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    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
    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.
    Enabling and Using ShareFlex Between Network Connected K2 Summit 3G Servers with K2 Dyno Replay Controllers Application Note —by Olaf Bahr, Product Manager, (GVB-1-0084B-EN-AN) File size: 2.6 MB, posted Mar 05 2019
    ShareFlex is the application software, when using K2 Dyno Replay Systems with the K2 Dyno S Replay Controller (K2 Dyno S Replay Systems), to share the content of stand-alone K2 Summit 3G media servers, over a Gigabit Ethernet connection, without the need to transfer the content first. This allows a K2 Dyno Replay System with control of local K2 Summit 3G playback channels to cue remote clips, playlists, and record trains of another K2 Summit 3G without the need to use the remote channels to do so.
    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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    Solutions For Houses of Workship Case Studies (GVB-1-0634B-EN-CS) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
    First Baptist Dallas: Spreading the Gospel with Grass Valley

    Christian Church Casa de Dios (House of God): Transmitting the Christian message with the latest technology

    12Stone Church: Serving its satellite congregations with synchronized dual-feed services

    Trinity Fellowship: A Christmas Crisis – A multisite church replaced and enhanced its broadcasts just in time for the holidays
    TV Cultura — How A Pioneer Became Even More Innovative Case Study (GVB-1-0591B-EN-CS) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
    TV Cultura, Brazil
    http://tvcultura.cmais.com.br/aovivo

    CHALLENGE: TV Cultura — a station with a legacy of being a pioneer, starting with the early move to a tapeless environment — wanted to launch a new set of technologies that would be even more innovative.

    SOLUTION: A Grass Valley news production solution to enable more efficient workflows, consisting of LDX 80 Flex cameras, GV STRATUS video production and content management, EDIUS editing software, K2 Summit 3G production clients and K2 SAN

    BENEFITS: Transformed TV Cultura's news production workflow into an agile and cost-efficient operation with the ability to scale based on business and production needs.
    Phoenix TV Upgrading to HD to Better Serve the Chinese-speaking World Case Study (GVB-1-0243B-EN-CS) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
    Phoenix TV, Hong Kong
    www.ifeng.com
    Phoenix Satellite Television, US www.ifengus.com/?q=content/english

    CHALLENGES: Moving into a new facility and then upgrading to HD

    SOLUTION: Phoenix TV worked with BFA and Grass Valley to determine the most appropriate workflow, the best equipment to address the multiple types of programming offered, and developed an in-depth training program to get the production crew up to speed quickly.
    Hall Of Music Productions, Purdue University Case Study (GVB-1-0102B-EN-CS) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2019
    Scientology Network Achieves True Global Reach Using Grass Valley Solutions Case Study (CS-PUB-2-0600A-EN) File size: 695.6 KB, posted May 26 2021
    Church of Scientology, Scientology Media Productions, a House of Worship production facility, Hollywood, CA, USA

    The Opportunity: Turning a 1912 production landmark into a 21st-century media facility

    The Solution: Creating an end-to-end workflow for global storytelling

    The Outcome: A robust workflow, a new network launch and Stay Well campaign

    • COMPARISON GUIDES

    Comparison Guides
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    K2 and T2 Comparison Guide Comparison Guide (GVB-1-0542E-WW-CG) File size: 287.4 KB, posted Mar 04 2019
    K2 AppCenter, AppCenter Pro, & AppCenter Elite Features Comparison Guide (GVB-1-0227B-EN-CG) File size: 853.7 KB, posted Mar 04 2019

    • DATASHEETS

    Datasheets
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    K2 4K/3G/HD/SD Media Server & Storage Platform Datasheet (GVB-1-0110K-EN-DS) File size: 3.7 MB, posted Feb 26 2019
    The K2 media server and storage platform from Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, is the most extensive and flexible line of media servers, storage and integrated playout devices in the industry. Leveraging open-standard IT components and technologies, the K2 platform brings the benefits of mainstream computer industries to the broadcast enterprise — including the latest advances in processing power and storage capacity with ease of integration, and streamlined operation and management, for formats ranging from SD to 4K.
    K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client: 4K/3G/HD/SD Media Server & Storage Platform Datasheet (DS-PUB-2-0664C-EN) File size: 1.0 MB, posted Aug 07 2020
    The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is optimized for a broad range of production and broadcast applications and is the only server that supports end-to-end SD/HD/3G/4K UHD workflows in DVCPRO, MPEG-2, AVC-Intra, H.264/AVCHD, DNxHD and ProRes formats.

    The K2 Summit 3G+ Production Client is a 2 RU platform with redundant hot-swappable power supplies, as well as redundant Ethernet ports. Included with the 3G+ is a new modern OS, Windows 10, that provides users with a more reliable, modern day operating system. To this architecture Grass Valley has added its Emmy® Award-winning core video technology. Each channel is built around a high-performance RISC processor, an embedded real-time operating system, and performs video/audio processing in the robust and secure manner needed for a 24/7, frame-accurate environment.

