Grass Valley K2 System Guide v.9.0 - Manual (Page 30)

About K2 systems
The K2 Summit/Solo system is a cost-effective Broadcast Enterprise Server that incorporates IT
server platform and storage technologies to deliver a networked solution to facilities for ingest,
playout, news integration, sports, and media asset management. Each K2 system model is a
comprehensive platform that provides a suite of user applications, system tools, and the largest range
of third-party interactivity in the industry.
The K2 Summit/Solo system is designed for “headless” operation from a remote control point using
Grass Valley Control Point software. You can also use the Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop
Connection application on your PC to connect to the K2 system for configuration or administration.
The K2 Summit/Solo system is further described in the following topics. Also refer to topics on
Transmission models for information unique to those products.
K2 Summit 3G system features
The following features apply to the K2 Summit 3G Production Client:
• Windows 7 64-bit embedded operating system
• Embedded Security for protection against viruses and other unauthorized programs.
• Bidirectional channels (channel can be either an input channel or it can be an output channel)
• Two or four channels per chassis
• SDI video inputs and outputs
• AES/EBU or embedded audio inputs and outputs.
• Standard Definition (SD) video formats and High Definition (HD) video formats
• AVCHD and H.264 play output (decode) as an option.
• 3G codec module hosts codec option cards that are programmable for multiple formats and
functions.
• Mixed format playback of SD or HD clips on the same timeline
• Up/down/cross HD/SD conversion (e.g. SD and HD clips ingested, then played back as SD or
HD clips) or as a different SD or HD format (e.g. 720p to 1080i).
• VGA monitoring capability
• Redundant power supply, cooling fans for reliability
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