K-Frame S-series Switchers
Video Production Center
The GV Korona K-Frame S-series systems combine ultimate mid-range switcher performance, along with proven workflows and simplified control of complex productions. These unrivaled capabilities are offered in three system packages, with 1, 2 or 3 M/Es, for exceptional value.
GV Korona K-Frame S-series systems offer a choice between three new control surfaces with a built-in touchscreen menu system, innovative touchscreens in transition areas, and a K-Frame S-series video processing engine. The systems come pre-configured with 1, 2 or 3 M/Es, 32 inputs and 16 outputs, and software licenses that include floating iDPMs and Chromakeyers, 2DDPMs for each...
FEATURES
K-Frame S-series
- Compact Frame (6 RU) with 10-bit 4:2:2 video processing:
- 32 standard inputs, up to 80 maximum
- 16 standard outputs, up to 48 maximum
- Up to 6 M/Es for exceptional creative freedom
- Up to 8 floating DPMs, accessed as either iDPM or eDPM at the user’s discretion
- 4 full function keyers in every M/E, with standard keying modes including chromakey
- 2D DPMs (resizers) on every keyer, with 4 pairs of 2D DPMs per M/E
- Floating 3D iDPMs for more complex digital effects Future-Ready with multiformat support, including 1080p (level A or B) and 4K
- The K-FRM-IO-10GE IP I/O board for the K-Frame video processing engine offers video-over-IP connectivity for all K-Frame production switchers, using either uncompressed SMPTE ST 2022-6 or 4K 1-wire compressed IP
- Smart I/O modules provide up/down/crossconversion (optional)
- Integrated macro builder/editor allows users to edit macros online (or offline) on a PC running the menu application
- DoubleTake split M/E mode effectively doubles the number of M/Es (optional)
- FlexiKey programmable clean feed mode for separately programmable configurations of keyers from 4 M/E outputs
- Aux bus transitions for dissolves and wipes on aux bus outputs
- Built-in Image Store for storing up to 3,000 stills or 50 seconds of 1080p video to 10 video+key pair outputs
- Integrated external ClipStore provides multiple channels of video+key pairs for up to 10+ hours of non-volatile video/key/audio clip storage
- Built-in, dual output multiviewer with 5 pre-configured layouts (maximum 14 panes per layout) with On-Air and Preview tally
- Interfaces with Grass Valley routers and external Kaleido multiviewers, as well as their control systems
- LDK Series & LDX Series camera control with Ethernet tally via Connect Gateway
- 999 macros with multiple means of recall from the panel
- 1,000 E-MEM registers with Define E-MEM for fine control in creation and editing of effects
- RGB color correction on the M/E buses and aux bus outputs (optional)
- System Control area with device control sub-sections, switched preview, aux bus delegation and macro controls
- Source Rules links keyers to sources and set rules for “on/off/left alone” on every M/E with full look-ahead preview
- Ethernet tally connection for integration with external tally systems
- VDCP Ethernet connect for stadium applications
- Integrated control of XPression graphics engine using RossTalk protocol
SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Specifications For complete product dimensions and installation instructions, please refer to the documentation library.
