Instruction manual

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2 Channel Digital AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs
One female XLR connector is provided for the channel 1 and 2 inputs, while a male
XLR connector carries channel 1 and 2 outputs. AES/EBU signals are handled
internally as 24-bit digital.The optional KL-box also provides XLR audio
connections on the front panel.
Note: These XLR connections are digital and cannot be used with analog
equipment having XLR connectors.
Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio
Two sets of analog XLR connectors, one for each channel, support balanced audio
connections. Male XLRs are provided for outputs and female XLRs are provided for
inputs. Balanced audio (differential) connections provide better analog audio
quality over longer cable runs. Most professional quality VTRs and audio
equipment have XLR style connectors for analog audio. Analog audio signals are
converted internally to 24-bit digital.
Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio (KL-box only)
On the KL-box are two analog output connectors, one for each channel. These
connectors are RCA-style phono jacks.
RS422 Machine Control
A female DB9 connector provides connection for VTRs, camcorders, disk media
servers, and other devices using RS422 SMPTE (Sony) protocol. This connector is
present on KONA LS card endplate and on the optional KL-box—either can be
used similarly. On the KONA LSe, this connector is on the breakout cable.
Connector pinout is listed in Appendix A: Specifications.
SDI Input and Outputs
BNC connectors are provided for one SDI input and two SDI outputs
(independent of the input). SDI inputs and outputs support video and embedded
24-bit digital audio. Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-bit
uncompressed video input, capture and output. If peripheral equipment has a
variety of inputs/outputs, look to see if it has SDI I/O, and use it where possible.
Most high-end professional broadcast equipment supports SDI (VTRs, cameras,
media storage servers, etc.). On the KONA LSe these connectors are on the card
endplate. On the KONA LS, these connectors are on the breakout cable.
Analog Monitor Out (Component/Composite SD)
Both the standard I/O cable and the optional KL-Box feature two groups of 3 BNC
connectors (each) for input and output of component, composite and Y/C
functions. The signals are labelled on both the cable and KL-Box connectors.
Component video signals are generally higher quality than composite, but not as
high quality as serial digital (SDI).