Installation and Operation Guide Version 3.
Table of Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exo-skeleton Setup and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessory Rod Kit Setup and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applying Power ......................................................... Using AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using DC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 IN CONVERT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 OUT CONVERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6 SDI OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7 COMPONENT OUT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
80.2 SW VERSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91.1 RECALL PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92.1 STORE PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99.1 FACTORY RESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Physical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Warranty and Liability Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notices Trademarks AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO® and XENA® are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc., Ki Pro Mini™, Io Express™, Io HD™, Io™ and “Work. Flow.” are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. AirPort, Apple, the Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Ki Pro is an all new way of connecting production and post. With it, you can now acquire with the same codec you edit with—Apple ProRes 422—in all 4 types (including HQ, LT and Proxy). Ki Pro simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best codec for use with Apple Final Cut Studio or Apple Final Cut Pro X from virtually any camera, regardless of format.
Like AJA’s famous KONA and Io HD desktop products, Ki Pro offers unparalleled connectivity. Within its portable and rugged form factor, Ki Pro offers SD/HD analog I/O, SD/HD digital I/O including SDI, HD-SDI and HDMI, two channels of balanced and unbalanced analog audio with switch selectable line/mic levels, and LTC timecode in/out. Control options are also varied and flexible.
Software • Remote Browser control software. When a Mac®, PC, or 802.11b/g enabled device such as an iPhone are connected via the Ki Pro Ethernet port or its 802.11b/g connection, the device can control the Ki Pro via a web browser • 20 Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset configurations • Embedded internal web server for remote control via 802.
• Ki Pro Hard Drive Storage Module—although Ki Pro comes with one removable HDD Storage Module standard, you can buy extras and simply swap them as needed. • Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit—this kit adds endplates to the Exo-skeleton so you can attach two user-supplied 15mm camera accessory rods. The endplates have knobs for adjusting the height of the rod brackets relative to the camera, as well as a set of knobs for securing the rods in the brackets. Figure 3.
• 10-bit sample depth. Preserves subtle gradients of 10-bit sources (perfect for greenscreen compositing, graphics or color correction) with no visible banding artifacts. • I frame-only encoding. Ensures consistent quality in every frame and no artifacts from complex motion. • Variable bit-rate (VBR) encoding. “Smart” encoding analyzes the image and allocates more bits to complex frames. • Low data rate requirements make for more storage options and require less drive space to store high quality video.
Chapter 2: Ki Pro at a Glance Overview When using Ki Pro, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment based on how it’s being used. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate and use the Ki Pro in its many configurations—this chapter introduces the operating configurations, power supply options, plus all indicators, controls, and connections so you’ll have a working knowledge of how it can be used to tie together the worlds of acquiring media (production) and post-production.
Caution! This device is a Class A product. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense. Caution! The AJA Ki Pro contains a lithium battery soldered in place permanently (it is not user replaceable). If you ever dispose of the Ki Pro, ensure you follow local regulations for safe disposal.
The front panel of Ki Pro operates in two modes: the “TRANSPORT” mode (default), and the “MENU” mode. Some controls have different functions in these two modes. The TRANSPORT mode (shown above) controls basic play, record, clip select, etc. functions. The MENU mode is for set-up and configuration of Ki Pro. There are three menu groups: STATUS, CONFIG, and MEDIA - these menus are accessed by depressing the corresponding Menu buttons on the left of the panel.
REV: Pressing REV when not lit, begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed. Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect.) When playing in reverse, audio is muted for all speeds. SELECT (up/down): The SELECT up/down buttons operate differently depending on whether Ki Pro is in the TRANSPORT mode or the MENU mode.
storage module or Expresscards, the corresponding slot LED must be unlit. Note: the ExpressCard/34 media is push-to-eject media and does not require this release button to be pressed for removal. Caution! Removing any media while the slot LED is lit or flashing can result in corrupted media or potential damage to the SSD, hard drive or ExpressCard/34 media.
• LED flashing: recording in progress ExpressCard Slot LED Status Indicators: The following states for the LED indicator denote the status of the media: • LED lit/on: selected media (only Slot 1 is functional in firmware version 3.0) • LED unlit/off: inactive media, okay to eject or no media inserted • LED flashing: recording in progress Other Front Panel Features ExpressCard Memory Slots (2): Both of these slots accept ExpressCard/34 (34mm wide) memory cards (not ExpressCard/ 54).
