Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual
K2
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System Guide
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June 2009
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Contents
Finding Information...........................................................................................11
Grass Valley Product Support.................................................................................13
Telephone Support.............................................................................................14
Chapter 1 Product Description
K2 Media Client features.........................................................................................18
Features of SDA-00 models ...............................................................................18
Features of SD-00 models..................................................................................19
Features of HD-00 models.................................................................................19
Features of internal storage models...................................................................19
Features of external storage models..................................................................20
Introducing K2 Media Client models........................................................................21
Introducing the SDA-00 K2 Media Client............................................................21
Introducing the SD-00 K2 Media Client..............................................................21
Introducing the HD-00 K2 Media Client..............................................................22
Product identification...............................................................................................25
Front panel indicators.................................................... ...... ................................. ...27
Rear panel view.......................................................................................................28
SDA-00 model rear panel view...........................................................................28
SD-00 model rear panel view .............................................................................29
HD-00 model rear panel view.............................................................................30
Considerations for first startup out of box................................................................30
K2 Media Client system overview ...........................................................................31
Application System.............................................................................................32
Real Time System..............................................................................................32
Media control and processing.............................................................................33
Loop through and E to E.....................................................................................34
Locations of rear panel boards........................................................................ ...38
RS-422 ports ......................................................................................................39
Ports used by K2 services..................................................................................40
RAID drive numbering........................................................................................41
QuickTime support .............................................................................................41
Chapter 2 Using K2 Media Client system tools
Configuration Manager............................................................................................43
Accessing Configuration Manager......................................................................43
Saving and restoring Configuration Manager settings .......................................43
Restoring default Configuration Manager settings ............................................44
K2 System Configuration.........................................................................................45
Storage Utility..........................................................................................................46
NetCentral...............................................................................................................47
Windows Remote Desktop Connectio n...................................................................47
SiteConfig - a ProductFrame application.................................................................48
Chapter 3 System connections and configuratio n
Network connections and configuration ..................................................................52
Cable requirements............................................................................................52
About Ethernet ports and teaming......................................................................52
Connecting the Ethernet network cabli ng...........................................................53
Data and streaming for K2 systems ...................................................................54
Configure Windows network settings .................................................................55
Streaming video between K2 systems ...............................................................58
Teaming Ethernet ports on internal storage models ...............................................63
Identify adapters.................................................................................................63
Create the Control Team..................................................... ...... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...66
Create the FTP Team.................................... ..... ...... ...... ..... ...... .........................72
Name teams............................................ ...... ..... ...... ...... ................................. ...75
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Reorder adapters ............................................................................................... 76
Modifying network settings...................................................................................... 77
Using FTP for file transfer....................................................................................... 77
Limitations with complex media types................................................................78
Transferring between different types of systems................................................78
Transfer mechanisms.......................................................... ..... ..........................78
FTP access and configuration............................................................................ 79
FTP access by automation................................................................................. 79
FTP security....................................................................................................... 79
FTP internationalization...................................................................................... 79
FTP access by Internet Explorer........................................................................80
FTP commands supported.................................................................................82
Using the HotBin service......................................................................................... 84
About the HotBin service.................................................................................... 84
Prerequisite for using the HotBin service...........................................................85
Configuring the HotBin service........................................................................... 85
HotBin service components..................... ..... ...... ..... .................................. ...... ...88
Using the Pathfire capture service.......................................................................... 89
About the Pathfire capture service..................................................................... 89
Prerequisites for using the Pathfire capture service...........................................89
Considerations for the Pathfire capture service ................................................. 90
Configuring the Pathfire capture service............................................................ 90
Testing the Pathfire capture service................................................................... 92
Pathfire capture service components............................ ...... ...............................92
Pathfire capture service procedures................... ..... .................................. ...... ...93
Installing Pathfire Transfer Service software...................................................... 93
Licensing Pathfire Transfer Service software..................................................... 96
Using the DG capture service.................................................................................97
