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AJA KONA 5 User Manual

AJA KONA 5
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KONA Series
Capture, Display, Convert
Version 15.2
Published June 3, 2019
Installation and Operation Manual

Table of Contents

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AJA KONA 5 Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryVideo Card
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x8
Video Inputs4 x 12G-SDI, 1 x HDMI 2.0
Video Outputs4 x 12G-SDI, 1 x HDMI 2.0
Color Sampling4:2:2, 4:4:4
Operating System SupportWindows, macOS
Power Consumption25W
Audio Inputs16 channels embedded audio via SDI
Audio Outputs16 channels embedded audio via SDI
Max Resolution4K at 60fps
Supported Resolutions2K, HD, SD, UltraHD, 4K
HDR SupportHDR 10, HLG
Bit Depth10-bit

Summary

System Requirements

Chapter 2 – Installation

Installation Overview

Provides a general overview of the installation process.

Optimum PCIe Slot Placement

Guidance on selecting the best PCIe slot for installation.

AJA System Test Application

Details the utility for system performance evaluation.

Installing the KONA Card

Cabling the System

KONA 5 Example Cable Connections

Illustrates typical system connections for KONA 5 in 4K Mode.

KONA 4 Example Cable Connections

Illustrates typical system connections for KONA 4.

KONA 1 Example Cable Connections

Illustrates typical system connections for KONA 1.

Installing KONA Software

Download

Instructions on where to download the latest KONA driver software.

Software Package Installation and Re-installation

Firmware Update Procedure

Firmware Versions

Details firmware capabilities for KONA 5 and KONA 4.

Chapter 3 – Operation

AJA Control Panel Overview

Introduces the AJA Control Panel software.

AJA Control Panel Operating Modes

Explains the two fundamental operating modes: Capture and Playback.

AJA Control Panel User Interface

Describes the visual elements and navigation of the Control Panel.

General Control Panel Operation

Control Screen

Default Output

Sets the default output when no application controls the card.

Input Passthrough

Routes selected input through for processing and capture.

Format Screen

Primary (Frame Buffer) Format

Selects the main video format for the framebuffer.

Input Select Screen

Video Input

Selects the video input source for the KONA card.

Audio Input

Select

Picks the source of the audio input.

SDI Output Screen

Output Options

Settings for SDI output.

SDI Output Screen, KONA 4 in UFC Mode

SDI 1

Sets output format parameters for SDI 1.

SDI 2

Sets output format parameters for SDI 2.

HDMI Screen

HDMI Output

Settings for HDMI output.

Analog Out Screen

Analog Output

Chooses between Auto, Primary, Secondary, or 4K Quarter output.

Video Setup Screen

Video Setup

Configures progressive format and color space settings.

Progressive Pref

Prefers progressive (p) or PsF output over SDI.

Audio Setup Screen

Audio Monitor

Selects which two audio channels to monitor.

Monitor Channels

Selects which two audio channels to monitor.

Audio Mixer Screens

Audio Mixer Screen Example, KONA 5

Shows an example of the KONA 5 Audio Mixer screen.

Audio Mixer Capture Monitor Mode Screen

Audio Mixer Playback Monitor Mode Screen

Playback Source Selection

Selects audio sources for playback monitoring.

Main App

Selects audio from the controlling application for playback.

AJA Input

Selects audio being input to KONA for monitoring.

Downstream Keyer Screen

Downstream Keyer

Mode

Selects the operating mode for the downstream keyer.

LUT Screen

Custom LUT Controls

LUT Type

Selects the type of LUT to apply (Auto, Linear, SMPTE, User).

Gain and Offset Controls

Adjusts gain and offset for Red, Blue, and Green channels.

LUT Files

Timecode Screen

Options

Timecode options.

Source

Selects the RP-188 timecode source (LTC, VITC).

Presets Screen

Loading and Saving Presets

Instructions for saving and loading presets.

Firmware Screen

Control Panel 4K/UltraHD Operation

4K Transport Modes

SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode

HDMI HDR Screen in 4K Mode

Video Setup Screen in 4K Mode

Audio Mixer Screens (KONA 4 in 4K Mode)

Downstream Keyer Screen in 4K Mode

Control Panel 8K Operation (KONA 5 only)

Format Screen in 8K Mode (KONA 5 only)

Appendix A – Specifications

KONA 5 Tech Specs

Detailed technical specifications for the KONA 5 card.

KONA 4 Tech Specs

Detailed technical specifications for the KONA 4 card.

KONA 1 Tech Specs

Detailed technical specifications for the KONA 1 card.

Appendix B – Safety & Compliance

Warranty and Liability Information

Limited Warranty on Hardware

Details the warranty terms for hardware and storage modules.

Limitation of Liability

Limits AJA Video's liability regarding product use and data.

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