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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Limited Warranty This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or inadequate maintenance and care.
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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide— Contents Contents Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Chapter 3: Operation Using KONA 3G with Professional Video /Audio Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 AJA Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide— Contents Audio Output Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Up-Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Down-Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The AJA KONA 3G provides the highest quality whether working with SD, HD, Dual Link HD, or 3G signals. KONA 3G even supports 2K digital cinema and film resolutions and now offers a 4K capture and playback mode for the highest resolution possible. AJA drivers deliver extensive codec and media support within all professional 3rd-party Video applications. KONA 3G offers: • 3D workflow support – discrete left and right eye output in SDI and HDMI 1.
2 Features The KONA 3G card offers many unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of post production workflows. 3G features include: • SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link HD-SDI, HSDL, and 3G HD-SDI inputs • HDMI 1.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Features 3G built-in up-converter uses a a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing, and large multi-point digital interpolators. Down-conversion uses large multi-point digital interpolators, anti-alias filtering and interpolation. Cross-conversion is high-quality hardware-based, providing capability to streamline dailies and offers true broadcast picture quality in realtime.
4 Internal HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer KONA 3G provides a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with an alpha channel over video in a selectable matte or the contents of the card's framebuffer from a software application (including AJA TV /AJA's VTR Xchange). Key a bug or text over picture and avoid what might normally be a lengthy software render. Also, working with these software applications, you can key video that has an alpha-channel over video input or a matte.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Understanding Typical 5 KONA 3G users will also find the powerful AJA Control Panel automatically installed with their KONA package. The AJA Control Panel provides easy I/O configuration monitoring, audio/video source selection, conversion and control of KONA 3G within the overall MacOS or Windows 7 environment.
6 DVCPRO HD Data rate: 6 to 14 MB/second high definition—supported by internal system drive Quality: Excellent KONA 3G has hardware support for capture from HD-SDI to the DVCPRO HD codec. KONA 3G's hardware also takes some of the DVCPRO HD codec processing load off the CPU, allowing more computer processor time for Dynamic RT.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — What’s In The Box? Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ (SD or HD) Data rate: Approximately 18 MB/second ProRes 422, Approximately 31 MB/second ProRes 422 HQ— supported by internal system drive or attached storage Quality: Excellent (broadcast quality) Captured media is virtually indistinguishable from pristine uncompressed sources. Better yet, ProRes maintains the quality during editing, surviving multiple encoding/decoding generations without degradation.
8 System Requirements AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance when operating it. System requirements are subject to change as new versions of operating systems, QuickTime, and workstations become available. For the most up-to-date Mac Pro Minimum System Requirements see the AJA website at: http://www.aja.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — System Requirements Parity provides data protection without requiring complete duplication of the drive contents. In the event of a drive failure, parity information can be used with data on surviving drives to reconstruct the contents of a failed drive. Parity data can be stored on a dedicated drive, as in RAID 3, or distributed across an array of drives, as in RAID 5.
10 FORMAT 10-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 8-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 10-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 8-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 10-bit 4:4:4 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 10-bit 4:4:4 1080PsF 25Hz/fps 8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 59.94Hz/29.97fps 8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 50Hz/25fps 8-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 8-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 2K Formats 10-bit 4:4:4 2048x1556PsF 23.98fps 10-bit 4:4:4 2048x1080PsF 23.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Cable Connections Pins (2) on BNC Connector (connector on K3G-Box) Align slots in cable connector barrel with connector pins, then slide it over the pins and rotate the barrel to lock the connectors together The four mini-connectors found on the KONA 3G endplate are not common 1 to most video equipment but offer small size, ease-of-use, and high reliability. (The connectors are also called “mini-BNCs” and “1.0/2.3 Connectors”.
