KUMO 1604
KUMO 1604

Tech Specs

Tech Specs are subject to change.


Video Formats

  • 270 Mbps, 1.5 Gbps, 3 Gbps SDI
  • 270 Mbps DVB-ASI

Video Input Digital

  • 3G-SDI Inputs
  • 16x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424

Video Output Digital

  • 3G-SDI Outputs
  • 4x BNC, SMPTE-259/292/424
  • Noninverting

Ancillary Data

  • Passes all SDI embedded ancillary data including audio

Salvo

  • Up to 8 Salvos can be configured and saved in each KUMO router

Cable Equalization

(Belden 1694A)

  • 3 Gbps, up to 140m
  • 1.5 Gbps, up to 200m
  • 270 Mbps, up to 390m
  • Automatic operation

Reclocking

  • 270 Mbps, 1.483 Gbps, 1.485 Gbps, 2.966 Gbps, 2.970 Gbps - Auto Select

Switching Modes

  • Single/Normal, Dual, and Quad Link modes
  • Switches in vertical blanking per SMPTE RP-168

Control Panel Compatibility

  • AJA KUMO CP – 1RU X-Y Ethernet control panel
  • AJA KUMO CP2 – 2RU X-Y Ethernet control panel

Reference Input

  • External, 2x BNC
  • Looping, nonterminating
  • Blackburst or tri-level sync

Network Interface

  • 1x RJ-45, 10/100/1000 Ethernet
  • Supports AJA KUMO Ethernet control panels, direct connect or networked 
  • Grass Valley Native Protocol
  • Embedded web server for remote control

USB Interface

  • 1x Mini-USB for IP configuration using AJA eMini-Setup

Serial Interface

  • 1x DB-9 Female, RS-422
  • Basic support for Grass Valley Native Protocol
  • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows:

1

GND

2

TX-

3

RX+

4

GND

5

No Connection 

6

GND

7

TX+

8

RX-

9

GND

Shell   

GND





 


Size (w x d x h)

  • 1RU - 17.4” x 1.54” x 1.75” (441.96 x 39.12 x 44.45 mm)

Weight

  • 1.2 lb (0.6 kg)

Power

  • External power supply required
    • Enclosure: Dual, redundant, 10-14VDC regulated, 4-pin Molex, 7W typical, 9.6W max.
    • AC adapter, included: 100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz, universal input, 60W
    • Optional redundant AC adapter sold separately, KUMO-PWR

Environment

  • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F)
  • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F)
  • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing
  • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet)

AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.5 for macOS.

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.4 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO v4.9.1 firmware is a maintenance release.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and Control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO routers and KUMO Control Panel's many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.4 for macOS.

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.3 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.3 for macOS.

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

Please note - This version of eMini-setup is incompatible with macOS Tahoe 26.2. Please use v2.4.4.

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KUMO v4.9 firmware is a maintenance release and adds support for the new KUMO 6464-12G router.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and Control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO routers and KUMO Control Panel's many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.2 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.2 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.1 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.4.1 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO firmware v4.8 is a maintenance release and adds a new user preset feature. This powerful feature saves current settings to 1 of 20 available Preset slots. Settings on the Configuration page are stored in the preset and any preset may be recalled at any time, returning the KUMO to the previously stored state.

It is highly recommended that you update the firmware to avoid any potential issues. Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. To remain up-to-date, all KUMO Routers and control Panels should be updated to this version. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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KUMO firmware v4.7.1 is a maintenance release. It is highly recommended that you update firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.3 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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** eMini-Setup is not currently compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia.

AJA eMini-Setup v2.3 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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KUMO firmware v4.7 is a feature and maintenance release. This is the first KUMO firmware release that supports the new KUMO 6464-12G router. It is highly recommended that you update firmware to avoid any potential issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.6.2 firmware improves SDI performance in KUMO 3232-12G and addresses CP and CP2 issues.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.6.1 firmware adds increased router control support to 32 GV Native Protocol Ethernet control points as well as "Host UPnP" configuration option to the network page.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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** eMini-Setup is not currently compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia.

AJA eMini-Setup v2.2 for macOS. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.2 for Windows. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.6  firmware adds support for for 32 router control points (such as router control panels, router control systems, etc). The previous limit was 16.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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** eMini-Setup is not currently compatible with macOS 15.x Sequoia.

AJA eMini-Setup v2.1 for macOS includes new support for IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI for Mac users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI, IPR-10G2-SDI, IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI. 

Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.1 for Windows includes new support for IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI  for Windows users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI, IPR-10G2-SDI, IPT-10G2-HDMI and IPT-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.5.0  firmware adds support for KUMO 3232-12G and KUMO 1616-12G alongside new support for eMini-Setup v2.0 and above configuration of IP addressing over the USB connection on all KUMO devices.

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.0 for Windows includes new support for IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI  for Windows users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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AJA eMini-Setup v2.0 for Mac includes new support for IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI  for Mac users. 

This version supports AJA Mini-Connect, HELO, KUMO Routers and Control Panels, IPT-1G-SDI, IPT-1G-HDMI, IPR-1G-SDI, IPR-1G-HDMI, IPR-10G-HDMI, IPR-10G2-HDMI and IPR-10G2-SDI. Please read the Release Notes for more details.

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Version 4.3.0.9  firmware adds support for Salvos in KUMO routers and the 8 dedicated Salvo buttons on the KUMO CP2

Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.2.0.0  firmware adds support for KUMO CP2 and also addresses minor bugs for KUMO routers and KUMO CP. All users of KUMO products are encouraged to update to the latest firmware.

Please read the Release Notes  for details on the update. All KUMO Routers  and KUMO Control Panels should be updated to this version to remain up-to-date.  Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CPs' many operational features.

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Version 4.1.0.5 firmware adds one key feature and also addresses a minor bug. All users of KUMO products are encouraged to update to the latest firmware.

Please read the Release Notes  for details on the update. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 3.1 firmware adds several updates and improvements to KUMO Compact SDI routers. Please read the Release Notes for details on the update. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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KUMO version 3.0 firmware adds the ability to gang two and four physical connections together as a single virtual connection, allowing KUMO to route Dual Link and UltraHD signals as a single crosspoint. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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KUMO version 2.1 firmware provides several small fixes to address issues arising from previous firmware builds. All KUMO  and KUMO CP users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please read the release notes for complete details. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 2.0.1.34 firmware provides support for Grass Valley Native Protocol to allow control of KUMO routers via RS-422 and Ethernet. All KUMO users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please read the release notes for important information regarding RS-422 and existing KUMO routers. Consult the KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 1.3.0.0 firmware is a maintenance release that replaces version 1.2.0.9. All KUMO users should update to this version to remain up-to-date. Please note that KUMO Compact Routers and KUMO CP control panels should both use this updated firmware. Please consult the updated KUMO Manual for a full description of KUMO and KUMO CP's many operational features.

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Version 1.0.0.3 software is the initial release of KUMO firmware. KUMO CP is not supported with this software.

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KUMO routers and KUMO CP control panels User Manual v4.9

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This Quick Start guide will provide you with the basic information for getting your KUMO router or Control Panel up and running quickly.

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A template for customizing the button labels on your KUMO CP and CP2. The zip file contains Adobe Illustrator. editable PDF and Vizio files.

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AJA eMini-Setup QSG v2.4.2

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This file contains the latest version of the AJA REST Automation scripts for KUMO routers. These scripts are provided for developers who prefer to use REST for communication and control of AJA devices. 

Please Note: These materials are intended for users who have web programming or scripting skills. They are not intended for the general user.

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