About the DG capture service............................................. ..... ...... ..... ............... 97
Prerequisites for using the DG capture service.................................................. 97
Configuring the DG capture service...................................................................98
Testing the DG capture service .......................................................................... 99
DG capture service procedures.......................................................................... 99
DG capture service components........................................................................ 100
Using the XML Import capture service.................................................................... 101
About the XML Import capture service............................................................... 101
Prerequisites for using the XML Import capture service.....................................101
Considerations for the XML Import capture service ...........................................102
Configuring the XML Import capture service...................................................... 102
Testing the XML Import capture service............................................................. 103
XML Import capture service components........................................................... 104
Licensing K2 capture service software.................................................................... 104
Pinnacle support.....................................................................................................105
Connecting RS-422............................................................ ...... ..... ..........................109
Connecting GPI.................................................................. .................................. ...110
Chapter 4 Managing Internal Storage
About the K2 Media Client internal storage system ................................................111
Using Storage Utility................................................................................................ 112
About Storage Utility..................................... ...... ................................. ...... ...... ...113
Opening Storage Utility ......................................................................................113
Overview of Storage Utility.................................................................................115
Checking storage subsystem status................................................................... 116
Checking controller microcode........................................................................... 116
Identifying disks..................................................................................................117
Get controller logs................................... ................................. ...... .................... 118
Check disk mode pages.....................................................................................118
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Disabling a disk ..................................................................................................118
Forcing a disk to rebuild .....................................................................................119
Unbind LUN........................................................................................................119
Bind Luns............................................................................................................120
Changing RAID type...........................................................................................122
Making a new media file system.........................................................................122
Checking the media file system..........................................................................123
Cleaning unreferenced files and movies ............................................................124
Downloading disk drive firmware........................................................................125
Storage Utility operation not supported..............................................................125
Placing the K2 Media Client into online mode....................................................125
Chapter 5 Managing K2 client system software
About K2 Media Client system software..................................................................127
Software components installed...........................................................................128
Installing Control Point software..............................................................................129
Installing K2 software..............................................................................................130
Re-installing Grass Valley software....................................................................130
Pre-installed software..............................................................................................132
Backup and recovery strategies..............................................................................132
Chapter 6 Administering and maintaining the
K2 system
Licensing.................................................................................................................133
Software version licenses...................................................................................133
Licensable options..............................................................................................133
Configuring K2 security...........................................................................................134
Overview of K2 security features........................................................................135
Example: Setting up user access to bins............................................................136
Example: Setting up user access to channels....................................................136
Security and user accounts................................................................................137
Configuring media access security for K2 bins...................................................137
AppCenter operations and media access security.............................................140
FTP and media access security .........................................................................140
K2 Storage Systems and media access security...............................................140
Protocol control of channels and media access security....................................141
Configuring channel access security..................................................................142
K2 and NetCentral security considerations.............................................................145
Mapping a NetCentral administrator to the K2 administrator level.....................146
Microsoft Windows High Priority updates................................................................147
Virus scanning policies............................................................................................147
Network and firewall policies...................................................................................148
Enabling and disabling the USB ports.....................................................................148
Configuring auto log on...........................................................................................149
Regional and language settings..............................................................................150
Chapter 7 Direct Connect Storage
Setting up direct-connect RAID storage..................................................................151
Powering up K2 RAID .............................................................................................155
Chapter 8 Shared Storage
About load balancing..................................................... .................................. ..... ...158
Determining K2 Media Client bandwidth requirements ...........................................159
Preparing the K2 Storage System...........................................................................159
Preparing K2 Media Clients..............................................................................160
Adding K2 Media Clients to the K2 Storage System...............................................163
Configuring a K2 Media Client for the K2 Storage System.................................163
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Assigning a K2 Media Client to a different FTP server ........................................... 169
Basic operations for shared storage K2 Media Clients...........................................170
Power on/off procedures....................................................................................170
Taking a K2 Media Client offline......................................................................... 170
Appendix A Remote control protocols
Using AMP protocol to control K2 systems............................................................. 172