| Component | Depth | Width | Height | Weight | Rack Units |
| Frames | |||||
| K-FRM-100CS | 558.8 mm (22.0 in.) | 482.8 mm (19 in.) | 266 mm (10.47 in.) | 36.7 kg (81 lbs.) | 6 |
| Frame | M/Es | Inputs | Outputs | GPI Inputs Per Board | GPI/Tally Outputs Per Board | Smart I/O (MatchDef/SetDef) |
| S-series 6 RU | 1 to 6 | 32 standard, 80 maximum, includes 16 Smart I/O that are SDI or IP** | 16 standard, 48 maximum, includes 16 Smart I/O that are SDI or IP** | 8 per input board | 32 per input board | Each Smart I/O module provides 4 inputs and 4 outputs with access to 4 up/down/crossconversion (MatchDef/SetDef) capability |
| Board Count | ||||||
| S-series 6 RU | Up to 2 tri-M/E boards | Up to 2 input boards (32 inputs per input board) | Up to 2 output boards (16 dual outputs per output board) | Up to 4 Smart I/O modules that are SDI or IP** | ||
* Heights for GV Korona panels include tub rubber feet. ** IP I/O do not support MatchDef/SetDef
Video Standards
4K UHD Mode:
- 2-Sample-Interleave (2SI), 4x 1080p or TICO-compressed 4K 1-Wire
- 4 quadrant quad link, 4x 1080p
3G Mode: 1080p50/59.94/60, Level A and Level B HD Mode:
- 1080i25/29.97/30
- 1080PsF23.976/24/25 7
- 20p50/59.94/60
SD Mode:
- 525i59.94
- 625i50
Serial Digital Video Inputs
Interface:
- 3G: SMPTE ST 424
- HD: SMPTE ST 292
- SD: SMPTE ST 259 ITU-R BT.656
Return loss:
- >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
- >10 dB, 1.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE ST 259) Nominal amplitude: 800 mVp-p terminated Input impedance: 75Ω Max. cable length: Using Belden 1694A type cable
- 3G: 140m (459 ft.) typical
- HD: 200m (656 ft.) typical
- SD: 350m (1,148 ft.) typical
IP Digital Video Inputs/Outputs
Interface: SMPTE ST 2022-6; IEEE 802.3 (10 GigE) Connector Type: SFP+ (LC fiber) Multicast: IGMPv2
Compression
Interface: SMPTE RDD 35 (TICO) Connector Type: 75Ω BNC; SFP+ (LC fiber) Compression Ratio: 4:1 Latency: Fixed, low latency pixel and line-based Format: 2-sample interleave (2SI)
Serial Digital Video Outputs
Interface:
- 3G: SMPTE ST 424
- HD: SMPTE ST 292
- SD: SMPTE ST 259 ITU-R BT.656
Return loss:
- >15 dB, 5 MHz to 1.5 GHz
- >10 dB, 1.5 GHz to 3.0 GHz
Type of connector: 75Ω BNC (SMPTE ST 259) Nominal amplitude: 800 mVp-p across 75Ω Rise and fall times:
- 3G & HD: ≤ 135 ps between 20% and 80% amplitude
- SD: 400 to 1400 ps between 20% and 80% amplitude
Timing jitter:
- 3G: ≤ 2.0 UI
- HD: ≤ 1.0 UI
- SD: ≤ 0.2 UI
Alignment jitter:
- 3G: ≤ 0.3 UI
- HD: ≤ 0.2 UI
- SD: ≤ 0.2 UI
Output impedance: 75Ω DC offset: <500 mV with 75Ω termination Ancillary and embedded data: Blanked or passed (user selectable) EDH: Blanked
Analog Reference Input
Video standard: Analog black or tri-level sync Return loss: >40 dB, up to 5 MHz Connectors: 2 BNC loop-through Impedance: 75Ω external termination
Communications
Connections:
- Panel to frame: LAN cable 100m (328 ft.) max. length
- Menu panel to frame: LAN cable 100m (328 ft.) max. length
Interoperability: The GV Korona K-Frame S-series Video Production Center is interoperable with the Encore, Jupiter, SMS-7000 and NV9000 routing control systems; LDK Series and LDX Series cameras using Connect Gateway; and with the K2 media server family (including K2 Summit and K2 Solo), legacy Profile servers, M-Series iVDRs, Turbo iDDRs and T2 iDDRs.
