KONA Series Capture, Display, Convert Installation and Operation Manual Version 15.
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Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA KONA cards bring the highest quality 8K/UltraHD2, 4K/UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD video and audio to computers running Mac, Windows or Linux Operating Systems. KONA cards support the broadest range of creative software for editorial, color, mastering, HDR, dailies, live streaming, graphics, game capture and much more. KONA cards have incredibly wide application compatibility.
Capture Formats When capturing, you can record data in the following file formats: • BMP • DPX • MOV (QuickTime) NOTE: Support by KONA of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued. However, ProRes family capture and playback for macOS, Windows and Linux is supported via AJA Control Room. • MXF • TGA NOTE: Other file types can be captured using third-party capture applications such as Sienna, Softron, Tools on Air, Drastic, or Quadrus.
KONA 5 is AJA’s blazingly fast, 8-lane PCIe 3.0 I/O card, designed for today’s most demanding video and audio workflows. Whether you are working with 8K/ UltraHD2, HFR 4K/UltraHD, 2K/HD, SD, Deep Color and/or HDR, experience the quality and peace of mind that KONA 5 brings to your world. Supporting 10-bit 4:2:2 and 4:4:4, or even 12-bit* color spaces for pristine imagery, KONA 5 allows the flexibility to ingest and output with 12G/6G/3G-SDI and monitor with a fullsize HDMI 2.0 port.
KONA 5 Card with Breakout Cable Figure 2. KONA 5 Breakout Cable NOTE: KONA 5 breakout cables cannot be used with KONA 4 cards, and vice versa. • Up to four channel pairs of AES audio on full size BNC connectors, configurable as two pairs in and two pairs out, or all four pairs in, or all four pairs out • Reference In/LTC In (selectable) • LTC Output • RS-422 control via 9-pin D connector Figure 3.
AJA Control Panel User Interface For KONA 5 KONA 5 supports two versions of firmware, 8K and 4K, which can be installed as needed to meet your specific requirements. 4K Firmware • • • • Supports 4K/UltraHD over 3G/6G/12G Supports colorspace conversion Supports downstream keyer Does not support 8K/UltraHD2 video 8K Firmware • Supports 8K/UltraHD2, 4K/UltraHD over 6G/12G • Does not support 4K/UltraHD over 3G, colorspace conversion, downstream keyer Figure 4.
KONA 4 Features Figure 6. KONA 4 Card Multi-pin Breakout Cable Connector Mini-HDMI 1.4b Output Connector Four DIN 1.0/2.3 sliding sleeve BNCs 1 2 3 4 KONA 4 features hardware-based full 10-bit broadcast quality motion adaptive SD to HD up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion and HD to HD cross-conversion. The KONA 4's built-in up-converter uses a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing, and large multi-point digital interpolators.
• HDR signaling and monitoring for HDR10 and HLG High Dynamic Range video • Broadcast quality hardware-based 10-bit up-, down- and cross-conversion (UFC Mode only) • Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit SD aspect ratio conversion, anamorphic to letterbox, etc.
Figure 8. KONA 4 Breakout and Adapter Cables KONA 4 end-plate 4 DIN 1.0/2.
• Supports up/down/cross-conversion • Does not support 4K/UltraHD video or Audio Monitor mixing Figure 9. KONA 4 in UFC Mode Control Panel Screen Example Figure 10. KONA 4 in 4K Mode Control Panel Screen Example The AJA Control Panel application provides an easy to use graphical user interface for configuration control. See "AJA Control Panel User Interface" on page 27 for detailed information. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 13 www.aja.
KONA 1 Features Figure 11. KONA 1 Card RS-422 (9 pin D) Reference/LTC Input 3G-SDI Input 3G-SDI Output Designed for broadcast, post and ProAV, as well as OEM developers, KONA 1 is a robust, cost efficient single-channel 3G-SDI 2K/HD 60p I/O card with serial control and reference/LTC. KONA 1 enables simultaneous pass-thru monitoring during capture. NOTE: KONA 1 uses on-card connectors only. No breakout cable or breakout box is available.
AJA Control Panel User Interface For KONA 1 The AJA Control Panel application provides an easy to use graphical user interface for configuration control. See "AJA Control Panel User Interface" on page 27 for detailed information. AJA Software & Utilities AJA’s KONA software and hardware were developed for powerful integrated video/audio capture, editing, and production with a variety of 3rd-party software.