Using VDCP protocol to control K2 systems........................................................... 174
Using BVW protocol to control K2 systems.............................................................176
Special considerations for automation vendors ......................................................177
Harris settings .................................................................................................... 177
RS-422 connections................................................................................................ 178
RS-422 connectors and AppCenter channels.................................................... 178
RS-422 connectors and channels on K2 Media Client models..........................180
RS-422 and Protocol Controller Ports................................................................184
RS-422 and COM ports......................................................................................185
Security and protocol control................................................................................... 185
Appendix B Specifications
AC power specification............................................................................................188
Environmental specifications................................................................................... 188
Mechanical specificati on s............................................ ...... ...... ..... ..........................189
Electrical specifications................................ ..... ...... ..... .................................. ...... ...189
Serial Digital Video (SDI)....................................................................................189
Composite Analog Video - SDA-00 models .......................................................190
Genlock Reference.................................. ..... ...... ..... .................................. ...... ...190
System Timing..................................................................... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...191
AES/EBU Digital Audio.......................................................................................192
Analog Audio - SDA-00 model...........................................................................192
Audio Monitor - SDA-00 model...........................................................................192
LTC Input/Output................................................................................................ 193
VITC Input/Output .............................................................................................. 193
RS-422 specification .......................................................................................... 193
GPI I/O specifications.........................................................................................194
Operational specifications....................................................................................... 195
Video codec description K2 Media Client SDA-00 and SD-00........................... 196
Video codec description K2 Media Client HD-00............................................... 197
Playout of multiple formats................................................................................. 197
Active Format Description (AFD) specifications......................................................201
About Active Format Description........................................................................201
Storing AFD in the K2 Media Client....................................................................201
Ingesting SDI...................................................................................................... 202
AFD input/output settings................................................................................ ...202
Using AFD with file transfers.............................................................................. 203
Default generated AFD values...........................................................................204
VBI/Ancillary/data track specifications................................................................ 208
Internationalization............................................................................................. 215
Video network performance...............................................................................215
Supported file input/output formats on K2 Media Client and K2 SAN................216
MXF export behavior on K2 Media Client...........................................................218
Media file system performance on K2 Media Client and K2 SAN......................219
Protocols supported........................................................................................... 219
Transfer compatibility with K2 Media Client ....................................................... 220
Control Point PC system requirements..............................................................221
MIB specifications................................................................................................... 222
K2 client MIBs .................................................................................................... 223
K2 Media Server MIBs....................................................................................... 224
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K2 Appliance (Generic Windows computer based) MIBs...................................225
Appendix C Connector Pinouts
K2 Media Client connector pinouts..........................................................................228
RS-422 connector pinouts..................................................................................228
LTC connectors pinouts......................................................................................229
Analog audio connector pinouts - SDA-00 model...............................................230
GPI I/O connector pinouts ..................................................................................230
K2 Media Server connector pinouts........................................................................231
Redundant server heartbeat cable.....................................................................231
Appendix D Rack mounting
Rack mounting the K2 Media Client........................................................................233
Rack-mount considerati ons................................ ...... ...... ..... ...... .........................233
Rack mount hardware shipped with the K2 client system..................................234
Mounting the Rack Slides...................................................................................235
Installing the K2 client system on the rack mount rails.......................................236
Making Rack Slide Adjustments.........................................................................237
Rack mounting the Control Point PC drawer...........................................................238
Index......................................................................................................................241
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Finding Information
This manual describes K2 Med ia Client systems and provides al l the informa tion you
need to go beyond fact ory default sett ings and customize your system’s conf iguration
to meet your site-specif ic needs. The manua l contains informati on for all models and
options, including both i nternal storage and external sto rage K2 Media Client s. Refer
to the sections that apply to your particular model and options.
How this manual is org anized
This manual is organized around the tasks required to install and configure the K2
Media Client. The follow ing lists the chapters included in this manual:
Chapter 1, Product Description
Chapter 2, Using K2 Media Client system tools
Chapter 3, System connections and configuration
Chapter 4, Managing Internal Storage
Chapter 5, Managing K2 client system software
Chapter 6, Administering and maintaining the K2 system
Chapter 7, Direct Connect Storage
Chapter 8, Shared Storage
Appendix A, Remote cont rol protocols
Appendix B, Specifications
Appendix C, Connector Pinouts
Appendix D, Rack mounting
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Finding Information
Path for the installer of K2 Media Client models with stand-alone storage
K2 Media Client
System Guide*
Other Manuals*
Including:
- Quick Start Guide
- User Manual
- Service Manual
- RAID manuals
Specifications and
instructions for
system settings.
Specifications and
instructions for
system settings.
Find the K2 Documentation CD packaged with K2 Med
Clients and with K2 RAID Storage devices, primary ch
Find the Storage Release Notes and Cabling Guide
packaged with K2 RAID Storage devices, primary cha
K2 Media Client
System Guide*
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Quick Start Guide
The essential steps for installing
the K2 Media Client. Different
models each have their own
version, packaged with the K2
Media Client.
