Grass Valley K2 ASI Media Client Quick Start

K2 ASI Media Client

1. Make cable connections and, if necessary, configure network

Quick Start Guide

071-8676-00 August 14, 2008

Before you begin, unpack the following items...

K2 ASI Media Client

Rack slides

K2 ASI Media Client CD

Recovery CD

...and locate the documentation you need.

Documentation path to install
K2 ASI Media Clients with (shared) K2 Storage System

*Release
Notes

*Storage Release Notes and Cabling Guide packed with RAID primary chassis

*Cabling
Guide

The K2 ASI Media Client Installation and Service Manual
and User Manual can be found on the K2 Documentation
CD.

Power cords

Storage System
Instruction Manual

System
Guide

Quick Start
Guide

Shared storage

You must add the K2 ASI device to a K2 Storage System.
Refer to step 3 for more details.

Connect power cords VGA monitor Keyboard/Mouse

GigE connections

The K2 ASI Media Client operates as a K2 Appliance
into the K2 Storage System.

Port 1: Control network
Port 2: Media (iSCSI) network

ASI connections

Two ASI input connectors are available to receive
MPEG-2 transport streams. Only one can be
scanned at a time.

Connect other cables as needed. Refer
to the K2 ASI Media Client Installation
and Service Manual for complete
cabling and network instructions.

RS-422 connections

Connect the RS-422 ports to control the device from an
automation system. Refer to the K2 ASI Media Client
Installation and Service Manual.

ASI In 2ASI In 1

RS-422 ports

NIC port 2 NIC port 1

2. Power on 3. Set-up system configuration 4. Make remote connection

Open the K2 ASI video application and connect as Configurator.

1 3 1

Press both bezel-release buttons and flip down front bezel.

Power button

Press the standby switch to power on. Power LED

2

goes on and stays on. Service LED stays off. Startup
processes complete in approximately two minutes.

3

Logon with the default Windows account:

Username: administrator
Password: adminK2

K2 ASI Media Client Network configuration

In Network Connections, configure Control Connection #1
(NIC Port 1). Set IP address and other network properties for
establishing the connection to the K2 Storage System control
network

Add the K2 ASI Media Client to a K2 Storage System

1

Log-on to the K2 Storage System control point PC.

2

Open the K2 System Configuration Application and log in with
permissions equivalent to K2 Administrator or higher.

3

Select the K2 Storage System top node.

4

Add the K2 ASI Media Client device as a K2 Appliance.

Refer to the K2 Media Client Installation and Service Manual
for complete procedures.

Install the K2 ASI Media Client Graphical Interface

1

From the Control Point PC, insert the K2 ASI Media Client CD.

2

Run the setup application.

3

Follow on-screen instructions and install the Client module only.

Control point PC

1

Select the ASI input, right-click and choose Scan new input.

2

3

Input sources become available for record.

Continue with Quick Start procedures on the reverse side.

5. Scan inputs 6. Set-up a Record Channel

K2

Documentation

Xxx 200x Software version XX

System Requirements:

Microsoft Windows and
Internet Explorer 5.5x or

Netscape 4.7x or later.

If this disc does not

auto-start, open the

home.htm file on the disc.

.

Control point PC

1

Select the ASI input, right-click and choose Add input.

Select an ASI connector (1 or 2)

2

and click Next.

3

And configure as follows:

The live programs appear
in the Inputs view.

Control point PC

2

Select the Record-list mode,
click Next and set-up
the record parameters.

Select a channel and drag it into the record area.

1

3

Record-list control becomes
available in the Outputs view.

7. Record a clip 8. For more information...

In the Video Client, click Help | Help and read the
complete documentation for operating and configuring K2

Control point PC

1

Open the record-list control.

3

Click the Record button.

ASI Media Client channels.

Go to http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com/support, and search
the FAQ Knowledge Bank.

FAQ Knowledge Bank

Find the complete documentation set for K2 products
on the Documentation CD:

- User Guide

- System Guide

- Service Manual

- Storage System Manual

- RAID Instruction Manuals

Use the following information to contact
product support by phone during business
hours. Afterhours phone support is available
for warranty and contract customers.

International [phone] Italy [phone]
(France) [phone] [phone]
International [phone] Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, [phone]
(United States, Canada) [phone] Tadzikistan, Uzbekistan [phone]
Hong Kong, Taiwan [phone] Indian Subcontinent [phone]
Korea, Macau [phone]
Australia, New Zealand [phone]
Central, South America [phone] Near East, Africa [phone]
China [phone] Netherlands [phone]
Belgium [phone] Northern Europe [phone]
Japan [phone] Singapore [phone]
Malaysia [phone] Spain [phone]
Middle East [phone] UK, Ireland, Israel [phone]

Germany, Austria, E. Europe

[phone]

2

Add a new clip and set its
characteristics.

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