AJA Control Room Control Room is a cross-platform software application for ingest, playback and output with AJA devices. AJA System Test System Test provides accurate and detailed evaluations of drive and system performance statistics, allowing you to measure the capabilities of your system for recording and playing back various resolutions and codecs.
• A reasonably fast and powerful graphics card, with plenty of on-board memory. Examples (may be specific to application version and/or host CPU) include: • Nvidia K5200 • Nvidia K4200 • Nvidia M6000 • Nvidia M5000 • Nvidia M4000 • For 8K: Nvidia P/RTX4000, M.
Chapter 2 – Installation Installation Overview The installation and set up of a KONA card is simple, but may vary slightly depending on your system. Optimum PCIe Slot Placement For the most up-to-date Mac system requirements for KONA, see the following AJA website: https://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-system-configuration/ For the most up-to-date Windows system requirements for KONA, see the following AJA website: https://www.aja.
KONA 3G-Box Cables for KONA 4 If you purchased the optional K3G-Box breakout box, it ships with a multi-pin to multi-pin cable for connecting from the KONA 4 card to the breakout box. The 4x BNC cable to DIN 1.0/2.3 connectors cable that shipped with the card is needed to connect the SDI connectors out of the card to the breakout box. Also, the HDMI cable connects between the KONA 4 card and the box rear panel. NOTE: KONA 4 breakout cables cannot be used with KONA 5 cards, and vice versa.
Figure 13. KONA 5 Only, ATX Power Connection PC Internal ATX Power Connector 1, 2, 3 = +12v 4, 5, 6 = COM (Molex p/n 45559-0002) 11. Secure the card in the chassis. 12. Close the chassis. 13. Power up the chassis. NOTE: Always put a RAID controller and KONA on separate PCIe buses. This improves performance by reducing bus contention. Cabling the System KONA 5 Example Cable Connections Figure 14.
In the KONA 5 system example above operating in 4K Mode, a single link 12G-SDI camera signal is received by the KONA 5 card, sent to a 12G-SDI video production switcher, and simultaneously downconverted to 3G-SDI for recording to a digital VTR. 1. If desired, connect your house reference sync to the KONA 5 Ref BNC on the card (labeled "R"). This is a terminated reference input. 2. Connect an HDMI monitor to the KONA 5 card's HDMI output connector. 3.
KONA 4 Example Cable Connections Figure 16. Typical KONA 4 System Connections Workstation Computer with Video Editing Application Installed Multi-pin KONA Card Connector 3 Output BNCs (Analog Connections): SD can be configured for Component, Composite, or S-Video. HD only Component.
Figure 17. K3G-Box Model Breakout Box (front view) Longitudinal RS422 Time Code Machine (LTC) Control AES/EBU Audio In Channels 1 through 16 AES/EBU Audio Out HDMI Channels 1 through 16 Out All AES/EBU audio connectors have two channels per connector SDI Ports 1 through 4 Video Monitor Out External Component/ Reference Composite (loop) Video Output Analog Audio Output Figure 18.
as 4:4:4 RGB. Component video signals are generally higher quality than composite, but not as high-quality as serial digital (SDI). • Two looping reference BNC connectors allow you to synchronize KONA 4 outputs to your house analog reference video signal (or black burst). If you do not loop through the reference, the second connector should be terminated with a 75-ohm terminator. KONA 1 Example Cable Connections Figure 19.
Firmware Update Procedure After the AJA Software Package has been installed on a computer with your AJA hardware installed, the firmware on that AJA device can be updated if a newer version of firmware is included with that software package. 1. Open the AJA Control Panel application. 2. If more than one AJA device is connected, choose the device you want to update by selecting its name from the drop-down menu at the top of the screen. 3. Go to the Control Panel Firmware Screen. 4.
KONA 4 supports two different versions of firmware that have different capabilities. One version of firmware can be installed at a time. • UFC Mode—Supports SD, HD, and 2K formats (allows up/down/crossconversion) • 4K Mode—Supports SD, HD, 2K and UltraHD (3840x2160) and 4K (4096x2160) formats (disables up/down/cross-conversion) NOTE: KONA 1 currently supports a single firmware version. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 26 www.aja.
