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Kayak HD/SD and Kayenne XL Panel
Affordable Multi-Format Switching

Our Kayak™ HD and HD-upgradeable Kayak SD switcher family includes 14 highly affordable systems designed for live production, small corporate studios, and editing applications in environments requiring HD and/or SD production capabilities. This powerful, multi-format expansion of our popular Kayak family features a compact design, superior image quality, and a number of high-end features not found in any other manufacturers' products. Kayak HD is also available with an optional Kayenne™ XL control panel.

Key Features
  • 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
Specifications
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
1080pSF 23.976/24/25/29.97/30 SMPTE RP211 Tables 12 - 16  
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:
  • 1080i25/29.97/30
  • 1080pSF23.976/24/25/29.97/30
  • 720p50/59.94/60
SD Mode:
  • 525i59.94
  • 625i50

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.
Options Information

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-UPG9-10
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.

Data Sheet
Special Offers and Promotions
Additional Product Documents
Ordering Information
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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