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T2 4K Series

4K/HD Digital Recorder/Players

The T2 4K digital recorder/players are 4K DCI, 4K UHD or HD/SD audio/video playout centers, available in three configurations for virtually every situation.

The front-panel transport controls have the look and feel of a traditional VTR. In 4K mode (DCI or UHD), one record or one output channel supports 4K content. In HD/SD mode one record and two output channels support SD and HD content. The crisp, clear LCD front panel can display high-quality images and is complemented by a software application suite for managing and selecting media clips, clip editing and trimming, and playout — including playlist creation.

Featuring rear-panel video/audio/remote/LTC connectivity, T2 4K can...

FEATURES

Recorder/Player

  • 4K (2160p) ingest support (4K: 1 in 0 out mode)
  • 4K (2160p) playback support (4K: 0 in 1 out mode)
  • 4K (2160p — up to 30p) ingest and playback support (4K: 1 in 1 out mode) (Elite 12G and Elite Plus only)
  • 4K (2160p — up to 30p) playback support (4K: 0 in 2 out mode) (Elite 12G and Elite Plus only)
  • 4K (2160p) Key/Fill (Alpha) playback support (4K: 0 in 2 out Key/Fill mode) (Elite 12G, Pro 12G, Express 6G, Elite Plus, Pro Plus and Express Plus only)
  • HD (1080p) ingest and playback support  (HD: 1 in 2 out mode, HD: 2 in 1 out mode)
  • HD (1080p) ingest support (HD: 3 in 0 out mode) (Elite and Pro only)
  • HD (1080p) playback support (HD: 0 in 3 out mode) (Elite and Pro only)
  • HD 2 channel synchronizes playback for key/fill rolls, edge blend displays, multiscreen and 3D applications
  • Chasing playback while ingesting (HD/SD)
  • Supports 720p to 1080p/i real-time crossconversion
  • Direct ingest to external media/storage device
  • Scheduled recording
  • Ancillary data recording and playback
  • E-to-E mode
  • Video monitor output and on-screen display
  • NDI IP input/output support

Import/Export

  • Native import/playback for most standard formats
  • Multicodec support (transcoding to Grass Valley HQX AVI) for most standard and broadcast formats
  • FTP transfer rate limited to maintain playback performance
  • Watch folder transfers
  • Export to Sony XDCAM drive (U1/U2)

Editing

  • Direct access to a media folder with EDIUS and the ability to edit a growing file — AVI (Grass Valley HQX) and MXF (Grass Valley HQX/XDCAM/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHD) (Elite only)
  • Export a growing AVI (Grass Valley HQX) file via CIFS
  • Export a growing MXF (Grass Valley HQX/XDCAM/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHR/Avid DNxHD) file via FTP/CIFS
  • Import from Final Cut Pro in QuickTime format using the free Grass Valley HQ codec for Mac onto an exFAT HDD
  • Convert and CIFS export from AVI (Grass Valley HQX) to MXF (Grass Valley HQX/XDCAM/Apple ProRes/Avid DNxHD) or MOV (Apple ProRes)

Front Panel

  • Easy-to-use front panel interface and jog/shuttle

Workstation

  • Workstation mode included as standard
  • Simple on-the-fly editing, including trimming, mark in/out, markers with comments, basic transition effects and insertion of placeholders for playlists
  • Transition effect (cross dissolve) when manually switching to another clip event in a playlist
  • Keyboard shortcuts and mouse customization on workstation

Remote

  • Synchronized playback using LTC input (Timecode chasing)
  • Synchronized playback for multiple T2s using GPI input/RS-422
  • Integration support for third-party control (BVW, VDCP, GPIO and AMP)

Device

  • SDI embedded audio (8 channels)
  • Robust design — engineered to withstand punishing live event and mobile production environments
  • ASIO audio input/output support
  • 2SI/SQD input/output via Quad 3G-SDI (Elite Plus, Elite, Pro Plus and Pro only)
  • Redundant power supply (Elite only)
  • Media card reader (Elite only) — SD, SD (UHS-II), CF, 2.5-inch SSD

Maintenance

  • Full data backup and restore feature
  • Monitoring using watchdog timer (Hardware/Software)