Chapter 3 – Operation AJA Control Panel Overview The AJA Control Panel is a software application that provides a simple visual showing how the KONA hardware is currently configured and allows you to make changes. You can change signal input and output parameters and define the video processing that will be performed. The AJA software installer automatically installs the Control Panel application on your computer.
Figure 20. AJA Control Panel, Block Diagram and Controls AJA Device Selection Device Format (Framebuffer) Controlling Application Currently Selected Function Screen Outputs Inputs Operating Mode Parameter Controls Some controlling applications can switch the card's mode from Playback to Capture, and vice-versa. When Control Panel is not being controlled by an external application, you can change the operating mode in the Control Panel Control Screen using the Default Output settings.
Color Meanings All items in the AJA Control Panel block diagram are color-coded to show what is happening in real time. This applies to both icons and text. These colors indicate: Blue Video is same format as the Device Format (framebuffer). Green Indicates that KONA is performing an active change to the video making it different from the Device Format (e.g., down-conversion). Red The selected operation cannot be performed. Yellow Reference video (black burst or other reference source).
Any format other than the currently selected Device Format is a Converted Format. As described previously, this means that either the Inputs or Outputs are somehow different from the framebuffer’s assigned format—the Device Format. A conversion is readily apparent because of the color change from blue. In some cases the application you use with the KONA will automatically set the Device Format, overriding the user’s selected Device Format in the AJA Control Panel.
Controlling applications can start and stop and change modes—even while they are running. And the behavior of different controlling applications can vary: some applications take control of the interface as soon as they are launched and don’t give it up until they quit, while other applications take control of the interface only when they are the “front-most” running application and then relinquish control when they’re not.
Shared Preferences An administrator can establish house standards for the AJA Control Panel by creating the user preferences file (described above) and placing it in a shared location where it will establish a standard default startup state for all users of a given computer system. These settings preempt the initial AJA default settings.
Screen Functions Info Display status information and the firmware version number. This information is generally intended for troubleshooting/support. Using Multiple AJA Products More than one AJA product can be installed and available to your host computer. Using the AJA Control Panel application, you can choose which installed product an application uses for input/output.
Notes on Using Multiple AJA Products: Performance of multi-product use depends on a variety of factors: CPU usage, RAM, disk IOPS/ bandwidth for streams of video, etc. and therefore performance may vary. Also be aware that multiple input/output streams are only supported by software that is explicitly designed for a multi-product environment.
Default Output This is where you select what the KONA card will output as a default when no application has control of the board, such as when the Mac Finder or Windows Navigation Pane is active. Since KONA can be controlled by software applications as well as Control Panel, the output can change dynamically. When you select many video applications, they will take control of the KONA inputs and outputs.
Genlock Selects how KONA will synchronize program video: • Freerun: In this mode, KONA generates sync without an external reference source • Ref In: Directs KONA to use the Ref Video source for sync (usually an analog black burst video signal) • Video In: Directs KONA to use whichever video input source has been selected in the Inputs Screen for sync NOTE: For best results when capturing using Avid Media Composer or AJA Control Room, set Ref In to Video In with AJA KONA, AJA Io products and Avid DNxIV, A
When a change is made via the Video Format pull-down or by clicking an icon and selecting a new format via a contextual menu, the block diagram will change to reflect the new format. Pixel Format Use this pulldown menu to choose: YUV-10, YUV-8, RGB-10, or ARGB-8 or RGB-12. RGB Range The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Auto, Full-range (01023) or SMPTE range (typically 64-940) for RGB color output.
Conversion Control Format The Format control shows the currently selected Conversion format. When the Converson Format is different from the Device Format, a conversion will be performed on the output, and the block diagram changes to reflect the new processing. The Conversion Formats available can vary based on what the Device Format is and the input signal (frame rates of input sources limits the to/from conversion choices).
Input Select Screen On the Input Select Screen, you can or set view the currently selected video and audio input sources and map audio sources to the channels supported by your editing application. Two information panes in the screen are provided: Video Input and Audio Input. Video Input Source The pulldown menu allows you to select the currently selected video input source. Different KONA cards have different input capabilities.
SDI RGB Rng Sets the RGB range. Select from Auto, SMPTE, or Full. LTC/Ref (KONA 5, KONA 1) KONA 5 and KONA 1 cards support LTC on the Reference. Select from: • Reference - Receives only reference on the Reference input • Ref + LTC - Receives both reference and timecode on the Reference input • LTC - Receive only timecode on the Reference input Audio Input Select The select pulldown menu allows you to pick where the audio comes from. Different KONA cards have different audio input capabilities.
