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GRASS VALLEY K2 Upgrade Instructions

Client version 3.0.1.19 release notes & upgrade instructions - march 2006
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K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19
Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions
- March 2006
These release notes contain the latest information about the K2 Media Client
hardware and software. The information in these release notes applies to both internal
(stand-alone) storage models and external (shared) storage models of the K2 Media
Client.
For additional information that relates to only external storage K2 Media Clients, also
read the K2 Storage System Release Notes.
If you are installing new K2 Media Client models with internal storage,
refer to documentation in this sequence...
K2 Media Client
Release Notes
Packaged with the
K2 Media Client.
If you are installing a K2 Storage System with connected K2 Media Clients,
refer to documentation in this sequence...
K2 Media Client
Release Notes
Packaged with the
K2 Media Client.
Copyright © 2006 Grass Valley, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
This document may not be copied in whole or in part, or otherwise reproduced except as specifically permitted under U.S. copyright law, without the prior written consent of
Grass Valley, Inc., P.O. Box 59900, Nevada City, California 95959-7900.
Grass Valley, K2, Turbo, M-Series, Profile, Profile XP, NewsBrowse, NewsEdit, NewsQ, NewsShare, NewsQ Pro, and Media Manager are either registered trademarks or
trademarks of Grass Valley, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks used in this document are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the
manufacturers or vendors of the associated products. Grass Valley, Inc. products are covered by U.S. and foreign patents, issued and pending. Additional information regard-
ing Grass Valley, Inc.'s trademarks and other proprietary rights may be found at www.thomsongrassvalley.com.
Product options and specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice,
and should not be construed as a commitment by Grass Valley, Inc. Grass Valley, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in
this publication.
Quick Start Guide
Packaged with the K2 Media
Client. SD-only and HD/SD
models each have their own
version.
K2 Storage System
K2 Storage System
Release Notes
Instruction Manual
Packaged with the K2
The Documentation CD is also packaged
RAID Storage device,
with the K2 RAID Storage device, primary
primary chassis.
chassis.
Documentation
CD
K2 Media Client
System Guide
The Documentation CD is
packaged with the K2 Media
Client.
Documentation
Documentation
CD
CD
K2 Media Client
System Guide
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  • Page 1 Product options and specifications subject to change without notice. The information in this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by Grass Valley, Inc. Grass Valley, Inc. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 Table of Contents Grass Valley Product Support ................3 What’s new in this release ..................4 Feature limitations in this release ................4 Passwords and other security considerations ............5 K2 and NetCentral security considerations............

  • Page 3: Grass Valley Product Support

    Grass Valley Product Support To get technical assistance, check on the status of problems, or report new problems, contact Grass Valley Product Support via e-mail, the Web, or by phone or fax. Web Technical Support To access support information on the Web, visit the product support Web page on the Grass Valley Web site.

  • Page 4: What's New In This Release

    (StorNext File System) software. This upgrade is required to maintain media access. Feature limitations in this release • 720p play/record is limited to three channels simultaneously on a single HD/SD K2 Media Client. • D10/IMX is supported on the SD-only K2 Media Client.

  • Page 5: Passwords And Other Security Considerations

    The unknown user, like all others who access the K2 system, must have a valid Windows login for the K2 Media Client or the control point PC through which the K2 system is being accessed. For more information about Storage Utility or K2 Config security, see the K2 Storage System Instruction Manual.

  • Page 6: K2 Media Client Version Compatibility

    K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 K2 Media Client version compatibility Components and systems have been qualified for compatibility with this 3.0.1.19 release of the K2 Media Client as follows: Component or system...

  • Page 7: Upgrading K2 Software

    K2 Media Clients and K2 Media Servers to the same software version. Refer to K2 Storage System Release Notes. Before upgrading a K2 Media Client, you should make a recovery disk image, if you have not already done so. See...

  • Page 8: Upgrade K2 Media Client System Software

    To upgrade K2 Media Client system software, do the following: 1. Insert the version 3.0.1.19 K2 System Software CD in the K2 Media Client’s CD drive, if it is not already inserted. 2. On the CD, open the following file: ..\K2Client\setup.exe...
  • Page 9 • If installing from a CD and a “…insert disk…” message appears, cancel the installation wizard and do one of the following: - Uninstall the current version of K2 Media Client system software, then repeat this procedure and re-install K2 Media Client system software.
  • Page 10 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 5. When you arrive at the Specify Target Type page, you have the following options: Select the option appropriate for the external storage (connected to K2 Storage System) or internal storage (stand-alone) model K2 Media Client on which you are installing the software.

  • Page 11: Upgrade Software On Control Point Pc

    If not already set, select . Click to close. Overwrite events as needed 9. You can repeat this procedure as desired to upgrade K2 software on your other K2 Media Clients. 10.Continue with the next procedure “Upgrade software on Control Point PC”.

  • Page 12: Make Recovery Disk Images

    SNFS and K2 Media Client system software, as instructed in the previous procedures. • To make a recovery disk image of the K2 Media Client, refer to the K2 Media Client Service Manual for procedures. K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes...