12 SDI Input and Outputs In Standard Mode, mini-connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs for single or dual-link. A cable with four Mini-connectors on one end and four BNCs on the other end is provided for connecting equipment to the SDI inputs and outputs. This cable is also used to interconnect between the KONA 3G board to the optional K3-Breakout Box.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — In This Manual HDMI and Analog Output in 4K Format When the KONA 3G is in 4K Mode with a 4K format selected, the HDMI and Analog Outputs can be selected to display one of the four 4K picture quadrants for output. A quadrant selection menu is provided in their respective AJA Control Panel tabs. (refer to “Using 4K Mode” on page 64). Reference Video A single BNC connector is standard on the KONA 3G cable (self terminating).
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Chapter 2: Installation Installation Overview The installation and set up of a KONA 3G is very simple. All of the steps of installation and configuration are documented in this chapter, summarized as follows: 1. Unpack and examine the contents of the shipping box 2. If not previously installed on your Mac or PC, ensure that the capture/editing application you intend to use is installed as detailed in its user documentation.
16 AJA KONA System Test and Data Rate Calculation To guarantee maximum system performance, use KONA System Test and the AJA Data Rate Calculator to evaluate your workstation capabilities. They are available on the AJA website at the following support pages (See Utilities and Optional at the bottom of the webpage). http://www.aja.com/en/products/software/ KONA System Test KONA System Test is a utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Unpacking AJA KONA 3G PCI-Express Card Installation Software CD Read Me First Notice and Registration Sheet Installation and Operation Manual in electronic form on the CD (PDF) Standard Cable Set 1 RS422 Machine Control (9-pin) HDMI to HDMI mini cable 2 meters 3 BNCs (Analog Out Connections): In SD Can be Configured for Component, Composite, or S-Video In HD Can Only Be Component Reference Input BNC LTC Output BNC LTC Input BNC SDI cable Audio Input BNCs Cha
18 Installing the KONA 3G Card into a MacPro 1. Place the computer in a well-lit area, where you will have easy access when opening the MacPro chassis. 2. Using your hand, touch the outside of the Mac to discharge any static electricity you have. Remove the power cable from the back of the chassis. 3. Remove the side access door and described in your Apple User Manual. Lay the machine on its side, motherboard facing up. 4.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing the KONA 3G Card To Install: 1. Remove Screw and Cover Plate and Insert KONA Card 2.
20 Installing the KONA Card in a Windows PC 1. Place the PC in a well-lit convenient area, where you will have easy access to the chassis access door. 2. Touch the outside of the PC to discharge any static electricity in your body. Remove the power cable from the back of the PC. 3. Open the PC to gain access to the card slots as described in your Workstation User Manual. 4. Remove the KONA card from its protective anti-static bag; place the card on top of the bag. 5.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing the KONA Card in a 6. Open the card retainer bar on the left side of the chassis cardcage. Remove the card edge access cover from the desired slot where you will be inserting the KONA card. 7. Holding the KONA card by the card edge plate and an outside edge, carefully insert the KONA card by rocking it slowly into the slot.
22 Cabling the System System Video/Audio Cable Connections When installing your system, you’ll make video and audio input/output connections. These connectors are described individually in Chapter 1. The following diagram shows and describes system interconnection.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Cabling the System Typical System A figure on the following page shows typical system interconnections for a system with digital A/V sources. Your system may differ depending on VTRs, audio monitoring, and video monitoring. 1. If desired, connect your house reference sync to the KONA 3G Ref Loop connector (BNC). On the breakout cable this is a terminated reference input.
24 Workstation computer Computer Monitor tt tt tt tt tt ttt tt t tt tt External Storage Video Monitor Component Video AJA KONA 3G Card 3 BNCs (Analog Connections): HDMI Output cable Component, Composite, or S-Video In HD Can Only Be Component Optional Genlock Reference Reference Input BNC LTC Output BNC HBA for connection of external storage LTC Input BNC Audio Input BNCs Channels 1-8 (2 channels/connector) AES/EBU Audio Out to Monitor System Installed inside computer 4-mini BNCs to 4 standard B
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software Installing KONA 3G Software First ensure that your capture/editing application is installed as detailed in its user documentation. You cannot use KONA 3G with Third-party software until the application has been installed and run at least once on your workstation. Next, install the KONA 3G driver package.