Supported Control Protocols
The GV Korona K-Frame S-series Video Production Center supports Ethernet and serial AMP protocol (standard in all systems), serial BVW and Odetics protocols, as well as controlling devices using PBus II and GPIs
- RossTalk (for Xpression control)
- Serial BVW-75 for VTR control
- AMP (advanced media protocol) for Profile PVS, Profile XP Media Platform, K2, M-Series, Turbo iDDR and T2 iDDR systems over Ethernet and serial
- Grass Valley native protocol for routers/routing control systems (Trinix/Trinix NXT, Venus, Triton, NVISION and third-party routers; Jupiter, Encore and NV9000 router control systems)
- Ethernet tally
- Grass Valley remote Aux panels via Ethernet
- Ethernet CPL to control Grass Valley external remote Aux panels
- GV Editor protocol for edit controllers and external control
- VDCP serial and Ethernet
Power
Video Processing Frame 6 RU:
- Line voltage: 100-240 VAC ±10% power factor corrected with automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
- Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
- Power consumption: max. 750W
- Leakage current: <2.5 mA
Control Panel:
- Line voltage: 100-240 VAC ±10% power factor corrected with automatic line-voltage sensing for 120V and 240V sources
- Line frequency: 50/60 Hz ±5%
- Power consumption: max. 50W
- Leakage current: <2.5 mA
Environmental Conditions
Storage temperature: -20 to 70º C (-4 to 158º F) Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F) Relative humidity: 0-95% (non-condensing) Electromagnetic environment: E2 (according to EN55103-1, -2)
MEDIA GALLERY
ORDERING INFORMATION
S-series systems come with additional licenses that provide tremendous value and can be seen below:
| System | M/Es | Stripes | Buttons | Frame Type | Inputs | Outputs |
| KOR-1-15-1M-KCS | 1* | 1 | 15 | Compact (S-series) | 32** | 16*** |
| KOR-2-20-2M-KCS | 2* | 2 | 20 | Compact (S-series) | 32** | 16*** |
| KOR-3-25-3M-KCS | 3* | 3 | 25 | Compact (S-series) | 32** | 16*** |
* S-series frames support up to 6 M/Es
** S-series frames support up to 80 inputs
*** S-series frames support up to 48 outputs
GV Korona Performance Suite
KOR-SPORT-PS
K-Frame Compact S-series SPORT Performance Package adds additional functionality to the KOR- 3-25-3M-KCS, KOR-2-20-2M-KCS or KOR-1-15-1M-KCS models.
- DoubleTake capability (K-FRM-LIC-DBL)
- Additional storage for the ImageStore (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-32GB)
- Movies capability for the ImageStore (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-RAMR)
GV Korona Panel Options
KOR-PNL-100-15
1-stripe (1 M/E) GV Korona panel including redundant power supply, with 15-button source selectors. Includes one 15-button source select stripe, one 20 meter Ethernet cable, and a system control area with device control, switched preview, alternate bus and aux bus delegation, and macro controls, with controls for background and keyer source selection, multi-function and E-MEM area, horizontal keyer cut/mix, multi-function keypad and display. Includes built-in multitouch display and menu system.
KOR-PNL-200-20
2-stripe (2 M/E) GV Korona panel including redundant power supply, with 20-button source selectors. Includes two 20-button source select stripes, one 20 meter Ethernet cable, and a system control area with device control, switched preview, alternate bus and aux bus delegation, and macro controls, with controls for background and keyer source selection, multi-function and E-MEM area, horizontal keyer cut/mix, multi-function keypad and display. Includes built-in multitouch display and menu system.
KOR-PNL-300-25
3-stripe (3 M/E) GV Korona panel including redundant power supply, with 25-button source selectors. Includes three 25-button source select stripes, one 20 meter Ethernet cable, and a system control area with device control, switched preview, alternate bus and aux bus delegation, and macro controls, with controls for background and keyer source selection, multi-function and E-MEM area, horizontal keyer cut/mix, multi-function keypad and display. Includes built-in multitouch display and menu system.
