Operation considerations

6xSSM with Audio requires that a larger RTIO number be entered into SNFS.
Do not neglect to make a “first birthday” image of each K2 product shortly after installation and configuration is complete.
Changing system timing requires a restart. This takes effect immediately as soon as the new video standard (NTSC/PAL) is selected. Save all your configuration changes prior to changing the system timing.
To import/export between systems using AppCenter, in Configuration Manager on the Remote tab, add each system that you want to have available as a source or a destination.
When transferring between K2 systems and other types of systems, you must specify the IP address, path, and file name to initiate a transfer.
Constrain media names and filepaths for support across systems. While AppCenter allows you to create bin names and clip names longer than 32 characters, names of this length are not supported on all products.
Before configuring a channel, eject all clips from the channel. This is required to put changes into effect.
K2 Summit system systems and K2 Media Servers can operate continuously for a long period of time. A restart at least once every six months is the recommended operational practice. A restart once every year is required.
Mix effects (an AppCenter Pro feature) are not supported between different compression formats.
A 3D/Video+Key player channel does not support agile playback or transition (mix) effects.
A 3D/Video+Key player channel does not support a two-head player model.
A 3D/Video+Key player channel does not support offspeed play greater than 1 or less than -1. During these offspeed play operations the video is not synchronized between the two video tracks. However, both video outputs will resync when recued.
Grass Valley recommends that you use a frame synchronizer on incoming video sources that are recorded in AVC-Intra format.
A best practice is to check the K2 Summit log weekly to monitor the database size. Every 15 minutes the K2 Summit system reports a "Completed database backup..." message that includes the database size. If the size exceeds 80 MB, reduce the number of markers and/or the amount of metadata in clips.
It is not recommended to use 720p tri-level sync for interlace output formats (such as SD and 1080i). Output timing can be off by a field.
In the AppCenter Import dialog box there can be a long wait time while network devices are discovered. A message opens asking if you want to continue waiting. If you continue waiting, eventually network devices are discovered and AppCenter continues operating.