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Installing a MPEG/Multi-Cam codec option upgrade

  • K2 software version 8.1 or higher is required.
Tools and materials needed:
  • Codec option card
  • #1 Phillips screwdriver
This section provides instructions for the following field kits:
Upgrade Nomenclature Description
K2-XDP2-MPG2-MC-FK K2 Summit 3G MPEG2 Multicam encoding field kit. Adds the ability to record up to 4 video streams per codec module using MPEG2 compression when used in ChannelFlex mode. Includes hardware and additional MPEG encoding license and K2_APPCENTER_ELITE. Two K2-XDP2-MPG-FK kits are required for the K2-XDP2-04 and enables up to 8 video streams to be recorded. This option also enables 1080p Video+Key operation when the K2-XDP2-3G-2CH 1080p license is present.
CAUTION:
This system contains board-level components that must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Wear a wrist strap grounded to the system chassis when handling system components.
  1. If you intend to upgrade K2 software along with this Field Kit upgrade, upgrade K2 software first, then continue with this procedure.
  2. Shutdown the K2 Summit system.
  3. Access the rear panel and remove as illustrated.

    Note: With a firm grip on the metal (EMI) bracket, ensure the board is level and parallel to the card guides to avoid damage to the components on the edge opposite the rear panel.
    CAUTION:
    Improper handling can damage components on the board. Do not allow the board to come in contact with the chassis sheet metal during removal or installation. The components on the edge opposite the rear panel are the most susceptible to damage.
  4. Install codec option card as shown.



  5. Install the codec module into the K2 Summit system.
  6. Start up the K2 Summit system.

    On restart, the K2 Summit system rescans hardware and automatically discovers the codec option card.

  7. If a message appears, follow the instructions in the message to either restart or shutdown/startup. This second startup process is necessary so that the K2 Summit system can reconfigure appropriately.
  8. After installing the card, start up and log on to the K2 Summit system with administrator privileges, then load software onto the codec board as follows:
    1. Stop all Grass Valley services except for Grass Valley Host File Service.
    2. From the Windows command prompt, navigate to the following directory: C:\profile
    3. Type the following and press Enter. srtploader -U

    This ensures that the board is flashed with the proper version to be compatible with K2 software.

Next, license the K2 Summit system for K2 AppCenter Elite, if it is not already licensed. The license enables the ChannelFlex functionality supported by the codec option card.

Note: Once a channel is operational, if you then remove the codec option card from the codec module you must also delete C:/profile/config/config.xml. Failure to do so causes errors in Configuration Manager.

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