SPECIFICATIONS

Description

4K/HD Recorder/Player

Model Number

T2 4K Elite: KTR4A-ELT-CV40

T2 4K Pro: KTR4A-PRO-CV40

T2 4K Express: KTR4A-EXP-CV40

T2 4K Elite Plus: KTR4A-ELT-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT

T2 4K Pro Plus: KTR4A-PRO-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT

T2 4K Express Plus: KTR4A-EXP-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT

T2 4K Elite 12G: KTR4A-ELT-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT

T2 4K Pro 12G: KTR4A-PRO-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT

T2 4K Express 6G: KTR4A-EXP-CV00 + KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT

 

Mode

T2 4K Elite/Pro:

  • 4K: 1 in 0 out
  • 4K: 0 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 3 in 0 out
  • HD/SD: 2 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 1 in 2 out
  • HD/SD: 0 in 3 out

T2 4K Express:

  • 4K: 1 in 0 out
  • 4K: 0 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 2 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 1 in 2 out

T2 4K Elite 12G/Elite Plus:

  • 4K: 1 in 0 out
  • 4K: 0 in 1 out
  • 4K: 1 in 1 out (up to 30p)
  • 4K: 0 in 2 out (up to 30p)
  • 4K: 0 in 2 out (Key/Fill)
  • HD/SD: 3 in 0 out
  • HD/SD: 2 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 1 in 2 out
  • HD/SD: 0 in 3 out

T2 4K Pro Plus/Pro 12G:

  • 4K: 1 in 0 out
  • 4K: 0 in 1 out
  • 4K: 0 in 2 out (Key/Fill)
  • HD/SD: 3 in 0 out
  • HD/SD: 2 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 1 in 2 out
  • HD/SD: 0 in 3 out

T2 4K Express Plus/Express 6G:

  • 4K: 1 in 0 out
  • 4K: 0 in 1 out
  • 4K: 0 in 2 out (Key/Fill)
  • HD/SD: 2 in 1 out
  • HD/SD: 1 in 2 out

Storage

System:

  • M.2 SSD
  • 64 GB

Data:

T2 4K Elite/Elite Plus/Elite 12G: SSD (RAID-0), 2 TB

T2 4K Pro/Pro Plus/Pro 12G: HDD (RAID-0), 2 TB

T2 4K Express/Express Plus/Express 6G: HDD (RAID-0), 2 TB

Capacity:

  • 3.5 hours: 4K DCI (4096x2160) 59.94p @ Grass Valley HQX (1.2 Gb/s)
  • 7.5 hours: 4K DCI (4096x2160) 29.97p @ Grass Valley HQX (600 Mb/s)
  • 3.5 hours: 4K UHD (3840x2160) 59.94p @ Grass Valley HQX (1.2 Gb/s)
  • 7.5 hours: 4K UHD (3840x2160) 29.97p @ Grass Valley HQX (600 Mb/s)
  • 14 hours: HD (1920x1080) 59.94p @ Grass Valley HQX (300 Mb/s)
  • 28 hours: HD (1920x1080) 59.94i @ Grass Valley HQX (150 Mb/s)
  • 72 hours: HD (1920x1080) 59.94i @ XDCAM HD422 (50 Mb/s)
  • 150 hours: HD (1440x1080) 59.94i @ XDCAM HD (35 Mb/s)

 

Power Supply Unit

T2 4K Elite/Elite Plus/Elite 12G: Redundant PSU

T2 4K Pro/Pro Plus/Pro 12G: Single PSU

T2 4K Express/Express Plus/Express 6G: Single PSU

 

Media Card Reader

T2 4K Elite/Elite Plus/Elite 12G: SD, SD UHS-II, Compact Flash, 2.5 inch SSD bay

Video Input Format

Format Support: 4K DCI, 4K UHD, HD, SD

Connector (Elite/Pro/Express): BNC (3G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video output)

Connector (Elite Plus/Pro Plus/Express Plus): DIN 1.0/2.3 (3G/HD-SDI) x8 (shared with video output)

Connector (Elite 12G/Pro 12G): BNC (12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video output)

Connector (Express 6G): BNC (6G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video output)

Connector: LAN (NDI)

