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K2 Summit HD Production Client -- Discontinued and Supported (LTPS)

    • APPLICATION NOTES

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    Import and Export of Files in K2 Media Platform Application Note —by Olaf Bahr, Product Manager, (SDP-6026M-1) File size: 2.1 MB, posted Apr 07 2014
    The Grass Valley K2 media platform incorporates an open file system and a number of services and features to make it fast and easy to share content with standard storage devices or with other systems across networks.
    A look under the hood, this application note illustrates several practical examples of media transfer in K2 systems.
    K2 Shared Storage Systems: Building Systems with Flexible Storage Technology —by Adolfo Rodriguez, (GVB-1-0544B-EN-AN) File size: 2.2 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    SiteConfig Network Configuration & Software Deployment Application Note (GVB-1-0313B-EN-AN) File size: 624.6 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
    The Kayenne ClipStore Application Note —by David Casper, (GVB-1-0152B-EN-AN) File size: 3.2 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
    The Kayenne ClipStore from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, incorporates K2 media server technology by embedding either a 4-channel K2 Summit or a 2-channel K2 Solo. Each of these server channels records and plays a video and key pair. The ClipStore video and key are kept in one single file (not two files) so that video, key and audio are always synchronized without the need to gang channels.
    K2 Capture Service with Pathfire and DG FastChannel Application Note —by Roger Crooks, Product Marketing, (GVB-1-0129B-EN-AN) File size: 597.9 KB, posted Mar 07 2019
    K2 Active Format Description (AFD) Concepts and Operation Preliminary Application Note —by Roger Crooks, Product Marketing Manager, (GVB-1-0128B-EN-AN) File size: 1.6 MB, posted Mar 07 2019
    K2 Media Platform: Media Formats and Interchange Application Note —by Mohit Tendolkar, Karel Rasovsky, (GVB-1-0127B-EN-AN) File size: 992.8 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
    The range of media file formats available can be confusing. What are the differences between them? What is the application space intended for each format? What are the strengths of each format?

