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Page 3 • If there are any variations between the explanation in this manual and the actual application method, priority is given to the actual application method. • This manual is a common manual for T2 Elite, T2 Pro and T2 Express. Screenshots and illustrations in this manual may vary from those of the actual product.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Connecting peripheral devices ............44 Starting up and exiting T2 .............. 45 Starting up T2 ................... 45 Exiting T2 in the front panel mode ............46 Exiting T2 in workstation mode .............. 47 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 5 Transferring a file to other T2 ............73 Overview of file transfer function from T2 to T2 .......... 73 Configuring the FTP server settings of T2 (destination) ......... 73 Exporting a file from T2 to T2 ..............74 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 6 Selecting P1/P2 channel in 3ch view ..........96 Loading contents to P1/P2 channel ............99 Playing back video ..............100 Playing back with operation buttons ............100 Playing back in variable speed mode (variable playback) ......100 Playing back in jog/shuttle mode ............101 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 7 Replacing place holder on playlist ............118 Changing a playlist name ..............118 Checking playlist properties ..............118 Checking event properties ..............118 Entering characters and numerics ............ 120 Entering characters ................120 Entering timecode ................121 Entering numerics ................122 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 8 General settings ................. 171 General – Hardware settings ..............171 General – Network-1/Network-2 settings ..........172 General – Network-3 settings ...............173 General – FTP settings ...............175 General – WatchFolder settings ............178 General – Miscellaneous settings ............179 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 9 Overview of BVW control ..............212 Controlling an external device from T2 with AMP/BVW (R1-VTR mode) ....213 Controlling T2 from an external controller with AMP/BVW (R1-remote mode)..214 Controlling T2 from an external controller with AMP/BVW (P1/P2-remote mode) 214 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 10 Managing clips on the timeline .............233 Managing stored clips ................235 Clip data information .................240 Flags .....................241 BVW command list ..............242 BVW list supporting remote mode ........... 243 RS422 input/output pin..............244 GPI input/output pin ..............244 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
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Page 32: Overview
The operating instructions on this manual describe procedures in the front panel mode. For the changed specifications from T2 BASIC/T2 RAID/T2 SSD, and the added and changed functions by the service pack, see our web site. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 33: About This Manual
* The illustration on this page is only for explanation purpose. It differs from the actual page on this manual. (1) TIP Describes important points for operations. (2) Reference page Indicates related pages. Describes cautions and restrictions for (3) NOTE operations. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 34: Part Names And Functions
Used to connect a headphone. (6) Headphone jack Audio level detail display (R1 channel)►P137 Audio level detail display (P1/P2 channel)►P138 Performs channel selection or playing back and recording of video. (7) Control buttons Control buttons►P35 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 35: Control Buttons
(10) [VAR] button Playing back in variable speed mode (variable playback)►P100 When the [SHTL/JOG] button is on, executes jog/ shuttle playback operations. (11) Jog/Shuttle When the [VAR] button is on, executes variable speed playback. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 36: Rear Panel
P1/P2 output section►P38 Used to connect a PC monitor. (8) Monitor (VGA) port Used to connect a PC monitor. (9) Monitor (DVI-D) port Used to connect a keyboard, mouse, and so (10) USB (2.0) port T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 37: Analog Audio Input/Output Section
Audio level detail display (P1/P2 channel)►P138 Used for audio output to the P2 channel. (Balanced audio output.) P2 - CH1 XLR-3-32 × 2 (CH1 - 2) P2 - CH2 Audio level detail display (P1/P2 channel)►P138 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 38: R1 Input Section
(5) SDI Used for monitor output (composite). (6) MONITOR • YPbPr signal is output via the analog RGB pins on the DVI-I port. To output YPbPr signal, use an analog RGB conversion connector cable. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 39: Connection/Start-Up/Exit
Mounting bracket BK5517 M4 (with washer) Pan-head screw M4 (with washer) M5x10 Pan-head inch screw Pan-head screw No. 10-32UNF Mounting bracket BK5517 M4x12 (with SW) Pan-head inch screw 3U mounting bracket No. 12-24UNC March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 40: Setting To A 19 Inch Rack
(When devices are set too close to each other, their internal temperatures may increase, causing problems or malfunctions.) T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 41 • A small amount of oil is applied on the moving parts of the drawer and middle cabinet sections for the smooth slide movements. Be careful when handling those parts. 305A slide rail Latch (slide lock) Middle cabinet section Drawer section March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 42 • When using female screws on the panel mounting frame, follow the instructions and use screws specified for the rack. Rack panel mounting frame (Both front and rear sides) Pan-head screw M5x10 M5 (with washer) T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 43 • Some rack types may not fit the accessories (screws) of this product. Check the specifications of your rack, and use the recommended parts for your rack. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 44: Operating After Set Up
P1/P2 output section►P38 Supported video format and output port►P226 • YPbPr signal is output via analog RGB pins on the DVI-I port. To output YPbPr signal, use an analog RGB conversion connector cable. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 45: Starting Up And Exiting T2
Connect the power cable to the AC power outlet. Starting up and exiting T2 Starting up T2 Turn on the main power switch on the T2 rear panel. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 46: Exiting T2 In The Front Panel Mode
Press one of the [R1], [P1], or [P2] button. You can also perform the operation by tapping [1ch View] on the touch screen LCD or [Bin]. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Tools] -> [Exit]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 47: Exiting T2 In Workstation Mode
T2 rear panel and unplug the power cord. Switching front panel mode/workstation mode Switching from the front panel mode to the workstation mode On the PC monitor, click [System] on the menu bar, and click [Switch to Workstation mode]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 48: Switching From The Workstation Mode To The Front Panel Mode