K2 Storage System
Cabling Guide**
Diagrams for
cabling K2 Storage
System devices.
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Information for using the user
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manage clips and to configure
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The following illustration shows the recommended order in which to reference the
documentation.
Quick Start Guide
Release Notes
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You receive this guide in the product packaging with your K2 Media Client. The
Quick Start Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for basic installation
and operation of your K2 Media Client, including recording and playing clips.
The release notes contain the latest information about the K2 software shipped on
your system. The information in this document includes software upgrade
instructions, software specifications and requirements, feature changes from the
previous releases, and any known problems. Because rele ase no te s con ta in t he la test
information, they are printed out rather than included in the Documentation
CD-ROM.
K2 Documentation CD
Except for the release notes, the full set of support documentation, including this
manual, is availabl e on the Documentati on CD-ROM that you rece ived with your K2
Media Client.
The K2 Documentation CD includes the following documents:
•
K2 Media Client Quick Start Guides — The Quick Start Gui des provides step-by-ste p
installation inst ructions for basic installation and oper ation of the K2 Media Clien t,
including recording and playing clips.
•
K2 Media Client User Manual — Describes the K2 Media Client and provides
instructions for operating the product in a variety of applications.
•
K2 Media Client System Guide — This guide p rovide s all t he inf ormati on you nee d
to go beyond factory defau lt settings and customize your system’s confi guration to
meet your site-specific needs.
•
K2 Media Client Service Manual — Conta ins informati on for solving common s etup
problems, as well as information on servicing and maintenance.
•
K2 Storage System Instruction Manual — Contains installation and configuration
procedures for shared storage options. Also includes administrative and
maintenance procedures.
Grass Valley Product Support
•
K2 Storage System Cabling Guide — Contains diagrams for cabling th e devi ce s of
the K2 Storage System.
•
RAID Storage Instruction Manuals — Contains procedures for troubleshooting and
servicing the different level RAID storage devices.
NetCentral documentation
The NetCentral product has its own documentation set, described as follows:
•
NetCentral User Guide — This is a printed manual. It provides instructions for
installing, using, and administering the NetCentral monitoring system.
•
NetCentral Help — From the N etCentral interface access on-line help as follows:
• For general help with NetCe ntral manag er, sel ect
This content is identica l to that in the NetCentral User Guide.
• For help specific to monitoring K2 Media Client system devices, select
Device Providers
and then select the monitored device.
Thomson Grass Valley Web Site
This public Web site contains all the latest manuals and documentation, and
additional support information. Use the following URL.
http://www.thomsongrassvalley.com.
Help | NetCentral Help Topics.
Help |
Grass Valley Product Support
For technical assistance, to check on the status of a question, or to report new issue,
contact Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax.
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Web Technical Support
To access support infor mation on the Web, v isit the pr oduct support Web page on the
Grass Valley Web site. You can download software or find solutions to problems.
World Wide Web: http://www.grassvalley.com/support/
Technical Support E-mail Address: gvgtechsupport@grassvalley.com.
Telephone Support
Use the following information to contact Product Support by phone.
International Support Centers
Our international support centers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Support Center Toll free In country
France +800 80 80 20 20 +33 1 48 25 20 20
United States +1 800 547 8949 +1 530 478 4148
Authorized Local Support Representative
A local support represen ta ti ve ma y be avai l abl e in your count ry. To locate a support
center duri ng normal lo cal business hours, refer to the following list. This list is
regularly updated on the website for Thomson Grass Valley Product Support
(http://www.grassvalley.com/support/contact/phone/).
After–hours local phone support is also available for warranty and contract
customers.