Figure 26. SDI Output Screen, KONA 5 in 4K Mode Output Options Select • Auto - Automatically selects the output format, based on the input or selected format. • Device Format - Selects the framebuffer format for output. • Video+Key - When selected, this indicates that the SDI 3 video is set to the same format as the framebuffer. SDI 4 is set to a video key signal associated with SDI 3 (the shape to be cut out from the video - this will appear as a black and white image/matte).
• 2xHD-DL: Dual link HD output using two BNCs. The Level B-DL format is the mapping of dual-link HD-SDI/SMPTE 372M (i.e.: 1080p up to 60 fps) in a single serial digital interface at the nominal 3 Gbit/s. • 3Gb - Single link HD output using one BNC. The Level B-DS format is the dualstream carriage of two independent HD-SDI/SMPTE 292M signals (720p up to 60 fps or 1080i/1080p up to 30 fps) in a single serial digital interface at the nominal 3 Gbit/s. • 3Ga - Single link HD output using one BNC.
SDI 2 Same parameters as SDI Output 1, but are applied to the KONA card SDI Output 2 (SDI output BNC 4). HDMI Screen The HDMI screen is used to configure the KONA card's HDMI Output signal. HDMI Output Source • Auto - Automatically sets the HDMI output format, based on the input or selected format. • Primary - Selects the framebuffer format for output. • Secondary (KONA 4 in UFC mode) - Sets the HDMI output to the Converted Format (set in the Format screen) for up/down/cross-conversion).
Protocol This pull down allows you to choose between two “Auto” modes, or to explicitly force the output to a desired protocol. • Auto Detect – (most reliable) AJA device attempts to reconfigure the HDMI output to match the current protocol setting of the output monitor. This option will be the most reliable in creating an output image. However, the output may result in loss of audio.
HDR Screen The HDR screen, available with KONA 5 and the 4K mode of KONA 4, provides a mechanism to inform an HDMI display device (such as a TV or monitor) that the video content is HDR. This includes generation of the Dynamic Range and Mastering Infoframe and the static metadata descriptors as defined in CTA-861.3 and HDMI v2.0a. Included are pre-defined primaries values for BT.2020 and DCI P3 color gamuts. NOTE: HDR over SDI supports transfer characteristics in band.
Luminance • Auto - (default) • YCbCr • ICtCp - IPT color space Digital Primaries Selecting Custom HDR Mode allows the editing of digital primaries information that is passed as metadata accompanying the video signal. However, when HLG selected as the EOTF digital primaries information cannot be edited, because HLG does not use metadata. Display Mastering Luminance Represents the minimum and maximum Display Mastering Luminance.
Analog Out Screen NOTE: This screen is not available for the KONA 5 or KONA 1 cards. KONA 4 provides a high-quality analog component or composite + Y/C output, generally used for monitoring. This screen shows the current settings for that analog output, and allows you to re-configure it when desired (format and blacklevel). Analog Output Select Sets the analog output format. If a conversion is applied, you’ll see the conversion icon appear on the block diagram.
Video Setup Screen The Video Setup screen shows various other settings which will affect how video inputs and outputs behave, and how KONA interacts with some software applications. Video Setup Progressive Pref Allows you to choose to prefer p (progressive frames) or PsF (progressive segmented frames) on non-interlaced output. This feature is used to default the hardware to use either p or PsF output over SDI when it has not been specified by the application. Color Space Sets the video color space.
Analog Black (KONA 4 only) Choices available for Black Level are the two Composite analog formats. Choices presented are for US or Japan: • 7.5 IRE (NTSC US) • 0 IRE (NTSC Japan) VANC Checkbox When checked ON, the VANC checkbox tells the KONA cards (previous to KONA 4) to capture and process any ancillary data in the SDI stream. This can include Closed Captioning data, and other types of metadata.
Monitor Level Allows adjustment of the analog monitor level, to match the audio to your operating levels. Select from: • +24 dBu FSD • +18 dBu FSD (default) • +15 dBu FSD • +12 dBu FSD Audio Configure Delay In/Out Here you can set up to 6 frames (in tenths of a frame) of delay for KONA audio input and output. The AJA Control Panel delays all audio outputs—SDI, HDMI, and Analog. IMPORTANT: If you use this Control Panel delay, do not use other delay settings in your applications. They can conflict.
