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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide for Mac & PC — Contents Contents Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii Contacting Support . . . . . . . .
2 Chapter 3: Operation Using KONA 3G with Professional Video /Audio Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 AJA Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 & Operating Guide — Features 3G built-in upconverter uses a a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing, and large multi-point digital interpolators. Downconversion uses large multi-point digital interpolators, anti-alias filtering and interpolation. Crossconversion is high-quality hardware-based, providing capability to streamline dailies and offers true broadcast picture quality in realtime.
4 in close cooperation with Apple. How does KONA 3G accelerate DVCPROHD, HDV, and Apple RT Effects? A precision hardware scalar in KONA 3G does what the Apple computer's processor would otherwise have to do, scale less than full-raster HD (DVCProHD and HDV) to full-raster size, thus speeding up the system considerably—and doing this scaling at full 10-bit broadcast quality.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Understanding Typical 5 Following are summaries of the most common codecs used in various workflows, providing data rates and relative quality levels. Some workflows require a RAID array and some will work using the host Apple computer's internal system drive (as noted where supported).
6 Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 (SD or HD) Data rate: 21 MB/second for standard definition or 100 to 125 MB/sec for high definition— external storage recommended Quality: Excellent (broadcast quality) Capturing uncompressed produces clearly defined video, at full-raster size and 4:2:2 chroma sampling. Using uncompressed maintains high quality from capture through effects rendering. Final Cut Pro 7 supports RT with uncompressed media using RT Extreme.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating 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 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 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 Channels 1-8 (2 channels/connector) SDI Out1/Link A BN
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — System Requirements 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 Minimum System Requirements see the AJA website at: http://www.aja.com/support/kona/kona-system-configuration.
10 Software For Striping AJA recommends the Disk Utility software provided by Apple with OS X for creating and striping RAIDs, including 3rd-party, SCSI and Fibre Channel RAIDs. This utility can be found in Macintosh HD/Applications/Utilities, where “Macintosh HD” is the name of the system drive.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Cable Connections FORMAT 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.
12 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 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”.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Cable Connections 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.
14 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 62). Reference Video A single BNC connector is standard on the KONA 3G cable (self terminating).
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). Mac: PC: http://www.aja.com/support/konaNEW/kona-3g.php http://www.aja.com/support/kona-pc/kona-pc-3g.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating 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 Chan
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 & Operating Guide — Installing the KONA 3G Card into 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 & Operating 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 & Operating 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. The second KONA 3G Ref Loop connector on the optional Breakout Box can be connected to your VTR.
24 Workstation computer Computer Monitor tt tt tt tt ttt ttt tt t tt tt External Storage Video Monitor Component Video AJA KONA 3G Card 3 BNCs (Analog Connections): Optional Genlock Reference HDMI Output cable Component, Composite, or S-Video In HD Can Only Be Component 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
KONA 3G Installation & Operating 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 6. Click on the OK button after entering a valid user and password. 7. The installer will launch and you’ll see a series of installer screens. 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).
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 10.Read and agree to the Software License Agreement. 1 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.
28 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 35.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 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.
30 Install Wizard The KONA installation program will launch and extract the necessary KONA drivers for installation on the desired hard drive. Install Wizard Welcome When you see the Welcome page, click “Next” to view the KONA license agreement.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 1 License Agreement 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.
32 your applications. Otherwise, use the “Typical” installation. The following screens depict the more elaborate Custom installation. Custom Installation Menu You may deselect an Item for installation by using the pulldown to make it unavailable.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Installing KONA 3G Software 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. 1 Workstation Disk Usage Display To return to the installation click OK. Click Next to begin the installation. screen.
34 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. The AJA Retail installation requires you restart the computer after installation to activate the KONA card.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Updating KONA 3G Firmware 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.
36 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. Genlock and Your System For video stability and proper system operation, it’s best to genlock all equipment to house sync.
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/support/konaNEW/kona-3g.php To get the most out of your KONA 3G, please read this manual.
