Grass Valley K2 Solo 3G Client Service Manual v.9.0 - Manual (Page 26)

Overview description
The K2 ™ Solo ™ 3G system is a cost-effective media platform that incorporates IT and storage
technologies. It delivers a networked solution to facilities for replay in sports, news, live, and
live-to-tape applications, as well as ingest, playout, and media asset management. It is a
comprehensive platform that provides a suite of user applications, system tools, and the largest range
of third party interactivity in the industry.
Refer to the "K2 System Guide" for other high-level descriptions of features, controls, applications,
and subsystems.
K2 Solo 3G system features
The following features apply to the K2 Solo 3G Media Server:
• 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 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. Codec option card not supported on K2 Solo 3G system.
• 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). Aspect ratios are adjusted.
• VGA monitoring capability
• Compact Flash System drive
• Type III CPU carrier module with 8 GB RAM
• USB 3.0 interface for file exchange
• Ability to create nested bins, i.e. sub-bins within bins
• Freeze mode can be frame or field
• Various video mix effects (e.g. dissolves between two video and audio tracks on the same channel,
or fade thru matte color)
• Remote operation and configuration via AppCenter
• Gigabit Ethernet
• AMP, VDCP, and BVW remote control protocols supported
• Remote control over RS-422 or Ethernet
• ExpressCard
• Super Slo-Mo, Multi-cam, and 3D/Video + Key features are available as part of the ChannelFlex
Suite.
• Low-resolution proxy files created during record and live streaming from SDI In/out are available
as part of the AppCenter Pro and Elite licenses. This requires the Type II carrier module.
• RAID 0 internal media storage
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Product description