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T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2 T2 Elite/Pro/Express INTELLIGENT DIGITAL DISK RECORDER User Manual Version 2.3.0 F2811604041 www.grassvalley.com May 2016...
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• This manual is a common manual for T2 Elite 2, T2 Pro 2, T2 Express 2, T2 Elite, T2 Pro and T2 Express. Images and illustrations in this manual are based on T2 Elite 2.
About this manual ................ 33 3 Part Names and Functions Front panel ................34 Front panel (T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2) ........... 34 Media card reader (T2 Elite 2 only) ............35 Front panel (T2 Elite/Pro/Express) ............36 Control buttons ................. 36 Rear panel ..................38...
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Downloading and loading a recorded clip ..........77 Downloading and loading a growing clip ........... 78 Directly loading a clip recorded or being recorded (T2 Elite 2/Elite only) ... 79 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Outputting currently recorded video with active through (E to E mode) .....105 Loop playback of contents (Loop mode) ..........106 Sync playback of contents (Sync mode) ...........106 Playback of contents with alpha channel (Fill/Key signal output mode) ....108 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Editing marker comment or timecode .............129 Setting marker comment ..............130 Deleting marker ................131 Moving to marker position ..............132 Entering characters and numerics ............ 133 Entering characters ................133 Entering timecode ................134 Entering numerics ................135 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Changing log level settings ..............189 10 Settings Displaying the setting screen ............190 General settings ................. 191 General – Hardware settings ..............191 General – Network-1/Network-2 settings ..........192 General – Network-3 settings ...............193 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Remote control using AMP/BVW/TC Chase ......... 238 Overview of AMP control ..............238 Overview of BVW control ..............239 Overview of TC Chase control ...............239 Controlling an external device from T2 with AMP/BVW (R1-VTR mode) ....240 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Notes on record of external device and growing clip editing ......256 Notes on FTP download and growing clip editing ........257 Notes on Direct Access Folder and growing clip editing(T2 Elite 2/Elite only) ..257 AMP command list ..............258 Device management ................258 Transport controls ................259...
MICROSOFT SOFTWARE LICENSE TERMS WINDOWS EMBEDDED STANDARD 7 These license terms are an agreement between you and Grass Valley, Inc. Please read them. They apply to the software included on this device. The software also includes any separate media on which you received the software.
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Section 1 ― Notice 2. ADDITIONAL LICENSING REQUIREMENTS AND/OR USE RIGHTS a. Specific Use. Grass Valley, Inc. designed the device for a specific use. You may only use the software for that use. b. Other Software. You may use other programs with the software as long as the other programs •...
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5. SCOPE OF LICENSE. The software is licensed, not sold. This agreement only gives you some rights to use the software. Grass Valley, Inc. and Microsoft reserve all other rights. Unless applicable law gives you more rights despite this limitation, you may use the software only as expressly permitted in this agreement.
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Section 1 ― Notice software that allow you to use it only in certain ways. For more information, see the software documentation or contact Grass Valley, Inc. You may not: • work around any technical limitations in the software; • reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble the software;...
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DNS or HTTP queries. The query only transfers standard TCP/ IP or DNS information for routing purposes. You can switch off the May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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The manufacturer is responsible for ensuring these updates work on your device. • Windows Update Agent. The software on the device includes Windows T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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7. PRODUCT SUPPORT. Contact Grass Valley, Inc. for support options. Refer to the support number provided with the device.
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To be valid, this label must be affixed to the device, or included on or in Grass Valley, Inc.’s software packaging. If you receive the label separately, it is not valid. You should keep the label on the device or packaging to prove that you are licensed to use the software.
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Any warranties you receive regarding the device or the software do not originate from, and are not binding on, Microsoft or its affiliates. When allowed by your local laws, Grass Valley, Inc. and Microsoft exclude implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non-infringement.
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Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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SECRETS OR ANY PATENTS BY SUN RPC OR ANY PART THEREOF. In no event will Sun Microsystems, Inc. be liable for any lost revenue or profits or other special, indirect and consequential damages, even if Sun May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Software without prior written authorization of the copyright holder. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
You can connect and use a PC monitor, mouse, and keyboard to T2 in this mode. All functions are available in this mode. Operations in Workstation Mode►P136 The operating instructions on this manual describe procedures in the front panel mode. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Insert the power cable to the inlet of T2. NOTE May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual * The illustration on this page is only for explanation purpose. It differs from the actual page on this manual.
Part Names and Functions Front panel Front panel (T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2) * This illustration is an example of T2 Elite 2. (1) USB 3.0 port Used to connect USB 3.0 removable devices. Various types of media cards can be inserted.
Front panel Performs channel selection or playing back and recording of video. (8) Control buttons Control buttons►P36 Media card reader (T2 Elite 2 only) (1) (2) Used to read and write data in an inserted Exclusive SSD drive SSD. slot...
Switches to 1ch view of the R1 channel. Makes the (1) [R1] button R1 channel active. Switches to the 1ch view of P1 channel. Makes the (2) [P1] button P1 channel active. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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In the [Marker] dialog box, check [Show marker icons on the scrub bar], click [When moving to edit point :] list and select [Cue up on Markers]. [Marker] dialog box►P127 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Section 3 ― Part Names and Functions Rear panel Rear panel (T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2) (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) Used to connect to the AC power outlet AC Power inlet (3- with the supplied power cable.