38 Before we go into too much detail, here are some basic definitions you should know (please refer to the figure that follows for reference). After studying the basics, read “Who is Controlling KONA?” later in this chapter for more advanced information on how applications interact with KONA 3G. Block Diagram Screen—The top area of the Control Panel shows a visual picture representing the processing (if any) that’s currently occurring, including inputs/outputs, reference source, and system status.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — AJA Control Panel Overview not always be obvious which currently controls it. The Control Panel displays the name of the application controlling the KONA 3G. In some cases, applications may not always properly “let go” of the I/O interface as another takes over—you’ll be able to tell by looking at the Control Panel. Primary Format—The video format currently assigned to KONA 3G.
40 Video Setup: configures Video such as composite black level. Audio Setup: configures Audio options such as analog audio monitor level. Conversion: select codec options such as whether paused video appears as a full frame or a single field (jitter shown or not shown) and 24 to 30 fps padding patterns. Select RGB range, and Stereo 3D signal configuration (if applicable). DS Keyer: setup and control the insertion of keyed video from the frame buffer or graphics files with alpha channel.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation 41 Control Panel Operation Control Tab Screen The KONA 3G can be controlled by various software applications running on a host Mac. The Control Tab 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.
42 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. In addition to the preset test pattern choices, a “Load File...
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Format Tab 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.
44 KONA 3G Formats include: 525i 23.98 525i 29.97 625i 25 720p 23.98 720p50 720p 59.94 720p 60 1080i 25 1080i 29.97 1080i 30 1080sf 23.98 1080sf 24 1080sf 25 1080sf 29.97 1080sf 30 1080p23.98 1080p24 1080p25 1080p29.97 1080p30 1080p50a 1080p59.94a 1080p60a 1080p50b 1080p59.94b 1080p60b 2K1080p23.98 2K1080p24 2K1080p25 2K1080sf23.98 2K1080sf24 2K1080sf25 Note: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation “sf” instead of “psf” when referring to “progressive segmented frame” formats.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation SD to SD—this pulldown is for SD to SD aspect ratio conversion. Letterbox: this transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image.
46 Input Select Tab 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 Final Cut Pro 7 (more on this later). Two information panes in the screen are provided: Video Input and Audio Input. AJA Control Panel, Inputs Tab Input Select Tab 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation SDI Output Tab 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 Tab Screen The KONA 3G’s HDMI input and output are shown and configured at this tab screen. AJA KONA 3G HDMI, HDMI Tab 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Analog Out Tab 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 Tab 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 Tab Setup Tab 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Audio Setup Tab 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 Tab Audio Setup Screen Settings: Lock Audio Gain To Unity—When set, the KONA 3G will ignore the Final Cut Pro 7 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 Final Cut Pro 7.
52 Conversion Tab Screen This screen offers controls that determine how the card behaves with 3rd-party applications. AJA Control Panel, Conversion Tab Conversion Tab Screen Settings Pause On—these two choices determine what happens when Final Cut Pro 7 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation AJA Control Panel, Codec Tab, Frame-padding Pattern Choices 1 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 Note: The Downstream Keyer is for use with Standard Mode firmware, not 4K Mode. AJA Control Panel, Downstream Keyer Tab Settings in the DS Keyer tab provide control over how the keyer operates and whether it's turned on or off.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Foreground pre-multiplied (checkbox): use to avoid “matte lines” and improve the appearance of the foreground (key) being composited over the background. Audio Out: Frame Buffer—select audio out to be routed from the contents of the Frame Buffer. Audio In—select audio out to be routed from KONA’s currently selected input(s).
56 Click Matte Color Button to Bring Up Color Selection Dialog DS Keyer Tab, Loading a Graphic File Over a Matte
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Timecode Tab 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 Timecode Tab, User Bits Checked 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Presets Screen After configuring the AJA Control Panel Tabbed 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 Tab 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 & Operating Guide — Control Panel Operation Info Tab Screen This Tabbed 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 Tab in 4K Mode” on page 63. 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 & Operating Guide — Using 4K Mode Format Tab 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 & Operating 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 Tab Screen” on page 48). 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 & Operating 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 Tab Screen” on page 49).