You can also perform the operation by tapping [1ch View] on the touch screen LCD or [Bin]. Tap [Menu] on the touch screen LCD, and tap [Tools] -> [About T2]. The version information of T2 is displayed. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 49: Recording
¾R1 channel – 1ch view (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) By tapping, selects and highlights the R1 (1) R1 channel tab channel. Indicates the recording progress status. (2) Status March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 50 Indicates the timecode of In/Out points and duration. (15) [In:]/[Out:]/[Dur:] If fixed length recording mode is off, you can set In or Out point by tapping the timecode of [In:] or [Out:]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 51 (6) [Create Subclip] highlight. *1 Only for R1-VTR mode. *2 Only for R1-live mode. However, if the video being recorded is saved to an external media/storage, a sub clip cannot be created. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 52 (8) Time Date and time ssetting dialog box►P183 NOTE • If the icon appears in 1ch view/3ch view/bin/transfer screen common area, there is a problem with the RAID system. Consult the shop of purchase. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 53: Selecting R1 Channel In 3Ch View
[R1] buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. Displays the video currently recorded. (4) Preview Audio level Displays input audio level. display (6) [Clip:] Indicates the name of the clip. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 54: Recording By Vtr Control From T2 (R1-Vtr Mode)
Play back the video to record and tap [Mark(In)] and [Mark(Out)] to specify the recording range (In/Out points). Playing back video►P100 You can also specify the timecode by tapping the entry area of [In:] and [Out:]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 55 [Rename] on the 1ch view of the R1 channel. • To unload the video after recording, tap [Menu] and then tap [Unload] on the 1ch view of the R1 channel. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 56: Recording Live Video (R1-Live Mode)
The video from the external input device is displayed in the preview. Tap [Live]. The mode switches to the R1-live mode. Tap [Saving destination], select the saving destination of the clip to record, and then tap [OK]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 57 After stopping recording, the recorded clip is saved in the bin selected in step 3. • To unload the video after recording, tap [Menu] and then tap [Unload] on the 1ch view of the R1 channel. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 58: Import/Export
The bin view appears. Tap the [Browse] tab. ¾ [Browse] tab (11) (10) Switches on/off of the preview (filmstrip). (1) [Preview] Switches between [Bin] tab/[Browse] tab/ (2) View switching tab [Recycle Bin] tab. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 59 Displays the list of media files in the drive selected from the removable media list. (10) Media file list The selected media file is highlighted in blue. 1ch view/3ch view/ 1ch view/3ch view/bin/transfer screen (11) bin/transfer screen common area►P52 common area March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 60: Displaying Media File In Removable Media
Tap [New connection] and select a medium type. Select a drive, and then tap [OK]. Media file list including media files appears. • To update information in the removable media, tap [Menu], and then tap [Refresh]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 61: Playing Media File In Removable Media
- Tag editing (workstation mode only) - Sync playback (pairing) - Adding to playlist - Creating sub clips If you add files to playlist or create sub clips, import the media file before you perform the operation. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 62: Checking The Properties Of Media File
Specifies starting timecode. To use the starting timecode of a media file, select [Source]. [Timecode] tab To specify a starting timecode, select [Specify Start Time], tap the entry area, and enter timecode. Tap [OK]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 63: Changing Media File List Display
As for files in each folder, only the files that are related to the selected file for the import will be copied. • You can convert a file to Grass Valley HQ AVI after importing it as the native format.
Page 64 (9) [Cancel] Tap [Config.]. If conversion of the format of the file to import is not necessary, you do not need to change the settings in the setting screen. Proceed to step 6. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 65 However, if this option is unchecked, the recording/playback operations may not be performed normally, therefore, we recommend that you use the system with this option checked. Transfer – common settings►P195 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 66: Importing Still Images With Serial Numbers As A Sequence Clip
Importing still images with serial numbers as a sequence clip Still images with serial numbers can be imported as a single sequence clip (in Grass Valley HQ AVI). If necessary, make settings in the setting screen according to the environment in use.
Page 67: Checking The Transfer Status
Transfer – common settings►P195 Checking the transfer status You can check the status of file transfer or conversion (jobs) in the transfer screen. Tap [Transfer]. ¾Transfer screen March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 68: Removing Medium In Removable Media
Remove the medium (XDCAM professional disc, SxS memory card, or P2 card) from the removable media. If you want to disconnect your T2 from the removable media, disconnect the removable media. Removing removable media►P69 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 69: Removing Removable Media
The export operation will be easier if the format for the exported file and other setting items have been set beforehand. Transfer settings►P195 If necessary, make settings in the setting screen according to the environment in use. Operations in Workstation Mode►P123 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 70 • For important notes on exporting, see “Appendix”. Notes on T2 export►P226 • When exporting to a Grass Valley HQ AVI file, the file is trimmed between the set In and Out points and exported. For other formats, the whole file is exported.
Page 71 Folder] Starts export. (8) [Start] Closes the export dialog box. (9) [Cancel] • If you export to XDCAM drive (PDW-U1, PDW-U2), you tap [Export], and then tap [Export Media Files to XDCAM Deive...]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 72: Exporting Contents In T2 Format
• If conversion is not necessary, you do not need to change the settings in the setting screen. Proceed to step 4. • To export a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to be converted to MXF (XDCAM format), tap [AVI] and check [Execute transcoding when exporting AVI file.].
Page 73: Transferring A File To Other T2
You can operate it from the bin view, 1ch view, 3ch view, and transfer screen. Tap [General], and then tap the [FTP] tab. Tap [Add...]. The FTP destination setting dialog box appears. FTP destination setting dialog box►P177 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 74: Exporting A File From T2 To T2
• If conversion is not necessary, you do not need to change the settings in the setting screen. Proceed to step 4. • To export a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to be converted to MXF (XDCAM format), tap [AVI] and check [Execute transcoding when exporting AVI file.].
