GRASS VALLEY K2 Solo Quick Start Manual

K2 Solo
Media Server

Quick Start Guide

071-8710-01 April 8, 2010
Before you begin, unpack the following items...
Licenses and
Warranties
K2 Solo Media Server
Release Notes and
NOTE: Do not lose the Recovery Flash
Accessories Instructions
Drive that is stored behind the bezel.
It contains the image for this specific
K2 Solo Media Server.
Power cord
Keyboard
LTC cables
Mouse Documentation CD
...and locate the documentation you need.
Documentation path to install
K2 Solo Media Server
Release
Quick Start System
Notes Guide
Guide
3. Configure channels
1 Open AppCenter and logon with the K2 administrator account
(K2Admin/K2admin). If a licensing message appears, refer to
K2 Release Notes.
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1. Make cable connections
SDI connections
1 1 Make SDI connections on each channel
IN1 IN2 IN3
Active
Standard
Multi-Cam* Video1 Video2
3D/Video + Video Key
(R eye) (L eye)
Key record*
AES audio
Super Phase1 Phase2 Phase3
Slo-Mo*
OUT1 OUT2
Standard
Active Active
Duplicates
OUT1
3D/Video + Video Key
Key play* (R eye) (L eye)
Super Out* Active Super Out info
Standard bi-directional channels
Each channel (C1, C2) can be
an input (record channel) or an
output (play channel). Connect
video/audio IN and OUT to each
channel, as appropriate for your
intended use.
2 Click System | Configuration.
Click tabs, C
3
b buttons, and
scroll bar to s
locate settings. lo
S Select from
4
d drop-down lists
to make settings. to
5 C Click OK and
Yes to save Y
s settings.
Connect network cables
1 2
to Ethernet ports
Connections per channel (C1, C2)
SDI video in
and out.
Supports
embedded LTC
audio. I/O RS-422
C1 C2
1 6 Connect 1 4 Connect VGA
1 5 Connect keyboard
power
monitor
and mouse
cord
* Some SDI connections Make other connections as
require special licensing needed. Refer to the K2
and configuration. Refer to System Guide for complete
the K2 AppCenter User instructions.
Manual.
4. Record and play
Bi-directional channels
A channel becomes an input
channel when you begin
1
recording. The same channel
becomes an output channel
when you load a clip for
playout.
1
Ethernet cabling
GigE Ports
2 3
-Port 1 - Control network
-Port 2 - FTP/Streaming
1
4
-Ports 3 & 4 - Not used
1 3 If desired,
connect reference
Select a channel
6 Play the clip
2. Start up
Identify the following:
Power
Standby Service
LED
switch LED
3 2
Press the standby switch
to power on.
Normal startup sequence
Power LED goes on and
3 3 Log on with the default
stays on. Service LED
Windows admin account:
stays off.
-Username: Administrator
-Password: adminK2
3 4 On the Windows desktop, check the system
tray. When the network icon indicates connectivity,
the K2 Solo Media Server is operational.
3 Stop record
2 Begin record
4 Drag a clip into the
channel
5 Adjust audio level
as needed
Timecode for Record
On the AppCenter menu, click
Control | Options. On the
Options dialog box click
Timecode and select the
timecode for recording and
display.
Continue with Quick Start procedures on the reverse side.