Instruction manual

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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 1.4a
• 4K I/O mode with support for capture andplayout in both YCbCr and RGB
Note: In 4K Mode, all four mini-BNC connectors are used either for inputs
(when a 4K capture application controls the card) or for outputs. 4K requires
bootup from its own alternate firmware image, see
“Firmware Tab Screen” on
page 60
. For details on 4K Mode operation, see “Using 4K Mode” on page 62
• Hardware-based upconversion from SD to HD; hardware-based downconversion from HD
to SD; and HD to HD crossconversion between 720 and 1080 HD formats
• DVCProHD and HDV hardware scaling support
KONA 3G is designed to be the ultimate capture and playback card. AJA provided software
utilities and applications deliver leading features for broadcasters and filmmakers.
A state of the art PCI-Express card, KONA 3G plugs into a PCI-e expansion slot in PCI-Express
enabled computers. The card comes with software that allows it to work seamlessly with third-
party capture/edit/compositing applications and other QuickTime-based applications to
provide a professional broadcast quality editing suite, corporate/industrial video center, or
high-powered desktop video setup—or anything in between. Included is a cable set that can
be connected to a variety of SD, HD, Dual Link,3G, and 2K capable equipment. For even easier
connectivity, an optional K3G-Box rack mountable breakout box is available and ships with it's
own multi-connector cables.This manual covers the installation of the KONA 3G, the optional
K3G-Box, and provides an overview of AJA’s Control Panel software.
Chapter 1: Introduction