26 1. Visit the AJA website for the latest driver version appropriate to your configuration. Alternately, if you have no internet connection, insert the KONA 3G CD in the Mac; as noted, this driver version may not be the most current. 2. Locate the downloaded driver on the desktop or the KONA 3G CD icon on the desktop. 3. Locate the package file in the folder from the download or by double clicking on the CD; the package has an icon that looks like a box and has a “.pkg” suffix.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 1 Initial Installer Screen 8. Click Continue to begin installation. 9. The next screen lets you know that the installer will check your Mac to ensure it has the hardware and software resources required (see Minimum Requirements in Chapter 1). System Check Installer Screen 10.Read and agree to the Software License Agreement.
28 KONA 3G Software License Agreement Screen 11.At the next screen, click the Install button to place the software on your computer. Easy Install, Installer Screen 12.The installer will run and put all the necessary KONA 3G drivers, AJA Control Panel, presets and additional software on the desired hard drive. When it has completed installation, you’ll be asked to restart. the computer.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 1 Installation Progress Bar Final Installation Screen 13.Click the Restart button to complete the installation procedure. The system will perform a software restart and be ready for use. Note: You may be required to update the KONA card’s firmware if installing a new version. See “Updating KONA 3G Firmware” on page 36.
30 Installing KONA Software for Windows If your PC has previously had another video capture or multimedia card installed, remove the card and uninstall any related software before installing KONA. Also, always uninstall existing KONA software before installing a new version. This will prevent hardware/software conflicts. The installation procedure is described below. You cannot use KONA with third-party applications until the AJA KONA software has been installed on the host workstation.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software Install Wizard The KONA installation program will launch and extract the necessary KONA drivers for installation on the desired hard drive. 1 Install Wizard Welcome When you see the Welcome page, click “Next” to view the KONA license agreement.
32 Read the KONA license agreement and check the Agreement box to accept. You will be asked to choose the type of installation you would like to perform. Installation Type If you don’t have all the KONA supported products installed on your workstation, you may choose to perform a Custom installation (default) and select only the software necessary for your applications. Otherwise, use the “Typical” installation. The following screens depict the more elaborate Custom installation.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 1 Custom Installation Menu You may deselect an Item for installation by using the pulldown to make it unavailable.
34 Use the second level options choose the specific drivers and plugins you would like installed. Disabled selections are marked with a red X. Before clicking Next to install, you can verify your disk space availability by clicking the Disk Usage button. Workstation Disk Usage Display To return to the installation click OK. Click Next to begin the installation. screen.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software Begin Driver and Plugin Installation When the installer has completed copying the KONA software to disk, you may see a standard Windows Logo test warning. Click on the “Continue Anyway” button to finish the installation. When the installation is completed, a final screen will be displayed announcing that “Setup has finished installing AJA KONA on your computer.” Click on the Finish button after the installation is complete.
36 Updating KONA 3G Firmware When you update your KONA 3G software by downloading new versions from the aja.com website, it is possible that some versions may also require a firmware update to update the software stored in non-volatile memory on the board. Always carefully read the release notes that accompany each version to be installed. The release notes will spell out all required software and hardware necessary to ensure a successful update of your KONA 3G.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Genlock and Your System 1 Firmware Update Warning Screen 5. After the firmware installation completes, you’ll be asked to Shut Down the computer, wait for two seconds, and then start up again. Firmware Update Power-down Screen Important: A Restart of the computer will not load the new firmware—click Shut Down to initiate a complete ON/OFF power cycle to load the new firmware into the hardware.
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Chapter 3: Operation Using KONA 3G with Professional Video /Audio Software After you install the KONA 3G software and any AJA plug-ins to support your choice of 3rdparty software, you’re then ready to begin capturing and playing back video and audio. Go here to look for AJA plug-ins and documentation for your favorite 3rd-party software applications: http://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/ To get the most out of your KONA 3G, please read this manual.
