Grass Valley Kayenne XL Package v.7.0.4 - Manual (Page 30)

28 Kayenne XL Package — User Manual
Section 2 — Concepts
Signal Routing
In this section you will find information regarding the switcher input
sources, crosspoints and buses.
Inputs and Sources
Incoming video signals are connected to the digtal video processor system
via BNC connectors on the rear of the digital video processor frame. All
inputs are serial digital (SMPTE 274M, SMPTE 296M, SMPTE RP211).
Signals from external devices not operating in this standard will need to be
converted.
Some devices (for example, a camera providing serial digital output) may
provide a video signal that can be received on a single connector. However,
other devices may output multiple signals.
For example, a character generator usually provides a signal with two com-
ponents (commonly called video and key). Some incoming signals may also
originate from devices the Kayak HD system can control (Router, DPM,
DDR).
For a Kayak HD Digital Production Switcher, the term source refers to all the
video signals and other attributes associated with a device. This is a funda-
mental concept. The Kayenne XL Package is based on sources, not input
signals or crosspoints. Each source can be given a descriptive name, but has
an ID Number for absolute identification. The system uses ID numbers, not
source names or input connectors, to identify each source. Defining each
source is an important aspect of the Kayak HD system.
Source Definition
The source definition process includes assigning a name to each input
source. Once sources are defined, you can then select the source by name in
the control panel menu. Sources that use separate video and key signals are
coupled in the Input menu to enable a single button to select the video-key
pair from the switcher control panel. Tally relays can be assigned to the cor-
responding inputs in the
Config - GPO/Tally menu. All these settings are part
of a configuration and may change from production to production.