Kayak HD/SD and Kayenne XL Panel

Enjoy Smooth Waters All The Way

Grab a paddle and jump in with our Kayak™ HD and HD-upgradable video production switcher.

High-end just got affordable: Our Kayak switcher boasts 14 affordable systems that do so much more than just keep your head above water. It also has a number of unique high-end features you just can't find anywhere else. This state-of-the-art video production switcher is a pleasure to use in live production, small corporate studios, and editing applications.

Propel your production: When you use this switcher you'll see it's more like a jet-propelled speed boat in nature. It's also available with an optional Kayenne® XL control panel. Small, superior, and immensely powerful—it's time you took Kayak for a tour.

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Optional Kayenne XL control panel with Kayak HD frame
Optional two additional linear/luminance keyers per M/E
Optional RGB color correction on all inputs, M/E buses, and now on all outputs, in addition to standard YUV color correction
Compact, lightweight 4 RU frame and an 8 RU frame up to 4.5 M/Es
Multiple panel sizes and configurations from 1 to 4 M/Es
Multiple panels may share the resources of one processor frame
One panel can control multiple frames
Kayak HD – switchable between HD and SD production formats
Kayak SD – software upgradeable to multi-format HD/SD
Hot-swappable, removable modules and power supplies in frames and Kayenne XL panels
Four full-function keyers per full M/E, each with linear and luminance keying, wipes, and freeze-frame buffer, standard
Two assignable chroma keyers standard per system. Optional chroma keyers are also assignable to any full-function keyer
Four linear/luminance downstream keyers on half M/E
One iDPM channel per M/E standard with planar transforms with perspective; remaining three iDPM channels optional as are 3D nonlinear, lighting, and recursive effects
Four eDPM channels optional for the 8 RU frame with re-entry of combined effects on any system keyer
SetDef option for up/down/crossconverting output formats
MatchDef option for up/down/crossconverting input formats
MultiMix with offset transitions
FlexiKey™ programmable clean-feed system puts any keyer on any clean-feed in any order
Six-channel RAMRecorder™ with embedded audio clip record. Approximately one minute of clip playback in HD formats. Includes KacheBack real-time backup
Macros attach to most panel buttons
Multiple camera control with Ethernet tally
Dissolve transitions on aux buses

Video Processing Frame

Model	Frame Size	M/Es¹	Inputs	Outputs²	GPI Inputs	GPI/Tally Outputs	MatchDef Inputs	SetDef Outputs
100C	4 RU	1	24-48	12-24	8-16	32-64	Up to 8³	Up to 2
150C	4 RU	1.5	24-48	12-24	8-16	32-64	Up to 8³	Up to 2
200C	4 RU	2	48	24	16	64	Up to 8³	Up to 4
250C	4 RU	2.5	48	24	16	64	Up to 8³	Up to 4
200	8 RU	2	48-96	24-48	16-32	64-128	Up to 16³	Up to 4
250	8 RU	2.5	48-96	24-48	16-32	64-128	Up to 16³	Up to 4
300	8 RU	3	72-96	36-48	24-32	96-128	Up to 16³	Up to 6
350	8 RU	3.5	72-96	36-48	24-32	96-128	Up to 16³	Up to 6
400	8 RU	4	96	48	32	128	Up to 16³	Up to 8
450	8 RU	4.5	96	48	32	128	Up to 16³	Up to 8

Kayak HD/Kayak SD Video Standards

HD Mode⁴		SD Mode
1080i 29.97/30	SMPTE 274M Table 1-4, 5	525i 29.97	SMPTE 259M
1080i 25	SMPTE 274M Table 1-6	625i 25	SMPTE 259M
720p 50/59.94/60	SMPTE 296 Table 1-1, 2

Serial Digital Video Inputs
Formats:
ITU-T R656
SMTPE 259M, 270 Mb/s
SMPTE 292M, 1.5 Gb/s
Return loss: >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE 259M)
Interface:
HD video formats SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats SMPTE 259M-1997
Nominal amplitude: 800 mV p-p terminated
Channel coding: conforms to SMPTE 259M, SMPTE 292M
Ancillary data: blanked or passed (user selectable)⁵
Embedded audio: blanked or passed (user selectable)⁵
EDH: blanked
Input impedance: 75Ω
Max. cable length:
HD video 100m using Belden 1694A type cable
SD video 300m using Belden 1694A type cable

