Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual v3.3 - Manual (Page 46)

46 K2 Media Client User Manual June 5, 2009
Chapter 3 Using AppCenter
network connection. AMP player supports the use of a two-head model in that two
clips are loaded simultaneously. Refer to the K2 Media Client System Guide for
details.
About BVW protocol support
You can use BVW protocol to control K2 system record and play channels. External
control devices can be connected via rear panel RS-422 serial connectors. (Ethernet
is not available for BVW.) The K2 system supports a standard set of BVW commands
used for VTR machine control. BVW Insert Edit, used by some edit control panels, is
not supported.
About VDCP protocol support
You can use the Video Disk Control Protocol (VDCP) to control K2 system record
and play channels. External control devices can be connected via rear panel RS-422
serial port connectors. (Ethernet is not available for VDCP.) VDCP player supports
the use of a two-head model in that two clips are loaded simultaneously. Refer to the
K2 Media Client System Guide for details.
NOTE: If you use VDCP remote protocol to perform video network transfers, you
must set up the video network and the Controller ID as described in the K2 Media
Client System Guide.
Configuring a channel for remote control
You can configure a channel for remote control from either locally or through a
network-connected Control Point PC. Operating remote control from AppCenter
provides extended features that allow local and remote control at the same time.
You can select a remote protocol to use with individual channels.
To modify the remote protocol setting for a channel:
1. Click on the channel whose protocol you want to specify.
2. Select Control | Options . The Options dialog box displays.