Grass Valley Kalypso Installation Planning Guide - Manual (Page 7)

Kalypso Installation Planning Guide 7
Kalypso System Options
Video Processing Frame
Two different Video Processing frames are available. The Kalypso Classic
frame operates with standard definition video only. The Kalypso HD frame
can be switched between either high definition or standard definition video
operation. The Kalypso Duo system uses the Kalypso HD frame for only
standard definition video operation. An optional upgrade is available to
convert a Kalypso Duo system into a fully functional Kalypso HD system
that also supports high definition video.
Kalypso Video Processing frames do not perform input video format con-
versions. The video sources connected to the Kalypso frame must be com-
patible with the selected operating format and reference signal.
Each type of Video Processing frame can be configured as either a 4-M/E
system or a 2-M/E system, depending on the number of Mix Effects and
other modules installed in the frame. In addition, a 2-M/E frame can be
upgraded to a 3-M/E system or 4-M/E system.
The Video Processor frame has a separate power supply. The same type of
power supply frame is used for the SD and HD Kalypso frames.
Kalypso System Options
Kalypso system options can be categorized as Video Processor frame
options and Control Surface options. Frame options add basic capabilities
to the system, while the Control Surface options offer flexibility in control-
ling the Kalypso system. A general description of these options follows.
Refer to the Kalypso
Ordering Guide for details.
Video Processor Frame Options
• Transform Engine, adds three channels of video/key digital transform
effects. Up to two Transform Engines can be installed,
• Kurl (for Transform Engine), with Splits and Mirrors,
• SuperStill, adds advanced Still Store capabilities with two inputs, eight
outputs, animation, disk storage, and includes the Still Store Loader
application for image transfer to and from PCs,
• KlipCache (for SuperStill), increases cache storage capacity to about
1800 frames.
• Chromatte Advanced Dual Chroma Keyer, adds two floating chroma
keyers, able to be assigned to any keyer in the system at any time. Up
to eight dual chroma keyers (16 total) can be installed,