Codec (4K DCI/4K UHD):

  • AVI — Grass Valley HQX
  • MXF — Grass Valley HQX

Codec (HD/SD):

  • AVI — Grass Valley HQX
  • MXF — Grass Valley HQX, XDCAM (HD422/HD/IMX/DV), ProRes (422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), DNxHD (220/145/100/36)

Bit rate (Grass Valley HQX):

  • Up to 1.2 Gb/s (4K DCI/4K UHD 60/59.94/50)
  • Up to 600 Mb/s (4K DCI/4K UHD 30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
  • Up to 300 Mb/s (1080p 60/59.94/50)
  • Up to 150 Mb/s (HD, SD)

Resolution/frame rate (Elite/Elite Plus/Elite 12G/Pro/Pro Plus/Pro 12G):

  • [4K DCI] 4096x2160p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [4K UHD] 3840x2160p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [HD] 1920x1080p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920x1080i (59.94i, 50i),1920x1080PsF (24PsF, 23.98PsF), 1440x1080p (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1440x1080i (59.94i, 50i), 1440x1080PsF (24PsF,
    23.98PsF),1280x720p (60p, 59.94p, 50p)
  • [SD] 720x486i (59.94i), 720x576i (50i)

Resolution/frame rate (Express/Express Plus/Express 6G):

  • [4K DCI] 4096x2160p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [4K UHD] 3840x2160p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [HD] 1920x1080p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920x1080i (59.94i, 50i), 1920x1080PsF (24PsF,
    23.98PsF),1440x1080p (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1440x1080i (59.94i, 50i), 1440x1080PsF (24PsF, 23.98PsF), 1280x720p (60p, 59.94p, 50p)
  • [SD] 720x486i (59.94i), 720x576i (50i)

Video Output Format

Format Support: 4K DCI, 4K UHD, HD, SD

Connector (Elite/Pro/Express): BNC (3G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video input)

Connector (Elite Plus/Pro Plus/Express Plus): DIN 1.0/2.3 (3G/HD-SDI) x8 (shared with video input)

Connector (Elite 12G/Pro 12G): BNC (12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video input)

Connector (Express 6G): BNC (6G/HD-SDI) x4 (shared with video input)

Connector: LAN (NDI)

Codec (4K DCI/4K UHD):

  • AVI — Grass Valley HQX, Grass Valley Lossless*, Grass Valley Uncompressed*
  • MXF — H.264/AVC*, Grass Valley HQX, ProRes (422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), DNxHR (HQ, SQ, LB)
  • QuickTime — ProRes (422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), ProRes4444*, Grass Valley HQX
  • MP4 — H.264/AVC
  • XAVC — 4K Intra (480*/300*), QFHD Intra (480*/300*), QFHD Long422 (200*/140*/100*), QFHD Long (150/100/60)
  • XAVC S — H.264/AVC
  • P2 — AVC-Intra 4K (422*)
  • Windows Media — Windows Media Video*
  • Still Image — Targa*, Windows Bitmap*, JPEG*, TIFF*, PNG*, GIF*, DPX*, YUV Bitmap*)

Codec (HD/SD):

  • AVI — Grass Valley HQX, Grass Valley HQ, Grass Valley Lossless*, Grass Valley Uncompressed*, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO25, DV
  • MXF — MPEG-2, H.264/AVC, ProRes (422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), DNxHD (220x, 220/145/100/36), Grass Valley HQX, Grass Valley HQ, DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO50, DVCPRO25, DV, D10/IMX, JPEG2000*
  • QuickTime — ProRes (422 HQ/422/422 LT/422 Proxy), ProRes 4444*, XDCAM (HD422/HD), XDCAM EX, H.264*, MPEG-4*, Grass Valley HQX, Grass Valley HQ, DVCPRO HD*, DVCPRO 50*, DVCPRO 25*, DV*, Motion JPEG*, Uncompressed*
  • MP4 — H.264/AVC
  • XDCAM — XDCAM HD422, XDCAM HD, XDCAM IMX, XDCAM DV, XDCAM EX
  • XAVC — HD Intra (200, 100, 50), HD Long422 (50/35/25)
  • XAVC S — H.264/AVC
  • P2 — AVC-LongG (50/25/12), AVC-Intra (200/100/50), DVCPRO HD, DVCPRO 50, DVCPRO, DV
  • AVCHD — H.264/AVC
  • MPEG-2 — PS*, TS*
  • Windows Media — Windows Media Video*
  • GXF — Grass Valley HQ**, MPEG-2 (Intra Frame)**, H.264/AVC (Intra Frame)**, DVCPRO HD**, DVCPRO 50**, DVCPRO**, DV**
  • Still Image — Targa*, Windows Bitmap*, JPEG*, TIFF*, PNG*, GIF*, DPX*, YUV Bitmap*)