Page 75: Sending/Receiving Files To T2
- GF: MXF single file of GF format only • When uploading files to T2 via FTP, if [File format after import:] is set to [AVI(HQ)] for the transfer setting of each format, the files will be converted to Grass Valley HQ AVI after uploaded. Transfer settings►P195 •...
Page 76 In such a case, tap [General] -> the [FTP] tab on the setup screen, and tap [Stop], and then tap [Start] again. [FTP] tab►P175 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 77: Loading And Editing T2 Contents To Other Editing Software
Perform steps 1 to 8 in “Sending/receiving files to T2”. Sending/receiving files to T2►P75 Display the contents in the [Bin] tab. Displaying the [Bin] tab►P79 Select an item, tap [Menu], and then tap [Convert] -> [Convert to MXF(XDCAM)]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 78 The new converted clips will be saved in the same bin as their original ones. Download the converted clip(s) via FTP from a client PC. Load the downloaded clips to the editing software on the client T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 79: Contents Management
The bin view appears. Tap the [Bin] tab. ¾[Bin] tab (13) (10) (11) (12) Switches on/off of the preview (filmstrip). (1) [Preview] Switches between [Bin] tab/[Browse] tab/ (2) View switching tab [Recycle Bin] tab. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 80: Changing Bin Name
You can change the name of the bin. Select a bin in the [Bin] tab. Displaying the [Bin] tab►P79 Tap [Menu], and then tap [Rename Folder]. Enter a name for the bin and tap [OK]. Software keyboard►P120 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 81: Deleting A Bin
Tap [Yes]. Contents types and icons The icons that indicate the contents types and common icons, and icons displayed regardless of the contents types are described in this section. ¾Clip ¾Still image clip ¾Playlist March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 82 Indicates that the contents have Containing alpha transparency information. channel Indicates that the contents is being (7) Recording recorded. The sub clip of recording contents is not shown this icon. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 83: Moving Contents To Another Bin
Select the bin in the [Bin] tab and display the contents. Displaying the [Bin] tab►P79 Select an item, tap [Menu], and then tap [Properties]. The properties of contents are displayed. ¾ Clip properties March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 84 [Playlist Info] tab Tapping the entry area allows to change the playlist name and audio gain. Checking [Locked] locks the playlist from editing. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 85: Releasing Pairing Of Contents
You can convert contents to other formats. A playlist can be converted to a single clip (media file). NOTE • If a playlist is converted to a single clip, the effect set to the playlist is disabled. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 86 Section 7 ― Contents Management • If you want to convert a Grass Valley HQ AVI file to an MXF (XDCAM format) file, set the format details in the setting screen beforehand. Transfer – AVI settings►P199 • Playlists are converted with the following features.
Page 87: Checking The Recycle Bin
Displays the related menu. (5) [Menu] Displays the list of folders in the recycle Recycle bin folder bin. list March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 88: Backing Up All Data To Other T2 (Full Sync Backup)
[Slave mode] and tap [Close]. T2 on the sync destination (slave) is set to the slave mode. To sync data to multiple T2 (slave), repeat steps 1 to 3 on all of the T2 (slave). T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 89: Step 2: Setting T2 On The Sync Source (Master) To The Master Mode For Data Sync
If you stop synchronization in the middle, tap [Stop]. You can also stop synchronization from T2 set to the slave mode. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 90 T2, contents may be displayed with the following thumbnail. Such contents cannot be used. • If synchronization has been stopped and started again, files that are already transferred will be skipped. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 91: Playing/Editing
(11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) * (2) to (18) are common in P2 channel. By tapping, selects and highlights the P1 P1 channel tab/P2 channel (or P2 channel). channel tab March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 92 Displays output audio level. (11) Audio level display Displays the related menu. (12) [Menu] Switches to the playlist view. (13) [Playlist View] Operation buttons of P1/P2 channel (clip (14) Operation buttons view)►P93 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 93 Creates a sub clip between the set In-Out points. (6) [Create Subclip] Creating a sub clip between In-Out points (highlight)►P107 Trims the clip between the set In-Out points. (7) [Set] Trimming a clip between the set In-Out points►P106 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 94 Tapping the preview displays in the full screen view. (5) Preview If a playlist is not loaded, displays the output profile of the channel on the upper left. Indicates the current timecode of the (6) [Cur:] playlist. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 95 Displays the information of the event being played. [In:]/[Out:]/[Dur:] Indicates the timecode of In/Out points and (18) [Current Event:] the length of the event (duration). [Format:] Indicates the video size and frame rate. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 96: Selecting P1/P2 Channel In 3Ch View
In 3ch view of P1/P2 channel, you can use the operation buttons and jog/ shuttle on the lower part of the touch screen LCD, to play or to switch playback modes. Tap [3ch View]. The display switches to 3ch view. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 97 Indicates the playback progress status. (3) Status Locks P1 channel (or P2 channel) operations. While the operations are locked, [Locked] and (4) [Locked] [P1] (or [P2] button) buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 98 [P1] (or [P2] button) buttons light in red. Tapping it again releases the lock. Displays the video currently played back. (5) Preview If a playlist is not loaded, displays the output profile of the channel on the upper left. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 99: Loading Contents To P1/P2 Channel
P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 1ch view►P91 P1/P2 channel (playlist view) – 1ch view►P94 • To unload contents, display the P1 channel (or P2 channel) in 1ch view, tap [Menu], and then tap [Unload]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 100: Playing Back Video
Press the [Play] button. Tap the speed control bar and move it. Steps 2 and 3 can also be operated by the jog/shuttle. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 101: Playing Back In Jog/Shuttle Mode
You can operate it from the bin view, 1ch view, 3ch view, and transfer screen. Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap [Video]. P1/P2 – Video settings►P189 In [Auto play mode:], tap and check [Auto Play]. Tap [OK]. Press the [P1] button (or [P2] button). March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 102: Switching Playback Mode
• You can also perform the same operation by tapping [Menu] in the 1ch view of P1 channel (or P2 channel), and then tapping [Playout Mode] -> [E to E]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 103: Loop Playback Of Contents (Loop Mode)
• In sync mode, only the following operations are available. - Normal or variable speed playback - Stopping playback - Forwarding/rewinding frame by frame - Moving to an In/Out point Load contents to the P1 channel. Loading contents to P1/P2 channel►P99 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 104: Playback Of Contents With Alpha Channel (Fill/Key Signal Output Mode)