40 Framebuffer Format (Primary Format) Currently selected Tab Screen Outputs: SDI, HDMI and Analog Inputs Tab Screen Choices – Click One to Edit/View a Topic AJA Control Panel, Block Diagram Framebuffer—The framebuffer is the “engine” in KONA 3G where active video operations take place using third-party editing applications, or even KONA 3G itself.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — AJA Control Panel Overview Input/Output Icons—The input and output icons are triangles that together with their color show all the input and outputs and their status (selected, not selected, input present or not, format, etc.). A complete video path is shown when inputs and outputs are connected with lines going to/from the framebuffer.
42 Control Panel Operation Control Screen The KONA 3G can be controlled by various software applications running on a host Mac. The Control Screen is where you select how the KONA 3G directs video and is used by application software. This screen also provides control for configuring output timing with regard to external reference video and horizontal/vertical delay. At the top of the Control screen it will show the current Default Output and the application currently controlling the KONA 3G.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation 43 signal might be routed from the SD VTR to the KONA card, configured for upconversion in the KONA Control Panel and then passed through to the HD VTR for recording. Test Pattern: this selection directs KONA 3G to output a choice of preset pattern when no other application is using the KONA 3G. You can choose from: Black, Color bars (75% or 100%), Ramp, Multiburst, Line Sweep, Multi Pattern, or Flat Field.
44 Format Screen The Formats screen shows the video format currently in use by the KONA 3G framebuffer (called the Primary Format) and allows you to change it. All throughout the Control Panel, choices are always presented based on what KONA 3G can do with the signals available and the inputs/outputs selected.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Crossconversion: if you have an HD format as your primary and then select a secondary HD format with a different frame size, the KONA 3G will perform a crossconversion where necessary (input or output) for “like Hz” formats. “Like Hz” means that 720P 59.94 may be converted to 1080i 29.97 (59.94Hz). Converting from disparate Hz is not supported on the KONA 3G for crossconversions. The example below shows 1080i to 720p.
46 Input Select Screen On the Inputs screen, you can view the currently selected video and audio input sources and map audio sources to the channels supported by your editing application. Two information panes in the screen are provided: Video Input and Audio Input. AJA Control Panel, Inputs Screen Input Select Screen Settings Video Input—the pulldown menu allows you to see and change what's currently selected and the video format that KONA 3G has detected (if any).
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation SDI Output Screen The SDI Output tab shows the current settings for both of the SDI outputs. Because the outputs can be configured independently, one output may be the Primary format and the other output may be the Secondary format. If an input/output has no video, it will be indicated on the block diagram (“No Video”).
48 Dual Stream Options: Dual Link—output (SMPTE 372M) using SDI 1 and SDI 1 in concert. 3Gb—output (SMPTE 424M) using a single-link transport. HDMI Screen The KONA 3G’s HDMI input and output are shown and configured at this tab screen. AJA KONA 3G HDMI Screen HDMI Output Settings—the Source pulldown menu allows you to select either the primary video format (framebuffer) or a secondary one (up/down/cross-conversion).
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Analog Out Screen KONA 3G provides a high-quality analog component or composite + Y/C output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired (format and black-level).
50 Video Setup Screen KONA 3G provides a high-quality analog component or composite output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog video output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired. AJA Control Panel, Video Setup Screen Setup Screen Settings Analog Black Level—choices available for Black Level are the two Composite analog formats. Choices presented are for US or Japan: 7.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Audio Setup Screen This screen shows the current settings for the analog audio output, allowing you to re-configure it when desired. 1 AJA Control Panel, Audio Setup Screen Audio Setup Screen Settings: Lock Audio Gain To Unity—When set, the KONA 3G will ignore the third-party application gain setting and set the audio gain at unity. When not set, this checkbox tells the KONA 3G to get the audio gain setting from the application.