Note: Some codecs are able to output in one channel only

Bit rate (Grass Valley HQX):

  • Up to 1.2 Gb/s (4K DCI/4K UHD 60/59.94/50)
  • Up to 600 Mb/s (4K DCI/4K UHD 30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
  • Up to 300 Mb/s (1080p 60/59.94/50)
  • Up to 150 Mb/s (HD, SD)

Resolution/frame rate (Elite/Pro):

  • [4K DCI] 4096x2160p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [4K UHD] 3840x2160p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [HD] 1920x1080p (60p, 59.94p, 50p, 30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920x1080i (59.94i, 50i), 1920x1080PsF (24PsF, 23.98PsF), 1280x720p (60p, 59.94p, 50p)
  • [SD] 720x486i (59.94i), 720x576i (50i)

Resolution/frame rate (Express):

  • [4K DCI] 4096x2160p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [4K UHD] 3840x2160p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p)
  • [HD] 1920x1080p (30p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920x1080i (59.94i, 50i), 1920x1080PsF
    (24PsF, 23.98PsF),1280x720p (60p, 59.94p, 50p)
  • [SD] 720x486i (59.94i), 720x576i (50i)

Audio Input Format

Input digital: SDI embedded audio (8 ch)

Input digital: NDI audio (8ch)

Audio Output Format

Output digital: SDI embedded audio (8 ch)

Output digital: NDI audio (8ch)

Monitor output: BNC x2 (for L ch/R ch) (shared with timecode output)


Headphone:
Stereo jack x1

Timecode

Input: BNC x1

Output: BNC x2 (shared with audio monitor output)

Reference

Input (Elite/Pro/Express/Elite 12G/Pro 12G/Express 6G):  BNC x1 (analog blackburst or HD tri-level sync)

Input (Elite Plus/Pro Plus/Express Plus): DIN 1.0/2.3 x1 (analog blackburst or HD tri-level sync)

Remote Control

GPIO: D-Sub 25-pin x1 (8 in 8 out)

RS-422 (BVW): RS-422 (D-Sub 9-pin) for controller x1

RS-422 (BVW/VDCP): RS-422 (D-Sub 9-pin) for device x3

Network: VDCP, AMP (Advanced Media Protocol)

LAN: RJ45 x 2 (10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T)

USB:

  • USB 3.0 x6 (Front x2, Rear x4)
  • USB 2.0 x4 (Rear x4))

PC Display

DisplayPort x1

DVI-D x1
(DisplayPort and DVI-D cannot be used at the same time)

Mechanical Specifications

Dimensions (W x D x H):430 x 550 x 140 mm (16.9 x 21.6 x 5.5 in.)

Weight: 16.5 kg (36.4 lbs.)

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)

Operating Relative Humidity: Max. 80% (non-condensing)

Electric Power Consumption

Up to 200W

* Transcode to AVI (Grass Valley HQX) when importing
** Rewrap to MXF when importing

ORDERING INFORMATION

T2 4K Series

KTR4A-ELT-CV40

T2 4K Elite

  • 2 TB usable SSD storage: 1 TB SSD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 60p/50p) and HD 1080 (up to 60p/50p)
  • Media card reader bay: SD, SD (UHS-II), CF, 2.5-inch SSD
  • Redundant power supply unit
  • Direct access to internal storage (CIFS)


Package Contents

  • T2 4K Elite unit
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x6 (NA/JP x2, UK x2, EMEA x2)
  • Registration card for the T2