Load the contents with alpha channel to the P1 channel (or P2 channel). Loading contents to P1/P2 channel►P99 The mode switches to the Fill/Key signal output mode. Fill is output to the loaded channel, and Key is output to the other channel. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 105 • The following operations are not available while a clip with alpha channel is loaded. - Switching to the TRIM mode in the playlist view • You can also play clips with alpha channel using the remote control with AMP commands. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 106: Editing A Clip
If set In and Out points are fixed, you can trim a clip between the In/Out points. Set In and Out points to a clip. Setting In and Out points to a clip►P106 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 107: Creating A Sub Clip Between In-Out Points (Highlight)
Changing a clip name You can change the name of the clip loaded to the P1/P2 channel. Tap [Menu] in the clip view, and then tap [Rename]. Enter a name and tap [OK]. Software keyboard►P120 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 108: Updating Thumbnails Of Clips
The dialog box to add an event appears. • To add contents to an existing playlist, select an event immediately before the position to add the contents and tap [Add Event]. Tap [Select Bin]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 109: Deleting An Event From A Playlist
In point of the first event. Double-tapping a desired event can move the playback position to the In point of the event. Press the [Play] button. Playing back video►P100 The event being played is highlighted in blue. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 110: Icons For Events
Double-tap and select an event to trim in the playlist view. Tap [TRIM]. The mode switches to the TRIM mode. Play an event and tap [Mark(In)] when you want to set the In point. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 111: Setting Effects On An Event
The selected event is displayed with a blue frame. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Event Effect]. To set a start effect, tap the [Start Effect] tab and set each item. ¾Event – [Start Effect] tab March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 112 • [Fade out (to white)] Sets a fade out effect to a white screen. Tap the entry area of [Fade Time] and enter the number of frames from the start point to the end point. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 113: Updating Playlist Effect Settings
(end effects) to all events in the playlist. You can also collectively delete effects set to the events. Display the playlist properties. Checking playlist properties►P118 Checking the properties of the contents►P83 Tap the [All Events] tab. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 114 • [Fade in (from white)] Sets a fade in effect from a white screen. Tap the entry area of [Fade Time] and enter the number of frames from the start point to the end point. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 115 Pauses the playback with the first frame of the next event displayed. • [Pause (show EtoE)] Displays the video input to the R1 channel with active through. • [Loop] Plays back the event in loop. Set each item and tap [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 116: Adding Place Holder To Playlist
P1/P2 channel (playlist view) – 2ch/3ch view►P142 • You can make settings for adding a place holder event. [Playlist Placeholder] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P182 The properties of the place holder are displayed. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 117 [Start Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P111 Allows to check or set the effects for event ending (end effects). [End Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P111 Set each item and click [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 118: Replacing Place Holder On Playlist
You can check the properties of events in the playlist loaded to the P1/P2 channel. Tap and select an event in the playlist view. The selected event is displayed with a blue frame. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Event Properties]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 119 Allows to check or set the effects for event ending (end effects). [Start Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P111 Allows to check or set the effects for event ending (end effects). [End Effect] tab Setting effects on an event►P111 Tap [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 120: Entering Characters And Numerics
Cancels the entry and closes the software (6) [Cancel] keyboard. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (7) [Del] the character right after the cursor. Deletes the character right before the cursor. (8) [BackSpace] Tap [OK]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 121: Entering Timecode
Cancels the entry and closes the software (6) [Cancel] keypad. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (7) [Del] the character right after the cursor. (8) [BackSpace] Deletes the character right before the cursor. Tap [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 122: Entering Numerics
Cancels the entry and closes the software (4) [Cancel] keypad. Deletes currently selected entry or deletes (5) [Del] the character right after the cursor. Deletes the character right before the (6) [BackSpace] cursor. Tap [OK]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 123: Screen Elements
R1 channel – 2ch/3ch view►P125 part P1/P2 channel – 2ch/3ch view►P140 (3) Status bar Status bar►P148 Performs contents management, import/export Bin/transfer of media files, display of the setting screen, etc. screen display part Bin/transfer screen display part►P149 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 124 [2ch (R1+P2)] Displays R1 and P2 channels in channel display part. [View] [2ch (P1+P2)] Displays P1 and P2 channels in channel display part. [3ch] Displays R1, P1 and P2 channels in channel display part. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 125 Clicking it again releases the lock. Displays the video currently played back. In full screen mode, right-click on it, and (4) Preview then click [Full Screen Mode] or double- click on it. (5) [Cur:] Indicates the current timecode. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 126 ¾ R1-live mode Enter the name of the clip currently (1) [Clip:] recorded. Enter a tag for search to the clip currently (2) [Tag:] recorded. Displays the properties of the clip currently (3) [Properties] recorded. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 127 ¾ R1-live mode / schedule mode Creates a new schedule. (1) [Add] Schedule Recording dialog box►P129 Deletes schedules selected on the schedule (2) [Delete] list. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 128 Recording is completed. [End] The schedule is disabled. Recording will not be [Disabled] executed. Result Details Recording is completed successfully. [Success] An error is occurred during recording. [Error] Recording is canceled in the middle. [Cancel] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 129 Clicking the icon on the calendar allows to set the [Start Date :] and [End Date :]. Set [Day of week :] to the day of the week when you wish to record. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 130 • It may take more than one minute to finish recording after "recording long time" or "recording in the external storage". In this case, next schedule recording is started after the last recording is completed. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 131 [Pedestal :] Selects the setup level (black level) for NTSC from 0IRE and 7.5IRE. 0IRE is used in Japan, and 7.5IRE is used in North America. Checking [Correct white peak] performs white peak correction. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 132 [Audio] [Gain (Analog) :] Adjusts the gain to obtain an appropriate volume level. [File type :] Selects the compression format from [Grass Valley HQ(AVI)], [XDCAM HD422(MXF)], [XDCAM HD(MXF)], [XDCAM IMX(MXF)], and [XDCAM DV(MXF)]. [Bitrate :] Selects a bit rate that supports the compression format.
