Grass Valley KayakDD-2 v.6.7.1 - Manual (Page 10)

KayakDD-2 Digital Production Switcher
1 Preface
1.1 About This Manual
This KayakDD-2 Planning and Installation Manual provides installation, configuration,
and service information for the Thomson Grass Valley KayakDD Digital Production
Switcher. This manual is designed for technical personnel responsible for installing and
maintaining KayakDD-2 systems.
1.2 Standard Documentation Set
The standard KayakDD-2 documentation set consists of a:
• Operating Instructions,
• Planning and Installation Manual, and
• Release Notes.
The Operating Instructions contains background information about the KayakDD-2
Digital Production switcher and describes operating procedures. This manual can be
used while learning about KayakDD-2 and for enhancing your basic knowledge of the
system.
The Planning and Installation Manual contains information about installing, configuring,
and maintaining the system. The service part in this current manual is in preparation.
The Release Notes contain information about new features and system enhancements
for a specific software version, and also includes software installation procedures.
Always check the release notes for your current system software before you begin
operating your system.
1.3 Other Documentation
Communication protocols of KayakDD-2 are available upon request for developers and
software engineers to use to design editor and other external interfaces to the
KayakDD-2 system.
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