(8) Monitor (VGA) port Used to connect a PC monitor. (9) Monitor (DVI-I) port Used to connect a keyboard, mouse, and so (10) USB 2.0 port (11) Sound Not used. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Used for monitor output (composite). (6) MONITOR • YPbPr signal is output via the analog RGB pins on the DVI-I port. To output YPbPr signal, use an analog RGB conversion connector cable. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Rear panel►P38 If you wish to operate T2 in the front panel mode, you do not need to connect a mouse, keyboard, and PC monitor. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Starting up and exiting T2 Starting up T2 Turn on the main power switch on the T2 rear panel. Turn on the main power switch on the T2 front panel. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Exiting T2 in workstation mode NOTE • Do not forcibly exit T2 by holding down the power switch or the main power switch on the T2 rear panel turning off malfunction may occur. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Tap the touch screen LCD. You can also switch the mode on the PC monitor, by clicking [System] on the menu bar, and then clicking [Switch to Front Panel mode]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
You can also perform the operation by tapping [1ch View] on the touch screen LCD or [Bin]. Tap [Menu] on the touch screen LCD, and tap [Tools] -> [About T2]. The version information of T2 is displayed. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) By tapping, selects and highlights the R1 (1) R1 channel tab channel. Indicates the recording progress status. (2) Status May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Indicates the timecode of In/Out points and duration. (15) [In:]/[Out:]/[Dur:] If fixed length recording mode is off, you can set In or Out point by tapping the timecode of [In:] or [Out:]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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(6) [Create Subclip] highlight. *1 Only for R1-VTR mode. *2 Only for R1-live mode. However, if the video being recorded is saved to an external media/storage, a sub clip cannot be created. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Date and time setting dialog box►P205 NOTE • If the icon appears in 1ch view/3ch view/bin/transfer screen common area, there is a problem with the data drive. Consult the shop of purchase. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[R1] buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. Displays the video currently inputted. (4) Preview Audio level Displays input audio level. display (6) [Clip:] Indicates the name of the clip. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Tap [Saving destination], select the saving destination of the clip to record, and then tap [OK]. Play back the video to record and tap [Mark(In)] and [Mark(Out)] to specify the recording range (In/Out points). Playing back video►P102 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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R1 channel. If the name of the clip to be recorded next has been set in the R1 channel, the clip name setting for the next recorded clip is prioritized. Setting of ingesting dialog box►P148 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
If necessary, play the video from the external device and press the [Rec] button on T2. The recording starts. You can set the clip name by tapping the entry area of [Clip:] while recording. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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R1 channel. If the name of the clip to be recorded next has been set in the R1 channel, the clip name setting for the next recorded clip is prioritized. Setting of ingesting dialog box►P148 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
The bin view appears. Tap the [Browse] tab. ¾ [Browse] tab (11) (10) Switches on/off of the preview (filmstrip). (1) [Preview] Switches between [Bin] tab/[Browse] tab/ (2) View switching tab [Recycle Bin] tab. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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(10) Media file list The selected media file is highlighted in blue. 1ch view/3ch view/ 1ch view/3ch view/bin/transfer screen (11) bin/transfer screen common area►P50 common area May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Connect a removable media to your T2 and insert medium. For T2 Elite 2, cards can be directly inserted into the slots of the media card reader. When the media is recognized by T2, the indicator on the left of the card slot lights up in green.
- Adding to playlist - Creating sub clips If you add files to playlist, create sub clips or create still clip, import the media file before you perform the operation. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
To use the start timecode of a media file, select [Source]. [Timecode] tab To specify a start timecode, select [Specify Start Time], tap the entry area, and enter timecode. Tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
At the time of import, you can set whether to import the file in the native format or in a converted format such as Grass Valley HQ AVI. The import operation will be easier if the format for the imported file and other setting items have been set beforehand.
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(6) [Bin:] imported media files. Selects the saving destination bin for the [Select Import imported media files. Destination Bin] (8) [Start] Starts import. (9) [Cancel] Closes the import dialog box. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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However, if this option is unchecked, the recording/playback operations may not be performed normally, therefore, we recommend that you use the system with this option checked. Transfer – common settings►P218 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
[Import (Sequence)...]. The Import dialog box appears. Import dialog box►P62 Tap [Config.]. In [Configure import of image and images in a sequence format], select a post-import format and then tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Transfer – common settings►P218 Checking the transfer status You can check the status of file transfer or conversion (jobs) in the transfer screen. Tap [Transfer]. ¾Transfer screen May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Remove the medium (XDCAM professional disc, SxS memory card, or P2 card) from the removable media. If you want to disconnect your T2 from the removable media, disconnect the removable media. Removing removable media►P67 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
A message appears. Tap [Yes]. Remove the removable media from T2. For T2 Elite 2, be sure that the indicator on the left of the card slot is turned off before removing the media card from the media card reader slot.
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Copy a media file that you wish to import to the WatchFolder. After copying of the media files has completed, import starts. Media files copied to the WatchFolder will be deleted after the import operation. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
If a file imported as its native format is exported with no conversion, the exported file may not be properly handled depending on the device. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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- Audio is converted into PCM 48kHz 24bit 8ch. • You cannot export a playlist that includes a place holder event. • If you export data as (or convert to) Grass Valley HQ AVI or MXF (XDCAM format), the marker information set with T2 will be recorded.
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If necessary, tap [Config.] to set the file format after conversion. • If conversion is not necessary, you do not need to change the settings in the setting screen. Proceed to step 4. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Section 6 ― Import/Export • To export a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to be converted to MXF (XDCAM format), tap [AVI] and check [Execute transcoding when exporting AVI file.]. Make settings in [Advanced AVI transcoding settings], and tap [OK]. Transfer – AVI settings►P223 •...
