GRASS VALLEY K2 SOLO - User manual

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PRODUCT DATA SHEET
KEY FEATURES
K2 Solo
P O R TA B L E 2- C H A N N EL H D /S D S ER V ER
Small form factor:• ½rack width, 2 RU
high
Two DVCPRO 25/50 & DVCPRO HD•
bi-directional channels, each with
MPEG-2 playout capability
Full SD/HD MPEG-2 encoding available•
AVC-Intra 50/100 support is available•
Up to 40 hours of SD storage and 20•
hours of HD storage (XDCAM HD 25)
on hard disk storage
Optional solid-state drives for robust•
operation
Instant replay – record-to-play in less•
than ½second
AppCenterPro comes standard•
ChannelFlex-compatible with•
AppCenter Elite:
Multicam mode—
Super SloMo mode:—
3D—
Video + key—
HD/SD-SDI monitor output with•
timecode burn-in and custom text
overlays
Multiviewer monitor mode with•
custom text overlays
Built-in mix effects within a single•
play channel
Fast boot times with embedded•
operating system on CompactFlash
media
QuickTime-compatible file system•
for edit-in-place with Final Cut Pro,
EDIUS, and other NLEs
Integrated control operation with•
Grass Valley production switchers and
vision mixers
The 2-channel K2 Solo™is built off the K2
Summit™production client architecture
and packaged in a compact ½ rack width,
2 RU package. It is software-compatible
with K2 Summit applications including
support for the K2 Dyno™replay system.
Applications
K2 Solo is ideal for:
Broadcasters•
Live mobile production•
Stadiums – big screen support•
Sports/news centers – feed records•
Universities – sports programs•
K2 Solo Standalone Server
K2 Solo comes standard with HDD or
SSD (solid-state drive) internal storage.
Its compact design and light weight
make it easily portable with only a VGA
monitor needed to be fully operational.
Options include a hard case for shipping,
handle and feet/corners protective kit,
and a dual-rack kit for side-by-side rack
mounting of two units.
There are two base models, each with
either HDD or SSD drives:
HD/SD DVCPRO record/playout with•
HD/SD MPEG-2 playout
DVCPRO record/playout with HD/SD•
MPEG-2 record/playout
AVC-Intra support can be added to•
either machine with an upgrade kit
For fast boot times and high reliability, K2
Solo comes standard with CompactFlash
running an embedded operating system.
This also protects it from virus attacks as
a simple reboot will clear any problems.
ChannelFlex-Compatible
With AppCenter Elite, K2 Solo’s two
channels can double in capability. For
example, with ChannelFlex™some of the
new configurations are:
2 camera inputs and 1 play channel•
1 Super SloMo camera input and 1•
play channel
4 camera inputs•
1 3D camera feed and 1 play channel•
Video+key record or playout on each•
channel
Production Features
K2 Solo’s portability and ruggedness
makes it ideal to carry to live events. It
can be used with K2 Dyno for powerful
playback capability including instant replay.
Specific production features include:
Instant replay within ½ second•
Built-in multiviewer mode•
Built-in mix effects on each channel•
Support for DV, MPEG 2, and AVC-Intra•
acquisition formats and playback
K2 Solo uses a QuickTime-compatible
file system which lets NLEs such as Final
Cut Pro and EDIUS®directly edit content
while it is still being recorded.
Broadcast Features
K2 Solo can be used in any broadcast
facility with automation or with its internal
playlist capability. Broadcast support
includes up/down/cross conversion
with full AFD support for aspect ratio
conversion and up to 16 audio channels
per video for support of multiple
languages with PCM or compressed
audio. Tight integration with the Grass
Valley Kayenne™switcher provides a
powerful video ClipStore capability.
K2 Solo is a broadcast-capable,
2-channel, portable, cost-effective,
standalone server with up to 20 hours
of HD storage. It’s optimized for both
production and broadcast workflows.
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Our customer support and services offerings ensure optimal system performance and maximize uptime. These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning,
professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements.
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CUSTOMER SUPPORT & SERVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
ORDERING INFORMATION
K2-SOLO
Includes 2 HDDs, DV25/50 DVCPRO HD,
and MPEG-2 playout
K2-SOLO-SSD
Same as K2-SOLO with SSDs instead
of HDDs
K2-SOLO-MPEG
Same as K2-SOLO, adds MPEG-2 record
(encoder) for each channel
K2-SOLO-SSD-MPEG
Same as K2-SOLO-MPEG, with SSDs
instead of HDDs
Optional Accessories
K2-XDP-AES-CABLES
AES DB25 to XLR break-out cables (2).