Page 133 Settings] Indicates the time length (duration) of the clip currently recorded. [Fixed Length On] By clicking to set it on, automatically ends recording after the duration from the start point specified in [Length:]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 134 TC (TC (LTC)/SDI (VITC)/TC (INT)), etc. • While recording to an external device, [Setting of ingesting] turns green to indicate that the recording to an external device is performed. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 135 Sets the naming rule by entering a name of clips to be saved. [Clip naming The data is recorded by a clip name with the rules] recorded date and time, according to the items selected in [Date] and/or [Time]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 136 *1 Only for R1-VTR mode. *2 Only for R1-live mode. However, if the video being recorded is saved to an external media or storage, a sub clip cannot be created. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 137 You can set the audio reference level in scale [Audio reference level:] from [General] -> [Hardware] tab in the setting screen. General – Hardware settings►P171 Indicates the port used for input. (2) Input port March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 138 [Hardware] tab in the setting screen. General – Hardware settings►P171 Adjusts the gain of each channel by moving (3) Gain slider the slider. Displays the input audio level for each (4) Level meter track. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 139 -2 to +2 times. By every click, increases or decreases the (4) [<<]/[>>] playback speed by 0.1 time. By clicking, closes the VAR speed control. (5) [Close] March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 140 [Set Thumbnail Frame]. In full screen mode, right-click on it, and then click [Full Screen Mode] or double-click on it. Indicates the current timecode. (7) [Cur:] Indicates the current playback speed (times). (8) Playback speed T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 141 (1) [Zoom] Clicking it again returns the display to the original scale and displays the whole clip. Indicates the name of the loaded clip. (2) [Clip:] Also allows to edit the clip name. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 142 (1) [TRIM] P1/P2 channel (playlist view) – 1ch view/TRIM mode►P146 Displays the related menu. (2) [Playlist Menu] Indicates the name of the loaded playlist. (3) [Playlist:] Also allows to edit the playlist name. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 143 By every click, moves back the contents [Move to the frame by frame. previous frame] Stops playback. (6) [Stop] Plays the contents. (7) [Play] By every click, moves forward the contents [Move to the next frame by frame. frame] March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 144 After Out point has been set, the Out point marker appears on the scrubbing bar. Clears set In/Out points. (13) [Clear (In/Out)] Creates a sub clip between In-Out points (14) [Create Subclip] set while recording, and saves it as highlight. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 145 ¾P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 1ch view The display is same as that of P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 3ch view. P1/P2 channel – 2ch/3ch view►P140 P1/P2 channel (clip view) – 2ch/3ch view►P141 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 146 Also allows to edit the playlist name. Indicates the tag for search of the loaded playlist. (3) [Tag:] Also allows to edit the tag. Displays the properties of the playlist currently (4) [Properties] loaded. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 147 • Blue indicates that the event is selected. The background color of the event can be changed to your preferred color. [Playlist View Style:] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P181 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 148 Displays the current time. (8) Time Date and time ssetting dialog box►P183 NOTE • If the icon appears on the status bar, there is a problem with the RAID system. Consult the shop of purchase. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 149 [Recycle Bin] tab►P152 [Search] tab►P153 Displays the setting screen. (4) [Config.] Exits or restarts T2. (5) [X] Displays the menu related to import. The display switches to the [Browse] tab. (6) [Import] Import menu►P154 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 150 The selected item is highlighted in blue. (4) Contents list Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (5) [Detail] in the contents list. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 151 The selected media file is highlighted in (3) Media file list blue. Right-clicking the selected media file displays the related menu. Displays the details of the media file (4) [Detail] selected in the media file list. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 152 (3) Contents list The selected item is highlighted in blue. Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (4) [Detail] in the contents list. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 153 The selected item is highlighted in blue. (3) Contents list Right-clicking the selected contents displays the related menu. Displays the details of the contents selected (4) [Detail] in the contents list. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 154 [Browse] tab connection...] by clicking it. Imports the media file selected in the media file [Import the selected list to T2 as a clip. items...] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 155: Keyboard And Mouse Operations In Workstation Mode
Imports still images with numbers that are serial [Import selected to the selected still image as a single sequence clip items as a sequence (in Grass Valley HQ AVI). file...] ¾ Export menu Exports the selected contents as media files or T2 [Export the selected format (TWF) files.
