GRASS VALLEY K2 SOLO - User manual

Connections per channel (C1, C2)
K2 Solo
Media Server
Quick Start Guide
Before you begin, unpack the following items...
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1. Make cable connections 2. Start up
Connect
power
cord
Each channel (C1, C2) can be
an input (record channel) or an
output (play channel). Connect
video/audio IN and OUT to each
channel, as appropriate for your
intended use.
Standard bi-directional channels
Press the standby switch
to power on.
Identify the following:
Service
LED
Standby
switch
Power
LED
Power LED goes on and
stays on. Service LED
stays off.
Normal startup sequence
Continue with Quick Start procedures on the reverse side.
Connect keyboard
and mouse
Connect VGA
monitor
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Log on with the default
Windows admin account:
-Username: Administrator
-Password: adminK2
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On the Windows desktop, check the system
tray. When the network icon indicates connectivity,
the K2 Solo Media Server is operational.
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3. Configure channels
C1 C2
SDI video in
and out.
Supports
embedded
audio.
LTC
I/O RS-422
AES audio
Make SDI connections on each channel
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15 14 If desired,
connect reference
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1
2
GigE Ports
-Port 1 - Control network
-Port 2 - FTP/Streaming
-Ports 3 & 4 - Not used
Ethernet cabling
AppCenter
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er
Open AppCenter and logon with the K2 administrator account
(K2Admin/K2admin). If a licensing message appears, refer to
K2 Release Notes.
Click tabs,
buttons, and
scroll bar to
locate settings.
Select from
drop-down lists
to make settings.
Click OK and
Yes to save
settings.
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Click System | Configuration.
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K2 Solo Media Server
Power cord
LTC cables
Release Notes and
Accessories Instructions
Licenses and
Warranties
Documentation CD
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NOTE: Do not lose the Recovery Flash
Drive that is stored behind the bezel.
It contains the image for this specific
K2 Solo Media Server.
Keyboard
Mouse
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Release
Notes
Documentation path to install
K2 Solo Media Server
System
Guide
Quick Start
Guide
12 Connect network cables
to Ethernet ports
4. Record and play
1 Select a channel
6Play the clip 5Adjust audio level
as needed
3 Stop record
4Drag a clip into the
channel
2 Begin record
A channel becomes an input
channel when you begin
recording. The same channel
becomes an output channel
when you load a clip for
playout.
Bi-directional channels
On the AppCenter menu, click
Control | Options. On the
Options dialog box click
Timecode and select the
timecode for recording and
display.
Timecode for Record
Some SDI connections
require special licensing
and configuration. Refer to
the K2 AppCenter User
Manual.
*Make other connections as
needed. Refer to the K2
System Guide for complete
instructions.
SDI connections
Standard
Multi-Cam*
3D/Video +
Key record*
Super
Slo-Mo*
Active
Video1 Video2
Video Key
(R eye) (L eye)
Phase1 Phase2 Phase3
Standard Active Active
Duplicates OUT1
3D/Video +
Key play*
Super Out*
Video Key
(R eye) (L eye)
Active Super Out info
IN1 IN2 IN3
OUT1 OUT2

8. For more information...
Help
System Status
About AppCenter
AppCenter Help Topics
In AppCenter, click Help | AppCenter Help Topics and
read the complete documentation for operating and
configuring K2 Solo Media Server channels.
Find the complete documentation set for K2 products
on the Documentation CD:
- User Guide
- System Guide
- Service Manual
- SAN Manual
- Cabling Guide
- RAID Instruction Manuals
Go to http:www.grassvalley.com/support and find
solutions to problems.
Use the following information to contact
product support by phone during business
hours. Afterhours phone support is available
for warranty and contract customers.
The VGA resolution must be
1024 x 768 x 32 or greater to
support live (moving) video
monitoring.
Video monitor support
1 Select Playlist
3Play the list
2Drag clips into
the channel
5. Create a playlist 6. Monitor
Click View | Video Monitor
International [phone]
(France) [phone]
International [phone]
(United States, Canada) [phone]
Go to http:www.grassvalley.com/support/contact for
phone numbers to contact your local support center
directly during normal business hours.
Toolbar
Full Screen
Video Monitor
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7. Configure network, if desired
Choose your method for network configuration.
SiteConfig – Install SiteConfig on a control point PC, discover the K2 Solo
Media Server, and configure network interfaces.
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Click Start | All Programs | Grass Valley | Write Filter Utility.
FBWF Manager opens.
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Set Filter to Disable, click OK, and restart as prompted.
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DHCP is enabled and the
chassis serial number is
the hostname.
Default network settings
Configure network name resolution via host files or otherwise, as required by on-site networking. FTP/Streaming network hostnames
must include “_he0” suffix.
35 Configure Control Team for the control network.
36 If desired, configure Media Connection #1 for the FTP/Streaming network.
The K2 Solo Media Server has a file-based write filter to protect from
changes and increase on-air reliability. The write filter must be disabled
before making changes and enabled after changes are complete.
Manual configuration – At the local K2 Solo Media Server, use standard
Windows operating system procedures.
8When changes are complete, enable the write filter.
Take note of the chassis serial number, located on the rear of the unit.
Refer to K2 Release Notes and the K2 System Guide for more information about the write filter, SiteConfig, and network configuration.
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Ethernet connection names
Is named this in Windows
Network Connections...
Control Team (Control
Connection #1)
This rear panel
GigE port...
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Media Connection #1
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Media Connection #2
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Control Team (Control
Connection #2)
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Refer to the AppCenter Help menu for complete information about playlist
functionality and other operations, such as editing subclips.