Each cable provides 8 input and 8 output
AES XLR connectors for one K2 Summit
video channel
K2-XDP-AVC2-FK
Add 2 channels of AVC-Intra 50/100
support
K2-SOLO-RACK
Dual rack adapter for side-by-side
mounting in standard equipment rack
K2-SOLO-HANDIPAK
Handle and feet/corners protector kit
K2-SOLO-CASE
Hard-bodied case with foam insert
HD Compression Formats
(see Note 1)
DVCPRO HD•
MPEG-2@HL 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long•
GOP, 12-80 Mb/s
MPEG-2@HL 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long•
GOP, 20-100 Mb/s
XDCAM HD (25, 35, 50 Mb/s)•
XDCAM EX•
AVC-Intra 50/100•
HDV playout•
SD Compression Formats
(see Note 1)
DV, DVCAM, DVCPRO 25/50•
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:0, I-Frame & Long•
GOP, 2-15 Mb/s
MPEG-2@ML 4:2:2, I-Frame & Long•
GOP, 4-50 Mb/s
D10/IMX 30/40/50•
Video Channels (see Note 2)
2 HD/SD-SDI record/play channels•
SD-SDI: SMPTE 259M, ITU-R601,•
525/625 line component, 10-bit
HD-SDI: SMPTE 292M, 10-bit•
Monitor Modes
SDI monitor out with timecode burn-in•
VGA multiviewer•
Definable text overlay for above•
displays including channel name, clip
name, transport status, play speed,
audio meters, and other status
Video Playback Output
All clips play seamlessly back-to-back•
Off-speed play with line interpolation•
Video/audio mix effects•
Dissolves between two video tracks•
Fade up/down to matte color•
ChannelFlex Modes (with
AppCenter Elite)
Multicam (1 or 2 channels)•
Super SloMo (1 channel)•
3D (1 or 2 channels)•
Video+key (1 or 2 channels)•
Up/Down/Cross Conversion and
Aspect Ratio
525• ↔1080i/720p, 625↔1080i/720p
720p• ↔1080i cross conversion
4:3-16:9 aspect ratio conversions•
Embedded audio tracks•
16 embedded channels/video•
Discrete AES/EBU Audio
8 input and 8 output tracks (4 AES•
pairs) per video channel
DB25 pin connector per video channel•
(XLR breakout cable is optional)
Audio Specifications
PCM: 48 kHz, 16- or 24-bit•
Sample rate conversion to 48 kHz•
AC-3 and Dolby E pass-through•
Audio Special Features
Scrub audio support (±2X)•
Audio click elimination•
Audio tagging and audio mapping•
Hard Disk Storage (bitrate – hours
±10%)
DV25/DV50/100 = 20/10/5 hours•
MPEG-2@: 12/25/50/100 Mb/s =•
40/20/10/5 hours
SSD Storage (bitrate – hours ±10%)
DV25/DV50/100: 12/6/3 hours•
MPEG-2@: 12/25/50/100 Mb/s =•
24/12/6/3 hours
Power Requirements
100-240V, 50/60 Hz•
Typical power: 180 watts•
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (HxWxD): 89 x 210 x•
446 mm (3.5 x 8.25 x 17.7 in.)
Weight: 7.5 kg (16.5 lbs.)•
Environmental Characteristics
Operating temperature: 10° to +40°C•
(50° to 104°F)
Non-operating temperature: -40° to•
+60°C (-40° to 140°F)
Operating relative humidity: 20% to•
80% from -5° to +45°C (23° to 113°F)
Non-operating relative humidity: 10%•
to 80% from -30° to +60°C (-22° to
140°F)
GPI
12 in, 12 out – DB25 pin connector
Reference Genlock
NTSC/PAL black composite analog
Timecode (per video channel)
LTC SMPTE 12M on mini XLR•
One VITC reader/writer•
Ancillary timecode•
Control
Protocols
BVW (RS-422) (w/o insert edit)•
Odetics/VDCP (RS-422)•
AMP (RS-422 and Ethernet)•
K2.net native API•
Ports
Four 100/1000Base-T Ethernet ports•
1 Express Card, 34 mm (front)•
4 USB 2.0 front, two USB 2.0 rear•
FireWire (IEEE 1394)•
One RS-422 serial port per channel•
15-pin SVGA•
USB keyboard, mouse•
Remote Monitoring
Grass Valley NetCentral™SNMP-based
remote facility-monitoring software
Certifications
UL 60950, FCC Class A, EMC Class A, CE,
C-Tick, CSA 60950, IEC 950, EN 60950
Included in Package
Power cord•
LTC cables (2)•
USB mini keyboard & mouse•
Documentation CD•
Quick Start guide•
USB stick with recovery image•
Note 1 – MPEG-2 playout is standard on
all models, MPEG encode available on
specific models.
Note 2 – All channels are bi-directional
for DV. MPEG-2 bi-directionality available
on specific models.
Two-channel codec module: With ChannelFlex, each channel can
record 2 camera feeds or 1 Super SloMo camera.Two SDI output
BNCs provide an on-air output and a configurable monitor output
or support for 2 streams from a 3D or video+key file. 8 AES audio
channels on DB25 connector, LTC I/O, and RS-422 for control.
Control module with VGA multiviewer output, GPIs, Ethernet
connections, USB and IEEE 1394 connectors, and reference.
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Kayenne, and NetCentral are trademarks of GVBB Holdings S.a.r.l. All other tradenames referenced are service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks
of their respective companies. Specifications subject to change without notice. SDP-4006D-1