Region Country Telephone
Asia
Pacific
Central America,
South America
North America
China +86 10 5883 7575
Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Macau +852 2531 3058
Japan +81 3 6848 5561
Southeast Asia - Malaysia +603 7492 3303
Southeast Asia - Sing apore +65 6379 1769
Indian Subcontinent +91 11 515 282 502
+91 11 515 282 504
Australia, New Zealand +61 1300 721 495
All +55 11 5509 3440
North America, Mex ico, Caribbean +1 800 547 8949
+1 530 478 4148
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Region Country Telephone
Europe
UK, Ireland, Isra e l +44 118 923 0499
Benelux – Netherland s +31 (0) 35 62 38 421
Benelux – Belgium +32 (0) 2 334 90 3 0
France +800 80 80 20 20
+33 1 48 25 20 20
Germany, Austria, Eastern Europe +49 6150 104 444
Belarus, Russia, Tadzhikistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan +7 095 258 09 20
+33 (0) 2 334 90 30
Nordics (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland) +45 40 47 22 37
Southern Europe – Italy +39 02 24 13 16 01
+39 06 87 20 35 42
Southern Europe – Spain +34 91 512 03 50
Middle East,
Near East, Africa
Middle East +971 4 299 64 40
Near East and Africa +800 80 80 20 20
+33 1 48 25 20 20
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Chapter 1
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Product Description
The K2 Media Client is a cost-effective Broadcast Enterprise Server that incorporates
IT server platform and storage technologies to deliver a networked solution to
facilities for ingest, playout, news integration, and media asset management. It is a
comprehensive platform that provides a suite of user applications and system tools.
Control
Point PC
Communication over
Ethernet network
Operation, configuration, and
monitoring from a remote location
K2 Media Clients
The K2 Media Client is desi gned for “headle ss” operation from a re mote control point
using Grass Valley Contr ol Point s oftware. You c an also us e the Microsoft Windows
Remote Desktop Connection appl icati on on your PC t o connect to the K2 syste m for
configuration or administration.
The K2 Media Client product is further described in the following sections:
• “K2 Media Client features” on page 18
• “Introducing K2 Media Client models” on page 21
• “Product identification” on page 25
• “Front panel indicators” on page 27
• “Rear panel view” on page 28
• “Considerations for first startup out of box” on page 30
• “K2 Media Client system overview” on page 31
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Chapter 1 Product Description
K2 Media Client features
This section provides an ove rview of K2 Media Client features . Refer to Appendix B,
Specifications for details.
The following features are common to all models:
• Four cha nnels (maximum) per c hassis
• SDI video inputs and outputs
• AES/EBU or embedded audio inputs and outputs.
• Redundant power supply, RAID 1 protected Windows XP system disk, cooling
fans for reliability
• RAID media storage
• Remote operation and configuration via AppCenter
• NetCentral™ provides remot e error reporting and monito ring via SNMP (Optional
for models using local storage only)
• Gigabit Ethernet
• AMP, VDCP, and BVW remote control protocols supported
• Remote control over RS-422 or Ethernet
• GPI Trigger (12 I/O)
Features of SDA-00 models
SDA-00 models record and play analog (composite) video and audio, as well as
digital (SDI) video and audio. These models are standard definition only.
SDA-00 models use dedicated encoders for recording and dedicated decoders for
playing. They have two record channels and t wo play channels. You ca n encode and
decode video using the DV25 or MPEG-2 c ompression sta ndards. You can play clips
of any of these compression types through a play channel without any configuration
changes. For example, you can play DV25 and MPEG-2 clips back-to-back on the
same timeline.
The complete product nomenclature for this model is K2-SDA-22, which designates
the channel configuration as two record and two play. Internal storage and external
storage models are av ailable. Also refer to “Introducing the SDA-00 K2 Media
Client” on page 21.
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Features of SD-00 models
SD-00 models have bi-directional video codecs, which means each of the four
channels support both record and play operations. These models are standard
definition only.
You can encode and decode video using the DVCAM, DVCPRO or MPEG-2
compression standards. You can play clips of any of these compression types thr ough
any play channel without any conf igurati on changes. For example, you can play DV,
DVCPro25, DVCPro50, and MPEG-2 clips back-to-back on the same timeline.
The complete product nomencl ature for this model is K2-SD-04 , which designates the
channel configuration as four record/play channels. Internal storage and external
storage models are available. Also refer to “Introducing the SD-00 K2 Media Client”
on page 21.
Features of HD-00 models
HD-00 models can process either high definition (HD) or standard definition (SD)
video. However, only the MPEG-2 compression standard is used in these HD/SD
models. In addition, these mod els use ded icated enco ders for rec ording an d dedicated
decoders for playing . The number and type (r ecord or play) of channels in the cha ssis
is determined by the model.
Features of SD-00 models
Record channels can record either SD or HD through an HD encoder. Play channels
play both SD and HD clips throu gh an Agile HD decode r. Both HD an d SD clips are
played out in the fo rmat specif ied for t he outp ut assigne d to the cha nnel. All clips ar e
either up- or down-converted appropriately to play on that output, and their aspect
ratios are adjust ed. For example, you can play 50 Hz SD 625, HD 1080i at 25 Hz, and
HD 720p at 50 Hz clips back-to-back on the same timeline.
