Grass Valley K2 Dyno User Manual

K2 Dyno

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Installation Manual

Software Version 1.6

071-8744-01

April 2010

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Contents

Grass Valley Product Support..................................................................................................7

Chapter 1: Overview of systems................................................................................9

Overview diagram..................................................................................................................10

Connections to K2 systems...................................................................................................10

K2 Summit/Solo with Dyno installation checklist...................................................................11

K2 Summit/Solo system requirements .................................................................................12

Procure software and/or hardware........................................................................................13

Chapter 2: Cabling systems.....................................................................................15

Cable K2 Summit Production Client......................................................................................16

Cable K2 Solo Media Server.................................................................................................16

Cable ChannelFlex Suite inputs and outputs........................................................................17

Cable K2 Dyno Controller......................................................................................................18

Contents

Chapter 3: Configuring networks.............................................................................21

About K2 Dyno Replay Controller modes..............................................................................22

Configure network on K2 Dyno Controller.............................................................................22

Start K2 Summit/Solo............................................................................................................23

Disable write filter..................................................................................................................24

Configure network on K2 Summit/Solo.................................................................................24

Chapter 4: Installing and configuring software......................................................27

About K2 Dyno software........................................................................................................28

Install K2 Dyno Server software............................................................................................28

Enable write filter...................................................................................................................28

Configure K2 Summit/Solo channels.....................................................................................29

Start a new session on the K2 Dyno Controller.....................................................................29

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Contents

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Chapter 1

Overview of systems

This section contains the following topics:

• Overview diagram

• Connections to K2 systems

• K2 Summit/Solo with Dyno installation checklist

• K2 Summit/Solo system requirements

• Procure software and/or hardware

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K2 Summit Client

K2 Dyno Controller

Ethernet

connection

Video/audio monitoring

K2 SUMMIT

PRODUCTION
CLIENT

SDI in (A)

C1

SDI out (C)

SDI out (D)

C3

PGM

P1

Record

Play

PVW
P2

C4

SDI in (B)

C2

AppCenter Pro

on K2 Summit

Production Client

K2 Dyno Replay
application VGA

output

Overview of systems

Overview diagram

The following diagram illustrates a typical K2 Dyno Replay System. If your installation
requires a different system configuration, apply the information in this manual
accordingly.

If required, you can have an Ethernet switch in the Ethernet connection path.

Connections to K2 systems

Your K2 Dyno Replay Controller connects to K2 systems as follows:

Installation instructionsDescriptionK2 system

K2 Dyno Replay System
(Dyno-Pack)

A bundled K2 Summit
Production Client and K2

Refer to the K2 Dyno Replay

System Quick Start Guide.
Dyno Replay Controller that
you buy as a Dyno-Pack.

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Grass Valley preinstalls
software, licenses, and tests
the units together before you
receive the Dyno-Pack.

Overview of systems

Installation instructionsDescriptionK2 system

K2 Summit Production
Client

K2 Solo Media Server

A stand-alone K2 Summit
Production Client that is not
a part of a Dyno-Pack and
has not previously been
controlled by a K2 Dyno
Replay Controller. You must
install and possibly license
software.

Any K2 Solo Media Server.
You must install software.

Refer to the appropriate
checklist and topics later in
this manual.

Refer to the appropriate
checklist and topics later in
this manual.

The Dyno Director product requires software and configuration that is not documented
in this manual. Refer to Dyno Director documents.

K2 Summit/Solo with Dyno installation checklist

CommentTask

—Verify system requirements

Procure software and/or hardware

Procure or verify supporting systems and
software

Unpack devices

Controller

Verify network communication

Upgrade and/or license software, if
necessary, on K2 Summit/Solo

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Refer to K2 Dyno Replay System Quick
Start Guide. Both the K2 Dyno Replay

Controller and the K2 Summit
Production Client come with their own
specific USB Recovery Flash Drive.
Make sure you keep each Recovery Flash
Drive with its own specific unit. Do not
lose the Recovery Flash Drive.

—Cable devices

Disable the write filter.Configure network on K2 Summit/Solo

—Configure network on K2 Dyno Replay

At the MS-DOS command prompt, use
the ping command.