Page 156: Adding Events To Playlist By Drag & Drop Operation
You can also add the playlist to another playlist as an event without spreading it out. Select contents and drag & drop to the event list. The contents are added to the dropped position as an event. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 157: Sorting Events In Playlist By Drag & Drop Operation
Select an event from the event list, and drag & drop it on the place holder. • If the playlist view is set to the detail view, a place holder cannot be replaced by drag & drop. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 158: Major Keyboard Shortcuts
Selects a keyboard shortcut to use. [Keyboard Shortcuts:] The default name is “default”. Displays the [Edit List] dialog box and allows to change the keyboard shortcut settings in the (2) [Edit List] items of new creation/copy/delete/name. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 159 Enter the shortcut key to assign in the entry area of [Enter the new key:] and click [Set assign]. The entered shortcut key is displayed in [Current keys:]. Click [OK]. Click [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 160: Assigning Commands To Mouse Operation
Select a mouse operation to assign a command. Displays the list of actions of the selected category. (5) [Command:] Select a command to assign to the mouse operation selected in [Mouse operation:]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 161 Select the operation mode of mouse in [Setting]. Select a mouse operation to assign a command in [Mouse operation:]. Select an action with [Command:]. Click [OK]. Click [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 162: Recording Sources At Once (Batch Capturing)
The mode switches to the R1-VTR mode. Click [Batch]. The mode switches to the R1-VTR batch mode. Click [Load Batch Capture List]. Select the batch capture list and click [OK]. The batch capture list appears. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 163 Displays the recording progress. When an error occurs, displays the error detail. [No] Batch capture Displays the serial number corresponding to list the suffix of the clip name generated after the batch capture. [Reel] Displays the reel name. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 164: Displaying Media Files In Network Drive
In the [Folder:] entry area, enter the “server name and shared folder” or “IP address and shared folder”, and then click [OK]. You can click [Browse...] to specify the path of the network drive. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 165: Searching For Contents
You can specify search conditions and search for contents in the bin. Click [Search Contents]. This operation is available in the [Bin] tab or [Search] tab. ¾[Search] dialog box Select the search target bin from the list. [Bin:] March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 166 • To delete the search result folder, right-click the search result folder and click [Clear]. • To change the name of the search result folder, right-click the search result folder and click [Rename]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 167: Changing The Display Of Playlist View
You can change the settings of the event view style and background color. Right-click on the event list and click [View] -> [Customize...]. The [Playlist View Style:] dialog box appears. [Playlist View Style:] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P181 Configure the settings, and then click [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 168: Checking Logs Of Operations And Processes
Export the logs to external folder which is (6) [Export] selected. • When an error occurs, you can also display the [Log] dialog box by clicking the notification icon on the status bar. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 169: Changing Log Level Settings
[Warning + Error] Outputs warning and error logs. [Process Log] [Information + Warning + Error] Outputs information, warning, and error logs. [All] Outputs all logs including debug information. Configure the settings, and then click [OK]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 170: Displaying The Setting Screen
Restores all the settings made in the setting screen to the default. (3) [Default...] To enable the settings, you must restart your T2. Saves the current settings and closes the (4) [OK] setting screen. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 171: General Settings
If the sync signal has been synchronized with the P2 channel, displays [SYNC OK]. [Tri-Level HD H-shift:] When HD3 value REF is used, adjusts REF phase by entering a value. (Only when [External] is selected.) March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 172: General – Network-1/Network-2 Settings
You can make network settings of your T2. Tap [General], and then tap the [Network-1] tab or [Network-2] tab in the setting screen. ¾ [Network-1]/[Network-2] tab Uses DHCP and sets an IP address [Obtain an IP address automatically. automatically] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 173: General – Network-3 Settings
Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. General – Network-3 settings You can set the network drive to connect with your T2. Tap [General], and then tap the [Network-3] tab in the setting screen. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 174 By checking, restores the network drive [Reconnect on next allocations on the next start-up of T2. bootup] Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 175: General – Ftp Settings
You can configure FTP settings when T2 is used as FTP server, or the destination when external FTP server is used for a file transfer destination. Tap [General], and then tap the [FTP] tab in the setting screen. ¾ [FTP] tab March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 176 Tapping it displays the FTP destination setting dialog box to configure the destination server. [FTP Export List] FTP destination setting dialog box►P177 [Delete] Deletes a server from [FTP Export List]. [Change...] Changes the server settings. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 177 Enter a user name and password. [Password:] By tapping, tests the FTP connection with the [Connection Test] entered user name and password. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 178: General – Watchfolder Settings
/ storage as watch settings, you must restart your T2. folder.] Specifies the folder to monitor as WatchFolder. [Path :] Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 179: General – Miscellaneous Settings
By clicking [Settings...], configures the settings to secure the space for events to be added to playlists before actually adding an event to a [Playlist playlist. Placeholder] [Playlist Placeholder] dialog box (workstation mode only)►P182 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 180 P1/P2 channel automatically at the next start- * The names or In/Out points of media files loaded directly from the [Browse] tab cannot be restored. *1 Only available in the workstation mode. ¾ The event template setting dialog box T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 181 * Icons can be shown only when the [A] to [Z] Function, 0-9 Key keys, function keys, and [0] to [9] keys on the only)] keyboard are assigned. Sets to show/hide the progress bar of the [Show progress bar] playback. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 182 ¾ [Preview update interval:] dialog box (workstation mode only) To set the update interval of preview automatically, select [Auto], and to set it manually, [Update mode:] select [Manual]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 183 Internet time server. [Internet Time] Synchronization of time can be set from 1 to 24 hours. (Workstation mode only) Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 184: R1 Settings
0IRE and 7.5IRE. 0IRE is used in Japan, and 7.5IRE is used in North America. Checking [Correct white peak] performs white peak correction. [Input type:] Selects the port used for audio input from [Audio] [Analog], [Digital], and [SDI-Embedded]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 185 Uncheck it normally. • You can load a file being recorded to an external media/storage to EDIUS, and operate time-shift editing. • When recording data in Grass Valley HQ (AVI format), chasing playback is available. NOTE • When recording data in the MXF (XDCAM HD422/HD/IMX/ DV) format, playback cannot be operated on all of the sources.