HD-00 models support encode and decode of SD VBI data and HD Ancillary data,
with appropriate up/down conversion for playout.
The complete produc t nomenclature for this model designa te s c h an nel configuration
as follows:
• K2-HD-02 — No record channels, two play channels
• K2-HD-03 — No record channels, three play channels
• K2-HD-04 — No record channels, four play channels
• K2-HD-12 — One record channel, two play channels
• K2-HD-13 — One record channel, two play channels
• K2-HD-22 — Two record channels, two play channels
Internal stor age a nd ext ern al s torag e model s are a vaila ble. Also ref er t o “Introducing
the HD-00 K2 Media Client” on page 22.
Features of internal storage models
SDA-00, SD-00, and HD-00 models are available with internal media storage, with
options for five media drives or ten media drives. In addition, there are two drives
configured as a RAID 1 mirrored pair, which together are the system drive. This
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makes the internal storage K2 Media Client a self-contained, stand-alone unit, with
no external devices fo r storage, audio, or video c onnections required. You can t ransfer
media in and out of the internal storage K2 Media Client via Gigabit Ethernet.
Refer to Chapter 4, Managing Internal Storage for more information.
Features of external storage models
SDA-00, SD-00, and HD-00 models are available as external storage clients. The
external storage K2 Media Client contains two internal disk drives that make up the
RAID 1 system drive. There are no media drives in an external storage K2 Media
Client. There are two types of external storage for media, as follows:
• Shared storage — Multiple external storage K2 Media Clients connect to the K2
Storage System via Gigabit Ethernet to share a common pool of storage. Refer to
Chapter 8, Shared Stor age and the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual for m ore
information.
• Direct-connect storage — A single K2 Media Client with the optional Fibre
Channel board install ed connects direct ly to its own exte rnal RAID storage devic e.
This makes the direct -conne ct K2 Medi a Cli ent a self- conta ined, s tand-a lone u nit,
with no external device s for storage, audio, or video connections requi red. You can
transfer media in and out of the direct-connect K2 Media Client via Gigabit
Ethernet. Refer to Chapter 7, Direct Connect Storage for more information.
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Introducing K2 Media Client models
Introducing K2 Media Client models
This section provides overview descriptions of the different channel configurations.
Introducing the SDA-00 K2 Media Client
The SDA-00 model has two input channels and two output channels. Input channels
are configurable to reco rd either Analog or SDI. Output channe ls can play both analog
and SDI at th e same time. The illustrat ion below shows this model with internal
storage. An external storage model is also available.
!
Analog
or SDI
Analog
or SDI
Record
Channels
R2
Channels
P1R1
P2
Internal Storage
SD
Media
in
Introducing the SD-00 K2 Media Client
The SD-00 model has four bidirectional channels. Each bi-directional channel
supports both record and play operations. You can have four record channels, four
play channels, or a combination of record and play channels. The illustration below
shows this model with internal storage. An external st orage model is also available.
!
Play
Analog
SDI
Analog
SDI
SD
Media
out
CH
Record
1
Bi-directional
Channels
CH
2
Internal Storage
Play Play
CH3CH
SD
Media
out
4
SD
Media
in
Record
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Media
transfer
in
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1
P2
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1
P2
P3
Media
transfer
in
Introducing the HD-00 K2 Media Client
There are six different channel configurations for HD-00 models, as shown in the
following illustrations. Input channels can be configured to record either SD or HD.
Output channels are Agile, in that you can configure each channe l to output either SD
or HD; the clips (eithe r SD or HD) are automatical ly up-converted or do wn-converted
accordingly. The illustrations below show internal storage models. External storage
models are also available.
K2- HD-02 channels
!
K2-HD-03 channels
!
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K2-HD-04 channels
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1
P2
P3
P4
Media
transfer
in
Media
in
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD or SD Record
Channel
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1R1
P2
HD or SD
Introducing the HD-00 K2 Media Client
!
K2-HD-12 channels
!
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Media
in
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD or SD Record
Channel
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1R1
P2
P3
HD or SD
Media
in
Media
out
Agile Play
Channels
HD/SD Record
Channels
HD or SD SD or HD
HD or SD SD or HD
Internal Storage
P1R1
R1
P2
HD or SD
HD or SD
K2-HD-13 channels
!
