Release Summary
What's new in version 7.2.7
• ChannelFlex Suite — Multiple inputs and outputs per channel are enabled by the
AppCenter Elite license. This license must be ordered from Grass Valley. The
license is not included with this version of software as a 30 day trial license. Refer
to About ChannelFlex Suite on existing K2 systems on page 94 for more
information. ChannelFlex Suite features are summarized as follows:
• Super Slo-Mo — 2x and 3x frame rate record. Also requires HD license.
• Multi-Cam — Two SDI video inputs on a single channel.
• Video + Key — Record and playback.
• 3D — Left + Right eye. Record and playback.
• Super Out — This feature is enhanced with the display of additional information.
Requires AppCenter Pro license.
• K2 Summit Transmission Package — This model has 1 TB drives and is limited
to DV and MPEG formats at maximum 50 Mbps. Also limited to 1-IN/3-OUT or
4-OUT channel configurations. Refer to the K2 System Guide for more information.
• K2 Dyno Replay Controller — The 1.6 Dyno software version is compatible with
this release of K2 software. Refer to compatibility information later in these release
notes.
• AVC-Intra on K2 Solo Media Server — AVC-Intra 50/100 record/play is available
on a K2 Solo Media Server as the K2-SOLO-ELITE model or as a field-kit upgrade.
• QuickTime AVC-Intra import — K2 storage supports import of QuickTime
AVC-Intra. This completes the AVC-Intra workflow, as export of QuickTime
AVC-Intra is already supported.
• Nearline K2 SAN — The Nearline 120 redundant (NL120R) K2 SAN replaces
the Nearline 10 and Nearline 10R K2 SAN. If using the K2 Storage Cabling Guide
to cable the NL120R SAN, the instructions for Nearline 10R apply.
• SNFS file system — Upgrade to version 3.5.2 is required.
• Compact Flash — The internal storage K2 system now supports multiple varieties
of Compact Flash for the system drive. To accommodate these varieties, when you
re-image you must resize partitions. Refer to your K2 product's Service Manual
for instructions.
• K2 Dyno Production Assistant support — K2 Dyno PA can transfer a file from
a stand-alone K2 system to an Apple Xsan. The file can be edited while streaming.
Also, on new systems and if you make a new file system on existing systems,
unique disk labels are created, which is required for control by K2 Dyno PA. The
disk labels and the file system name must be unique.
6 K2 Version 7.2.7 Release Notes & Upgrade Instructions 12 May 2010
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