Figure 5. Ki Pro Connector Side and Back Sid Connections • HDMI—video with embedded audio, 2 channel input and recording support as of v2.0 firmware. 1x connector for input and 1x connector for output. • HD/SD SDI Input and Output, with 2 or 8 channel embedded audio as of v2.0 firmware (2x BNC) • HD/SD Component YPbPr/RGB Video, 3x BNCs for input, and 3x BNCs for output.
used for dubbing content to another device with matching timecode. For timecode to multiple Ki Pro units, the use of a timecode generator and a timecode distribution amplifier is recommended. SDI Input and Outputs Two BNC connectors are provided for SDI input and output. SDI input and output supports SD-SDI and HD-SDI video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. If your camera has multiple outputs, look to see if it has SDI, and use it where possible for the highest quality.
HDMI formats supported: • 525i 29.97 • 625i 25 • 720p 50, 720p 59.94 • 1080i 25, 1080i 29.97, • 1080p 23.98, 1080p 24, 1080p 25, 1080p 29.97 NOTE: When using Ki Pro HDMI connections and attaching it to any HDMI audio or video accessory, you must use one each of the ferrite beaded HDMI cables, HH-28F-06, between the input and output ports of the Ki Pro and the HDMI accessory to maintain regulatory compliance.
LANC Loop This connector accepts a LANC plug (2.5mm 3-conductor TRS jack) and then loops it through to a second connector (loop). LANC or Local Application Control Bus System (sometimes called Control-L) is a Sony protocol for synchronizing cameras. Available on many brands of cameras, LANC enables accessories to control camera and Ki Pro record/stop functions. Lens Tap This connector supports an optional “Lens Tap” kit AJA offers for controlling Ki Pro.
Since cards have to be fast enough to sustain throughput without dropping frames, not all ExpressCard/34 cards will qualify for Ki Pro usage. Also note that some supported ExpressCard/34 memory cards have a PCIe connector on one end and a USB connector on the other end. Only the PCIe connector is functional on such cards when they are used with Ki Pro; do not connect the USB connector to any device while the card is inserted in the Ki Pro.
Once a Ki Pro storage device (storage module or ExpressCard/34) is mounted, each clip recorded by Ki Pro will be a file on its file system that can be opened in Final Cut Pro. Because the clips were recorded as Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), or Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) with proper Final Cut Pro metadata, they’re instantly ready to edit.
Chapter 3: Ki Pro Installation Installation Overview The installation and set up of a Ki Pro is straight-forward. If you’ll be controlling the unit from the front panel buttons and display, it’s ready right out of the box. Just cable the system’s audio and video sources, VTR(s), monitors, and audio equipment, mount the Ki Pro unit as desired, and begin recording. The following topic details set up and installation of Ki Pro.
Warning! Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Stand-Alone Usage In stand-alone use, Ki Pro is simply a box that connects to the video and audio output connector(s) from a camera, camcorder, or other professional source, recording media that is output. Figure 9. Ki Pro Used Stand-Alone Here are some typical workflows and applications: • Recording a live video feed from a camera; Ki Pro is rackmounted, receiving component video input.
Camera Mounting with Exo-skeleton Ki Pro’s applications become even wider, when you add in the optional Exo-skeleton that provides for mounting of both a camera and/or a tripod. Here are some typical workflows and applications: Figure 10. Ki Pro with Exo-Skeleton and Camera on Mount Ki Pro with Exo-skeleton and camera on mount. Ki Pro with Exo-skeleton and optional endplates with usersupplied accessory rods.
Figure 11. Exo-skeleton Option Base Ki Pro Exo-skeleton chassis with camera mount Knurled thumbscrews secure Ki Pro chassis to Exo-skeleton For most uses with an Exo-skeleton, you’ll want to first mount the camera or camcorder to the adjustable mount on top, before sliding in the Ki Pro unit and locking it. To mount a camera, follow these steps: 1. Locate the camera mount locking knob on the Exo-skeleton and loosen it. 2. Slide the camera mount off of the mounting rail. 3.
Figure 12. Exo-skeleton Camera Mounting Alignment Pin Mounting Screw 2 Slide Mount off of Exo-skelton 3 1 Locate the Camera Mounting screw underneath (2 sizes provided), align pin to Camera base and tighten the Mounting screw to fasten securely. Replace Mount on Exo-skeleton when done, and tighten Locking Knob to lock camera in place.
Attaching the optional Ki Pro Exo-skeleton rod accessory kit is simple: 1. Open the kit box; you’ll find preassembled endplates—these must be disassembled before you can attached the plates to the Exo-skeleton. Place an endplate from the kit on the outside of the Exo-skeleton frame, aligning it’s two screw slots with the two screw holes in the frame. 2. Insert one of the supplied screws from the inside of the frame through the frame hole and slot.
