Miranda Camera Co M406-9900-402, KALEIDO-K2 Operation, Startup and preparation to use software

GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

5 Operation

The function of Kaleido-K2 is to gather information from multiple sources and merge it into a single information stream for presentation on a monitor. This process is managed under software control. The Kaleido software package consists of two parts:

-Kaleido software runs on the on-board computer under Windows 2000, and manages the source processing and integration. It interfaces with remote controllers for real-time modification of the presentation.

-Kaleido Edit software runs on a remote computer, and is used to design the on-screen layout of the Kaleido output. It downloads layouts to the on-board Kaleido software; these layouts can be remotely modified in real time, or stored for recall later.

Detailed instructions for installing and operating these two software packages are presented in the Kaleido Software User’s Manual.

5.1 Startup and preparation to use software.

The Kaleido-K2 is shipped with the current version of the Kaleido software installed, and configured to autostart when the system is powered on. Upon initial startup, the system will present an empty monitoring window at its output. Upon subsequent start-ups, the system will present the last window that was present before shut-down. See the software manual for detailed instructions on how to operate the software. Note that either an ethernet network connection or the ethernet jack must be connected before the software will boot (see section 5.3)

5.2 Installation of Software

In case of recovery from system failure, or when software is being updated, it is necessary to install the Kaleido and Kaleido Edit software packages. This software is delivered on a CD-ROM which is included in the product package. As Kaleido does not incorporate a CD-ROM drive, it is necessary to install the software from a remote computer through a network connection (or use the supplied crossover cable for a point-to-point network connection) or use a portable CD-ROM drive with USB connection or a USB “drive” such as a Memory Stick® and use the USB connector at the rear. Installation of the software is described in the Kaleido Software User’s Manual.

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