Grass Valley K2 System Guide v.7.2 - Manual (Page 65)

07 April 2010 K2 System Guide 65
HotBin service components
7. If the source directory is not on the local K2 system, a User Account dialog box
displays. Enter the user information that you use to access the source directory. If
part of a domain, enter the domain name.
8. If necessary, configure QuickTime Import Delay.
This setting adjusts how long a QuickTime file must be idle (no data being written
to the file) before the HotBin begins to import the file into K2 storage. The
recommended setting is 15 seconds.
9. Click Apply .
A message appears that informs you about the write filter and prompts you to
restart.
10.Click OK .
The K2 system restarts.
The HotBin service checks the source directory for files. If files are present, the
HotBin service moves them to the Archive sub-directory. It does not import the
files into the destination bin on the K2 system.
11. Place files in the source directory to trigger the Hot Bin import processes.
HotBin service components
The following table describes the components of the HotBin service.
Name Description
HotBin service (Grass Valley
Import Service) The service monitors a watched folder, also known as a source
directory, that you specify. Files placed in this watched folder are
automatically imported into the K2 system by the HotBin service.
K2 Capture Services utility Configures the HotBin service
Source directory (HotBin) The watched folder that you can specify. Files placed in this watched
folder are automatically imported to the K2 system. By default, the
location of the source directory is
V:/IMPORTS .
Check frequency Determines how often the source directory is checked for new files.
Cleanup frequency Determines how long a file remains in the Success sub-directory or in
the Fail sub-directory. A file with a file-creation date older than the
specified number of days is deleted.
Destination bin The clip bin on the K2 to which files from the source directory are
imported. By default, V:/IMPORTS.