  • Page 13: Rs-422 Connections

    RS-422 connections RS-422 connections When using automation software to control the K2 Media Client via the RS-422 ports, take care as you make your connections and configure your automation software. Some remote control protocols, such as VDCP, have a “Select Channel” command that is designed to control any channel via any RS-422 connector.
  • Page 14 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 HD/SD model with two recorder channels, two player channels: SDI OUT AES/EBU IN AES/EBU OUT GPIO P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt) R1 (Opt) R2 (Opt) P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt)
  • Page 15 RS-422 ports and channels on K2 Media Client models HD/SD model with one recorder channel, two player channels: GPIO SDI OUT AES/EBU IN AES/EBU OUT P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt) R1 (Opt) R2 (Opt) P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt) COMPOSITE LOOP THRU...
  • Page 16 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 HD/SD model with no recorder channels, three player channels: SDI OUT AES/EBU IN AES/EBU OUT GPIO P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt) R1 (Opt) R2 (Opt) P3 (Opt) P4 (Opt)

  • Page 17: Rs-422 And Protocol Controller Ports

    Remember that in the context of the Protocol Controller Port reported in the Options dialog, the labels P1, P2, P3, and P4 refer to RS-422 rear panel connectors (ports) 1, 2, 3, and 4, not Player Channels 1, 2, 3, and 4 March 16, 2006 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes...

  • Page 18: Rs-422 And Com Ports

    K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 RS-422 and COM ports When you view the Windows Device Manager, the COM ports map to the RS-422 rear panel connectors as in the following illustration: SDI IN...

  • Page 19: Ftp/Transfer Considerations

    For example, you can use Internet Explorer to transfer files between a PC and the FTP interface on a K2 Media Client (with internal storage only) or a K2 Media Server on the same network. For more information, see “FTP access by...

  • Page 20: Ftp Access And Configuration

    The hostname can be the name of a K2 Media Client with internal storage or it can be the name of a K2 Media Server. (You cannot make a FTP connection to a K2 Media Client with external storage.) Once you have logged in, the two virtual directories are displayed.
  • Page 21 The Size column refers to the clip duration (in fields). You can use Internet Explorer to drag a file from your K2 Media Client or K2 Media Server and drop it in a folder on your PC. You can also drag a file from your PC and drop it in the appropriate folder on your K2 Media Client or K2 Media Server.

  • Page 22: Operation Considerations

    K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 Operation considerations • Do not neglect to make a “first birthday” disk image shortly after the K2 Media Client is installed and configured. Refer to the K2 Media Client Service Manual for procedures.
  • Page 23 PCs. If you are building a control point PC from your own PC, install it from the msxml4sp2 file on the K2 System Software CD. You do not need to install this on the Grass Valley control point PC, as it is pre-installed.

  • Page 24: Exporting A File

    1. Verify that the source and destination PCs are in the same domain. 2. Map the drive. This step must be performed on the K2 Media Client, not the K2 Media Server. K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes...

  • Page 25: Using A Control Point Pc To Export A File

    1. Verify that the source and destination PCs are in the same domain. 2. Before using the Control Point PC to export a file, you must map the drive. This step must be performed locally on the K2 Media Client. March 16, 2006...

  • Page 26: If The File Export Does Not Behave As Expected

    If the file export does not behave as expected… If you have trouble locating an exported file, check that the K2 System is transferring the file to the destination you expect. The location of the V: drive (the media server destination) differs based on the type of K2 System that you are using.

  • Page 27: Rack Mounting The Control Point Pc Drawer

    You might need a slotted screwdriver to move the plastic release lever. 2. Fasten the inner rails to the drawer with the screws provided. The screws are on the drawer. March 16, 2006 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes...
  • Page 28 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 3. Adjust both slide assemblies as illustrated. This is necessary to provide the proper inset for the flip-down drawer front. With this adjustment to the slide assemblies, it is not necessary to change the position of the rails fastened to the drawer.

  • Page 29: Known Problems

    Known problems Known problems The following limitations are present in this 3.0.1.x release of the K2 Media Client. If you wish to obtain more information about these limitations, please mention the reference numbers that follow the description of each limitation.

  • Page 30: K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March

    K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 Installation Description: When installing K2 Media Client software, the installation stops after about a minute. (CR62909) Workaround: This is because the New Hardware Wizard has opened and is awaiting input.
  • Page 31 None. Refer to the time code reported by the remote control protocol, rather than that reported by AppCenter. Description: K2 fails to record source input if EE OFF is issued via a remote control protocol. (CR63717) Workaround: Do not issue EE OFF command. E to E is not supported on the K2 Media Client.
  • Page 32 K2 Media Client Version 3.0.1.19 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions - March 2006 Description: When teaming Ethernet ports, due to a bug in the Intel teaming software, one of the following conditions can occur: A. Virtual adapter installed when control team is setup B.

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