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AJA Ki PRO ULTRA User Manual

AJA Ki PRO ULTRA
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Installation & Operation Guide
Version 1.2r1
Published: June 6, 2016

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AJA Ki PRO ULTRA Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frame Rates23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60
GenlockYes
DisplayBuilt-in LCD
CodecsApple ProRes, Avid DNxHD
InputsHDMI
Outputs3G-SDI, HDMI
Audio CodecsPCM
File FormatQuickTime
ConnectivityEthernet, USB
ControlRS-422
Power Supply100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Video Formats4K/UltraHD/2K/HD/SD
Recording MediaAJA Pak Media (SSD)
Audio ChannelsUp to 16 channels embedded SDI/HDMI, 8 channels analog

Summary

Notices and Support

Contacting Support

Information on how to contact AJA Video Systems for support, including telephone, fax, email, and web resources.

Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Provides a general introduction to the Ki Pro Ultra, its capabilities, and intended use in professional video workflows.

Ki Pro Ultra Features

Hardware and Software Capabilities

Details the physical hardware components and software features of the Ki Pro Ultra, highlighting its connectivity and operational flexibility.

System Requirements

Ki Pro Ultra Media Options

AJA Pak Media and Adapters

Information on AJA Pak media, including Pak256, Pak512, Pak1000, and adapter options like Pak-Adapt-CFast and Pak-Adapt-eSATA.

AJA Pak Dock

Apple ProRes Advantages

Workflow Overview

Chapter 2: Ki Pro Ultra at a Glance

Product Overview

Introduces the chapter's focus on operating configurations, power supply, indicators, controls, and connections for acquiring and post-production.

Front Panel Controls

Control Elements Overview

Details the front panel layout including transport controls, headphone jack, user control knob, LCD display, and selection buttons.

Detailed Button Operations

Transport and Menu Button Functions

Explains the operation of transport buttons (STOP, PLAY, RECORD) and menu buttons (DISP, STATUS, CONFIG, MEDIA).

User Control Knob and Displays

User Control Knob and Displays Overview

Describes the function of the User Control Knob for navigation and the Alphanumeric LCD Display and VU Meters.

Connectors Overview

Connector Diagram and Explanations

Illustrates the rear panel connectors and provides a brief explanation of each input and output port.

Connection Details

SDI, HDMI, Ethernet, and Other Connections

Detailed descriptions of SDI, HDMI, Ethernet, Analog Audio, AES/EBU, and other connectivity options.

Audio, Control, and Power Connections

Audio, RS-422, and Power Connector Information

Explains the balanced audio, AES/EBU, RS-422 serial control, and dual power connector interfaces.

Storage and Media Formatting

Formatting Pak Media

Provides step-by-step instructions for formatting Pak media using the Ki Pro Ultra's menu system.

Media Usage and Closed Captioning

Using Media with NLEs and Caption Support

Details how to use Ki Pro Ultra media with non-linear editors and explains closed captioning support.

Chapter 3: Ki Pro Ultra Installation

Installation Guidelines and Requirements

Covers setup choices for control and physical system requirements for installation.

Unpacking and Initial Setup

What's In The Box?

Lists the components included in the Ki Pro Ultra shipping box.

Applying Power

Powering the Ki Pro Ultra

AC and DC Power Options

Explains how to connect and use both AC adapter and DC power sources for the Ki Pro Ultra.

Remote Network Control

Network Connection Examples

Illustrates typical LAN and direct Ethernet connection configurations for remote control.

Network Connections and IP Setup

DHCP and TCP/IP Information

Covers network connection types and the TCP/IP information needed, focusing on DHCP.

Static IP Address Configuration

Setting a Static IP Address

Provides steps for configuring a static IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for network access.

Network IP Address Options

Default IP and Web Browser Access

Explains using the factory default IP address and controlling the Ki Pro Ultra via a web browser.

Chapter 4: Front Panel Operation

Operation Overview and Modes

Introduces front panel control methods, including transport and display modes.

User Control Knob Functions

Transport and Display Mode Operations

Details how the User Control Knob functions in transport and display/menu modes.

Status Menu Information

Status and Alarm Displays

Explains how to access and interpret the Status and Alarm menus for system information.

Config and Media Menu Navigation

Menu Parameter Examples

Illustrates navigation within the CONFIG and MEDIA menus using the User Control Knob.