Applying Power Warning! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must remain readily accessible and operable. Warning! Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device. Warning! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro. Then plug the AC adapters line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing). Figure 15. AC Power Connections Plug 4-pin XLR into 12Vdc Ki Pro power socket. Using DC Power Line Cord To run Ki Pro on DC power, simply plug a 3rd-party industry standard 12 volt battery pack with a 4-pin female XLR connector into the side power connector on Ki Pro.
Remote Network Control The following diagram and text explain how to interface to Ki Pro using an Ethernet direct connection, LAN, or wireless network. Figure 16.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent, or dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching Ki Pro to a LAN, you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected (static IP or DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need to install Ki Pro on a LAN. Caution! The 802.11b/g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point.
To manually select DHCP, use the Select buttons to navigate to the parameter “50.1 IP CONFIG”, and then use the Adjust buttons to select “DHCP”. Figure 17. Manually Configuring Ki Pro for DHCP Here are the steps to communicate with Ki Pro after choosing the DHCP selection: 1. Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50.2. Note on a piece of paper the DHCP supplied IP address shown. 2.
Figure 18. Configuring Ki Pro with a Static IP Address NOTE: Ki Pro v3.2 For parameters 50.2, 50.3, and 50.4, you will be setting IP addresses that consist of “octets” separated by a period (i.e., 10.0.180.0). The Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number. Pressing Select again advances to the next octet. At the final octet, the address will flash—pressing Select at that point confirms the setting. 37 www.aja.
Networking Ki Pro using the Factory Default IP If you don’t want to use DHCP to network Ki Pro and also don’t want to set your own static IP address, you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of 10.65.74.65. This might be useful for an application where you directly connect a laptop or computer to Ki Pro and want to get networking quickly. Here are the steps to set up this method of communication: 1. Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter “50.
• Select a wireless network to connect to (as set on the access point you’ll communicate with). • Select the type of security, if any, to be used. If there is security, you’ll also enter its password. • Once configured, you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802.11 wireless device that supports browser control (iPod Touch et al). Wireless control of Ki Pro is managed using menus 53.1 through 53.5 as listed in Chapter 3, under Config Menu Parameters.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Operation Overview There are three ways to control Ki Pro: the front panel, remotely from a web browser connected via ethernet, or a wireless browser (iPhone etc.) via 802.11. This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro from its front panel. (Remote control via browser is discussed later in Chapter 4.) In Chapter 2 we discussed the panel controls overall, so ensure you read and understand that material first.
In the CONFIG or MEDIA menus, the Select buttons select various adjustable parameters, and the Adjust buttons adjust the selected parameter. When entering a menu, the system remembers and returns to the last selected parameter.
Certain parameters are stored in non-volatile memory so that the parameter is remembered between power cycles, for example: system name and date/time. Recording a Clip There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro in numerous ways. The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the parameters you have to control recording. Before we get into that level of detail, here’s an example of just how simple recording can be: 1. Press the STATUS button.
2. Press the SELECT up or down arrow button repeatedly until you find the clip you are looking for. 3. Press the PLAY (>) button. 4. When playing back a clip (PLAY, FF, or REV) the first push of STOP acts as a “Pause” mode: the playback is paused, the current point of the clip is displayed, and the STOP button will flash. A second push of STOP will completely stop the playback and Ki Pro's outputs will go into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected inputs will be bypassed to the outputs).
Line 2: Status (Record) displays the record format; the 4 characters on the right display the selected audio input: SDI, XLR, RCA, or HDMI. Second STATUS page—shows the timecode setting prior to recording. With the STATUS button selected, press SELECT up to see the second page. Here are some STATUS display examples: IN 720p 59.94 SDI Media Format REC 1080i 29.
Examples of ALARM displays are shown following this page. WARNING appears on the first line and the prompted action item on the second line. WARNINIG INVALID SELECTION WARNING UNRECOGNIZED MEDIA WARNING MEDIA IN USE Ki Pro features a variety of alarms to help you diagnose the condition of the unit. Here is a list of warning messages and their meanings: "WARNING Input Format Changed" prompt appears if a recording is started and the signal is lost or changed.
"WARNING Storage Removed" will appear if the media is removed without first hitting the SLOT button to properly unmount media. In the event this happens, media immediately re-inserted into the Ki Pro may show clips as "N/A" and subsequent recordings may not be possible. To resolve this issue, mount the drive on an Apple computer under Mac OSX, then re-insert the media. If it does not read properly, you will need to format the media.
