outlets for products without on/off switches, correct voltage settings, proper ventilation, not operating with suspected equipment failure, and plugging power cords into separate branch circuits with separate service grounds.
- Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Recommends ensuring the frame is earth-grounded, wearing an ESD wrist strap, and storing cards in ESD bags.
- Battery Handling: Warns of explosion risk if batteries are replaced incorrectly. Specifies replacement with the same or equivalent type and disposal according to manufacturer instructions. Batteries should only be replaced by trained service technicians.
- LCD and TFT Display Cautions: Advises on vision rest, careful handling of broken glass fragments, and avoiding contact with liquid crystal fluid.
- Power Supply Redundancy: 8RU Frame is supplied with two power modules, with an option for a third (n+1 redundancy). 15RU Frame is supplied with three power modules, with an option for a fourth (n+1 redundancy).
- Rack Mounting: For 8RU GV K-Frame XP, caution is advised when mounting below equipment that extends forward from the rack, as it may block door removal. For 15RU GV K-Frame XP, the power supply frame is ideally rack mounted immediately above the Video Processor chassis to provide support and allow front door removal.
- Airflow: 8RU Video Processor has air intake at the front and exhaust at the rear (8 fans). 15RU Video Processor has air intake at the front (DO NOT BLOCK) and exhaust at the top and rear. The 15RU Power Supply Frame has recessed air holes at the top for airflow, which must remain unobstructed.
- PCU to Control Panel Cables: Caution against connecting or disconnecting multi-pin cables while the PCU is powered on to prevent damage.
- Satellite Panel Internal Cabling: RJ-45 connectors inside Satellite Panel trays are for proprietary communications only; plugging Ethernet devices into them may cause damage.
- Network Isolation: The facility network for the GV K-Frame XP system should be kept separate from any external network to prevent traffic from adversely affecting system operation.
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