GV Korona K-Frame S-series Systems
KOR-1-15-1M-KCS
GV Korona K-Frame S-series 1 M/E system — includes control panel, video frame and licenses. 1-stripe (1 M/E) GV Korona panel (KOR-PNL-100-15) with built-in multitouch touchscreen menu. Compact (6 RU) K-Frame S-series (K-FRM-100CS) which includes:
- S-series Controller Module (K-FRM-CTRL-CS) with internal ImageStore and Multiviewers
- One S-series Mix/Effects module (K-FRM-ME-DPMs)
- One Input Module with 32 inputs (K-FRM-INPUT)
- One Output Module with 16 outputs (K-FRM-OUTPUT)
- One power Supply Unit (K-FRM-PSU)
Software licenses, which include:
- One (1) S-series M/Es each with four keyers (K-FRM-LIC-ME-S)
- Two (2) floating iDPMs (K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2)
- Two (2) floating Chromakeyers (K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2)
- Four (4) 2D DPMs (K-FRM-LIC-2DDPM)
- Internal ImageStore with storage (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-16GB)
- Two (2) internal Multiviewers (K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR)
- FlexiKey functionality (K-FRM-LIC-FLEX)
KOR-2-20-2M-KCS
GV Korona K-Frame S-series 2 M/E system — includes control panel, video frame, and licenses. 2-stripe (2 M/E) GV Korona panel (KOR-PNL-200-20) with built-in multitouch touchscreen menu. Compact (6 RU) K-Frame S-series (K-FRM-100CS) which includes:
- S-series Controller Module (K-FRM-CTRL-CS) with internal ImageStore and Multiviewers
- One S-series Mix/Effects module (K-FRM-ME-DPMs)
- One Input Module with 32 inputs (K-FRM-INPUT)
- One Output Module with 16 outputs (K-FRM-OUTPUT)
- One Power Supply Unit (K-FRM-PSU)
Software licenses, which include:
- Two (2) S-series M/Es each with four keyers (K-FRM-LIC-ME-S)
- Two (2) floating iDPMs (K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2)
- Two (2) floating Chromakeyers (K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2)
- Eight (8) 2D DPMs (K-FRM-LIC-2DDPM)
- Internal ImageStore with storage (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-16GB)
- Two (2) internal Multiviewers (K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR)
- FlexiKey functionality (K-FRM-LIC-FLEX)
- S-series Controller Module (K-FRM-CTRL-CS) with internal ImageStore and Multiviewers
- One S-series Mix/Effects module (K-FRM-ME-DPMs)
- One Input Module with 32 inputs (K-FRM-INPUT)
- One Output Module with 16 outputs (K-FRM-OUTPUT)
- One Power Supply Unit (K-FRM-PSU)
- Three (3) S-series M/Es each with four keyers (K-FRM-LIC-ME-S)
- Two (2) floating iDPMs (K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2)
- Two (2) floating Chromakeyers (K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2)
- Twelve (12) 2DDPMs (K-FRM-LIC-2DDPM)
- Internal ImageStore with storage (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-16GB)
- Two (2) internal Multiviewers (K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR)
- FlexiKey functionality (K-FRM-LIC-FLEX)
K-FRM-100CS
K-Frame S-series Options
K-FRM-LIC-EDPM
Software license enabling M/E hardware to act as either an M/E or an expansion Digital Picture Manipulator (eDPM) for grouping up to six licensed DPMs video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-2
Software license enabling two of the available floating iDPM Digital Picture Manipulator video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-IDPM-ALL
Software license enabling all of the available floating iDPM video and key channels. Includes Kurl with nonlinear transforms including page-turn, page-roll, spheres, ripple, slits, mirrors, splits, size modulation and position modulation, plus Spektra with lighting, wide-range defocus, glow and output recursives.
K-FRM-LIC-2DDPM
Software license enabling all 2D DPMs available on licensed M/Es or eDPM in the video processor frame.
K-FRM-LIC-ME-S
Software license enabling mix/effects functionality on the K-FRM-ME-DPM-S Module. Four keyers per M/E. One license required for every M/E. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-2
Software license enabling two floating chromakeyers to use on any of the six keyers on every M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-CHRO-ALL
Software license enabling all floating chromakeyers in the system. Possible 30 in fully loaded Compact frame, 54 in fully loaded Standard frame. Six chromakeyers per M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-FLEX
Software license enabling FlexiKey programmable clean feed.
K-FRM-LIC-RGB
Software license for RGB color correctors on every M/E bus, with color correction per input and on all outputs.
K-FRM-LIC-SETMATCH
Software license enabling four SetDef/MatchDef video source format converters for up/down/crossconverting inputs or outputs of SD and HD including 1080p. Modular input/output module(s) (K-FRM-IO) are required for SETMATCH software option.