"WARNING Unsupported Media" appears when a USB-only or SxS card was inserted into the Ki Pro's ExpressCard/34 slot. These types of media are not supported by Ki Pro. Choose an ExpressCard/34 from the approved list on AJA's website. "WARNING Please Reboot" appears when media was removed without using the slot button and the Ki Pro cannot continue operating without rebooting.
Files must be Ki Pro supported frame rates and must use 24-bit 48kHz audio (2 or 8 channel), if audio is included. Files copied to Ki Pro that do not meet these criteria may not appear in the web UI or front panel UI when you review clips. The DATA MEDIA STATE does not survive reboots or power cycles of the device. After such an event, this parameter returns to the default Record-Play mode.
15.4 DROPPED FRAMES This parameter determines how playback handles dropped frames. These are the options: CONTINUE STOP In the unlikely event that the playback of a clip(s) begins to drop frames, this parameter allows users to define whether the playback continues or stops. 16.1 FORMAT MEDIA This parameter is used to format the currently selected storage device.
Clip Naming—Two The following two examples show how resulting clip names are generated. Each example Examples is based on the collective settings for these parameters: • REEL NAME • CLIP NAME • CLIP NUMBER • CLIP NUMBER APPEND • ALPHA APPEND VALUE In both examples that follow, “TK” is a default append to the naming convention just prior to the auto-incrementing TK value (which can be manually overridden via parameter 17.8 Take).
17.3 CLIP NUMBER This parameter determines the clip number, from 1 to 999, that follows the CLIP NAME, and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting. These are the options: 1 to 999 (default = 1) Press ADJUST button up or down to change the CLIP NUMBER value from 1 to 999. 17.4 CLIP APPEND This parameter is used with parameter 17.5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended.
NOTE: When entering characters for a custom clip name, you must scroll through all characters using the Adjust buttons until you reach the end of the name space before the name is accepted. 19.1 USE CUSTOM CLIP This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip name can be used via menu NAME parameters 19.1, 19.2, and 19.4, or via the web UI. These are the options: OFF (default) ON Enable defining of custom clip name Disable defining of custom clip name 19.
As in the MEDIA menus already presented, pressing one of the parameter Adjust buttons changes the current CONFIG parameter’s value to a new one from the Ki Pro’s list of choices—repeating the list if you continue to press Adjust—or adjusting a numerical value up or down. The exact choices displayed will vary depending on the parameter.
• 1080PsF 23.98 incoming video > Normal selected > 1080p 23.98 recorded to disk. • 1080i 25 incoming video > PsF selected > 1080p 25 recorded to disk. • 1080i 29.97 incoming video > PsF selected > 1080p 29.97 recorded to disk. • 1080PsF signal is recorded to disk as progressive; progressive material on disk may be played back as PsF or progressive on the video outputs; this selection can be made in parameter 1.3 1080p Playback.
1.6 SDI OUT This parameter defines whether the SDI output matches the file format or has the 1.5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it. These are the options: FILE FRMT (default) OUT CONVERT NOTE: Output with the same format as the file Output using the selection in 1.5 OUT CONVERT The “FILE FRMT” (file format) is from the file on playback and is the result of any input conversion (or none) applied during capture. 1.
2.2 AUDIO INPUT This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available, including embedded SDI audio which requires an SDI video source and HDMI audio, which requires an HDMI video source.
3.2 COMPONENT OUT This parameter selects the output level for signals applied at the component video LVL output connectors. These are the options: SMPTE/N10 (default) BETACAM RGB NOTE: Selects SMPTE/N10 output signal levels Selects BETACAM output signal levels Selects RGB output signal levels Setting the Ki Pro component input and/or output to "Beta" for HD material will cause an "Invalid Selection" alarm that will need correction before recordings or other operations may take place. 3.
Figure 19. Up Conversion Illustrations p 4:3 Upconverts To These displays on 16:9 4 16 Anamorphic 3 9 Zoom 14x9 Zoom Letterbox Pillarbox Zoom Wide 5.2 DOWN This parameter selects the type of downconversion from HD performed, if set up to do so CONVERSION with parameters 1.6 through 1.8. These are the options: LETTERBOX (default) CROP ANAMORPHIC Ki Pro v3.
Figure 20. Down Conversion Illustrations 16:9 Downconverts To These displays on 4:3 16 4 Letterbox 9 3 Crop Anamorphic 6.1 GENLOCK This parameter selects source of reference video used to genlock to during playback. Ki Pro always genlocks to the selected input during capture.