AppCenter Pro license is required. On
K2 Solo Media Server, the license is

Overview of systems

CommentTask

standard. On K2 Summit Production
Client, the license must be installed, if
not already present. Refer to release notes
for compatibility information and
upgrade instructions regarding K2
System Software and licensing.

Disable the write filter.Install Dyno Server software on K2

Summit/Solo

Upgrade software, if necessary, on K2
Dyno Replay Controller

for connection to K2 Summit/Solo

Next: Refer to K2 Dyno Controller User Manual and K2 Dyno Replay System Quick
Start Guide for operation instructions.

K2 Summit/Solo system requirements

To support connection to a K2 Dyno Replay Controller, your K2 Summit Production
Client or K2 Solo Media Server must meet requirements as follows. Refer to
compatibility information in release notes for complete and updated requirements.

• Internal storage. K2 Summit Production Client with direct-connect storage or shared
storage (K2 SAN) is not supported.

• Depending on media formats required, a K2 Summit Production Client must have
appropriate licenses and/or hardware installed.

• The version of K2 system software must be compatible with the version of K2
Dyno software. Refer to release notes.

• AppCenter Pro license is required. On K2 Solo Media Server, the license is standard.
On K2 Summit Production Client, the license must be installed, if not already
present.

• On the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server, in Configuration
Manager on the Ganging tab, make sure that Record/play same clip on all channels

of Gang checkbox is not selected. In previous version this checkbox was labeled

"Use a single channel to control the gang".

• If using ChannelFlex Suite features, the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo
Media Server requirements are as follows:

Refer to release notes for compatibility
information and upgrade instructions.

—Configure K2 Dyno Replay Controller

• K2 system software 7.2 or higher

• AppCenter Elite license

• Super Slo-Mo also requires the HD license

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Procure software and/or hardware

Depending on your desired system, procure the following items so that they are
available for the installation process. You can download software from
http://www.grassvalley.com/support/downloads.

• If K2 System software, K2 Dyno Client software, or K2 Dyno Server software
must be installed or upgraded, procure the appropriate version via download or
other mechanism.

• If AppCenter Pro is not currently licensed on the K2 Summit Production Client to
which you are connecting the K2 Dyno Replay Controller, consider the following:

• When you install K2 system software, AppCenter Pro is licensed with a 30

day trial license.

• To avoid installation delays, start the licensing process well before the 30

day trial period expires.

• The following additional devices typically make up a complete system. Procure as
necessary:

Overview of systems

•

Two VGA monitors (1024 x 768 x 32 or greater) and cables

• Video monitors and cables

• USB keyboard

• USB mouse

• Ethernet cable, either crossover or straight-through

• Audio monitoring system

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Chapter 2

Cabling systems

This section contains the following topics:

• Cable K2 Summit Production Client

• Cable K2 Solo Media Server

• Cable ChannelFlex Suite inputs and outputs

• Cable K2 Dyno Controller

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C1 C2 C3 C4

!

OK

~AC

!

OK

~AC

SDIIN1 SDI OUT1 SDIOUT2

LTCI/O

AESAUDIO RS422

SDIOUT1 SDIOUT2

USB/1394 100BT/1000BT

GPI

VGA REF.LOOP THROUGH

AESAUDIO RS422

LTCI/O

SDIIN2 S DI IN3 SDIIN1 SDIIN2 SDI IN3 SDIIN1 SDI OUT1 SDIOUT2

LTCI/O

AESAUDIO RS422

SDIOUT1 SDIOUT2

AESAUDIO RS422

LTCI/O

SDIIN2 S DI IN3 SDIIN1 SDIIN2 SDI IN3

Power
cord

Power
cord

AES
audio

Keyboard
and mouse

VGA
monitor

Channels (C1, C2, C3, C4) are bi-directional

Ethernet
control
connection

Optional:
Ethernet
media
(FTP)
connection

Use C1 as
record channel.
Connect SDI in

Use C2 as
record channel.
Connect SDI in

Use C3 as
play channel.
Connect SDI out

Use C4 as
play channel.
Connect SDI out

Cabling systems

Cable K2 Summit Production Client

1. If desired, mount the K2 Summit Client in an equipment rack. Refer to the K2
System Guide for rack mount procedures.

2. Make cable connections. Connections for a typical system are illustrated.

Each channel can be both an input (record channel) and an output (play channel).
For the typical system, C1 and C2 are record channels and C3 and C4 are play
channels.