K2-HD-22 channels
!
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Product identification
R1 IN R1 IN
CH 1/2
CH 1/2
CH 3/4CH 3/4
P1 OUT
P1 OUT 1
LR
P1 OUT 2
CMPST R1 & P1
SDI R1 & P1
AES/EBU R1 & P1
R1 IN
P1 OUT
AUD MON OUT
SDI CH 1
IN OUT
SDI CH 2
IN OUT
SDI CH 3
IN OUT
SDI CH 4
IN OUT
AES/EBU CH 1
IN OUT
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
AES/EBU CH
IN OU
SDI IN
R1 (Opt) R2 (Opt)
SDI OUT
P1 P2 P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt)
AES/EBU IN
R1 (Opt)
1-2 1-2
3-43-4
R2 (Opt)
The following table summariz es the ways you can i denti fy the spe cific clie nt-ty pe o f
a K2 Media Client.
Product identification
For this type
of K2 Media
Client… The rear panel has these connectors…
SDA-00
Refer to “SDA-00 model rear panel view”
on page 28.
SD-00
Refer to “SD-00 model re ar pa ne l vie w ”
on page 29.
HD-00
Refer to “HD-00 model rear panel view ”
on page 30.
The chassis
a
label
displays…
In AppCenterb,
Help | About
displays…
And unique
features are as
follows:
K2-SDA-22 SD Analog/SDI
K2-SD-04 SD Bi-directional
channels
K2-HD-02 HD/SD two play
channels
K2-HD-03 HD/S D three play
channels
K2-HD-04 HD/SD four play
channels
K2-HD-12 HD/SD one
record, two play
channels
K2-HD-13 HD/SD one
record, three play
channels
K2-HD-22 HD/SD two
record, two play
channels
a.
Refer to the diagram below to locate the label.
b.
Make sure the channel currently selected in AppCenter is on the K2 Media Client you are identifying.
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Serial Number
K2 Product Model
The K2 Media Client has labels affixed to the chassis that provide product
identification as in the following diagram:
(e.g. K2—01AA00010)
This is also the factory
default hostname
(e.g. K2–HD–22)
Windows Key
Refer to the product model label when setting up RS-422 connections, as explained
in “RS-422 connections” on page 178.
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Front panel indicators
Bezel Release
Standby
CD
USB
l
er
With the front bezel in place, the indicator LEDs are visible. The LEDs indicate the
status of the machine. For example, when the Service LED is a steady yellow light,
this could signify t hat one of the power cables is unpl ugged. For more i nformation on
indicator LEDs, see the K2 Media Client Service Manual.
Front panel indicators
Buttons
Power
LED
Service
LED
!
With the front bezel f li ppe d down, you have access to th e s tandby switch, USB port,
and the removable media drive.
Drive
Port
Switch
K2-01AA00015
Seria
Numb
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Reference
A
Rear panel vi ew
The following drawings identify the rear panel connectors and components. Some
cards are in different locations for the different models.
NOTE: All models can have an optional Fibre Channel board. Models with the
Fibre Channel option do not have the GigE port 3/port 4 board.
SDA-00 model rear panel view
LTC and
nalog Audio
In/Out
Audio Monitor
Channels R1 & P1 In/Out
P1 OUT
Power
Good
LED
SDI R1 & P1
P1 OUT 1
Power
Cord
P1 OUT 2
Power
Good
LED
AES/EBU R1 & P1
R1 IN
CH 1/2
Keyboard
/Mouse
CH 1/2
P1 OUT
Push
CH 3/4CH 3/4
P1 LTC
Push
USB
CMPST R1 & P1
R1 IN R1 IN
Power
Cord
*
systems have one RS-422 board.
Out
Channels R2 & P2 In/Out
AUD MON OUT
LR
CMPST R2 & P2
R2 IN R2 IN
P2 OUT
P1 CH1
P1 CH2 P2 LTC P2 CH1 P2 CH2
Analog
Audio
Push
Push
Do Not
Use
Push
GigE
Port 1
SDI R2 & P2
P2 OUT 1 P2 OUT 2
Analog
Audio
AES/EBU R2 & P2
R2 IN
CH 1/2
CH 1/2
OUT
R2 CH2R2 CH1R2 LTCR1 CH1 R1 CH2R1 LTC
IN
Push
RS-422* RS-422*
GigE
Port 2
Do Not
Use**
Not present on some external
**RS-422 configuration varies. Some
storage models.