Configure the FTP server settings of T2 (destination), and then tap [OK]. In the export dialog box, you can tap [Select Export Folder] to select the FTP server of T2 (destination). May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
• If conversion is not necessary, you do not need to change the settings in the setting screen. Proceed to step 4. • To export a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to be converted to MXF (XDCAM format), tap [AVI] and check [Execute transcoding when exporting AVI file.].
- GF: MXF file • When uploading files to T2 via FTP, if [File format after import:] is set to [AVI(HQ)] for the transfer setting of each format, the files will be converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI after uploaded. Transfer settings►P218 •...
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In such a case, tap [General] -> the [FTP] tab on the setup screen, and tap [Stop], and then tap [Start] again. [FTP] tab►P195 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Transfer – common settings►P218 Loading and editing T2 contents to editing software You can load T2 contents to Grass Valley EDIUS, Adobe Premiere Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro and Avid Technology Media Composer to edit the data. NOTE •...
Notes on record of external device and growing clip editing►P256 Notes on FTP download and growing clip editing►P257 NOTE • Grass Valley EDIUS is recommended for the editing software. Perform steps 1 to 8 in “Uploading files to T2/downloading files from T2”.
Directly loading a clip recorded or being recorded (T2 Elite 2/Elite only) For T2 Elite 2/Elite, you can access the direct access folder (the media folder in T2 Elite 2/Elite) from the client to load clips recorded or being recorded.
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Creating a sub clip between In-Out points (highlight)►P111 • The user account used to access the direct access folder can be set in [General] -> [Share Folder] in the setting screen. General – Share Folder settings►P197 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
You can change the name of the bin. Select a bin in the [Bin] tab. Displaying the [Bin] tab►P81 Tap [Menu], and then tap [Rename Folder]. Enter a name for the bin and tap [OK]. Software keyboard►P133 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Contents types and icons The icons that indicate the contents types and common icons, and icons displayed regardless of the contents types are described in this section. ¾Video clip ¾Still image clip ¾Playlist May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Indicates that the contents have Containing alpha transparency information. channel Indicates that the contents is being (7) Recording recorded. The sub clip of recording contents is not shown this icon. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Select the bin in the [Bin] tab and display the contents. Displaying the [Bin] tab►P81 Select an item, tap [Menu], and then tap [Properties]. The properties of contents are displayed. ¾Clip properties May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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To use the start timecode of a media file, select [Source]. [Timecode] tab To specify a start timecode, select [Specify Start Time], tap the entry area, and enter timecode. ¾ Playlist properties T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
A playlist can be converted to a single clip (media file). NOTE • If a playlist is converted to a single clip, the effect set to the playlist is disabled. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Section 7 ― Contents Management • If you want to convert a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to an MXF (XDCAM format) file, set the format details in the setting screen beforehand. Transfer – AVI settings►P223 • Playlists are converted with the following features.
The bin view appears. Tap the [Recycle Bin] tab. ¾[Recycle Bin] tab (1) [Preview] Switches on/off of the preview (filmstrip). Switches between [Bin] tab/[Browse] tab/ (2) View switching tab [Recycle Bin] tab. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
• Synchronization is not available between T2 devices that have different database versions. Database version will be changed by such an event as software update. On the sync destination T2, tap [Bin] or [1ch View]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
In the [T2 to T2 Sync backup] dialog box, tap [Start Sync]. A message appears. Tap [OK]. The synchronization starts. You can check the file transfer status on the upper progress bar, and the whole status on the lower progress bar. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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T2, contents may be displayed with the following thumbnail. Such contents cannot be used. • If synchronization has been stopped and started again, files that are already transferred will be skipped. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
LCD, to play or to switch playback modes. ¾P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 1ch view (8)(9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) * (2) to (18) are common in P2 channel. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Displays the audio playback level. (11) Audio level display Displays the related menu. (12) [Menu] Switches to the playlist view. (13) [Playlist View] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Moves to the Out point of the clip. (5) [Cue(Out)] Creates a sub clip between the set In-Out points. (6) [Create Subclip] Creating a sub clip between In-Out points (highlight)►P111 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Locks P1 channel (or P2 channel) operations. While the operations are locked, [Locked] (4) [Locked] and [P1] (or [P2] button) buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Moves down the event selected in the event (13) [Move Down] list. Displays the related menu. (14) [Menu] Switches to the clip view. (15) [Clip View] Operation buttons of P1/P2 channel (playlist (16) Operation buttons view)►P98 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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(2) [Cue(In)] In the TRIM mode, sets In point to the current position. After In point has been (3) [Mark(In)] set, the In point icon appears on the scrubbing bar. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
If the clip is loaded to the P1 channel (or P2 channel), clip view is displayed. And if a playlist is loaded, playlist view is displayed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Indicates the name of the loaded clip. Tapping the entry area allows to change the (7) [Clip:] clip name. Software keyboard►P133 Indicates the current timecode. (8) [Cur:] Indicates the timecode of the remaining time. (9) [Rem:] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[T.Line] Indicates a playlist in the timeline format. Changing the playlist type►P182 Indicates the name of the current event. (8) [Now:] Indicates the name of the next event. (9) [Next:] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Playing back with operation buttons You can play the video of the selected channel using the operation buttons. Press the [Play] button. Control buttons►P36 During the playback, the [Play] button lights up. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Press the [Play] button. Tap the speed control bar and move it. Steps 2 and 3 can also be operated by the jog/shuttle. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap [Video]. P1/P2 – Video settings►P212 In [Auto play mode:], tap and check [Auto Play]. Tap [OK]. Press the [P1] button (or [P2] button). T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
On the channel selected in step 1, stop the playback of contents or unload it. The video currently recorded is output when the playback of contents has been stopped or loading of contents is not executed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
• In sync mode, only the following operations are available. - Normal or variable speed playback - Stopping playback - Forwarding/rewinding frame by frame - Moving to an In/Out point - Setting markers, moving to markers T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Contents loaded on the P2 channel is played back, being synchronized with the contents loaded on the P1 channel. • To release the pairing of contents, operate in the [Bin] tab. Releasing pairing of contents►P87 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