52 Conversion Screen This screen offers controls that determine how the card behaves with 3rd-party applications. AJA Control Panel, Conversion Screen Conversion Screen Settings Pause On—these two choices determine what happens when the editing application is paused in stop mode: Full Frame: both fields are displayed resulting in some jitter while paused. Single Field: a single field is displayed, showing no flicker (useful when color correcting or whenever the flickering would be a distraction).
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation 1 AJA Control Panel, Codec Screen, Frame-padding Pattern Choices YUV-RGB Conversion: These pulldowns select industry standard color space and gamma transfer functions for the YUV-RGB conversion, or allow you to direct the KONA card to automatically determine it for you. Colorspace—choose from: Rec 601 Rec 709 Auto Gamma—choose from the following: Linear (1.8) Rec 601 (2.20) Rec 709 (2.
54 DS Keyer Screen The KONA 3G has a hardware-based downstream keyer that is ideal for putting logos, “bugs” or other video material with an alpha channel on top of video being played out or printed to tape. A typical application would be putting a television station's call letters or channel over program video content. Keyed video can be from the KONA's internal Frame Buffer (from storage, video In, KONA TV, etc.) or from a graphics file that has an alpha channel (PhotoShop etc.).
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Graphic over Frame Buffer—places a graphics file having an alpha channel (chosen in “Graphic File” pulldown) over the current contents of the KONA card’s Frame Buffer (which might be from storage, video In, KONA TV, etc.). Matte Color: only available when the pulldown “Frame Buffer over Matte” or “Graphic over Matte” are selected-pressing this button brings up a color selection dialog.
56 DS Keyer Screen, Loading a Graphic Over Framebuffer Click Matte Color Button to Bring Up Color Selection Dialog DS Keyer Screen, Loading a Graphic File Over a Matte
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Timecode Screen The timecode screen is used for both monitoring the RP-188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream and for selecting a timecode offset on output (if desired). Settings for the output section of the tab can be used to create window burn superimposed timecode outputs. Note: SMPTE 12M-2 is the updated name and specification for what was RP-188.
58 Output Use QuickTime Timecode—when checked, this directs KONA to output timecode from the QuickTime timecode track. When not checked, KONA uses the Output Timecode Offset value plus the number of frames into the movie. Note: not all QuickTime applications use or support timecode tracks, so sometimes the QuickTime timecode is missing or not meaningful.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Presets Screen After configuring the AJA Control Panel screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, you can organize presets for all your typical tasks, eliminating time-robbing manual reconfiguration each time. To save a preset, go to the Presets screen and click “Save Preset”. A dialog will be presented asking you for a name; enter a meaningful name and click “OK”.
60 Firmware Screen Use the KONA 3G tab to access the firmware changeover screen. The Desired pulldown menu allows you to select either: • Standard Mode—for SD, HD, and 2K formats (allows up/down/crossconversion) • 4K Mode—for SD, HD, 2K and QuadHD (3840x2160) and 4K (4096x2160) formats (disables up/down/crossconversion) Click install to erase current firmware and load the desired mode. Note the Installation message shown below.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Control Panel Operation Info Screen This screen shows the KONA 3G software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating.
62 Using 4K Mode In 4K Mode, you can input (for capture) or output four channels of video representing individual quadrants of the higher definition 3840x2160 and 4096x2160 4K formats, see “Format Screen in 4K Mode” on page 65. Note: The KONA 3G can only be configured for either input or output of 4K at a time. It cannot support 4K input and output at the same time since both require four BNCs.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Using 4K Mode Format Screen in 4K Mode In 4K Mode, you will see SDI inputs when the selected Primary Format is standard SD, HD or 2K. SDI inputs are reconfigured as Outputs SDI 1 & 2 when a 4K format is selected.
64 4K Capture You can capture 4K video using an appropriate capture application (such as AJA VTR Xchange shown) by selecting a 4K digitizer in the application. When KONA 3G is controlled by the application, it will automatically map the SDI ports to 4x HD(1080) for QuadHD. The inputs will show 2Kx1080 for "true" 4K.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Using 4K Mode SDI Output Tab in 4K Mode The SDI Output Screen allows you to select the Primary format or RGB for 4K output. Video+Key and Stereo 3D are available selections for SD, HD, or 2K formats only.