(Loop-Thru)
P2 OUT
COMPOSITE LOOP
CH 3/4CH 3/4
VGA
Display
GigE
Port 3
In
GPI
REF
GPI
GigE
Port 4
!
THRU
Refer to “RS-422 connections” on page 178 to connect and configure for RS-422
control.
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SD-00 model rear panel view
!
Reference
C
Video In/Out
SDI CH 1
SDI CH 2
SDI CH 3
SDI CH 4
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
IN OUT
AES/EBU CH 1
IN OUT
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
Audio In/Out
AES/EBU CH 2
IN OUT
1-2
1-2
3-4
3-4
AES/EBU CH 3
IN OUT
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
(Loop-Thru)
AES/EBU CH 4
IN OUT
1-2
3-4
1-2
3-4
In
REF
COMPOSITE LOOP
THRU
SD-00 model rear panel view
GPI
GPIO
LTC
In/Out,
Per
hannel
Power
Power
Good
Good
LED
LED
Power
Power
Cord
Cord
*
systems have one RS-422 board.
OUT OUT OUT OUT
LTC CH 1 LTC CH 2 LTC CH 3 LTC CH 4 UNUSED UNUSED
IN
IN IN IN
Push
Push
Push
Push
Keyboard
/Mouse
USB
Do Not
Use
Push
Push
Do Not
Use**
VGA
Display
GigE
Port 1
RS-422* RS-422*
GigE
Port 2
Not present on some external
**RS-422 configuration varies. Some
storage models.
GigE
Port 3
GigE
Port 4
Refer to “RS-422 connections” on page 178 to connect and configure for RS-422
control.
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HD-00 model rear panel view
R1*
Video In
(Optional)
LTC
In/Out,
Per
Channel
P1 & P2
Video Out
(All Models)
R2*
Video In
(Optional)
SDI IN
R1 (Opt) R2 (Opt)
Power
Cord
*Key to Optional
Channels
Power
Good
LED
Power
Cord
P1 P2 P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt)
Channel Models
R1
R2
P1
P2
P3
P4
HD-12, HD-13
HD-22
All
All
HD-03, HD-04, HD-13
HD-04
P3*
Video Out
(Optional)
SDI OUT
Power
Good
LED
P4*
Video Out
(Optional)
Audio In
(Optional)
Push
PS2
Keyboard
/Mouse
R2*
Audio In
(Optional)
R1*
AES/EBU IN
R1 (Opt)
R2 (Opt)
1-2 1-2
3-43-4
P1
P2 P3(Opt) P4(Opt) UNUSED UNUSED
HOUSE
P2(Opt)R1(Opt)
LTC
Push
Push
Push
Do Not
USB
House LTC
(Input for Time
of Day source)
Use
P1 & P2
Audio Out
(All Models)
P3*
Audio Out
(Optional)
AES/EBU OUT
P1
P2 P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt)
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4
UNUSEDUNUSEDUNUSED
Push
Push
GigE
Port 1
GigE
Port 2
Not present on some external
**
P4*
Audio Out
(Optional)
REF
COMPOSITE LOOP
THRU
LTC OUT
LTC I N
Do Not
Use**
GigE
Port 4
RS-422 RS-422
storage models.
Reference In
(Loop-Thru)
GPI
GPIO
!
VGA
Display
GigE
Port 3
Refer to “RS-422 connections” on page 178 to connect and configure for RS-422
control.
Considerations for first startup out of box
When you receive a K2 system from the factory, one or more End User License
Agreements (EULAs) appear on the screen at first startup. Software licensing
agreements require that yo u accept these E ULAs. Whe n you do s o, star t up pro cesses
can proceed. This behavior occurs only at first startup. Subsequent startups do not
exhibit this behavior.
The following are examples of the EULAs that you might see.
On a K2 Media Client, at first startup the following behavior occurs:
• A Microsoft SQL End User License Agreement (EULA) opens on the screen.
On a K2 Media Server, at first startup the following behavior occurs:
• A Microsoft SQL and Windows Server 2003 End User License Agreement
(EULA) opens on the screen.
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