Grass Valley K2 Media Client User Manual Oct.10 2006 - Manual (Page 198)

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Chapter 11 Using Remote Control
Using remote control 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. If you are using
remote control protocols to run channel suites, see
“Using channel suites” on
page 173
Topics included here:
• “About remote control and supported protocols” on page 198
• “Making RS-422 or Ethernet connections” on page 199
About remote control and supported protocols
The following table shows the remote control protocols supported:
Refer to the following topic to enable remote control:
• “Enabling remote control” on page 200
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
network connection.
Two-Head Player Model
The AMP protocol supports the use of a two-head player model in that two clips are
loaded simultaneously, as follows:
• Current clip — The AMP “preset id” is considered the current clip that controls
channel resources.
• Preview clip — The AMP “preview preset id” is considered the preview clip.
Generally the preview clip begins playing after the current clip completes, at which
point the preview clip becomes the current clip.
NOTE: If you use AMP remote protocol to perform video network transfers, you must
setup the video network and the Controller ID as described in the Systems
Connections and Configurations chapter of the K2 Media Client system guide.
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