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GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
22 | Kaleido K2
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.