When you play a playlist that contains clips with alpha channel, the system enters the Fill/Key signal output mode and the Key side channel will output a black screen for normal clip playback. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Play a clip and tap [Mark(In)] when you want to set the In point. Operation buttons of P1/P2 channel (clip view)►P95 The In point is set to the current position. A icon appears in the In point position on the scrubbing bar. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Out points. The space between the In-Out points is displayed in a pale white bar. • To change the trimmed video between In-Out points, set In and Out points to the clip again, and then tap [Set]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[Duration (still image)] in the [Common] tab of [Transfer] in the setting screen. Transfer – common settings►P218 NOTE • You cannot cut out still image clips from clips mounted directly from an external storage, etc. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
To create a playlist, add contents to the playlist view on the P1/P2 channel. The contents added on the playlist are called event. The procedure to create a new playlist is described in this part. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Tap [Select Bin]. Select a bin that includes the contents to be added to the playlist and tap [OK]. Select contents in the dialog box to add an event and tap [Add]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Double-tapping a desired event can move the playback position to the In point of the event. Press the [Play] button. Playing back video►P102 The event being played is highlighted in blue. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Tap [TRIM]. The mode switches to the TRIM mode. Play an event and tap [Mark(In)] when you want to set the In point. Operation buttons of P1/P2 channel (playlist view)►P98 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
The selected event is displayed with a blue frame. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Event Effect]. To set a start effect, tap the [Start Effect] tab and set each item. ¾ Event – [Start Effect] tab T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Sets a fade out effect to a white screen. Tap the entry area of [Fade Time] and enter the number of frames from the start point to the end point. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
(end effects) to all events in the playlist. You can also collectively delete effects set to the events. Display the playlist properties. Checking playlist properties►P123 Checking the properties of the contents►P85 Tap the [All Events] tab. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Sets a fade in effect from a white screen. Tap the entry area of [Fade Time] and enter the number of frames from the start point to the end point. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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• [Pause (show EtoE)] Displays the video input to the R1 channel with active through. • [Loop] Plays back the event in loop. Set each item and tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
P1/P2 channel (playlist view) – 2ch/3ch view►P157 • You can make settings for adding a place holder event. [Playlist Placeholder] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P204 The properties of the place holder are displayed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Setting effects on an event►P116 Allows to check or set the effects for event ending (end effects). [End Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P116 Set each item and click [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
You can check the properties of events in the playlist loaded to the P1/P2 channel. Tap and select an event in the playlist view. The selected event is displayed with a blue frame. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Event Properties]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Start Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P116 Allows to check or set the effects for event ending (end effects). [End Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P116 Tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
- When a playlist including a clip event with markers is converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI or MXF (XDCAM format) • If a file that contains the following settings in the metadata of XDCAM or P2 source is imported, it will be imported as markers for T2.
[Marker] dialog box►P127 Displays the No., timecodes, and comments of markers. (7) Marker list For markers set in a playlist, the event name will be displayed. Closes the marker list. (8) [Close] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Start recording in the R1-VTR or R1-live mode. Recording by VTR control (R1-VTR mode)►P52 Recording live video (R1-live mode)►P54 Tap [Menu], [Tools], and then [Show Marker List]. The marker list will be displayed. Marker list►P126 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Comment 1] Adds a marker with a preset marker [Add Marker with comment 2. Comment 2] Adds a marker with a preset marker [Add Marker with comment 3. Comment 3] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Displays the marker comment that is set. Tapping the entry area allows to edit the comment. [Comment :] Alternatively, tapping [...] allows to select a preset marker comment (1 to 9). Setting marker comment►P130 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
¾ Marker comment list edit dialog box Displays the list of marker comments (1 to (1) Marker comment list (No comment can be set for [0:].) Moves up the selected marker comment. (2) [Up] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Tap and select a marker to delete from the marker list. The yellow-green marker icon on the scrubbing bar indicates that the marker is selected. Tap [Delete marker]. Marker list►P126 On the message that appears, tap [Yes]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
- In the front panel mode, when [Rew] + [Stop] buttons or [FF] + [Stop] buttons are pressed at the same time • In the workstation mode, also you can move a marker in the marker list by double-clicking on it. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Cancels the entry and closes the software (6) [Cancel] keyboard. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (7) [Del] the character right after the cursor. Deletes the character right before the cursor. (8) [BackSpace] Tap [OK]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Cancels the entry and closes the software (6) [Cancel] keypad. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (7) [Del] the character right after the cursor. (8) [BackSpace] Deletes the character right before the cursor. Tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Cancels the entry and closes the software (4) [Cancel] keypad. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (5) [Del] the character right after the cursor. Deletes the character right before the (6) [BackSpace] cursor. Tap [OK]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
P1/P2 channel – 2ch/3ch view►P154 (3) Status bar Status bar►P163 Performs contents management, import/export Bin/transfer of media files, display of the setting screen, etc. screen display part Bin/transfer screen display part►P164 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Displays R1 and P2 channels in channel display part. [View] [2ch (P1+P2)] Displays P1 and P2 channels in channel display part. [3ch] Displays R1, P1 and P2 channels in channel display part. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Displays the video currently played back. In full screen mode, right-click on it, and (4) Preview then click [Full Screen Mode] or double- click on it. (5) [Cur:] Indicates the current timecode. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Operation buttons of R1 channel►P149 ¾R1-live mode (10) Enter the name of the clip currently (1) [Clip:] recorded. Enter a tag for search to the clip currently (2) [Tag:] recorded. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Length:]. • While recording to an external device, [Setting of ingesting] turns green to indicate that the recording to an external device is performed. ¾ R1-live mode / schedule mode T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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The schedule is disabled. Recording will not be [Disabled] executed. Result Details Recording is completed successfully. [Success] An error is occurred during recording. [Error] Recording is canceled in the middle. [Cancel] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Clicking the icon on the calendar allows to set the [Start Date :] and [End Date :]. Set [Day of week :] to the day of the week when you wish to record. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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• It may take more than one minute to finish recording after "recording long time" or "recording in the external storage". In this case, next schedule recording is started after the last recording is completed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Checking [Correct white peak] performs white peak correction. [Input type :] Selects the port used for audio input from [Analog], [Digital], and [SDI-Embedded]. [Audio] [Gain (Analog) :] Adjusts the gain to obtain an appropriate input level. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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It increases the data size, but allows re-editing with editor software that allows editing of GOP data. Uncheck it normally. • If recording is performed in SDI, you can select 16bit 2ch/24bit 8ch. [Input Settings] tab►P206 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Indicates the time length (duration) of the clip currently recorded. [Fixed Length On] By clicking to set it on, automatically ends recording after the duration from the start point specified in [Length:]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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TC (TC (LTC)/SDI (VITC)/TC (INT)), etc. • While recording to an external device, [Setting of ingesting] turns green to indicate that the recording to an external device is performed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Date] and/or [Time]. rules] If the name of the clip to be recorded next has been set in the R1 channel, the clip name setting for the next recorded clip is prioritized. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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*1 Only for R1-VTR mode. *2 Only for R1-live mode. However, if the video being recorded is saved to an external media or storage, a sub clip cannot be created. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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You can set the audio reference level in scale [Audio reference level:] from [General] -> [Hardware] tab in the setting screen. General – Hardware settings►P191 Indicates the port used for input. (3) Input port T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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LTC of R1 channel is confirmed to progress frame by frame (4) LTC lock status correctly. If the timecode has stopped or does not progress frame by frame, the status will not be locked. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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(times). By clicking, closes the audio level detail display. (10) [Close] By clicking the triangular list button on the right, you can also switch the screen to another detail view. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Moves to the position of the marker next to (10) [Move to next marker] that selected in the marker list. (11) [Setting] Displays the [Marker] dialog box. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[P1] (or [P2] button) buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. (3) Output profile Indicates the output profile of the channel. (4) Status Indicates the playback progress status. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Switches to the P1-remote mode (or P2-remote (14) [Remote] mode). Unloads the contents loaded on the P1 channel (15) [Unload] (or P2 channel). [Operation (16) Operation buttons of P1/P2 channel►P158 Button] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Also allows to enter and edit the timecode of the duration. Displays the In and Out points of the clip, duration of the clip, video size of the clip, and (9) [Clip Contents] frame rate. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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• Blue indicates that the event is selected. The background color of the event can be changed to your preferred color. [Playlist View Style:] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P203 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Move to next edit of the next event. (10) point] If you play recording data, move to latest recording point. It also allows to include markers as edit points. [Marker] dialog box►P127 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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¾P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 1ch view The display is same as that of P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 3ch view. P1/P2 channel – 2ch/3ch view►P154 P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 2ch/3ch view►P156 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Playlist in the normal format. [Timeline:] [Timeline:] Playlist in the timeline format. Changing the playlist type►P182 Indicates the tag for search of the loaded playlist. (3) [Tag:] Also allows to edit the tag. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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• Blue indicates that the event is selected. The background color of the event can be changed to your preferred color. [Playlist View Style:] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P203 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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By clicking, closes the audio level detail display. (6) [Close] By clicking the triangular list button on the right, you can also switch the screen to another detail view. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Timecode Status display (R1/P1/P2 channel)►P151 ¾ Status bar [3ch(2ch) Disp.]/ Switches 3ch(2ch) view and 1ch view. [1ch Disp.] switching Displays the current operation mode (2) Operation mode (workstation mode/front panel mode). May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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• If the icon appears on the status bar, there is a problem with the data drive. Consult the shop of purchase. ¾ Bin/transfer screen display part (1) (2) (4) (5) T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Displays the menu related to import. The display switches to the [Browse] tab. (6) [Import] Import menu►P170 Displays the menu related to export. (7) [Export] The display switches to the [Bin] tab. Export menu►P171 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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(4) Contents list The selected item is highlighted in blue. Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (5) [Detail] in the contents list. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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The selected media file is highlighted in (3) Media file list blue. Right-clicking the selected media file displays the related menu. Displays the details of the media file (4) [Detail] selected in the media file list. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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(3) Contents list The selected item is highlighted in blue. Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (4) [Detail] in the contents list. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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The selected item is highlighted in blue. (3) Contents list Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (4) [Detail] in the contents list. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Browse] tab connection...] by clicking it. Imports the media file selected in the media file [Import the selected list to T2 as a clip. items...] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
In the event list, you can change the event order by the drag & drop operation with a mouse. You can also sort the multiple events you selected. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
You can also add the playlist to another playlist as an event without spreading it out. Select contents and drag & drop to the event list. The contents are added to the dropped position as an event. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Select an event from the event list, and drag & drop it on the place holder. • If the playlist view is set to the detail view, a place holder cannot be replaced by drag & drop. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
