Grass Valley K2 Summit 3G v.8.0 - Manual (Page 28)

Overview description
The K2 Summit 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 Summit 3G system features
The following features apply to the K2 Summit 3G Production Client:
• 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 play output (decode) support 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
• 2.5 inch media storage drives
• mSATA SSD system drive protected by a file-based write filter
• 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
• NetCentral ™ provides remote error reporting and monitoring via SNMP (Optional for models
using local storage only)
• Gigabit Ethernet
• AMP, VDCP, and BVW remote control protocols supported
• Remote control over RS-422 or Ethernet
• Super Slo-Mo, Multi-cam, and 3D/Video + Key features are available as part of the ChannelFlex
Suite
• Multi-Cam XDCAMHD and Super Slo-Mo AVC-Intra
• 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
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Product description