66 HDMI Tab in 4K Mode The HDMI screen allows you to make the same selections previously described for Standard Mode when an SD, HD, or 2K format is selected (refer to “HDMI Screen” on page 50). HDMI Output Screen with Quad HD Format For 4K formats, a Quandrant Select menu is available to choose the desired quarter-segment of the 4K display for HDMI output to a monitor (see the discussion on 4K quadrant mapping at this beginning of this section).
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Using 4K Mode Analog Output Tab in 4K Mode The Analog Output screen allows you to make the same selections previously described for Standard Mode when an SD, HD, or 2K format is selected (refer to “Analog Out Screen” on page 51).
68 Video Setup Tab in 4K Mode 4K Mode also adds the 4K Geometry selection (check box). Like other raster sizes, the Geometries checkbox needs to be enabled for 4K for the format to be presented and selectable in applications like AJA VTR Xchange and AJA TV. Video Setup Adding 4K Geometry Checkbox Downstream Keyer Tab in 4K Mode The Downstream Keyer is not available for use in 4K Mode.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Using 4K Mode Firmware Tab for Standard Firmware Update Use the KONA 3G tab to access the firmware changeover screen. The Desired pulldown menu allows you to select either: • Standard Mode—for SD, HD, and 2K formats (allows up/down/crossconversion) • 4K Mode—for SD, HD, 2K and QuadHD (3840x2160) and 4K (4096x2160) formats (disables up/down/crossconversion) Select Standard Mode and click install to erase 4K firmware and load the Standard Mode.
70 Saving Your Control Panel Presets After configuring the AJA Control Panel via the Tabbed screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, you can organize the presets for all your typical tasks, saving time by not having to manually reconfigure each time. To save a preset, simply go to “File -> Save Preset...”. Be sure to give the preset a meaningful name. Thereafter the preset will be available under the Control Panel “Presets” menu.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Using Multiple AJA Products Using Multiple AJA Products Starting with the v7.5 drivers, more than one AJA product can be used with your host computer. Using the AJA Control Panel application, you can choose which installed product an application uses for input/output.
72 AJA TV optionally supports playback in the background; checkbox “Continue Playback when AJA TV is in background. Notes on using multiple AJA Products: Performance of multi-product use depends on a variety of factors: CPU usage, RAM, disk IOPS/ bandwidth for streams of video, etc. and therefore performance may vary. Also be aware that multiple input/output streams are only supported by software that is explicitly designed for a multi-product environment.
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting If You Run Into Problems One useful way to find the source of problems is to isolate your system to the smallest size wherea the problem still occurs and then note all the symptoms. This serves to eliminate areas not involved in the problem and make finding the problem easier. Updating Software Check on the AJA Video website: http://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/ for software updates.
76 Can the KONA handle HDV, P2, XDCam, or AVCHD? If so how? HDV, XDCam, P2, and AVCHD files will play real-time in Premiere Pro when using AJA supplied project presets. Alternatively, you can use KONA to capture uncompressed from these cameras if they have SDI, HDMI, or Analog outputs. Does KONA Offer Support for compressed codecs? All KONA cards can capture DV 25 and DV 50 compressed QuickTime files from analog and digital sources through their available inputs.