The control connection between the K2 Summit Client and the K2 Dyno
Controller can be via direct connect cable or via an Ethernet switch. Control
connections must be on the same network (subnet).

For complete cabling instructions, refer to the K2 System Guide. If using ChannelFlex
Suite features, refer to the K2 AppCenter User Manual.

Cable K2 Solo Media Server

1. If desired, mount the K2 Solo Media Server in an equipment rack. Refer to the K2
Solo Media Server Accessories Installation Instructions for rack mount procedures.

2. Make cable connections. Connections for a typical system are illustrated.

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C1 C2

USB/1394

100-240 V­4-2A,
60-50Hz

100BT/1000BT

GPI

VGA

REF.LOOP THROUGH

SDI IN1 SDI OUT1 SDI OUT2

LTCI/O

AESAUDIO RS422

SDI OUT1 SDIOUT2

AESAUDIO RS422

LTCI/O

SDI IN2 SDIIN3 SDI IN1 SDI IN2 SDI IN3

Channels (C1, C2) are bi-directional

Use C1 as
record channel.
Connect SDI in

Use C2 as
play channel.
Connect SDI out

Power
cord

AES
audio

Keyboard
and mouse

VGA
monitor

Ethernet
control
connection

Optional:
Ethernet
media
(FTP)
connection

Cabling systems

Each channel can be both an input (record channel) and an output (play channel).
For the typical system, C1 is a record channel and C2 is a play channel.

The control connection between the K2 Summit Client and the K2 Dyno
Controller can be via direct connect cable or via an Ethernet switch. Control
connections must be on the same network (subnet).

For complete cabling instructions, refer to the K2 System Guide. If using ChannelFlex
Suite features, refer to the K2 AppCenter User Manual.

Cable ChannelFlex Suite inputs and outputs

ChannelFlex Suite features require the AppCenter Elite license. Super Slo-Mo also
requires the HD license. When the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media
Server is licensed and configured for these features, channel connections are as follows:

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100-240 V~
4A 50-60H z

RS-232

Power
cord

Keyboard
and mouse

VGA
monitor

Ethernet control connection

Optional: Ethernet media
(FTP) connection

Cabling systems

Cable K2 Dyno Controller

Make K2 Dyno Controller cable connections as illustrated.

The control connection between the K2 Summit Client and the K2 Dyno
Controller can be via direct connect cable or via an Ethernet switch. Control
connections must be on the same network (subnet).

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Cabling systems

If you require a connection for media (FTP/Streaming), connect as illustrated
and configure as instructed later in this manual.

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Chapter 3

Configuring networks

This section contains the following topics:

• About K2 Dyno Replay Controller modes

• Configure network on K2 Dyno Controller

• Start K2 Summit/Solo

• Disable write filter

• Configure network on K2 Summit/Solo

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Configuring networks

About K2 Dyno Replay Controller modes

The K2 Dyno Reply Controller operates in the following modes:

• Dyno mode – The Dyno application is open for normal operations such as capturing

• Maintenance mode – The Dyno application is closed and the Windows operating

By default, the K2 Dyno Replay Controller is in the Dyno mode. You must manually
put the unit in the maintenance mode, which requires a restart. Once you are in the
maintenance mode, if you shutdown or restart, you are prompted to confirm the switch
back to the Dyno mode at next startup. You can also choose to stay in the maintenance
mode at next startup.

Configure network on K2 Dyno Controller

and replaying highlight clips.

system desktop is available for system tasks such as network configuration and
software update.

1. Start up the K2 Dyno Controller.

There is no logon for the K2 Dyno Controller.