    This application note takes a closer look at file formats in context of media handling in K2 systems, including a practical review of K2 media interchange capabilities.
    Transforming Live Production Workflows with GV STRATUS Nonlinear Production Tools & K2 Media Servers and Storage at Sky Racing Application Note —by Carl Petch, Chief Engineer, Sky Racing, (GVB-1-0125B-EN-AN) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    GV STRATUS application framework is the ideal foundation for this type of production. Combining a Grass Valley K2 media server and storage infrastructure with GV STRATUS nonlinear production tools, and an open ecosystem for integration with third-party systems provides a proven and efficient framework for a new generation of digital workflows. This application note describes how the GV STRATUS concept was applied in news/live production workflows, including content-specific news production.
    Choosing A Media Server Whitepaper —by Matt Allard, Director of Marketing, Servers & Digital Production, (GVB-1-0122B-EN-AN) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Mar 07 2019
    A media server is a much more complex system than one might first think. When choosing such a system for a facility, there are a wide number of issues that should be carefully considered.
    Using K2 with Apple Final Cut Pro 7 Application Note (GVB-1-0121B-EN-AN) File size: 2.4 MB, posted Mar 07 2019
    K2 System - Ready for Nonlinear Media Production: QOS, Bandwidth, and File Compatibility in File-Based Workflows Application Note —by Karel Rasovsky, Marketing Operations, (GVB-1-0120B-EN-AN) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 07 2019
    What makes an efficient file-based media workflow? This application note looks at the challenges encountered in file-based media processing, and the approaches to make file-based workflows more efficient. The K2 system was designed from the ground up for file-based operations and offers capabilities unmatched by other media system vendors.
    Live Event Playback Application Note —by Joe Paryzek, (GVB-1-0118B-EN-AN) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    The Advantages of Professional Solutions Versus General-Purpose Computers and Software for Live Event Playback in Various Professional Environments
    K2 Media Server: Design Guidelines for Building Cost-Effective, Redundant Media Server Systems —by Matt Allard, Market Development Manager, (GVB-1-0117B-EN-AN) File size: 2.0 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    K2 Media Server and Medway Third-Party Transcoding and Transfer Application Note —by Matt Allard, (GVB-1-0116B-EN-AN) File size: 543.7 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
    How To Maximize The Power of Your K2 System with Closed Captioning & Teletext Support Application Note (GVB-1-0115B-EN-AN_K2) File size: 918.6 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
    How To Maximize The Power Of a K2 System Import and Export: Integration Extensibility Application Note —by Matt Allard, Market Development Manager, (GVB-1-0114B-EN-AN) File size: 2.0 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    Fastrack+K2: Editware Fastrack and Grass Valley K2 Media Server Integration for Hybrid Linear/Nonlinear Post Application Note —by Bob Lefcovich & Jay Coley, Editware, (GVB-1-0113B-EN-AN) File size: 1.8 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    ChannelFlex for the K2 Summit 3G/K2 Solo 3G Media Servers Application Note —by Matt Allard, Director of Marketing, Servers & Digital Production, (GVB-1-0112B-EN-AN) File size: 10.1 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    The K2 Summit 3G is described as a four-channel media server, the K2 Solo 3G as a two-channel media server. But users were looking at the back panel and wondering why there were a lot more connectors than there were channels. The answer is ChannelFlex, which introduces the concept of streams, where a single channel might involve multiple streams of video, for video plus key, 3D, Super Slo-Mo, or ISO camera recording.
    K2 Dyno S Replay System: RT Software tOG GV Sports and K2 Dyno S Application Note —by Olaf Bahr, Product Manager, (GVB-1-0105C-EN-AN) File size: 3.2 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    The integration of tOG and K2 Dyno brings an affordable A-level analysis tool to every level of live event production.
    File-Based Live Production with the K2 Summit, K2 Dyno Replay System, and K2 Dyno Production Assistant Application Note —by Eric Serré, Product Marketing Manager, Grass Valley, (GVB-1-0097B-EN-AN) File size: 3.0 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    Dorna Sports' Use of the Grass Valley K2 Dyno Replay System and K2 Dyno Production Assistant (PA) for Coverage of the FIM MotoGP World Championship Application Note (GVB-1-0095B-EN-AN) File size: 3.0 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    Transferring Media Between K2 Summit 3G Media Server Systems with the K2 Dyno S Replay Controller in Live Replay Environments Application Note —by Fred van Galen, Pre-Sales Engineer EMEA Central and Eurasia Regions & Olaf Bahr, Product Manager, (GVB-1-0093B-EN-AN) File size: 4.2 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    During live productions, there is often the need to quickly and easily share media. To facilitate this, there are setup procedures that need to be followed with K2 Summit 3G media servers in combination with K2 Dyno S Replay Controllers from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand.
    K2 Summit PVS Migration Application Note —by Bob Richardson, Product Manager, Editing, Servers & Storage, (GVB-1-0082B-EN-AN) File size: 1021.6 KB, posted Mar 05 2019
    EDIUS Integration with K2 Systems Application Note —by Matt Allard, VP Marketing Operations and Alex Kataoka, Editing Product Manager, (GVB-1-0032B-EN-AN) File size: 1.7 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    With EDIUS Elite, EDIUS users can directly edit files stored on a Grass Valley K2 Summit standalone media server or SAN, without the need for file conversion.

    When used with K2 storage area networks, EDIUS multiformat nonlinear editing systems permit editors to access material with the same level of performance as if everything was stored locally, and multiple EDIUS users can access files even while they are being recorded.

    • CASE STUDIES

    Case Studies
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    Hall Of Music Productions, Purdue University Case Study (GVB-1-0102B-EN-CS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2019

    • COMPARISON GUIDES

    Comparison Guides
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    K2 AppCenter, AppCenter Pro, & AppCenter Elite Features Comparison Guide (GVB-1-0227B-EN-CG) File size: 853.7 KB, posted Mar 04 2019

    • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Frequently Asked Questions
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    K2 Media Server & Storage Platform FAQs (GVB-1-0081C-EN-FAQ) File size: 2.7 MB, posted Mar 04 2019