NOTE: If the TC In is SDI RP188, LTC, FW400, or RS422, the TC Type selection does not apply. TC Type only applies to the TC Value or the Time of Day value generated by Ki Pro. NDF (default) DF Selects Non-drop Frame timecode Selects Drop Frame timecode 8.3 ARM RECORDING This parameter selects how recording will begin: either by pressing record button (or web “Record” button) or via timecode. If starting on timecode, parameters 8.0, 8.1. and 8.2 must be set to qualify the source and type of timecode.
9.2 INTERVAL TIME Determines the time period from which the interval frames are selected. These are the options: Second Minute Hour The second from which interval frames are selected. The minute from which interval frames are selected. The hour from which the interval frames are selected. 13.1 CAMERA DATA Some cameras produce SDI ancillary data that users may want to transfer to their Ki Pro recordings. Examples include: start/stop commands, timecode, reel name, clip name and take.
Example: The RED Epic sends ancillary data from which the reel name, clip name, take and timecode value are obtained and passed to the Ki Pro recording. • Reel: A230 • Clip Name: A230_C001_0714SW • Take: _001 • Timecode Value: 20:11:05:12 Within the Ki Pro, the Reel Name that is written to the file is “A230” instead of using the 17.0 Reel Name that is set to “001” within the menu parameter.
Canon C300: These cameras provide ancillary data that produces start/stop commands and timecode values but not clip naming. The Canon EOS C300 outputs 1080i by default, but can produce true progressive video within this interlaced output. The extraction of 1080p 23.98 from within 1080i 29.97 and 1080p 24 from within 1080i 30 is automatic if the camera is properly configured and the Camera Data selection is set to Canon C300; users do not need to manually set the Record Type parameter separately.
NOTE: Ki Pro RS422 device control under a single clip is designed so that the clip may be obtained in its entirety via non-linear capture. This is made possible because Ki Pro produces video black/ silence prior to the first frame of video for the single clip and after the last frame of video for the single clip.
41.1 VIDEO SG FRMT This parameter determines the video format output from Ki Pro’s internal test signal generator. This parameter is used with parameter 41.2 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro. These are the options: 525i 29.97 (default) 625i 25 720p 50 720p 59.94 1080p 23.98 1080i 25 1080i 29.97 720p 60 1080PsF 23.98 1080PsF 24 1080i 30 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29.97 Select the video format desired for test signal output. 41.
NOTE: With parameters 50.1, 50.2 and 50.3, there is no timeout when editing—changes made while in these menus will be saved and activated when the menu is exited. 50.2 IP ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP/IP networking. variable NOTE: Using the adjust buttons, enter an IP address compatible with your LAN (if you have one). If direct connecting to a computer, enter a legal IP address that you’ll also enter in the computer’s web browser.
feature “Available Ki Pros—Click to Refresh” on the Network web page will not work correctly and list other Ki Pros on the network. 50.5 SYSTEM NAME This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface/802.11b/g and for display on Ki Pro’s screen saver (if System name is chosen in Parameter 70.1 Screen Saver). variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a name for Ki Pro.
50.9 USER This parameter enables or disables an authentication login requirement when using the AUTHENTICATION web UI. By default this parameter is set to Disabled. If you select Login via the front panel interface and then you attempt to use the web UI interface, you will be asked for a login password. The web browser will present the login screen requesting that a password be entered before you can access any other parameter or configuration screen.
Enabling 802.11b/g control turns on the internal 802.11 radio. Parameters 53.2 through 53.5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled. Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with. NOTE: Although Ki Pro has an internal 802.11 transceiver, it is not a wireless access point. Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point (such an Airport Extreme base station).
53.4 802.11 PASSWORD This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro, the access point and wireless browser clients—if any. variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a password for Ki Pro. Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button, select the characters for the password. The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character. While selecting characters, the character being changed will flash to show its position.
54.3 802.11 DHCP This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro’s wireless 802.11 transceiver. MASK variable Using the adjust buttons, enter a subnet mask compatible with your access oint (if you have one). This is only needed for Static IP configurations. If 54.1 is set to DHCP, the default Subnet Mask is: 255.255.255.0 55.4 DATE SET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock. The value is defined as YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day).
70.2 DISPLAY This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric VFD display and front INTENSITY panel backlit buttons. A dimmer display uses less power. variable Using the adjust buttons, you can dim or brighten the alphanumeric display and activity indicator LEDs in steps from 1 (dim) to 8 (brightest). Default: 6 70.3 FAN SPEED This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro’s internal cooling fan.
Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control Remote Control Overview An optimized web server inside Ki Pro allows you to remotely monitor and adjust parameter settings via a a browser client, either running on a network wired computer or wireless device. The network can be a closed local area network, a straight computer-toKi Pro cable, or even exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN (not generally recommended since anyone on the internet can then access the Ki Pro).
connection status in addition to the Ki Pro’s serial number and software version. This latter information is useful if you ever have to call AJA Technical Support to discuss a problem or get help. Below the Connection panel, the Network panel shows the Ki Pro systems on the network and allows you to switch control between systems. See “Controlling Multiple Ki Pros” on page 95 at the end of this chapter for additional information on using multiple Ki Pros.
Figure 22. Ki Pro Web Interface, Config Screen NOTE: Record Type (1.1): In the following web screen control definitions, the number in parentheses refers to the Parameter descriptions in Chapter 2—you can read more information there about the choices and their meanings. This parameter defines the frame recording method of media stored. RECORD TYPE can be configured to record the incoming video signal in a “NORMAL” manner, as a “PsF” signal if the incoming source is 1080psf 29.
Video Input (2.1): This parameter selects a video input source from the video input connections available. This is the video that will be recorded and/or passed through. Audio Input (2.2): This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available. This is the audio that will be recorded and/or passed through. Audio Channels (2.3): Component In Level (3.1): This parameter selects use of either two or eight audio channels via SDI embedded audio.
selection other than “NONE” is selected, and an appropriate camera is present—and sending appropriate ancillary data—then the metadata available from the camera will be passed into the Ki Pro Mini’s timecode value, file name, and other applicable parameters. Please read the discussion on Config Parameter 13.1 “Camera Data” in Chapter 3 for additional information. Loss of Video (32.0): Remote Control (35.2): This parameter selects whether recording continues when valid video is not present.
Figure 23. Ki Pro Web Interface, Media Screen Media State (12.1): This parameter defines whether the media is used for video/audio recording or data transfer using an Ethernet LAN or Firewire 800 (FW). Encode Type (14.1): This parameter defines the Apple ProRes encoding method. Play Media (15.1): Loop Play (15.2): This parameter turns looped playback on and off. Play List (15.3): This parameter specifies the playlist to be played. Dropped Frames (15.4): Format Media (16.1): Ki Pro v3.
Clip Append (17.4): This parameter is used with parameter 17.5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended. Alpha Append (17.5): This parameter is used with parameter 17.4 CLIP APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER. Take (17.8): This parameter determines the TAKE number, from 1 to 999, that follows the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER, followed by any ALPHA APPEND (if selected), generated for all clips while using this setting.
Transport Screen The Transport screen offers record, playback, fast forward, rewind and stop controls, similar to those available on the operator-side of Ki Pro. The screen also duplicates what is displayed on the Ki Pro front visual display, so you can see exactly what the Ki Pro operator/camera person is seeing. Figure 24. Ki Pro Web Interface, Transport Screen STOP : PLAY >: RECORD : Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal speed.
SLOT: This button serves two purposes. First, it selects which storage is accessed by the systemeither the storage module slot or an ExpressCard slot (only Slot 1 is functional in firmware version 3.0). Second, the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected piece of media. Caution! Not using the SLOT button to unmount media before removal can cause problems with the files stored on that media. Pushing the SLOT button cycles between unmounting media and selecting media.
Figure 26. Ki Pro Web Interface, Presets Screen Recall (91.1): The Recall buttons recall saved preset configurations. When you recall a Preset Configuration, the recalled preset immediately replaces the system’s existing configuration. All previous settings are lost unless you have previously stored them in another preset configuration or an exported file. Store: The Store buttons let you save the current configuration into the preset register with the associated name and number.
Figure 27. Ki Pro Web Interface, Changing Preset Name Export: The Export buttons save the associated preset contents to a file on your computer. The file gets exported to the default download location specified in your browser options. The file name is the same as the preset name with the suffix .presets. If you export multiple files for the same preset, a number gets appended to ensure a unique file name. The file size is small, usually less than 10 kilobytes.
Figure 28. Ki Pro Web Interface, Network Screen Network Menu Link: Click to open Network Configuration Screen: Network Pane: Click arrow icon to expand list Click gear icon to open IP Address Type (50.1): Use to set the type of IP address for Ki Pro. You can select a Static address that you enter in the IP Address field, you can select DHCP for automatic IP address assignment by your network router, or you can select Default to set Ki Pro to its default IP address, which is 0.65.74.65. IP Address (50.
wise to have all your Ki Pro devices running the most current software and the same version. Also, without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/ gateway or not), the discovery feature “Available Ki Pros—Click to Refresh” on the Network page may not work. NOTE: Wireless Screen Ki Pro devices shown are cached and may not reflect the realtime state of all Ki Pros on the LAN.