2. Switch to maintenance mode as follows:

a) At the startup screen, press the Shift button and then touch SHUTDOWN.
b) Touch MAINTENANCE MODE.

The K2 Dyno Client software is closed, and the Windows OS desktop is
displayed after a restart.

3. Proceed as follows:

• If you are using just one Ethernet port (control port) on the K2 Dyno Controller,

skip ahead to step 6

• If you are using two Ethernet connections on the K2 Dyno Controller, proceed

with the next step.

4. Click Start | K2 Dyno | Maintenance | Client Configuration.

The K2 Dyno System Configuration Tool opens.

5. Under Network Interfaces make the following settings:

a) Set Control to Port 1.
b) Set Media to Port 2.
c) Click OK to save settings and close.

6. From the Windows desktop, select Start | Control Panel | Network Connections to
open the Network Connections dialog box.

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Configuring networks

7. Continue with standard Windows procedures to configure the TCP/IP protocol
properties. You can set up the network using DHCP, DNS, WINS, or other standard
networking mechanisms.

NOTE: On small networks or networks with certain security policies a DHCP
server or domain name server (DNS) might not be available. In this case you
can set up a static IP address and create a host file on each system. Refer to
the K2 System Guide.

8. Configure the control connection as follows:

a) Configure the network connection with the following name:

GB1 (Realtek....NIC)

The control connection must be on the same network (subnet) as the K2
Summit/Solo.

This is GigE port 1 on the rear panel.

9. Configure the media (FTP/streaming) connection (if needed).

This connection must have an IP address that is on a different subnet from the
control connection. There are special name resolution requirements for the
FTP/streaming network. Refer to the K2 System Guide.

Configure as follows:

a) Configure the network connection with the following name:

GB2 (Realtek....NIC #2)

This is GigE port 2 on the rear panel.

10. Perform a normal shut down operation as with the Windows OS.

A message asking you whether or not you want to return to the K2 Dyno mode
appears.

11. Choose YES.

The K2 Dyno Client software is started after the restart.

Start K2 Summit/Solo

1. Start up the K2 system.

2. Log on to the K2 system with the default Windows administrator account:

• Username: Administrator

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Configuring networks

Disable write filter

Prerequisite:

• K2 software must be installed on the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo

1. If you have not already done so, log on to the K2 system with Windows

2. From the Windows desktop, click Start | All Programs | Grass Valley | Write Filter

• Password: adminK2

(The password is case sensitive)

At first startup, End User License Agreements appear on the screen. Accept the
agreements to continue.

The Power LED goes on and stays on. The Service LED stays off. Startup
processes complete in approximately two minutes and the K2 system is ready
for connection and operation.

Media Server

administrator privileges.

Utility.

FBWF Manager opens.

3. Under Filter Settings, set Filter to Disable.

Do not modify other settings.

4. Click OK.

5. When prompted, restart the K2 system.

Configure network on K2 Summit/Solo

1. If you have not already done so, disable the write filter.

2. Access the Windows desktop on the K2 system. You can do this locally with a
connected keyboard, mouse, and monitor or remotely via the Windows Remote
Desktop Connection.

3. Open the Network Connections dialog box:

• In the Windows Classic view, select Start | Settings | Network Connections.

• In the Windows XP view, select Start | Control Panel | Network Connections.

4. Continue with standard Windows procedures to configure the TCP/IP protocol
properties. You can set up the network using DHCP, DNS, WINS, or other standard
networking mechanisms.

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Configuring networks

NOTE: On small networks or networks with certain security policies a DHCP
server or domain name server (DNS) might not be available. In this case you
can set up a static IP address and create a host file on each K2 system.

5. Configure the control connection on the stand-alone internal storage K2 system as
follows:

a) Configure the network connection with the following name:

Control Team

The control team is GigE ports 1 (Control Connection #1) and 4 (Control
Connection #2) on the rear panel.

NOTE: Under no circumstances should you modify the loopback adapter.
The loopback IP address is 192.168.200.200. Keep that IP address reserved
on your network. Don’t assign it to any other device. If this causes conflicts
with your existing network, consult your Grass Valley representative.

