User manual GRASS VALLEY K2 SUMMIT DATASHEET

[. . . ] Teamed with the K2 DynoTM replay controller, it offers an ideal solution for live events such as sports, concerts, and any application that requires quick access to recorded media. As with all K2 media clients, you can configure a K2 Summit as part of a SAN solution comprised of multiple media clients, K2 media server, and K2 RAID storage--or deploy a standalone client with internal or external storage and built-in server for use in a distributed environment. Both the SAN and standalone systems are optimized to work in a file-based environment. [. . . ] To provide a cost-effective design with no single point K2 Production Features The K2 Summit Production Client has been specifically designed for the needs of live event productions such as sporting events where instant replays need to be available immediately at the push of a button. All channels are bi-directional and can easily and quickly switch between record and play. K2 Platform ­ Overview The K2 platform is comprised of one or more K2 media clients connected to one KEY FEATURES · Two- or four-channel configurations: -- SD: DV, IMX, and MPEG-2 I-Frame & Long GOP -- HD: DV, XDCAM HD, XDCAM EX, MPEG-2 I-Frame & Long GOP and , AVC-Intra · Play different formats back-to-back: -- SD and HD clips -- 720p/1080i -- DV/MPEG/AVC-Intra · Instant replay capability · ChannelFlexTM-compatible with AppCenterElite: -- Multicam mode -- Super SloMo mode -- 3D mode -- Video + key mode · HD/SD-SDI monitor output with timecode burn-in and custom text overlays · Multiviewer monitor mode with custom text overlays · iSCSI or Fibre Channel connection to K2-SAN shared storage · Built-in mix effects on each channel: -- Video dissolves and audio cross fades supported via APIs and AppCenterPro playlist · Fast boot times with embedded OS on CompactFlash · Up to 8 internal hard disk drives or solid state drives (SSD) · Import/export all formats as MXF OP1a, SMPTE 360M (GXF), or QuickTime · File system enables edit-in-place of QuickTime files www. grassvalley. com product data sheet K2 SUmmiT PRodUCTion CliEnT STAndARd FEATURES · Automatic upconversion and downconversion, user-definable aspect ratio conversion, and closed caption preservation · Configurable as SAN or standalone solution · ANC data preserved and full AFD processing · Standard redundant power supplies, cooling, and Ethernet ports · Embedded operating system on flash memory · Scales from two to four channels to more than one hundred channels in a SAN configuration · Open-system design enables interoperability with other devices via standard protocols · Full multi-channel audio support ­ 16 SDI audio tracks per video channel (32 audio tracks per clip on disk) · Remote SNMP monitoring via NetCentralTM SNMP-based facility-monitoring software Internal multiviewer output on VGA provides a quad split display of the all channels in real time (Requires optional AppCenterPro). · Security options enable protection from accidental on-air channel mistakes full support for all SD and HD formats. The K2 Summit Production Client also supports the industry AFD standard for aspect ratio conversion. As a result, you only need to store a single-format version of a clip in order to play it out in the appropriate SD or HD format. ChannelFlex-Compatible ChannelFlex*1 doubles K2 Summit's capability from four bi-directional channels to application-specific configurations equivalent to eight channels: · Record up to 8 camera feeds · Record up to two 2X/3X super slo-mo cameras · Record up to four 3D cameras or video+key pairs · Play up to four 3D files or video+key pairs channel/clip name, transport controls, play speed, audio meters etc. to be displayed in any location with various text sizes and colors. Built-in Mix Effects For generating quick highlight packages, often all that is required is simple dissolves or fades between two clips. Each channel has this capability built-in (most servers require two channels to do a mix effect). An integrated mixer dissolves between two clips or to a matte color. The color and transition times are user-definable. Advanced Video Playback Features The K2 Summit Production Client features smooth, high-quality, bidirectional, slow-motion playback, and enhanced jog/shuttle control for all formats including MPEG-2 Long GOP . Playback trails recording by a fraction of a second so replay is virtually instantaneous*2. Slo-mo playback and freeze frames are jitter-free at even the slowest speeds due to the use of line interpolation technology. *1 ­ requires AppCenterElite *2 ­ requires AppCenterPro Flexible Monitoring Options With the built-in VGA multiviewer*2, all four channels can be monitored in normal mode or up to eight channels when ChannelFlex*1 is in operation. An SDI monitor output is available with timecode burn-in for each channel. A user-definable text overlay option*2 is available for both monitor displays that enables various information such as Multiple Format Capabilities The K2 Summit Production Client is the only server that provides agile codecs enabling playback of SD or HD content seamlessly on the same timeline with any supported format (DV/DVCPRO, MPEG-2, or AVC-Intra). It automatically up-, down-, or crossconverts a clip to the desired output resolution providing K2 SUmmiT And K2 dYno REPlAY SYSTEm The K2 Dyno replay controller is a powerful and cost-effective system to address sports replay and other live events. The K2 Dyno controller offers a highly intuitive control panel and user interface, high-quality T-bar and jog knob, touchscreen display, and the ability to attach an optional VGA monitor for dualscreen operation. All of the advanced features of the K2 Summit Production Client are available through the K2 Dyno control panel including the built-in mix effects on each of the four channels, smooth slo-mo playback, and instant replay at the push of a button. The K2 Dyno application has been optimized for a typical live event workflow and includes: · Pre-production features for easy setup and import of previous highlights, material, setups, and graphics · On-air features for instant replay, highlights (shotbox) creation with metadata, and playlist package with mix effects · Post-production features for quick "melt" and take-away on a standard USB disk for editing www. grassvalley. com product data sheet Audio and Closed Caption/Teletext Multilingual Support Each video channel has up to 8 AES/EBU or 16 embedded channels of PCM or compressed audio. [. . . ] These services include call centers staffed around the clock, commissioning, professional training courses, and technical maintenance programs and service agreements. www. grassvalley. com/support © Copyright 2011 Grass Valley USA, LLC. Grass Valley, ChannelFlex, K2 Dyno, K2 Summit, and NetCentral are trademarks of GVBB Holdings S. a. r. l. [. . . ]