Page 186: R1 – Timecode & Remote Settings
When controlling a VTR from T2 in the R1-VTR mode, selects remote protocol (AMP/BVW). [Remote Protocol(VTR Mode):] If [AMP] is selected, set the IP address and channel of the VTR in [AMP Connection]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 187: R1 – Capture Settings
Tap [R1], and then tap the [Capture] tab in the setting screen. ¾[Capture] tab Indicates the saving destination of the clips to be recorded and other information. [Destination Tapping [Settings...] allows to set the saving settings :] destination. Saving destination dialog box►P188 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 188 To save the clips to a destination other than T2, select [Save to external media / storage.]. If <non-registered> is indicated, set the external storage in advance. Displaying media file in removable media►P60 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 189: P1/P2 Settings
Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap the [Video] tab in the setting screen. ¾ [Video] tab Selects the format for video output. [Format:] When DVI/RGB output format is used, selects [DVI option:] the resolution to use. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 190 Selecting [Crop] cuts the upper and lower parts or the right and left parts. Checking [Auto Play] automatically plays the video when a source is loaded to the P1 [Auto play mode:] channel (or P2 channel). T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 191: P1/P2 – Monitor & Remote Settings
You can make settings for the monitor output from P1/P2 output section and remote control of P1/P2 channel. Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap the [Monitor & Remote] tab in the setting screen. ¾[Monitor & Remote] tab March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 192 Rewinds a short duration of time before the In [Preroll :] point and starts playback from the point. Allows to set the playback duration by the seconds in order to play back video later than [Postroll :] the Out point. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 193: P1/P2 – Image Quality Adjustment Settings
You can make adjustment of the image quality when video is composite output or SD component output from the P1/P2 channel. Tap [P1] (or [P2]), and then tap the [ProcAmp] tab in the setting screen. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 194 Performs fine adjustment of amplitude. level (Composite, Component)] Restores the settings made in the [ProcAmp] [Restore default] tab to default. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 195: Transfer Settings
Selects the field order when importing Windows Media Audio and H.264 (QuickTime [Clip import Video (avc1)). Selecting [Auto] automatically configuration] selects and sets the appropriate field order. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 196 [Size:]. Selecting [Stretch] stretches or reduces the whole image, to fit the frame size of the source to that set in [Size:]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 197 [Format:]. [Duration(still image):] Sets the playback duration of the imported still images by seconds. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 198: Transfer – Avchd Settings
[AVCHD Import import. Settings] Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 199: Transfer – Avi Settings
Selecting [Bars] displays black bars in the upper and lower or in the right and left, to fit the long sides of the frame of the contents to that of [Format:]. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 200 By checking, the information are closed within GOP. It increases the data size, but allows re-editing with editor software. Uncheck it normally. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 201: Transfer – Mxf Settings
[MXF Import Settings] import. Selecting [AVI(HQ)] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 202: Transfer – Xdcam Settings
[XDCAM EX Import import. Settings] Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 203: Transfer – P2 Settings
Selecting [MXF (OP-1a)] converts the files to MXF (OP-1a). Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 204: Transfer – Gf Settings
Selecting [GF MXF (OP-Atom)] imports the source in the native format. Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI format. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 205: Transfer – Playlist Settings
MXF (XDCAM) and exports it. Settings] Selecting [HQ] converts the files to Grass Valley HQ AVI and exports it. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 206: Gpi Settings
Selects the GPI signal to activate from [High] and [Low]. ¾ List of actions for trigger setting Stops playback or recording. [Stop] Plays the contents loaded to the channel. [Play] Starts recording. [Record] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 207 When GPI input is active, the [Keyboard Shortcut] keyboard shortcuts will be active. Major keyboard shortcuts►P158 Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 208: Gpi – Output Settings
GPI and lights up the tally lamp of the external monitor while playing in the P1 channel (or P2 channel). Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 209: Other Settings
[VARPlayback] is selected in [Trigger settings] [VAR setting:] in the [GPI] -> [Input] tab of the setting screen. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 210: Miscellaneous – Amp Settings
[Command behavior] Selecting [Recycle] moves the contents to the recycle bin. Selecting [Delete] deletes the contents completely. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 211: Miscellaneous – Remote Settings
When multiple T2s are used, this is selected. Start/Stop Delay:] Selecting [Custom] sets delay. You can set custom delay frames. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 212: Remote Control Using Amp/Bvw
• Controlling an external device from T2 with BVW (R1-VTR mode) • Controlling T2 from an external controller with BVW (R1-remote mode) • Controlling T2 from an external controller with BVW (P1/P2-remote mode) T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 213: Controlling An External Device From T2 With Amp/Bvw (R1-Vtr Mode)
If [AMP] is selected in step 5, set the IP address and channel of the VTR. Tap [OK]. Press the [R1] button, and then tap [VTR]. Controlling of an external device from T2 with AMP command or BVW command will be enabled. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 214: Controlling T2 From An External Controller With Amp/Bvw (R1-Remote Mode)
Select a remote protocol from the list of [Remote protocol:]. • Check [Enable local operations while being remote controlled.] to operate T2 locally even in the remote mode. P1/P2 – Monitor & Remote settings►P191 Tap [OK]. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 215: Remote Control Using Gpi
On T2, configure the settings in [GPI] -> [Output] tab of the setting screen. GPI – Output settings►P208 • For GPI input/output pin, see “Appendix”. GPI settings►P206 March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 216: Controlling External Devices From T2 With Gpi Output
The selected event is displayed with a blue frame. Tap [Menu], and then tap [Event Properties]. Tap the [GPI] tab. Check [Trigger GPI] and select the name of the trigger setting set in step 4 from the list. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 217: General Settings