Downstream Keyer Mode • Downstream Keyer Off - When this pulldown menu item is selected the downstream keyer will be turned off. • Frame Buffer over Matte - fixed color matte determined by the “Matte Color” setting set separately. • Frame Buffer over Video In - Places the keyed video currently in the framebuffer over the video input for playout or print-to-tape.
Figure 28. Graphic Selection and Matte Color Selection Click the Matte Color button to bring up color selection dialog Click and select Load File to open browser for loading graphic file. LUT Screen The LUT screen controls allow you to create a custom color look up table (LUT) on the output, for matching a production "look" on a specific display.
Custom LUT Controls The LUT Transfer Function screen displays an approximate representation of the effect of the current LUT settings. When the controls are activated by selecting a User LUT Type, Red, Blue, and Green curves show the transfer functions of each color. NOTE: The displayed curves are approximate. Curves for some extreme settings may diverge significantly from the actual transfer functions. LUT Type Selects the type of LUT. Choose from • Auto - LUT will be automatically selected.
Reset Clicking on the Reset button resets the currently selected LUT Type to its default values (not active for a User LUT file). LUT Files The User LUT File setting above activates the LUT Files dropdown, allowing the selection of a previously saved LUT file. You can create a custom LUT file using most text editors or spread sheets, provided the data is arranged according to the LUT File Format Specification that follows (see "LUT File Format Specification" on page 54).
Timecode Screen The Timecode Screen selects the timecode stream read for applications that use it (for example, when the timecode source is set to “Use control panel setting,” AJA Control Room will read the selected stream). It is also used for monitoring the RP-188 timecode embedded in the digital data stream. Options Source In RP-188 timecode (SMPTE 12M-2) there can be multiple timecode types in the data stream.
NOTE: SMPTE 12M-2 is the updated name and specification for what was RP-188. SMPTE RP 188 defines a standard for the transmission of time code and control code in the ancillary data space of a digital television data stream. Time code information is transmitted in the ancillary data space as defined in ANSI/SMPTE 291M. Multiple codes can be transmitted within a single digital video data stream.
Reset to Default When you click the ‘Reset to default’ button the control panel will delete the User’s preference file and do one of the following: • If “Shared” preferences exist, they are reloaded and the device is set to this state. • If the “Shared” preferences file does not exist, “factory defaults” are loaded and the device is set to this state. Erase all Prefs For technical support purposes you may be required to remove Preference settings. This button automates that function.
Info Screen This screen shows the KONA software files that have been installed on your system. This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating. Control Panel 4K/UltraHD Operation This section describes the AJA Control Panel operations specific to KONA 4 and KONA 5 in 4K Mode. Note that in 4K Mode, you can still capture and playback SD, HD, and 2K formats.
Quadrant Mode In Quadrant Mode (Square Division) you can input (for capture) or output four channels of SDI HD 1080 or 2K video at 30 fps or less, representing individual quadrants of the higher definition UltraHD 3840x2160 or 4K 4096x2160 4K formats. Figure 30. Mapping of Quad SDI Outputs Physical connections of the quadrants will be mapped to the SDI connectors as shown. Monitoring one of these HD signals on a standard SDI monitor will display one quadrant of the picture.
2-Wire and 4‑Wire Modes Using higher data rates, it is possible to carry UltraHD and 4K signals on two SDI links, instead of four. In this situation, half (two quarters) of the image data is carried on one link, with the other half carried on the other link. These types of signals also cannot be viewed on a standard SDI monitor using one connector. You can choose 2-wire or 4-wire input and output (depending on the type of signal).
Control Panel Block Diagram Area in 4K Mode Figure 32. Control Screen with UltraHD 4 Link Input (KONA 4) Besides SD and HD input and output, 4K mode permits UltraHD or 4K input and/ or output. For example, setting the Control Screen Default Video Output to Input Passthrough with a UltraHD 29.97 four link input connected, and selecting UltraHD/4K 4-wire Source on the Input Select menu, four connectors are used receive the signal to process. UltraHD signals report their links as1080.
Figure 33. Control Screen with 4K 2 Link Input and Output (KONA 4) On KONA 5, when a single link UltraHD/4K input is being received, specifying a single link output will route the UltraHD/4K signal out SDI 3, and will simultaneously output a downconverted HD signal on SDI 4. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 62 www.aja.