    • 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

    • INFOGRAPHICS

    Infographics
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    HDR: Dazzle viewers with Better Pixels Infographic (GVB-1-0652B-EN-INF) File size: 592.9 KB, posted Mar 07 2019

    • MANUALS

    Manuals
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    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.4 Topic Library (v10.1.4) posted Nov 03 2020
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.3 Topic Library (v10.1.3) posted Aug 19 2020
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.2 Topic Library (v10.1.2.2652) posted Nov 07 2019
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.0.0 Topic Library (v10.0.0.2593) posted Jan 22 2018
    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 Documentation Set v9.2 (071-8910-03) File size: 78.8 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Documentation Set v9.1 (071-8910-02) File size: 113.4 MB, posted Jan 31 2014
    K2 Documentation Set v9.1 (071-8910-02) posted Jan 31 2014
    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 TimeDelay Application Software Manual v9.0 (071-8727-03) File size: 912.6 KB, posted Nov 07 2013
    K2 TimeDelay Application Software Manual v8.0 (071-8727-01) File size: 740.1 KB, posted Mar 02 2012
    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 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 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 Summit Client and K2 Solo Media Server Field Kit Upgrade Instructions v9.2.x (071-8721-07) File size: 2.8 MB, posted Feb 12 2014
    K2 Summit Client and K2 Solo Media Server Field Kit Upgrade Instructions v9.x (071-8721-06) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Jun 28 2013
    K2 Summit Client and K2 Solo Media Server Field Kit Upgrade Instructions v9.x (071-8721-05) File size: 4.4 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Documentation Set v9.0.2 (063-8289-11) File size: 117.1 MB, posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Documentation Set v9.0.2 (063-8289-11) posted Dec 20 2012
    K2 Documentation Set v8.x (063-8289-08) File size: 116.8 MB, posted Mar 02 2012
    K2 Documentation Set v8.x (063-8289-08) posted Mar 02 2012

    • QUICK START GUIDES

    Quick Start Guides
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    K2 Dyno 6X SSM Quick Guide (GVB-1-0326A-EN-QG) File size: 311.5 KB, posted Nov 03 2014
    K2 Summit 3G+ Quick Start Guide v10.0 (13-00008-000) File size: 6.3 MB, posted Jan 22 2018
    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 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

    • RELEASE NOTES

    Release Notes
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    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.4 Release Notes (v10.1.4 RN) posted Nov 03 2020
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.3 Release Notes (v10.1.3 RN) posted Aug 19 2020
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.1.2 Release Notes (v10.1.2 RN) posted Nov 07 2019
    K2 Summit 3G+ v10.0.0 Release Notes (v10.0.0.2593 RN) posted Jan 22 2018
    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

    • 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

    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.
    Grass Shoots – K2 Summit 3G:
    video   Grass Shoots – K2 Summit 3G: posted Aug 29 2012

    • WHITEPAPERS

    Whitepapers
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    HDR and the Broadcast Environment: Better Pixels Create Better Content Whitepaper —by Chris Merrill, Product Marketing & Klaus Weber, Principal, Camera Solutions and Technology, (GVB-1-0661B-EN-WP) File size: 1.3 MB, posted Feb 28 2019
    HDR is generally recognized as the next big thing in content delivery with an immediate perceivable benefit for the consumer. The ability to produce HDR content in HD removes the significant bandwidth requirements needed for HDR in 4K UHD and can be more quickly deployed.

    HDR is shaping up to be the next major advancement in the viewing experience, with consumers praising the image improvements and broadcasters working to find the best options for delivery. Grass Valley's HDR solutions allow its customers to choose the best approach for their specific production needs today, whether that be HD, 4K UHD or both, plus an easy upgrade path for tomorrow's demands with GV-eLicenses as production requirements change.
    AnySpeed K2 Dyno Whitepaper —by Olaf Bahr, (GVB-1-0074B-EN-WP) File size: 1.4 MB, posted Mar 04 2010
    Replay is quickly becoming the most important tool in a live sporting event. Producers require every possible advantage to tell the best stories and keep viewers engaged. Historically, the industry has faced many challenges in embracing high frame-rate camera systems until Grass Valley, a Belden Brand, introduced the LDX XtremeSpeed (XS) 6X super slowmotion camera and its counterpart, the K2 Dyno Replay System with the K2 Dyno S Replay Controller.

    K2 Dyno's AnySpeed takes high-speed recording and playout to the next level with control previously unavailable in any system, enabling the full use of the dynamic range of playback speeds. The AnySpeed algorithm is now included in all 6x SSM K2 Dyno S software releases.