TRANSPORT Mode Operation

Understanding Default Mode and Exiting Menus

Describes the default TRANSPORT mode and how to exit menus to return to it.

Recording a Clip

Basic Recording and Customization Steps

Provides steps for basic clip recording and notes on customizing settings like encode type and input.

Playing Back and Deleting Clips

Playback Initiation and Clip Deletion

Explains how to play back recorded media, use transport controls, and delete clips.

STATUS Menus and Alarms

Record Mode and Alarm Status Details

Details the information displayed in Record Mode and Alarm Status menus.

Ki Pro Ultra Alarms and Warnings

Interpreting Common Warning Messages

Lists and explains various warning messages related to input, media, and system status.

MEDIA Menus Overview

Media Menu Parameters and States

Explains media menu parameters like Media State and its options (Record-Play, Data-LAN).

Media State and Rollover Settings

Media State and Rollover Functionality

Details the Media State options and the Rollover recording feature.

Media Encoding and Playback Settings

Encode, Playback, Playlist, and Dropped Frames Options

Covers settings for encode type, playback modes, playlists, and dropped frames handling.

Media Formatting and Clip Naming Setup

Formatting, Deleting Media, and Reel Name

Explains media formatting, clip deletion, and setting the preset reel name.

Clip Naming Conventions

Clip Name Parameters and Examples

Details the clip name parameter and provides examples of clip naming conventions.

Clip Naming Details

Clip Number, Append, and Take Settings

Explains parameters for clip number, clip append, alpha append, and take settings.

Combined and Custom Clip Naming

Combined Name and Custom Naming Process

Covers the combined name feature and the process for creating custom clip names.

Custom Naming and Gang Clip Settings

Custom Naming and Gang Clip Parameters

Details custom clip naming parameters and settings for gang clip naming.

Chapter 5: CONFIG Menus

Config Menu Parameters Overview

Introduces the CONFIG menu structure and general parameter adjustment.

Input and Output Conversion Settings

In Convert, Out Convert, and SDI Out Settings

Explains settings for input conversion, output conversion, and SDI output formats.

SDI and HDMI Output Configurations

HDMI Out and EDID Override Settings

Details HDMI output options, including scaling, full raster, and EDID override.

Monitor Output and Video Input Settings

Super Out, Overlay, and Video Input Options

Covers settings for superimposing information, overlay opacity, and selecting video input sources.

Audio Input and Channel Configuration

Audio Input Sources and Channel Settings

Explains selection of audio input sources and the number of audio channels to record.

Audio Mapping and Timecode Settings

Audio Mapping, Genlock, and TC Input

Details audio channel mapping, genlock source selection, and timecode input settings.

Timecode and Interval Recording

TC Settings and Interval Recording Options

Covers timecode value, type, arm recording settings, and interval recording parameters.

Remote Control and Video Signal Generator

RS-422 Control and SG FRMT Settings

Explains RS-422 remote control setup and video signal generator format settings.

Video Signal Generator Options

Video SG Test Signal Types

Details the options for the Video Signal Generator test signals (OFF, Black, Bars).

Network Configuration: IP Settings

IP Config, IP Address, and Subnet Mask

Explains IP configuration types and how to set the IP address and subnet mask.

Network Configuration: Gateway and System Name

Gateway and System Name Settings

Details how to configure the default gateway and assign a system name.

Network Identification and Time Settings

MAC Address, Auth, Date/Time, Time Zone

Covers viewing MAC address, user authentication, setting date/time, and selecting time zone.

Time Zone and System Information

Time Zone, Screen Saver, Intensity, S/N, SW Version

Details time zone options, screen saver, display intensity, serial number, and software version.

Preset Management

Recall, Store, and Factory Reset Presets

Explains how to recall, store, and reset Ki Pro Ultra presets to factory defaults.

Signal Routing Examples

Routing Example 1 and 2

Provides practical examples of configuring signal routing parameters for common workflows.

Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control

Web UI Control Overview

Introduces remote control via a web browser, covering connection and basic UI structure.

Accessing Ki Pro Ultra via Web Browser

Web Browser Connection and IP Address Finding

Details how to connect to the Ki Pro Ultra using a web browser and find its IP address.