KTR4A-PRO-CV40

T2 4K Pro

  • 2 TB usable HDD storage: 1 TB HDD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 60p/50p) and HD 1080 (up to 60p/50p)
  • Single power supply unit


Package Contents

  • T2 4K Pro unit
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x3 (NA/JP x1, UK x1, EMEA x1)
  • Registration card for the T2

KTR4A-EXP-CV40

T2 4K Express

  • 2 TB usable HDD storage: 1 TB HDD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 30p/25p) and HD 1080 (up to 30p/25p or 59.94i/50i)
  • Single power supply unit


Package Contents

  • T2 4K Express unit
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x3 (NA/JP x1, UK x1, EMEA x1)
  • Registration card for the T2

T2 4K Series (No I/O card)

KTR4A-ELT-CV00

T2 4K Elite (No I/O card)
Requires T2 4K I/O Card Kit (KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT or KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT)

  • 2 TB usable SSD storage: 1 TB SSD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 60p/50p) and HD 1080 (up to 60p/50p)
  • Media card reader bay: SD, SD (UHS-II), CF, 2.5-inch SSD
  • Redundant power supply unit
  • Direct access to internal storage (CIFS)

Package Contents

  • T2 4K Elite unit (No I/O card)
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x6 (NA/JP x2, UK x2, EMEA x2)
  • Registration card for the T2

KTR4A-PRO-CV00

T2 4K Pro (No I/O card)
Requires T2 4K I/O Card Kit (KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT or KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT)

  • 2 TB usable HDD storage: 1 TB HDD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 60p/50p) and HD 1080 (up to 60p/50p)
  • Single power supply unit

Package Contents

  • T2 4K Pro unit (No I/O card)
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x3 (NA/JP x1, UK x1, EMEA x1)
  • Registration card for the T2

KTR4A-EXP-CV00

T2 4K Express (No I/O card)

Requires T2 4K I/O Card Kit (KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT or KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT)

  • 2 TB usable HDD storage: 1 TB HDD x2 (RAID-0)
  • 4K DCI/4K UHD (up to 30p/25p) and HD 1080 (up to 30p/25p or 59.94i/50i)
  • Single power supply unit


Package Contents

  • T2 4K Express unit (No I/O card)
  • T2 4K read me first
  • AC power supply cable x3 (NA/JP x1, UK x1, EMEA x1)
  • Registration card for the T2

KTR4-IO-CV80-KIT

T2 4K I/O Card Kit (SDI x8)
To be ordered together with T2 4K Series (No I/O card) to build the T2 4K Plus Series. Available commonly for KTR4A-ELT-CV00, KTR4A-PRO-CV00 and KTR4A-EXP-CV00. Must be installed in the field by a reseller.

KTR4-IO-CV12G-KIT

T2 4K I/O Card Kit (12G-SDI x4)
To be ordered together with T2 4K Series (No I/O card) to build the T2 4K 12G/6G Series. Available commonly for KTR4A-ELT-CV00, KTR4A-PRO-CV00 and KTR4A-EXP-CV00. Must be installed in the field by a reseller.

Option

600476

iDDR2-RACK-W — T2 Rackmount Kit
Rackmount kit for T2 4K Series and T2 Series 3

DOCUMENTS & DOWNLOADS

DATASHEETS

T2 4K Series

The T2 4K digital recorder/players are 4K DCI, 4K UHD or HD/SD audio/video playout centers, available in three configurations for virtually every situation.

The front-panel transport controls have the look and feel of a traditional VTR. In 4K mode (DCI or UHD), one record or one output channel supports 4K content. In HD/SD mode one record and two output channels support SD and HD content. The crisp, clear LCD front panel can display high-quality images and is complemented by a software application suite for managing and selecting media clips, clip editing and trimming, and playout — including playlist creation.

Featuring rear-panel video/audio/remote/LTC connectivity, T2 4K can also accept files via USB 3.0, or by data transfer over a standard Gigabit Ethernet network, including Grass Valley HQX, XAVC, XAVC S, XDCAM, P2, AVC-ULTRA, Apple ProRes 422, Avid DNxHD and MPEG-2 files.

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T2 4K Series

Comparison Guide for the T2 4K Series (Elite/Pro/Express) and the T2 Series 3

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