Serial Digital Video Outputs
Formats:
ITU-R601/656
SMPTE 259M, 270 Mb/s
SMPTE 292M, 1.5 Gb/s
Return loss: >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE 259M)
Interface:
HD video formats SMPTE 292M-1998
SD video formats SMPTE 259M-1997
Nominal amplitude: 800 mV p-p across 75Ω
Rise and fall times: 400 to 1400 ps 75Ω termination between 20% and 80% amplitude
Timing jitter: ≤1 UI (HD, SD)
Alignment jitter: ≤.2 UI (SD), ≤1 UI (HD)
Output impedance: 75Ω
DC offset: <50 mV with 75Ω termination

Analog Reference Input
Video standard:
For HD video: Tri-level sync, analog equivalent to the standard being used
For SD video: color black, analog equivalent to the standard being used
Return loss: >40 dB, up to 5 MHz
Connectors: 2 each BNC loop-through for both HD and SD inputs
Impedance: 75Ω external termination

Supported Control Protocols
VTRs (BVW-75)
AMP (advanced media protocol) for Profile® PVS, Profile XP Media Platform, K2, M-Series™, and Turbo™ DDR systems RS-422 serial or Ethernet
Video servers (Louth VDCP, Odetics)
Routers/routing control systems (Trinix®, Venus®, Triton®, and third-party routers; Jupiter™ and Encore™ router control systems)
Control systems (Andromeda™ and third-party systems)
Grass Valley Under Monitor Displays (serial tally for UMD). Requires Andromeda system or third-party tally box such as Tally Display or Image Video
Grass Valley external remote AUX Panels (CP-300 Series)
ESAM II for audio-follow-video applications
Edit controllers (native and Grass Valley Model 100 and 200)

Power
4 RU frame:
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% autorange, power factor corrected. Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: Max. 500W
Leakage current: <2.5 mA
DC-OUT for control panel: 48 VDC, max. 3A
8 RU frame:
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% autorange, power factor corrected. Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: Max. 1,300W
Leakage current: <2.5 mA
DC-OUT for control panel: 48 VDC, max. 3A
Kayak 1 M/E control panel: 48 VDC in, max. 1.3A
Kayak 1.5 and 2 M/E control panel: 48 VDC in, max. 1.3A
Kayak 2.5 and 3 M/E control panels: 48 VDC in, max. 1.3A
KDD-PSU frame (remote control panel power supply):
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10%, power factor corrected
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: Max. 375W
Leakage current: <2 mA at 250 VAC

Video Standards
HD Mode:

1080i 25/29.97/30
720p 50/59.94/60

SD Mode:

525i 59.94
625i 50

Kayenne XL Panel Control Unit
Line voltage: 100V-240 VAC ±10% autorange, power factor corrected. Automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
Power consumption: Max. 600W
Leakage current: <2.5 mA

Kayak HD/SD Control Panel Connection
Type of connection: 10/100 Base-T
Protocol: TCP(UDP)/IP
Cable and connectors: CAT5 UTP, RJ‑45 connectors
Max. cable length: 100m/300 ft.
1 frame and up to 4 panels connect without use of external hub/switch

Kayenne XL Control Panel Connections
Panel to PCU: Custom multi-pin cable. 15m/49 ft. max. length
PCU to frame: 100/1000 Base-T compatible, CAT5 cable, 8-conductor twisted pair. 100m/328 ft. max. length

Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to 70ºC (-4 to 158ºF)
Operating temperature: 0 to 40ºC (32 to 104ºF)
Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing)
Electromagnetic environment: E2 (according to EN55103-1, -2)

Kayak HD/Kayak SD Mechanical Specifications

Component	Depth	Width	Height	Weight⁶	Rack Units
Control Panels⁷
100C	418 mm (16.5 in.)	448 mm (17.6 in.)	145.80 mm (5.74 in.)	7 kg (15.4 lbs.)	n/a
150C, 200C, 200	418 mm (16.5 in.)	809 mm (31.8 in.)	145.80 mm (5.74 in.)	10 kg (22 lbs.)	n/a
250C, 250, 300	544 mm (21.42 in.)	1132 mm (44.57 in.)	162 mm (6.38 in.)	18 kg (39.68 lbs.)	n/a
Frames
Compact 4 RU Frame
100C and 150C	546.10 mm (21.5 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	177.8 mm (7 in.)	16.33 kg (36 lbs.)	4
200C and 250C	546.10 mm (21.5 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	177.8 mm (7 in.)	17.69 kg (39 lbs.)	4
8 RU Frame
200 and 250	522.73 mm (20.58 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	355 mm (14 in.)	29.03 kg (64 lbs.)	8
300 and 350	522.73 mm (20.58 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	355 mm (14 in.)	30.39 kg (67 lbs.)	8
400 and 450	522.73 mm (20.58 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	355 mm (14 in.)	31.75 kg (70 lbs.)	8
KDD-PSU Remote Panel Power Supply Option	240 mm (9.45 in.)	482 mm (19 in.)	44 mm (1.75 in.)	2.8 kg (6.2 lbs.)	1