Warning! Do not touch the Ki Pro radio or antenna cover when the antenna is transmitting or receiving. Warning! Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm (2 inches) separation distance between the radiating element(s) and all persons. This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits. 802.11 IP Config (54.1): Shows the type of IP address (DHCP, Static, or default) Hide 802.11 Password (53.4): This parameter hides the 802.11 Password parameter. 802.
You can reorder the clips if you want by simply double-clicking to select and then dragging them to the order you want. Note again that while clicking and dragging, the filmstrip icon will appear and the operation will highlight the order in green. NOTE: You can only bring clips up in order, not down in order when dragging and dropping. This means that if you want a clip to appear later in the order, you need to move the other clips above it.
Figure 31. Ki Pro Web Interface, Alarm Configuration Screen Update Firmware Screen The Update Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro to later versions of software as they are issued by AJA and posted on the website. When software updates are released, they often contain new features, improvements, and bulletins that may be very useful. We suggest checking the website when you have time. Figure 32. Ki Pro Web Interface, Update Firmware Screen Ki Pro v3.2 88 www.aja.
Preparing to Update Although Ki Pro comes from the factory pre-installed with software, it may not be as upSoftware to-date as software posted on our AJA website. This topic describes the steps required to upgrade the software in your Ki Pro. 1. Download the Latest Ki Pro Software Current and past releases of Ki Pro software are available on the World Wide Web from AJA's website. To get the software, point your browser to: http://www.aja.com/support/ki-pro/ki-pro.
. Caution! AJA recommends you only update the Ki Pro when on mains power, or with a fully charged battery. Web Browser via Wireless Device Another option for remote control is Ki Pro’s built-in 802.11 wireless transceiver which can communicate with properly configured 802.11 wireless access points such as an Airport Basestation or 802.11 wireless router. NOTE: Although Ki Pro has an internal 802.11 transceiver, it is not a wireless access point.
4. Select the type of security, if any, to be used. This must match the type of security used by the network you want to connect to. 5. If you selected Static IP Config, enter an 802.11 IP Address and Netmask. 6. If there is security, enter the password in the 802.11 Password field. 7. Select the name of an Available 802.11 wireless network to connect to (as set on the access point you’ll communicate with). 8. Enter an 802.11 Network SSID. 9. Click Apply to activate all the settings you have changed.
The fields on these pages are a subset of the fields previously described in the Web Browser page definitions. See the web UI descriptions for details about each control and value. When Using an iPhone • Be sure that your iPhone or iPod touch is updated to the latest version of software.
Figure 35. Ki Pro iPhone Interface, Alarms Screen Config Selecting the Config button brings up the Config screen. This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values: • Buttons to access other menus: Status, Config, Media, Alarms, Playlists, Transport. • Video and audio I/O, timecode, playback, recording, and system parameters. For details, see “Config Screen” on page 74. • Note that the pull-down menus allow you to make selections. Figure 36.
Figure 37. Ki Pro iPhone Interface, Media Screen Playlists Selecting the Playlists button brings up the Playlists screen. This iPhone screen provides a default list of All Clips on the currently selected Ki Pro storage device with controls for deleting clips. Additionally, you can create user playlists containing selected clips. For details, see “Playlists Screen” on page 86. As with the Config and other screens, pull-down menus show the playlists and other selections. Figure 38.
Figure 39. Ki Pro iPhone Interface, Transport Screen Landscape View Advanced Features A few notes and instructions about selected features may help you get more value out of your Ki Pro. The following topics expand on the information presented earlier in this chapter. Controlling Multiple Ki Pros NOTE: From the Status screen and the other top five screens of the Menu, you can see at-aglance all of the Ki Pro systems that are present on the same local LAN.
IMPORTANT: Gang control via the web UI is only supported under wired ethernet connections, not under 802.11 wireless connections. AJA recommends disabling the 802.11 wireless connections when working with Ki Pro units under gang control. Leaving 802.11 wireless connections enabled while operating Ki Pro units under gang control can lead to sluggish or erratic web UI interactions. Example:: You have a Ki Pro "Master" and a Ki Pro "Slave" both attached on a network where their static IP addresses are 192.
IMPORTANT: There can be only one Master in a gang; typically, the IP address for the Ki Pro unit you entered and are viewing the web UI on is the one which should be promoted to the "controlling" role. If the unit with the IP address that is currently being viewed via the web UI is selected, a red capitalized "MASTER" text will appear on the webpage above the columns. A Master Ki Pro unit can send three items to the slave Ki Pro units within a gang; a record start command, a stop command and clip naming.