    • MANUALS

    Manuals
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    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.8.4 Topic Library (v9.8.4.2561) posted Apr 24 2018
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.7.2 Topic Library (v9.7.2.2454) posted Mar 17 2017
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.6 Topic Library (v9.6.2.2355) posted Apr 29 2016
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.5 Topic Library (v9.5.6.2291) posted Nov 06 2015
    K2 Summit v9.4 Topic Library (v9.4.0.2173) posted Nov 21 2014
    K2 Summit v9.3 Topic Library (v9.3.3.2053) With this release, the Topic Library replaces PDF manuals. posted Sep 12 2014
    K2 System Guide v7.0 (86231160) File size: 3.9 MB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 Summit Client Service Manual (86231150) File size: 15.4 MB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual v7.0 (86231140) File size: 11.8 MB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v7.0 (86231120) File size: 3.2 MB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 Summit 3G Client Field Kit Upgrade Instructions v8.x (071-8826-00) File size: 833.5 KB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 (Summit 3G) 10Gv2 Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual v9.2 (071-8779-04) File size: 10.5 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 (Summit 3G) 10Gv2 Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual v9.1 (071-8779-03) File size: 9.6 MB, posted Jul 23 2013
    K2 (Summit 3G) Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual v9.0 (071-8779-02) File size: 9.5 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 (Summit 3G) Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual v8.1 (071-8779-01) File size: 10.7 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 (Summit) Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual (071-8779-00) File size: 6.7 MB, posted Feb 15 2011
    K2 TimeDelay Application Software Manual v8.0 (071-8727-01) File size: 740.1 KB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 TimeDelay Application Software Manual v7.1 (071-8727-00) File size: 460.7 KB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 System Guide v9.0 (071-8726-04) File size: 7.3 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 System Guide v8.1 (071-8726-03) File size: 6.2 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 System Guide v7.2 (071-8726-01) File size: 5.6 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 System Guide v7.1 (071-8726-00) File size: 4.9 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Summit 3G Client Service Manual v9.2 (071-8725-04) File size: 9.0 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Summit 3G Client Service Manual v9.0 (071-8725-03) File size: 9.1 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Summit 3G Client Service Manual v8.1 (071-8725-02) File size: 8.5 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Summit Client Service Manual (071-8725-01) File size: 8.1 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 Summit Client Service Manual (071-8725-00) File size: 16.5 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 (Summit) Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual (071-8724-01) File size: 10.5 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 (Summit) Storage Area Network Installation and Service Manual (071-8724-00) File size: 13.0 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v9.2 (071-8723-05) File size: 3.4 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v9.0 (071-8723-04) File size: 3.3 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v8.1 (071-8723-03) File size: 2.5 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v7.2 (071-8723-01) File size: 3.8 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 AppCenter User Manual v7.1 (071-8723-00) File size: 3.6 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Summit Client and K2 Solo Media Server Field Kit Upgrade Instructions v8.x (071-8721-03) File size: 4.1 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Summit Client and K2 Solo Media Server Field Kit Upgrade Instructions (071-8721-00) File size: 2.4 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    SiteConfig User Manual v1.2 (071-8693-01) File size: 864.2 KB, posted Oct 22 2009
    K2 Lx0 RAID Instruction Manual (071-8614-01) File size: 2.3 MB, posted Nov 18 2008
    K2 Documentation Set v7.4.x (063-8289-06) File size: 130.2 MB, posted Jun 17 2011
    K2 Documentation Set v7.4.x (063-8289-06) posted Jun 17 2011
    K2 Documentation CD v7.3.8.x (063-8289-05) File size: 137.3 MB, posted Nov 29 2010
    K2 Documentation CD v7.3.8.x (063-8289-05) posted Nov 29 2010
    K2 Documentation CD v7.2.7.x (063-8289-04) File size: 126.1 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 Documentation CD v7.2.7.x (063-8289-04) posted May 14 2010
    K2 Documentation CD v7.1.14.x (063-8289-03) File size: 132.3 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.1.14.x (063-8289-03) posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.1.9x (063-8289-02) File size: 127.7 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.1.9x (063-8289-02) posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.0.12x (063-8289-01) File size: 107.1 MB, posted Sep 12 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.0.12x (063-8289-01) posted Sep 12 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.0.11x (063-8289-00) File size: 75.2 MB, posted May 26 2009
    K2 Documentation CD v7.0.11x (063-8289-00) posted May 26 2009