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 & Operating 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 & Operating Guide — Using Multiple AJA Products Control Recommendations We recommend you have the Control Panel running and visible at all times. When the Control Panel is running in the background (not front-most) you can see what the interface is doing and who has control of it. Using Multiple AJA Products Starting with the v7.5 drivers, more than one AJA product can be used with your host computer.
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. Once you’ve noted problem symptoms, look through the following table and see if any of the symptoms are listed. If so, check the items listed.
74 Table 1. Problem Solving by Matching Symptoms to Remedies Symptom Check Changes made to Final Cut’s configuration aren’t remembered or you need to force a change to them. Under some circumstances, Final Cut Pro may need to be initialized back to the factory default state as it was when you installed it. The easiest way to do this is to locate Final Cut’s preference file and discard it. To do so, follow this procedure: 1. Locate the file named “Final Cut Pro Preferences”.
KONA 3G Installation & Operating Guide — Support Support When calling for support, first check over your system configuration and ensure everything is connected properly and that current Final Cut presets and Easy Setups match what you are trying to do. Even if you cannot find the cause of the problem, having this information at hand will help when you call Apple or AJA Customer Support for help. If the problem is unknown or you need general help, first contact the dealer where you purchased the product.
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Appendix A: Specifications Video Input SD , HD, and 3G SDI, SMPTE-259/292/424 Single Link 4:2:2 Single Link 3G HD 4:4:4 2K HSDL (High Speed Data Link) 4:4:4 Video Formats 525i 23.98 525i 29.97 625i 25 720p 23.98 720p 50 720p 59.94 720p 60 1080i 25 1080i 29.97 1080i 30 1080sf 23.98 1080sf 24 1080sf 25 1080sf 29.97 1080sf 30 1080p 23.98 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29.97 1080p 30 1080p 50a 1080p 59.94a 1080p 60a 1080p 50b 1080p 59.94b 1080p 60b 2K 1080p 23.98 2K 1080p 24 2K 1080p 25 2K 1080sf 23.
78 Audio 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 16-channel, 48kHz 24-bit AES audio, 8-channel, 48kHz, 16-bit capable 16-channel AES and 2-channel unbalanced output (RCA-jack): requires K3G-Box option 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 sidebars Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide: results in a combination of
KONA 3G Installation & Operation Guide for Mac & PC — Index Index Symbols .
80 connectors 11, 22 Control Panel Presets 70 Control Panel, Tabbed Screens 39 Control Screen 53 Control Screen Settings 41 Conversion 2 Conversion Icons, Control Panel 39 conversion, YUV-RGB 53 Crop 44 crossconversion 2, 44 Custom LUTs 53 customer service 73 D Data Rate Calculator 4, 10 Data Rate Table 10 Default Kona Output 41 digital audio 2 Digital System 23 disk storage 9 Disk Utility 10 Down (Conversion) 44 Down-Conversion 78 downconversion 2, 44 Downstream Keyer 2, 4 downstream keyer 53 DPX files
KONA 3G Installation & Operation Guide for Mac & PC — Index Installation Software CD-Rom 7 Installer Screen 26 Installing Software 25 Installing the KONA Card 18 IRE 50 K K3-Box 11 K3-Box connector descriptions 12 Key a bug 4 keyed video 54 Keyer 2 KONA 3 Formats 44 KONA 3 installation 15 KONA 3 Software 25 KONA TV 4 L Letterbox 44 letterbox 44 Linear 53 Load File 55 Log On Authenticate Prompt 25 Log RGB 6 looping 2 M Machine Control 12 Machine Control, pinout 78 Manual 14 Matte 54 matte 4 Matte Color
82 SD to SD aspect ratio conversion 45 SDI Input and Outputs 13 SD-SDI connections 13 Secondary 47 select audio 55 set up 15 shipping 17 Shipping Box Contents 8 Shipping Box Contents, illustration 17 shipping box, unpacking 15 sidebars 44 Single Field 52 SMPTE RP 188 58 SMPTE-372M compliant 4 software files that have been installed 61 Software For Striping 9 software installation 25 Software License Agreement 27 Software License Agreement Screen 27 Software on a PowerMac 25 software updates 74 software, 3r