Figure 34. Control Screen with UltraHD and HD Output (KONA 5) 4K Controlled Mode Alternatively, if you launch an appropriate control application (such as AJA Control Room), the SDI input and output ports will be mapped automatically. If you connect a UltraHD or 4K input signal higher than 30 fps, all four BNCs may be required for SDI input or output. You can use the HDMI output to monitor an input signal. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 63 www.aja.
SDI Input Screen in 4K Mode In 4K Mode, additional KONA sources can be selected for Video and Audio Input. NOTE: The Video Input Auto source selection works for 2SI input signals, but does not work with Quadrant (SQD) inputs. With SQD input signals the Auto setting defaults to SDI 1 only, and you must then manually select the correct number of input sources. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 64 www.aja.
SDI Output Screen in 4K Mode Besides the general settings described in "SDI Output Screen" on page 40, additional 4K related settings on this screen include: 4K Transport (KONA 5 or KONA 4 in 4K Mode) Sets the 4K output transport. Select from: • Auto - Automatically selects the transport, based on the input or selected format.
Video Setup Screen in 4K Mode Figure 35. AJA Control Panel, Video Setup Screen 4K Mode adds Quad Swap controls to the Video Setup Screen. SDI Input Quad Swap • When checked (default setting is Off), changes the input Quad to SDI quadrant mapping from 1 to 1 to: • Quad1 - SDI3 • Quad2 - SDI4 • Quad3 - SDI1 • Quad4 - SDI2 SDI Output Quad Swap • When checked (default setting is Off), changes the output Quad to SDI quadrant mapping from 1 to 1 to the mapping shown above.
Auto Link Switching Configuration Example For 4K/Ultra HD monitoring (Frame Buffer set to 4K raster – transport set to 4x 4K): 1.
Figure 36. Audio Mixer Screen Example, KONA 4 in 4K Mode Each source has a confidence meter, which enables you to tell immediately if you have a source arriving correctly at the AJA hardware (without having to launch any other software). The level sliders allow a simple plus or minus adjustment to the Source level being monitored.
Audio Mixer Capture Monitor Mode Screen The Capture Monitor Mode screen is used to select and mix audio to be monitored during capture operations. IMPORTANT: Even though you can hear changes in the signals and levels adjusted with the Audio Mixer screen, these changes are NOT recorded to disk during NLE Capture or Audio Punch In / Voice Over to Timeline. In addition, muting or activating sources on this screen will not affect audio signals being recorded.
Audio Mixer Playback Monitor Mode Screen Playback Source Selection Clicking the On checkbox selects the audio for that item for playback to the audio monitor outputs. Multiple sources can be selected simultaneously. Main App If an external application is controlling the KONA, it will be displayed in the Item Select column and its audio can be selected for playback with the checkbox. AJA Input Selects for monitoring the audio being input to KONA.
Host Audio Selects the audio from the host computer, thus enabling the AJA hardware to monitor anything that would normally be presented via the host laptop, CPU or computer monitor. For example, an editor could sample music from an online library, while concurrently playing back their NLE timeline. Or, a producer and editor could be communicating live during an editing session, using Skype or some other video calling tool.
Downstream Keyer Screen in 4K Mode Figure 37. AJA Control Panel, DS Keyer Screen with Unsupported Message The KONA Downstream Keyer does not support UltraHD/4K formats, but is available for use with other video formats. If this screen is selected with a UltraHD/4K format configured, a “Keyer does not support 4K video formats” message will be displayed. Control Panel 8K Operation (KONA 5 only) This section describes the AJA Control Panel operations specific to KONA 5 in 8K Mode.
8K Transport Modes Similar to "4K Transport Modes" on page 58), 8K video can be carried on four or two links, but with 8K each link carries a 4K signal (6G or 12G) instead of an HD (3G) signal. These 8K signals can also be organized as either Quadrant (Square Division) or 2SI (Two Sample Interleave). • Quadrant - Four SDI links are required for a complete image raster. With this selection on KONA 5, the HDMI output displays one of the quadrants, user selectable.
For Quadrant signals, the HDMI output will display only a quadrant of the entire image. You can select which quadrant is shown using the HDMI menu, or by right clicking on the HDMI output connector on the Control Panel UI to display a dropdown list. For 2SI signals, the HDMI output displays a down-sampled version of the entire image. Pixel Format KONA 5 in 8K Mode does not support color space conversion.