[Keyboard Shortcuts:] The default name is “default”. Displays the [Edit List] dialog box and allows to change the keyboard shortcut settings in the (2) [Edit List] items of new creation/copy/delete/name. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Enter the shortcut key to assign in the entry area of [Enter the new key:] and click [Set assign]. The entered shortcut key is displayed in [Current keys:]. Click [OK]. Click [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Select a mouse operation to assign a command. Displays the list of actions of the selected category. (5) [Command:] Select a command to assign to the mouse operation selected in [Mouse operation:]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Select the operation mode of mouse in [Setting]. Select a mouse operation to assign a command in [Mouse operation:]. Select an action with [Command:]. Click [OK]. Click [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
The mode switches to the R1-VTR mode. Click [Batch]. The mode switches to the R1-VTR batch mode. Click [Load Batch Capture List]. Select the batch capture list and click [OK]. The batch capture list appears. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[No] Batch capture Displays the serial number corresponding to list the suffix of the clip name generated after the batch capture. [Reel] Displays the reel name. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
In the [Folder:] entry area, enter the “server name and shared folder” or “IP address and shared folder”, and then click [OK]. You can click [Browse...] to specify the path of the network drive. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
You can specify search conditions and search for contents in the bin. Click [Search Contents]. This operation is available in the [Bin] tab or [Search] tab. ¾[Search] dialog box Select the search target bin from the list. [Bin:] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
In a playlist in the timeline format, events can be added to a desired position on the timeline by specifying the timecode. Right-click on the playlist in the bin and click [Properties]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Events that can be added are clips only. The spaces between events are registered as gap events, and a black screen is output during gap event playback. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
A playlist that includes clip events and gap events added before changing the format will be created. The duration of the gap event is determined automatically by the difference between the duration of the playlist and clip event. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
By checking this item, adds an event by automatically trimming at the Out point if the Out point of the clip to be added comes later than the playlist duration. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Deleting event from playlist in the timeline format You can delete events from playlists in the timeline format. Gap events cannot be deleted. Right-click on the event in the playlist view and click [Delete]. Click [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
You can output logs of operations and processes. Use it to find out the cause of troubles. Click [Option] on the menu bar, and then click [Log] -> [Show log...]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Export the logs to external folder which is (6) [Export] selected. • When an error occurs, you can also display the [Log] dialog box by clicking the notification icon on the status bar. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Outputs warning and error logs. [Process Log] [Information + Warning + Error] Outputs information, warning, and error logs. [All] Outputs all logs including debug information. Configure the settings, and then click [OK]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Restores all the settings made in the setting screen to the default. (3) [Default...] To enable the settings, you must restart your T2. Saves the current settings and closes the (4) [OK] setting screen. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
P2 channel, displays [SYNC OK]. [Tri-Level HD H-shift:] When HD3 value REF is used, adjusts REF phase by entering a value. Set the value between -2200 and 2200. (Only when [External] is selected.) May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Tap [General], and then tap the [Network-1] tab or [Network-2] tab in the setting screen. ¾[Network-1]/[Network-2] tab Uses DHCP and sets an IP address [Obtain an IP address automatically. automatically] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. General – Network-3 settings You can set the network drive to connect with your T2. Tap [General], and then tap the [Network-3] tab in the setting screen. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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By checking, restores the network drive [Reconnect on next allocations on the next start-up of T2. bootup] Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
If this option is unchecked, the recording/ playback operations may not be performed normally, therefore, we recommend that you use the system with this option checked. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Bin(root directory):] the root directory. ¾FTP destination setting dialog box Enter the server setting name. [Setting Name:] Enter the IP address or host name of the FTP [Host Name/IP server. Address:] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
• Direct access folder is read only. Tap [General], and then tap the [Share Folder] tab in the setting screen. ¾[Share Folder] tab May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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By checking, allows to set a folder on an external media or storage as WatchFolder. To enable the settings, you must restart your T2. [Path :] Specifies the folder to monitor as WatchFolder. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Media files (T2 Elite 2/Elite only) that can be accessed are AVI (Grass Valley HQ) and MXF (XDCAM) only. [Limit the operation(delete, rename) on T2 when using media file]...
By tapping [Settings...], sets the effect as the event template of the playlist. The template setting is [Playlist event applied to newly added events. template:] The event template setting dialog box►P202 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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R1/P1/P2 channel. [Preview update interval:] [Preview update interval:] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P204 By tapping [Settings...], sets the date and time. [Date and Time :] Date and time setting dialog box►P205 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Sets the effects for event starting (start effects). [Start Effect] tab Event – [Start Effect] tab►P116 Sets the effects for event ending (end effects). [End Effect] tab Event – [End Effect] tab►P117 Deletes event template settings. [Default] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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* Icons can be shown only when the [A] to [Z] Function, 0-9 Key keys, function keys, and [0] to [9] keys on the only)] keyboard are assigned. Sets to show/hide the progress bar of the [Show progress bar] playback. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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¾ [Preview update interval:] dialog box (workstation mode only) To set the update interval of preview automatically, select [Auto], and to set it manually, [Update mode:] select [Manual]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Synchronization of time can be set from 1 to 24 hours. (Workstation mode only) Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
7.5IRE is used in North America. Checking [Correct white peak] performs white peak correction. [Input type:] Selects the port used for audio input from [Audio] [Analog], [Digital], and [SDI-Embedded]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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• You can load a file being recorded to an external media/storage to editing software, and operate time-shift editing. Loading and editing T2 contents to editing software►P77 • When recording data in Grass Valley HQ (AVI format), chasing playback is available. Loading and playing back video currently recorded (chasing playback)►P104...