Static IP Address Configuration Examples

Direct Computer Connection Example

Illustrates configuring a static IP for direct connection between a computer and the Ki Pro Ultra.

Ki Pro Ultra Web UI Structure

Web UI Navigation and Information Areas

Describes the common layout of web UI screens, including menu panels and connection status.

Web UI Unique Operations

Updating Firmware

Provides instructions and guidance on updating the Ki Pro Ultra's software firmware via the web UI.

Firmware Update Process

Uploading and Installing Firmware

Details the steps for downloading, uploading, and installing firmware files.

Presets Management

Saving, Recalling, Importing, Exporting Presets

Explains how to save, recall, import, and export preset configurations for the Ki Pro Ultra.

Gang Recording with Multiple Ki Pro Ultras

Web UI Gang Recording Screen

Introduces the web UI screen for managing and viewing multiple Ki Pro Ultras in a gang.

Configuring Gang Recording

Master/Subordinate Roles and Clip Naming

Details how to configure master/subordinate roles and clip naming within a gang setup.

Data Transfer via LAN

Accessing and Performing Data Transfer

Explains how to access data transfer mode and upload/download clips via LAN.

Data Transfer Details

Upload Information and Encoded Clips Requirements

Provides information on upload progress and requirements for appropriately encoded clips.

Appropriately Encoded Clip Properties

Clip Format, Rate, and Sound Settings

Lists the required properties for clip format, frame rate, and sound settings for compatibility.

Playlists Management

Playlist Operations

Quick Cueing and Creating Playlists

Explains how to quickly cue clips for review and create new playlists.

Managing Playlists

Moving and Reordering Clips in Playlists

Details how to move and reorder clips within a playlist.

Chapter 6: Ki Pro Ultra Accessories

Accessory Overview

Introduces optional accessories available for the Ki Pro Ultra.

Ki Pro Ultra Accessories

Handle, Shelf, and Fiber Modules

Describes accessories like the handle, rackmount shelf, and fiber modules.

Appendix A: Specifications

Video Formats and Codec Support

Lists supported video formats, frame rates, and Apple ProRes codec options.

Audio Specifications

Digital and Analog Audio I/O Details

Provides pinouts and specifications for digital (AES/EBU, HDMI, SDI) and analog audio connections.

Interface, Power, and Environmental Specs

Interface, Power, Size, Weight, and Environment

Details specifications for reference, network, RS-422, user interface, power, size, weight, and environment.

Ki Pro Ultra Dimensions (Front/Rear View)

Ki Pro Ultra Dimensions (Top View)

Ki Pro Ultra Dimensions (Bottom View)

Ki Pro Ultra Dimensions (Right View)

Appendix B: Compliance

FCC and Canadian ICES Compliance

Details FCC Class A interference statement, FCC caution, and Canadian ICES statement.

European Union and EFTA Regulatory Compliance

Declaration of Conformity and Standards

Lists conformance standards for EMC Directive, safety, emissions, and immunity within the EU/EFTA.

Compliance Statements

Recycling, Korean, Taiwan, Japanese Compliance

Provides compliance statements for recycling, Korean KCC, Taiwan, and Japanese regulations.

Chinese Compliance and Warning Messages

Translated Warning and Caution Messages

Presents translated warning and caution messages applicable to the product and manual.

General Safety Warnings

Water, Ventilation, and Heat Precautions

Provides warnings regarding water exposure, blocking ventilation, and proximity to heat sources.

Electrical Safety Warnings

Plug Safety and Grounding

Warns against defeating the safety purpose of polarized or grounding-type plugs.

Power Cord Safety

Device Usage and Maintenance Warnings

Lightning, Storage, and Chassis Opening Precautions

Covers warnings about unplugging during storms, long-term storage, and not opening the chassis.

Servicing and Damage Warnings

Power Disconnect and Servicing Precautions

Instructs on disconnecting power before moving and referring servicing to qualified personnel.

Accessory and Battery Safety

Specified Accessories and Lithium Battery Safety

Warns to use only specified accessories and provides safety information for the internal lithium battery.

User-Serviceable Parts and Damage Warnings

No User-Serviceable Parts and Damaged Device Servicing

States there are no user-serviceable parts and reiterates servicing requirements for damaged devices.

Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty Terms

Details the limited warranty period, coverage, exclusions, and customer responsibilities.

Limitation of Liability

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