Kayenne XL Control Panel Mechanical Specifications

Component	Depth	Width	Height	Weight	Rack Units
Control Panels	*Flat Support Structure Orientation*
KHDXL-PNL-100-15⁸	356.4 mm (14.03 in.)	758.3 mm (29.85 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)		n/a
KHDXL-PNL-200-25	488.4 mm (19.23 in.)	1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)	29.9 kg (65.8 lbs.)	n/a
KHDXL-PNL-200-35	488.4 mm (19.23 in.)	1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)		n/a
KHDXL-PNL-300-25	637.1 mm (25.08 in.)	1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)		n/a
KHDXL-PNL-300-35	637.1 mm (25.08 in.)	1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)	44.7 kg (98.4 lbs.)	n/a
KHDXL-PNL-400-25	746.3 mm (29.38 in.)	1341.7 mm (52.82 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)		n/a
KHDXL-PNL-400-35	746.3 mm (29.38 in.)	1533.7 mm (60.38 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)	57.3 kg (126.2 lbs.)	n/a
KHDXL-PNL-AUX-25	185.7 mm (7.31 in.)	621.7 mm (24.48 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)		n/a
KHDXL-PNL-AUX-35	185.7 mm (7.31 in.)	813.7 mm (32.04 in.)	84.3 mm (3.32 in.)	6.3 kg (13.8 lbs.)	n/a
KHDXL-PNL-MENU	91.7 mm (3.61 in.)	417.85 mm (16.45 in.)	270.10 mm (10.63 in.)	4.49 kg (9.9 lbs.)	n/a
PCU
KHDXL-PNL-PCU	588.52 mm (23.17 in.)	482.60 mm (19 in.)	132.59 mm (5.22 in)	16.06 kg (35.4 lbs.)	3

1 – Half M/Es include cuts and mixes, no wipes or iDPM, with simple linear/luminance keyers without chroma keys or freeze-frame buffers.
2 – Video outputs programmable as M/E, program, fixed sources, or AUX bus outputs.
3 – Up to 4 for every 24 inputs.
4 – Available on Kayak HD and Kayenne XL package only. Kayak SD models have SD production modes only, but can accept HD sources with MatchDef option.
5 – Video passing through Scalars or iDPMs will be blanked of any ancillary data or embedded audio.
6 – All weights approximate.
7 – For additional options see Kayenne XL package.
8 – w/o Local Aux module.

KHDXL-PNL-xxx-xx
Kayenne XL control panel. Options 1, 2, 3, or 4 M/E, 15, 25, or 35 source buttons

KHD-RAMREC⁹
Adds internal six-channel RAMRecorder with standard capacity allowing approximately 30 seconds of clip playback in HD, 2 minutes, 45 seconds in SD

KHD-RAMREC-WCPU⁹
RAM Recorder with newer CPU module, RAM module, and software license. For systems in field with old CPU 6716630xx. Replaces old CPU

KHDxxx-KLIPCACHE⁹
Doubles RAMRecorder storage capacity for clip lengths to ~1 minute in HD, 5 minutes 30 seconds in SD

KHDxxx-IDPM-x⁹
Adds three iDPMs per M/E on keyers 2, 3 and 4. Order one per M/E

KHDxxx-KURL-x⁹
Adds Kurl™ effects to all enabled DPMs in one M/E. Includes corner pinning, page turn, page roll, spheres, ripples, splits, mirrorssize modulation, position modulation, and slits

KHDxxx-PANEL
Various control panels for controlling 1, 1.5, 2, 2.5 or 3 M/Es, each can control up to 4.5 M/Es with M/E delegation or multiple panels

KHDxxx-SPEKTRA-x⁹
Adds DPM Spektra lighting, defocus, glow, and output recursive effects for all enabled DPMs in one M/E