SMPTE 436M. In this case, ancillary data can be exported to a device that supports SMPTE 436M. Loading and playing back video currently recorded (chasing playback)►P104 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
R1 – Capture settings You can set whether to automatically export files being recorded in the R1 channel. Tap [R1], and then tap the [Capture] tab in the setting screen. ¾[Capture] tab May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Completed items are not captured.] By unchecking, includes items whose batch capturing has completed as the target in the next capturing operation. *1 Only available in the workstation mode. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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• If writing does not catch up, the recording will be stopped. • For external media/storages that have been operation verified, see our website. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
0 and 235. Selects the setup level (black level) for NTSC from 0IRE and 7.5IRE. 0IRE is used in Japan, [Pedestal:] and 7.5IRE is used in North America. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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By checking, automatically adds a sub clip is created in R1, created in the R1 channel to a playlist loaded to automatically mount the P1 channel (or P2 channel). it in the playlist of the player.] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
You can make settings for the monitor output from P1/P2 output section and remote control of P1/P2 channel. Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap the [Monitor & Remote] tab in the setting screen. ¾ [Monitor & Remote] tab T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[Preroll :] point and starts playback from the point. Allows to set the playback duration by the seconds in order to play back video later than [Postroll :] the Out point. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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- Switching on/off for the sync mode, E to E mode, Loop mode - Operations with buttons on the lower part of the LCD - Setting markers, moving to markers ¾ TC Chase setting dialog box T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
You can make adjustment of the image quality when video is composite output or SD component output from the P1/P2 channel. Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap the [ProcAmp] tab in the setting screen. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. Transfer settings Transfer – common settings You can make settings for file transfer. Tap [Transfer], and then tap the [Common] tab in the setting screen. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Selects the field order when importing Windows Media Audio and H.264 (QuickTime [Clip import Video (avc1)). Selecting [Auto] automatically configuration] selects and sets the appropriate field order. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Size:]. Selecting [Stretch] stretches or reduces the whole image, to fit the frame size of the source to that set in [Size:]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[Format:]. [Duration(still image):] Sets the playback duration of the imported still images by seconds. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
[AVCHD Import import. Settings] Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Selecting [Bars] displays black bars in the upper and lower or in the right and left, to fit the long sides of the frame of the contents to that of [Format:]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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GOP. It increases the data size, but allows re-editing with editor software. Uncheck it normally. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[MXF Import Settings] import. Selecting [AVI(HQ)] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Section 10 ― Settings Transfer – XDCAM settings You can make settings for the format to import XAVC (T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/ Express 2 only), XDCAM, and XDCAM EX sources. Tap [Transfer], and then tap the [XDCAM] tab in the setting screen.
Selecting [P2] imports the source in the native format. If the format of the file does not support the native format import, [P2 Import Settings] it is converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI automatically. Selecting [MXF (OP-1a)] converts the files to MXF (OP-1a).
Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[Quick Time Import in the native format. If the format of the file Settings] does not support the native format import, it is converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI automatically. Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format.
Settings] Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI and exports it. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Selects the GPI signal to activate from [High] and [Low]. ¾List of actions for trigger setting Stops playback or recording. [Stop] Plays the contents loaded to the channel. [Play] Starts recording. [Record] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[VARPlayback] setting:]. Miscellaneous – Jog/Shuttle settings►P235 Increase playback speed by x0.1. [VARPlay+0.1] Decrease playback speed by -x0.1. [VARPlay-0.1] Increase playback speed by x0.01. [VARPlay+0.01] Decrease playback speed by -x0.01. [VARPlay-0.01] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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When GPI input is active, the [Keyboard Shortcut] keyboard shortcuts will be active. Major keyboard shortcuts►P174 Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
GPI and lights up the tally lamp of the external monitor while playing in the P1 channel (or P2 channel). Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[VARPlayback] is selected in [Trigger settings] [VAR setting:] in the [GPI] -> [Input] tab of the setting screen. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Selecting [Recycle] moves the contents to the recycle bin. Selecting [Delete] deletes the contents completely. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
When multiple T2s are used, this is selected. Start/Stop Delay:] Selecting [Custom] sets delay. You can set custom delay frames. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
• Controlling T2 from an external controller with AMP (R1-remote mode) • Controlling T2 from an external controller with AMP (P1/P2-remote mode) • For AMP specifications and settings, refer to the Grass Valley AMP protocol documents on our website or the following URL. http://www.gvgdevelopers.com/concrete/apis/amp_protocol/ documentation/ •...