6. Configure the FTP/streaming connection (if needed) on the stand-alone internal
storage K2 system.

This connection must have an IP address that is on a different subnet from the
control connection. There are special name resolution requirements for the
FTP/streaming network. Refer to the K2 System Guide.

Configure as follows:

a) Configure the network connection with the following name:

Media Connection #1

This is GigE port 2 on the rear panel.

7. If prompted to restart, proceed as follows:

• If you must install K2 Dyno Server software, first make sure the write filter is

disabled, then restart. This keeps the write filter disabled after the restart.

• If you are not installing software, enable the write filter, then restart.

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Chapter 4

Installing and configuring software

This section contains the following topics:

• About K2 Dyno software

• Install K2 Dyno Server software

• Enable write filter

• Configure K2 Summit/Solo channels

• Start a new session on the K2 Dyno Controller

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Installing and configuring software

About K2 Dyno software

There are two software components in the K2 Dyno Replay system, as follows:

• K2 Dyno Server software – This software runs on the K2 Summit/Solo that is
controlled by the K2 Dyno Controller.

• K2 Dyno Client software – This software runs on the K2 Dyno Controller.

When installing/upgrading K2 Dyno software must consider versions and compatibility
for both components: one on the K2 Summit/Solo and one on the K2 Dyno Controller.

Install K2 Dyno Server software

If you have not already done so, disable the write filter on the K2 Summit Production
Client or K2 Solo Media Server.

If the K2 Dyno Server software was previously installed, you must uninstall the
software before you use these steps to install.

1. From the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server, access the K2
Dyno Server software installation files.

2. In the Server directory, locate and open the following file:

setup.exe

3. Follow the onscreen instructions, and work through each page.

4. Click Next and Finish to complete the installation.

5. Restart the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server.

On the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server, in Configuration
Manager on the Ganging tab, make sure that Use a single channel to control the

gang is not selected.

Enable write filter

Prerequisite:

• K2 software must be installed on the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo
Media Server

1. If you have not already done so, log on to the K2 Summit Production Client or K2
Solo Media Server with Windows administrator privileges.

2. From the Windows desktop, click Start | All Programs | Grass Valley | Write Filter

Utility.

FBWF Manager opens.

3. Under Filter Settings, set Filter to Enable.

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4. Under Protected Volumes, set C: to Protected.

Do not modify other settings.

5. Click OK.

6. When prompted, restart the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server.

Configure K2 Summit/Solo channels

On the K2 Summit Production Client or K2 Solo Media Server, configure channels
according to your needs.

1. Log on with K2 administrator credentials.

2. In Configuration Manager, click Channel and then select a channel tab to make
settings.

• On K2 Summit Production Client, typical settings are as follows:

• Configure channels C1 and C2 as record channels. Make video and audio

settings as appropriate for your input.

• Configure channels C3 and C4 as play channels. Make video and audio
settings as appropriate for your output.

Installing and configuring software

• On K2 Solo Media Server, typical settings are as follows:

• Configure channels C1 as a record channel. Make video and audio settings

as appropriate for your input.

• Configure channels C2 as a play channel. Make video and audio settings as
appropriate for your output.

• If using ChannelFlex Suite features, configure a channel's Channel Type, selecting
one of the following:

• 3D/Video+Key Player

• 3D/Video+Key Recorder

• Multi-Cam Recorder

• Super Slo-Mo x2 Recorder

• Super Slo-Mo x3 Recorder

Refer to the K2 AppCenter User Manual for detailed procedures.

Start a new session on the K2 Dyno Controller

1. On the K2 Dyno Replay Controller, open K2 Replay Client.

2. Select Configure.

3. Select the K2 Summit/Solo and Next.

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Installing and configuring software

4. Select a new session and Next.

5. For a typical system, do the following:

a) Set C1 and C2 to Recorder.
b) Set C3 and C4 to Player.
c) Touch Next.

6. For a typical system, do the following:

a) Set C3 to PGM.
b) Set C4 to PVW.
c) Touch Start.

Refer to K2 Dyno Controller User Manual and K2 Dyno Replay System Quick Start
Guide for operation instructions.

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