    • QUICK START GUIDES

    Quick Start Guides
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    K2 Summit Client Quick Start Guide (86231210) File size: 1.8 MB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 Summit 3G Production Client Quick Start Guide v9.2 (071-8873-01) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Summit 3G Production Client Quick Start Guide v9.0 (071-8873-00) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Storage 10Gv2 SAN and Direct-Connect Cabling Guide v9.1 (071-8780-03) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Jul 23 2013
    K2 Storage Cabling Guide v9.0 (071-8780-02) File size: 4.5 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Storage Cabling Guide v8.1 (071-8780-01) File size: 5.9 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Storage Cabling Guide (071-8780-00) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Feb 15 2011
    K2 Summit 3G Client Quick Start Guide v9.0 (071-8722-04) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Summit 3G Client Quick Start Guide v8.x (071-8722-03) File size: 2.4 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Summit Client Quick Start Guide (071-8722-01) File size: 1.8 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 Summit Client Quick Start Guide (071-8722-00) File size: 1.7 MB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Storage SAN and Direct-Connect Cabling Guide (071-8713-01) File size: 9.2 MB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 Storage SAN and Direct-Connect Cabling Guide (071-8713-00) File size: 9.6 MB, posted Sep 11 2009

    • RELEASE NOTES

    Release Notes
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    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.8.4 Release Notes (v9.8.4.2561 RN) posted Apr 24 2018
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.7.2 Release Notes (v9.7.2.2454 RN) posted Mar 17 2017
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.6 Release Notes (v9.6.2.2355 RN) posted Apr 29 2016
    K2 Summit/K2 Central TX v9.5 Release Notes (v9.5.6.2291 RN) posted Nov 06 2015
    K2 Summit v9.4 Release Notes (v9.4.0.2122 RN) posted  2 2014
    K2 Summit v9.3 Release Notes (v9.3.3.2053 RN) With this release, the Topic Library replaces PDF manuals. posted  2 2014
    K2 Avid Connect Installation Manual and Release Notes Software version 7.0.0 (071-8904-01) File size: 2.1 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Summit/Solo/SAN Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions v8.1.10 (071-8902-00) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Jul 11 2013
    These Release Notes also apply to version 8.1.11
    K2 Summit/Solo/SAN Release Notes and Upgrade Instructions v9.2 (071-8781-16) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Summit/Solo/SAN Release Notes and Upgrade Instructions v9.1 (071-8781-15) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Sep 19 2013
    K2 Summit Release Notes v9.0.2 (071-8781-11) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    These Release Notes also apply to K2 Summit version 9.0.3
    K2 Summit Release Notes v8.1.10 (071-8781-08) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Jul 18 2012
    K2 Release Notes v8.1.9 (071-8781-07) File size: 1.1 MB, posted Jun 19 2012
    K2 Release Notes v8.1.8 (071-8781-06) File size: 485.8 KB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Release Notes v7.4.3 (071-8781-05) File size: 783.4 KB, posted Dec 13 2011
    K2 Release Notes v7.4.2 (071-8781-02) File size: 746.4 KB, posted Sep 03 2011
    K2 Release Notes v7.3.8.1466 (071-8781-01) File size: 983.1 KB, posted Feb 15 2011
    K2 Release Notes v7.3.8.1432 (071-8781-00) File size: 844.8 KB, posted Nov 29 2010
    K2 Release Notes v7.2.7.1319 (071-8630-07) File size: 839.6 KB, posted May 14 2010
    K2 Release Notes v7.1.14.1271 (071-8630-06) File size: 882.5 KB, posted Feb 25 2010
    K2 Release Notes v7.1.9.1223 (071-8630-05) File size: 792.9 KB, posted Nov 23 2009
    K2 Release Notes v7.0.13 (071-8630-03) File size: 1.2 MB, posted Oct 13 2009
    K2 Release Notes v7.0.12 (071-8630-01) File size: 928.8 KB, posted Jul 14 2009
    K2 Release Notes v7.0.11 (071-8630-00) File size: 736.7 KB, posted May 18 2009
    K2 TimeDelay v7.1 Release Notes & Install Instructions (071-8545-03) File size: 192.3 KB, posted Nov 23 2009

    • TOP REASONS TO BUY

    Top Reasons To Buy
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    Top Reasons to Buy K2 Media Server & Storage Platform (GVB-1-0132B-EN-TR) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Mar 07 2019

    • VIDEOS

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    Pepsi Center (Denver, CO) — GV360:
    video   Pepsi Center (Denver, CO) — GV360: posted Feb 05 2014
    GV STRATUS at Māori Television – GV360:
    video   GV STRATUS at Māori Television – GV360: posted Oct 11 2012 Māori Television in New Zealand needed to rebuild its infrastructure while remaining on-air. Grass Valley worked with Maori Television to design and implement a complete file-based service-oriented architecture.