• For synchronized mode or Fill/Key signal output mode, TC Chase commands can only control the P1 channel. Sync playback of contents (Sync mode)►P106 Playback of contents with alpha channel (Fill/Key signal output mode)►P108 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Tap [Config.] on the touch screen LCD of T2. Tap [R1], and then tap the [Timecode & Remote] tab. Select a remote protocol from the list of [Remote Protocol(Remote Mode):]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Controlling of P1/P2 channel from an external controller with AMP or BVW command will be enabled. • For EraseID command of AMP, you can set whether or not to delete clips completely. Miscellaneous – AMP settings►P236 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Press the [P1] button. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Remote]. [Remote] will be checked. P1/P2 channel will be played back, being synchronized with the LTC input to the R1 channel. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Tap [GPI], and then tap [Output]. GPI – Output settings►P234 Tap [Previous] or [Next] and select a GPI output pin. The number of the selected pin is displayed on the right of [GPI-Output]. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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• Select [End Minus] to subtract a specified time from the time of playback end of an event and set it to be the trigger. Tap the timecode and enter the time to subtract. Tap [OK]. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
[Show the audio setting in the selected channel] [Show the VAR setting in the selected channel] [Show the timecode status in the selected channel] [Show the marker list in the selected channel] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Fast forward (0.01 forward) the current speed in the selected channel] [Fast forward (0.1 forward) the current speed in the selected channel] [Slow (0.01 back) the current speed in the selected channel] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[Mount the selected item on the selected channel (with shifting the focus)] [Mount the selected item on the selected channel and pause] [Mount the selected item on the selected channel and pause (with shifting the focus)] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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[Change the thumbnail frame color of the selected item to the color 2] [Change the thumbnail frame color of the selected item to the color 3] [Change the thumbnail frame color of the selected item to the color 4] T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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[Cue up and pause to the selected marker] [Cue up and play to the selected marker] [Delete the selected marker] [Delete] [Show the edit dialog box of the selected marker] [Add comment to the selected marker(s)] May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Operation-ensured driver version for P2 The operations of the following version of driver have been ensured on this product. Product name Version Memory Card Drive “P2 drive” AJ-PCD20 P2 Driver Ver. 2.1.8 (64 bit) T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
HD (18Mbps) HD (35Mbps) Linear PCM XDCAM EX — — (48kHz, 16 bit) HD (25Mbps) DVCPRO Linear PCM — (48kHz, 16 bit/24 bit) DVCPRO 50 MPEG-2 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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*1 When importing AVI (Grass Valley HQX), the file will be automatically converted to AVI (Grass Valley HQ). *2 Native format import is only available for T2 Elite 2/Elite. T2 Pro2/Express 2/Pro/Express will import files after converting them to Grass Valley HQ AVI.
MPEG-2 AAC *1 For 1920 x 1080 59.94p or 1920 x 1080 50p, the file will be forcibly converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI. *2 For over 1920 x 1080 in the size, the file will be scaled in HD or SD size and imported.
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*6 When TWF files are imported to T2, In/Out point settings are restored. *7 FTP export is not supported. *8 You can export to convert Grass Valley HQ AVI. *9 Exporting a clip between In and Out points is supported. Exporting a subclip is not supported.
Input/output format list Output format (T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2 only) Sources imported to T2 can be exported in “Post-export format” in the table. : Supported, : Not supported Video Audio Post-export format Container Format Format Native Conversion...
Record of external device Clip media type State Record Growing clip editing on EDIUS Grass Valley HQ AVI Recording XDCAM Recording *1 Import to EDIUS bin to edit T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Finished recording *1 Not show the list of FTP client while recording *2 Import to EDIUS Source Browser to edit Notes on Direct Access Folder and growing clip editing(T2 Elite 2/Elite only) : Supported Clip media type State...
The video loaded on multiple T2 cannot be synchronized in the accurate frames by AMP commands. • .For AMP specifications and settings, refer to the Grass Valley AMP protocol documents on our website or the following URL.
LTC or VITC (SDI). 20.0F Eject Plays back the video in 32 20.10 Fast Forward times the normal play speed. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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For LTC, the timecode of TC input is recorded, and for VITC, the timecode of SDI input is recorded. Auto Mode 40.40 Auto Mode 40.41 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Sense has been specified, R1 input timecode is returned. Only 1:LTC, 4:Timer, 8:WindowsTime, and 40:LTC (Src) (R1 LTC input) are supported. Status Sense 61.20 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
If you want to execute the command during the Append playback, send the command 4F.16 Preset approximately four or more seconds before it comes to the end point of Preset Timeline. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Append playback, send the command AF.0A Preview approximately four or more Preset seconds before it comes to the end point of Preset Timeline. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
AX.15 List Next ID ID Status AX.18 Request Set Working A2.0E Folder Request T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Timecode timecode media:] will be set to [Specify Start Time]. This setting cannot be applied AX.2E Set Mark In to playlists. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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CX.27 ID Status mode of T2.) Request type 2 (data containing number of bytes transferred), 3 (data containing number of fields transferred) are not supported. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
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Example)localhost/z:/Export/Clip1 • FTP server:[address]/v:/[bin name]/[file name] For address, specify the address registered in [Hose Name/IP Address] in [FTP Export List] of [General] -> [FTP] on the setting screen. Example)169.254.138.3/v:/ Default/Clip1 May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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Not supported on T2. Output Tags Set Audio AA.39 Not supported on T2. Output Tags Get AFD A2.3A Not supported on T2. Setting Set AFD A2.3B Not supported on T2. Setting T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
If Send Data 1 is 'E', this setting is not available. A JPEG data with the size of A2.09 Thumbnail 160 x 90 will be returned. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
20 STATUS DATA 2E COMMAND SPEED SENSE 2E COMMAND SPEED DATA 36 TIMER MODE SENSE 36 TIMER MODE DATA * Start Delay value = 10 (*16 hexadecimal) May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
SENSE, the type of timecode to query can be specified (LTC/VITC). Whichever is specified, the timecode type set in T2 (the timecode type selected in [Select Timecode] in [R1] -> [Timecode & Remote] on the setting screen) is returned. T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual May 16, 2016...
Input 6 Common ground Frame Common ground NOTE • Only GPI Output 1 to 6 and Input 1 to 6 are available on T2. Pin 7and Pin 15 are not used. May 16, 2016 T2 Elite 2/Pro 2/Express 2/Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
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