Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual v3.3 - Manual (Page 45)

June 5, 2009 K2 Media Client User Manual 45
Using on-screen transport controls
Using on-screen transport controls
When a channel is selected, the on-screen transport controls appear. All channel
applications have on-screen transport controls.
Using remote protocols
You can control the K2 Media Client using remote control devices and applications
software developed for the K2 system that use industry-standard serial control
protocols. You can enable remote control mode from AppCenter.
This section is divided into the following topics:
• “About remote control and supported protocols” on page 45
• “Configuring a channel for remote control” on page 46
About remote control and supported protocols
The following table shows the remote control protocols supported:
This section is divided into the following topics:
• “About AMP protocol support” on page 45
• “About BVW protocol support” on page 46
• “About VDCP protocol support” on page 46
About AMP protocol support
You can use Advanced Media Protocol (AMP) to control K2 Media Client record and
play channels. This protocol is an extension of the Odetics protocol. External control
devices can be connected via rear panel RS-422 serial connectors or an Ethernet
Supported
Protocols Comments
AMP Advanced Media Protocol (AMP) - AMP is an extension of the Odetics
protocol.
BVW BVW Protocol - supports standard set of commands used for VTR machine
control. BVW Insert Edit, used by most edit control panels, is not supported.
VDCP Video Disk Control Protocol
Cue to mark-out
Frame Advance
(Single click to
advance one frame.)
Cue to mark-in
Frame Reverse
(Single click to
reverse one frame.)
Record
Fast
Forward Stop Rewind Play Progress Bar
(not in Recorder application)