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Frequently Asked Questions What file formats are supported by KONA? We support the following formats: AVI files in the following Subtypes 8-Bit YUV 4:2:2 – ‘2vuy’ 8-Bit YUV 4:2:2 – ‘2Vuy’ 8-Bit YUV 4:2:2 – ‘uyvy’ 8-Bit YUV 4:2:2 – ‘v210’ 8-Bit RGB 4:4:4 – ‘bgr’ 8-Bit RGB 4:4:4:4 – ‘bgra’ 8-Bit RGB 4:4:4 – ‘bgr’ T2B 8-Bit RGB 4:4:4:4 – ‘bgra’ T2B 10-Bit Log RGB 4:4:4 – ‘R10g’ 10-Bit RGB 4:4:4 – ‘R10k’ 10-Bit RGB 4:4:4 – ‘r10k’ DPX Sequences in the following Subtyp
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Appendix A: Specifications Video Formats • 525i 29.97 • 625i 25 • 720P 50, 59.94, 60 • 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 • 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 • 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 • 2K • 2048 x 1080P 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 and 60 • 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 • 2048 x 1556p 15, 14.98 • 2048 x 1556PsF 15, 23.98, 24 • 4K • 3840x2160P 23.98, 24, 25 • 4096x2160P 23.98, 24, 25 • 3840x2160PsF 23.98, 24, 25 • 4096x2160PsF 23.
80 • 2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4, (2 x BNC) • 4K/QuadHD 4:4:4 (4 x BNC) • HDMI v1.4, 30/36 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p-50/60 Video Output Analog: • Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1 x BNC/2x BNC+adapter) • NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL • 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling • +/- .2 dB to 5.0 MHz Y Frequency Response • +/- .2 dB to 1 MHz C Frequency Response • .
KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Audio Output Analog Audio Output Analog • 2-channel unbalanced output (via 2 x RCA jacks on optional K3G-Box) Up-Conversion • Hardware 10-bit • Anamorphic: full-screen • Pillar box 4:3: results in a 4:3 image in center of screen with black sidebars • Zoom 14:9: results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars 1 • Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill full screen • Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal
82 Reference Input • Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) • Looping • 75 ohm on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable Machine Control • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable or optional K3G-Box) • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows: 1 ..................GND 2 ..................RX3 ..................TX+ 4 ..................GND 5 ..................No Connection 6..................GND 7..................RX+ 8..................TX9..................GND Shell......
KONA 3G Installation & Operation Guide — Index Index audio input/output 22 Audio Inputs And Outputs 12 audio monitoring connections Audio Out 57 Symbols .
84 Control Panel Presets 72 Control Panel, Tabbed Screens 41 Control Screen 55 Control Screen Settings 43 Conversion 2 Conversion Icons, Control Panel 41 conversion, YUV-RGB 55 Crop 46 crossconversion 2, 46 Custom LUTs 55 D Data Rate Calculator 5, 10 Data Rate Table 10 Default Kona Output 43 digital audio 2 Digital System 23 disk storage 9 Disk Utility 10 Down (Conversion) 46 downconversion 2, 46 Downstream Keyer 2, 3 downstream keyer 55 DPX files 3 DPXtoQTtranslator 5 DS Keyer 55 Dual Link 2, 3 Dual Link
KONA 3G Installation & Operation Guide — Index K K3-Box 11 K3-Box connector descriptions Key a bug 4 keyed video 56 Keyer 2 KONA 3 Formats 45 KONA 3 installation 15 KONA 3 Software 25 KONA TV 5 12 26 M Machine Control 12 Machine Control, pinout 82 Manual 14 Matte 56 matte 3 Matte Color 56 menus, context-sensitive 42 mini-connectors 12 Monitor Audio 51 Monitor Out 13 monitoring, analog outputs 51 motion adaptive de-interlacing 3 Mountain Lion 25 O offline quality at low bit rates 5 offset, timecode 60 o
86 Shipping Box Contents, illustration 17 shipping box, unpacking 15 sidebars 46 Single Field 54 SMPTE RP 188 60 SMPTE-372M compliant 4 snapshot, Control Panel settings 61, 72 Software 4 software files that have been installed 63 Software For Striping 10 software installation 26 Software License Agreement 27 Software License Agreement Screen 28 Software on a PowerMac 25 software updates 75 software, 3rd-party 39 Standard Cables 11 Storage capacity 10 Storage Methods 9 Storage Requirement Table 10 Storage R
