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AJA KONA 4 User Manual

AJA KONA 4
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Installation & Operation Guide
Version 12.4
Published: June 6, 2016

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

AJA KONA 4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAJA
ModelKONA 4
CategoryVideo Card
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Chapter 1: Introduction

AJA Software & Utilities

Describes AJA's software package, drivers, and control panel.

System Requirements

Outlines the recommended hardware and software for KONA operation.

KONA 4/3G Features

Details the features of KONA 4 and 3G cards, including Video I/O.

Audio I/O

Describes the audio input/output options for KONA 4/3G.

UHD/4K Mode Capture and Playout

Describes 4K capture/playback capabilities.

KONA LHe Plus Features

Details features of the KONA LHe Plus card.

KONA LHi Features

Details features of the KONA LHi card.

KONA IP Features

Introduces KONA IP for IP-based workflows.

KONA 4/3G Connectors

KONA 4/3G Connectors

Describes KONA 4/3G breakout cables and connectors.

Detailed Connector Descriptions

LHe Plus/LHi Connectors

Describes SDI, HDMI, and AES/EBU connectors for LHe Plus/LHi.

KONA 4/3G to K3G Box Connectors

KONA IP Connections

SFP Cages and Modules

Describes SFP cages and modules for KONA IP.

KONA IP Connections

Details the connectors for KONA IP.

Chapter 2: Installation

Installation Overview

Provides a summary of installation steps.

Card Placement

Discusses card placement recommendations for Mac and Windows.

Installing the KONA Card in a MacPro

Installing the KONA Card in a MacPro

Provides step-by-step instructions for MacPro installation.

Installing the KONA Card in a Windows PC

Installing the KONA Card in a Windows PC

Provides step-by-step instructions for Windows PC installation.

Cabling the System

Cabling the System

Explains how to make video and audio connections.

KONA 4/3G Connections

Typical KONA 4/3G System Connections

Illustrates system connections with diagrams and explanations.

LHe Plus Cable Connections

LHi Cable Connections

Installing KONA Software

Installing KONA Software

Provides instructions for installing KONA software.

Chapter 3: Operation

Using KONA with Professional Video /Audio Software

Explains how to use KONA with third-party software.

AJA Control Panel Overview

Introduces the AJA Control Panel software.

AJA Control Panel User Interface

AJA Control Panel User Interface

Describes the UI elements of the Control Panel.

Controlling Application

Presets

Shared Preferences

Function Screens

Conversion

Selects software conversion parameters (Mac only).

Control Panel Operation of KONA Standard Mode

Control Screen

Explains how the Control screen directs video and output timing.

Format Screen

Format Screen

Shows current video format and allows changes.

Video Format (Primary and Secondary)

Selects primary and secondary video formats.

Format Conversions

Input Select Screen

Input Select Screen

Views input sources and maps audio channels.

Video Input

Selects and views detected video input format.

Audio Input

Selects audio source and maps channels.

IP Input Screen

IP Input Screen

Defines parameters for receiving IP network inputs.

IP Output Screen

IP Output Screen

Defines parameters for sending IP network outputs.

SDI Output Screen

SDI Output Screen

Shows settings for both SDI outputs.

HDMI Screen

HDMI Screen

Details HDMI output options for 3G/LHi and input for LHi.

KONA LHi HDMI Input Settings

Analog Out Screen

Analog Out Screen

Shows settings for analog component/composite output.

Video Setup Screen

Video Setup Screen

Shows settings for analog video output.

Audio Setup Screen

Audio Setup Screen

Shows settings for analog audio output.

Conversion Screen (Mac OS only)

Conversion Screen (Mac OS only)

Controls how card behaves with third-party apps (Mac only).

DS Keyer Screen

DS Keyer Screen

Describes the downstream keyer functionality.

LUT Screen

LUT Screen

Specifies custom LUTs by creating and uploading files.

Timecode Screen

Timecode Screen

Selects timecode stream and monitors RP-188.

IP Network Screen

IP Network Screen

Inputs network parameters for KONA IP SFP cages.

Presets Screen

Presets Screen

Saves and manages configurations as presets.

Firmware Screen

Firmware Screen

Accesses firmware update/changeover screen.

Control Panel Operation of KONA 4 and 3G in 4K Mode

Quadrant Mode

Describes Quadrant mode for 4K capture/output.

Format Screen in 4K Mode

Format Screen in 4K Mode

Shows SDI inputs/outputs in 4K Quadrant mode.

4K Capture Mode

4K Capture Mode

Configures SDI connectors for 4K capture.

SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode

SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode

Selects Primary or RGB for 4K output.

HDMI Screen in 4K Mode

HDMI Screen in 4K Mode

Makes selections for Standard Mode with 4K format.

Analog Output Screen in 4K Mode

Analog Output Screen in 4K Mode

Makes selections for Standard Mode with 4K format.

Two Sample Interleave

Two Sample Interleave

Supports Two Sample Interleave for 4K/UHD up to 50 fps.

Who is Controlling KONA?

Who is Controlling KONA?

Explains how applications gain and relinquish control of the KONA output.

Using Multiple AJA Products

Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

If You Run Into Problems

Provides guidance on troubleshooting system issues.

Appendix A: Specifications

KONA 4 Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the KONA 4 card.

KONA 3G Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the KONA 3G card.

LHe Plus Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the LHe Plus card.

KONA LHi Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the KONA LHi card.

KONA IP Specifications

Lists detailed specifications for the KONA IP card.

Before Operation Please Read These Instructions

Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty

Details the product warranty terms and conditions.

Limitation of Liability

Limitation of Liability

States AJA Video's liability limits for product use.

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