4. Select control of clip naming in the Settings column for each system, either Slave Name or Master Name. For details, see the previous discussion. 5. Select one master system in the Master column to control the gang. 6. For the master system, set the clip naming in the Settings column. 7. Use the master system to control record start and stop and clip naming. Using Playlists Beginning with Ki Pro version 3.0 firmware, AJA provides tools for reviewing clips and creating playlists of clips.
Creating a Playlist In the Playlists portion of the web UI, there is a "+" symbol and a "-" symbol above the lists. The "+" symbol can be used to add a playlist. Simply click on this symbol and, when prompted, enter a name for the playlist you wish to create. To add clips to a playlist, select a blue highlighted clip from the All Clips list and click and drag the clip onto the name of the playlist you created. Note that when you select a clip and click and drag it, a filmstrip icon will appear.
NOTE: Depending on whether you have been reviewing clips, you may first be prompted to "Press Stop" prior to entering the Media page to make Playlist selections; if this prompt appears, you will be led to the Transport page where you can depress stop and then enter the Media page Select a playlist from the Playlist parameter in the Media menu. Once a playlist is selected, you will noticed that a double arrow indication will appear next to the selected list in the Playlists portion of the web UI.
Storing a Preset The easiest way to work with presets is via the web UI. A Presets web UI page is provided where 20 customizable presets are offered. To customize presets, you may click on the second column of text fields and name the preset. After you have entered a name for the preset, press Enter. The preset is not stored until you save it. IMPORTANT: Ki Pro v3.2 Be sure that you have made all of the parameter settings you want for a particular preset before you save it.
Recalling Presets To recall a preset, select the Recall button in the row assocated with the desired preset. You can also export a preset file to your computer or import a preset file from your computer. NOTE: AJA recommends that presets only be used between the same types of devices. In other words, only use presets from Ki Pros with other Ki Pros, not with Ki Pro Minis. At any time you may perform a recall of the Factory Settings if you have presets enabled.
Appendix A: Specifications Video Video Inputs Digital:: • SD and HD-SDI (1xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296 • HDMI Analog:: • SD/HD Component (3xBNCS): • SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, • Betacam 525J, YPbPr • 12-bit A/D, 2x oversampling Video Outputs Digital:: (all simultaneously active) • SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC) • HDMI Analog:: • Composite (1xBNC): • NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL • 12-bit D/A, 8x oversampling • SD/HD Component (3xBNCs): • SD: SMPTE/EBU N10, Betacam 525 line, • Betacam 525J, RGB • 12-bi
Network • 10/100/1000 Ethernet (RJ45) • 802.11b/g wireless transceiver • Embedded webserver for remote control Panel User Interface • 2 x 20 character display, with dedicated buttons Timecode • LTC timecode input and output via BNC • SDI embedded RP188 timecode Control • LANC Loop (2 LANC connectors)—not supported prior to Version 3.0 • Lens Tap: connects to optional AJA Lens Tap intercept cable placed between camera body and lens for start/stop control—not yet supported by firmware.
Hardware Conversion Up-conversion - 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: Zoom Letterbox: Zoom Wide: Results in a 4:3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14:9 image with black side bars Image zoomed to fill screen Combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down-conversion - 10-bit Anamorphic: Letterbox: Crop: Cross-conversion - 10-bit Full-screen I
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Index Numerics DC Power 33 Default Address 73 Default settings 73 DELETE CLIP Button 16 DHCP 35, 73 Disk Storage Module LEDs 18 Display 17 Displays and Indicators 17 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN 19 10-bit 4:2:2 9 12 Vdc AC adapter 9 1394a FireWire port 19 1394b FireWire port 19 802.11 Radio LED 22 802.11 wireless 9 802.
IEEE 1394b 21 Installation 25 Installation Overview 32 Interval Recording 60, 76 IP Address, Static 73 iPhone or iPod Touch browser 91 Requirements, System 11 REV button 16 Rod Accessory Kit 11 RS422 21, 22 RS422 control 10, 19 K Screen descriptions 73 SDI Input and Outputs 20 SELECT button 16 SELECT buttons 40 Serial Port Specifications 104 SLOT button 16 Software 10 Specifications 103 SSD Storage Module 10 Stand-alone Usage 27 Static IP Address 36, 73 STATUS button 15 STATUS menu 40 STATUS menus 43 STO
Wireless screen 85 Wireless transceiver 38 Wireless web connection 90 X XLR power connector 22 Y YPbPr/RGB Video 19 YUV 20 Ki Pro v3.2 110 www.aja.