You can set synchronization or audio level between an external device connected to your T2. Tap [General], and then tap the [Hardware] tab in the setting screen. Set each item and tap [OK]. Tap [Apply] to keep on making settings of other items. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 218: Keyboard Shortcut List In Workstation Mode
[Play reverse in the selected channel] [Play or pause the selected channel] [Space] [Stop playing/recording in the selected channel] [Fast Forward (skip) in the selected channel] [Rewind (1 step back) in the selected channel] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 219 [Cue up to the event within the playlist P1] [Cue up to the event within the playlist in P1 and pause] [Cue up to the event within the playlist in P1 and play] March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 220 [Scroll to last selected item] [End] [Delete selected item] [Delete] [Copy selected item] [Ctrl]+[C] [Cut selected item] [Ctrl]+[X] [Paste item from the clipboard] [Ctrl]+[V] [Show the rename dialog box for the selected item] T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 221 [Set the end effect action to “Pause (Show white frame)” in the selected event] [Set the end effect action to “Pause (Show last frame)” in the selected event] [Set the end effect action to “Pause (Show next event frame)” in the selected event] March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 222: Operation-Ensured Drivers For Each Device
Operation-ensured driver version for P2 The operations of the following version of driver have been ensured on this product. Product name Version Memory Card Drive “P2 drive” AJ-PCD20 P2 Driver Ver. 2.1.8 (64 bit) T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 223: Input/Output Format List
— —   16 bit) HD (25Mb/s) DVCPRO25 Linear PCM (48kHz, 16 —    bit/24 bit) DVCPRO50 MPEG-2 Windows Windows Media Windows Media Audio — —   Media Video March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 224 DVCPRO HD AVC-Intra 50 AVC-Intra 100 Still image — — —   —    * When importing AVI(Grass Valley HQX), the file will be automatically converted to AVI(Grass Valley HQ). T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 225: Output Format
  * You can export Grass Valley HQ AVI files by converting them to the following formats. - MXF format (XDCAM HD422) (1920 x 1080 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p 50 Mbps) - MXF format (XDCAM HD) (1440 x 1080 59.94i/50i/29.97p/25p/23.98p 25 Mbps) - MXF format (XDCAM IMX) (720 x 486 59.94i, 720 x 576 50i)
Page 226: Supported Video Format And Output Port
   XDCAM EX ×     XDCAM EX TWF (T2 format)      ×     TWF (T2 format)      T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 227: Notes On Export And Growing Clip Editing
Recording —    AVI (Grass Valley Finished     recording Recording     AVI (Grass Valley HQ) to MXF Finished *5,6     (XDCAM) recording March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 228: Notes On Record Of External Device And Growing Clip Editing
*1 Not show the list of FTP client while recording *2 Only valid when [Allow to edit growing MXF File] is checked in the [R1] -> [Input Setting] tab. *3 Import to EDIUS Source Browser to edit T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 229: Amp Command List
Device Type corresponding to the device 00.11      Request category and the model number, respectively. 20.04 Standby Off 20.05 Standby On 20.60 EE Off  20.61 EE On  March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 230: Transport Controls
LTC or VITC (SDI). 20.0F Eject     Plays back the video in 32 20.10 Fast Forward  times the normal play speed. 2X.11 Jog Forward  Variable 2X.12  Forward T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 231 If you want to change the setting during the Set Loop playback, send the command 41.42 Playback    approximately four or more Mode seconds before it comes to the position to set loop. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 232 Only specifying the clip name AX.02 Up With  is available. Data *1 Operates only when the specified speed is 0 (Stop). *2 Supported status flag Data0 Busy, Remote+Local/ Local Data1 Play, Record, FFW, REW, Stop T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 233: Managing Clips On The Timeline
4X.21 Out Reset    approximately four or more seconds before it comes to the position to set the Out point. Preview In A0.06    Reset March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 234 Set Ganging   0 Sync Off 6 Sync On (Channel 2 (bit 1) and Channel 3 (bit 2) ganged) A0.33 Get Ganging   Set Ganging AX.34 Not supported on T2. Information T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 235: Managing Stored Clips
     List Request you can not recognize which point has been changed. AX.10 Erase ID      List First A0.2A      Folder March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 236 AX.2F Set Mark Out      seconds before it comes to the position to set the Out point. This setting cannot be applied to playlists. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 237     mode of T2.) Request type 2 (data containing number of bytes transferred), 3 (data containing number of fields transferred) are not supported. C2.26 Transfer ID Not supported on T2. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 238 The recommended transfer type is 0x03 (Profile), which is described in “K2_Protocol_ developers_Guide” as a sample of transfer via Grass Valley server. Set the clip/playlist name for the transfer source of export. Extended Set the transfer destination as C2.25...
Page 239 Get Audio A0.38 Not supported on T2. Output Tags Set Audio AA.39 Not supported on T2. Output Tags Get AFD A2.3A Not supported on T2. Setting Set AFD A2.3B Not supported on T2. Setting March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 240: Clip Data Information
 Request If Send Data 1 is 'E', this setting is not available. A JPEG data with the size of A2.09      Thumbnail 160 x 90 will be returned. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 241: Flags
VITC Folder Deletion  bit4:  bit4: Timer Failed  bit5: Jog Reject bit5:   bit6: Source Missing bit6: Tape End   bit7: Tape Top bit7: Auto Mode   March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 242: Bvw Command List
20 STATUS SENSE 20 STATUS DATA  2E COMMAND SPEED SENSE 2E COMMAND SPEED DATA  36 TIMER MODE SENSE 36 TIMER MODE DATA  * Start Delay value = 10 (*16 hexadecimal) T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...
Page 243: Bvw List Supporting Remote Mode
SENSE, the type of timecode to query can be specified (LTC/VITC). Whichever is specified, the timecode type set in T2 (the timecode type selected in [Select Timecode] in [R1] -> [Timecode & Remote] on the setting screen) is returned. March 26, 2014 T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual...
Page 244: Rs422 Input/Output Pin
Input 5 Output 6 Input 6 Common ground Common ground NOTE • Only GPI Output 1 to 6 and Input 1 to 6 are available on T2. Pin 7and Pin 15 are not used. T2 Elite/Pro/Express User Manual March 26, 2014...

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2 Overview

3 Part Names and Functions

4 Connection/Start-Up/Exit

5 Recording

6 Import/Export

7 Contents Management

8 Playing/Editing

9 Operations in Workstation Mode

10 Settings

11 Remote Control

12 Appendix

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