KHDxxx-RGB⁹
Adds RGB color correction on every keyer, background bus, and output

KHDxxx-CHROMA⁹
Adds Dual Chromatte™ chroma keyers, with flexible licenses allowing assignment of chroma keys to any full keyer

KHDxxx-NETCEN⁹
Adds remote monitoring and diagnostic support via NetCentral® software

KHD-PSU
Adds internal redundant power supply unit for frame and panel (when powered by frame)

KDD-PSU
Adds rack-mounted remote power supply unit for remote, or additional, control panels

KHDxxx-MDEF⁹
Adds 2 MatchDef format converter inputs. Converts SD or HD sources (up to 8 in 4 RU models, up to 16 in 8 RU models). Requires 1 M/E or IOXPAND option for every 4 sources. Converters act as frame synchronizers when not converting

KHD-ADVKEY⁹
Enables two additional linear/luminance keyers: five and six in every full M/E

KHD-EDPM⁹
Kayak HD/SD four-channel Digital Picture Manipulator module and software for the expansion slot in an 8 RU frame. Not for the 4 RU frame. Spektra and Kurl must be ordered separately

KHDxxx-SETDEF⁹
SetDef dual video format converters for converting two outputs of the switcher from the production format to another HD or SD format. One SetDef option for every 12 outputs

KHD-IOXPAND
Adds 24 SDI inputs, 12 SDI outputs, 8 GPI inputs, 32 GPI/tally outputs, and allows up to 4 optional MatchDef scalar inputs. Fits in any available M/E slot

KHD-HMEDSK-UPG⁹
Adds:
Half M/E or 4 downstream keyers (DSKs) for full M/E systems (-100, -200, -300, & -400 models)
4 DSKs for up to 20 keyers in 8 RU frame
4 DSKs for up to 12 keyers in 4 RU frame
Half M/E mode with A/B background mix and 4 lin/lum keyers

KHD-ME-UPG^9-10
Adds full M/E to any chassis with an empty M/E slot. Order one or more for total M/Es required

KHD-ME-LIC
License adding one M/E to current configuration. Doesn't include the M/E module. Can be used with a spare M/E module.

KHDXL-PNLMENU
Touchscreen menu panel and cable, for connecting to first or second PCU CPU (KHDXL-PNLCPU2), or as standalone connected to customer furnished equipment.

9 – Requires software license key.
10 – The 4 RU chassis holds up to two M/E and/or I/O Expander modules. One M/E upgrade option can be added to a Kayak HD 1 M/E or 1.5 M/E frame if it does not also have an I/O Expander module. The 8 RU chassis holds up to four M/E and/or I/O Expander modules. One or two upgrade options can be added to a Kayak HD or SD 2 M/E system, less any I/O Expander modules in the chassis.

Kayenne XL PANEL Ordering Information
KHDXL-PNL-100-15
1 M/E panel with 15-button source selectors
Panel Control Unit
Touchscreen menu panel
One 15-button source select module
One local E-MEM module
One master E-MEM module
One transition module
One multifunction module
System bar
Manual set
Cables

KHDXL-PNL-200-xx
2 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
Panel Control Unit
Touchscreen menu panel
Two 25- or 35-button source select modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module
Two local E-MEM modules
One master E-MEM module
Two transition modules
One multifunction module
System bar
Manual set
Cables

KHDXL-PNL-300-xx
3 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
Panel Control Unit
Touchscreen menu panel
Three 25- or 35-button source select modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module
Three local E-MEM modules
One master E-MEM module
Three transition modules
One multifunction module
System bar
Manual set
Cables
One option bay

KHDXL-PNL-400-xx
4 M/E panel with 25- or 35-button source selectors
Panel Control Unit
Touchscreen menu panel
Four 25- or 35-button source select modules
One 25- or 35-button local aux module
Four local E-MEM modules
One master E-MEM module
Four transition modules
One multifunction module
System bar
Manual set
Cables
Two option bays

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Guatemala's Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Dios Christian Church to Produce World-Class HD Programming with Grass Valley Live Production Solutions

March 28, 2013

San Francisco, Calif., March 28, 2013 — Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Dios—the largest and fastest growing church in Guatemala—has selected Grass Valley® Live Production solutions to outfit its new church in order to produce high-quality programs for church members and viewers. Daily, Iglesia Cristiana Casa de Dios airs Latin America's number one rated Christian program on TBN's "Enlace" as well as Daystar's "Casa de Dios" and "Noches de Gloria". The programs are seen throughout the U.S., Central and South America, and parts of Europe.

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