K-FRM-LIC-DBL
Software license enabling DoubleTake (aux bus transitions, etc.) split M/E.
K-FRM-LIC-MLTVWR
Software license enabling multiviewer functionality on the K-FRM-ME-DPM module. One license required for every multiviewer. Maximum licenses dependent on hardware availability. Five pre-configured layouts, max. 14 panes per layout with On-Air and Preview tally.
K-FRM-CTRL-CS
Controller Processor module for K-Frame Compact S-series. Both the internal ImageStore and multiviewers functionality reside on this module which are licensable.
K-FRM-100CS-KIT
K-Frame Compact S-series 6 RU spares kit: includes S-series control processor and S-series fan module. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-LIC-IMG-16GB
Software license enabling the ImageStore to operate with 16 GB of memory.
K-FRM-LIC-IMG-32GB
Software license enabling the ImageStore to operate with 32 GB of memory.
K-FRM-LIC-IMG-RAMR
Software license enabling the ImageStore board to operate in “Movies” RAM Record mode. Requires a K-FRM-IMG and a K-FRM-LIC-IMG-xx.
K-FRM-LIC-SNMP
Software license enabling the SNMP MIB functions to be used by various SNMP health monitoring systems.
K-FRM-LIC-ME-VIEW
Software license enabling the capability to view an additional preview output from the M/E that displays the input videos for that M/E. Six pre-configured layouts that are separately selectable for each M/E.
K-FRM-ME-DPM-S
K-Frame ME-DPM S-series module: Adds one mix/effects module with three licensable S-series M/Es and four licensable DPMs to the K-Frame S-series. M/E includes: A/B and Utility 1 and 2 backgrounds and four full-function keyers, cut/mix/wipe transitions, with six program, preview and clean feed outputs. Module hardware may also be utilized to support an eDPM license. (Only available for S-series systems.)
K-FRM-INPUT
K-Frame input module: adds 32 inputs, eight GPI inputs and 32 GPI outputs per input board, one board per frame slot.
K-FRM-OUTPUT
K-Frame output module: adds 16 dual channel outputs (32 outputs) per output board, one board per frame slot.
K-FRM-IO
K-Frame input/output module: adds four inputs and four outputs with four licensable video up/down/crossconverting SD and HD sources including 1080p.
K-FRM-IO-10GE
K-Frame Input/Output IP Module adds SMPTE ST 2022-6 (HD) capability to K-Frame:
- 2 SFP connectors
- 4x4 bidirectional IP signals
- 4K 1-Wire using TICO compression
- SDI and 4K uncompressed over 12G SDI
K-FRM-PSU
K-Frame Power Supply for the K-FRM-PSU-FRAME
KAL-32AUXx
Single and multibus remote aux panels.
K-FRM-LIC-3G-C
Software License enabling 3G formats in the K-FRM-100C Compact video processing frame.
GV Korona Panel Options
KOR-PNL-KIT
GV Korona critical spares kit for the KOR-PNL-xxx-xx main control panel models, including the controller board.
KOR-PNL-PSU
GV Korona power supply unit, for replacement or spares.
KOR-SPORT-PS
K-Frame Compact S-series SPORT Performance Package adds additional functionality to the KOR-3-25-3M-KCS, KOR-2-20-2M-KCS or KOR-1-15-1M-KCS models.
- DoubleTake capability (K-FRM-LIC-DBL)
- Additional storage for the ImageStore (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-32GB)
- Movies capability for the ImageStore (K-FRM-LIC-IMG-RAMR)
KOR-PNL-LAN-20
20 meter LAN Cable for the GV Korona main control panel to the video processor frame, for replacement or spares.
KSP Control Surface
KSP-PNL-1ME-KBD
Soft Panel interface keyboard for 1 M/E GUI with special Keycap labels and colors for switcher control. Requires the KSP-LIC-1ME-SW software option to operate the KSP.
KSP-LIC-1ME-SW
License enabling control of the K-series video processor frames with the 1 M/E soft panel GUI on a customer supplied PC. Suggest the KSP-PNL-1ME-KBD option.
