MXF Export Type

When importing and exporting MXF the K2 system behaves as follows, in relation to the MXF Export Type setting in K2Config or in K2 AppCenter:

• The MXF Export Type setting applies to all MXF exports on the K2 system. There is one setting for one K2 system. The K2 system can be a stand-alone K2 Summit/Solo system or a K2 SAN. If a K2 SAN, the one setting applies to the K2 Media Server with role of FTP server that handles exports for all SAN-attached K2 Summit systems.
• For export, the K2 system must be set to one of the following MXF Export Types:
  • SMPTE 377M
  • SMPTE 377-1
• By default the K2 system is set to SMPTE 377M.
• The SMPTE 377M setting is recommended for compatibility with older systems which do not support SMPTE 377-1.
• The following formats do not support SMPTE 377-1 export. Therefore these formats are always exported as SMPTE 377M, regardless of the MXF Export Type setting:
  • XDCAM HD clips with XDCAM HD/EX/HD422 compatible video
  • D10 media
• For import, both SMPTE 377M and 377-1 are supported at all times, regardless of the MXF Export Type setting. The MXF Export Type setting affects export only.