HDMI Screen in 8K Mode (KONA 5 only) Figure 40. AJA Control Panel, KONA 5 HDMI Screen in 8K Mode Select Configures the KONA 5's HDMI output signal. Select from: • Auto • Device Format • Quadrant 1 • Quadrant 2 • Quadrant 3 • Quadrant 4 NOTE: The SDI Output Screen settings affects the KONA 5's HDMI output signal. • Quadrant - With this SDI Output setting, the HDMI output displays one of the image quadrants, user selectable.
About 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video While both 8- and 10-bit uncompressed video are capable of providing excellent quality broadcast video, 10-bit represents a significantly higher quality and is preferable in many situations. Visually, in 8-bit video compared to 10-bit video, you will notice a substantial difference. In 8-bit video there will be “contour lines” or “striations” visible, particularly noticeable in scenes having soft gradients like a ramp or sunset.
Appendix A – Specifications KONA 5 Tech Specs Video Formats • • • • • • • • • • • • (8K) 8192 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 (UltraHD2) 7680 x 4320p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (4K) 4096 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 (UltraHD) 3840 x 2160p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 47.95, 48, 50, 59.94, 60 (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.
**HDR support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility. Note: KONA 5 SDI connectors are HD BNC SDI I/O • SDI connections are bidirectional • 2K/HD, capture and monitoring is simultaneous • 4K/UltraHD with 12G-SDI, capture and monitoring is simultaneous. • 4K/UltraHD with 3G-SDI, all four connections must be used for either Input or Output. • 8K/UltraHD2 with 12G-SDI, connections must be used for either Input or Output.
Machine Control • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol (via breakout cable) • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows: 1 GND 2 RX3 TX+ 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7 RX+ 8 TX9 GND Shell GND Noise • <50dBA (A-weighted at 1m in free air) Size (w x d x h) • 0.75" x 6.9" x 5.0" (19.05 x 175.26 x 127.00 mm) Weight • PCIe Card: 0.6 lbs (0.3 kg) • Cables (all combined): 1.3 lbs (0.6 kg) Power • 28W typical, 35W maximum via ATX power.
*These formats are dependent on specific software functionality and are not normal over the wire formats. Video Input Digital • • • • • 3G-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296/424/425, 8-bit, 10-bit and 12-bit* 4K/UltraHD 4:2:2 and 4:4:4 up to 50/60 fps Dual Link HD 4:4:4 (2x BNC) Single Link 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 (1x BNC) 1D LUT support *Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility.
Audio Output Digital • 16-Channel 24-bit SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous • 16-Channel 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous (via 8 x BNC on optional K3G-Box) • 8-Channel 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous • 8-Channel 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4x BNC on breakout cable) Downstream Keyer • Supports graphics up to 2K/HD with alpha channel over video, matte or frame
Power • 22W typical, 24W maximum Environment • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) KONA 1 Tech Specs Video Formats • • • • • • • • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 (HD) 1080i 50, 59.94, 60 (HD) 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25, 29.
Machine Control • RS-422, Sony 9-pin protocol • 9-pin D-connector pinout is as follows: 1 GND 2 RX3 TX+ 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7 RX+ 8 TX9 GND Shell GND Size (w x d x h) • 0.55" x 6.61" x 2.16" (13.97 x 167.89 x 54.86 mm) Weight • 0.3 lb (0.
Appendix B – Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class B Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU. This equipment meets the following conformance standards: Safety EN 60065: 2014 (T-Mark License), IEC 60065: 2014, (CB Scheme Report/Certificate) Additional licenses issued for specific countries available on request.
Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class B. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Japan Compliance Statement This is a Class B product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI 32: 2016).
Warning! Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth. Avertissement! N'utilisez pas cet appareil près de l'eau et nettoyez-le seulement avec un tissu sec. Warnung! Das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser verwenden und nur mit einem trockenen Tuch säubern. ¡Advertencia! No utilice este dispositivo cerca del agua y límpielo solamente con un paño seco. Aviso! Não utilize este dispositivo perto da água e limpe-o somente com um pano seco.
Warning! Only use attachments and accessories specified and/or sold by the manufacturer. Avertissement! Utilisez seulement les attaches et accessoires spécifiés et/ou vendus par le fabricant. Warnung! Verwenden Sie nur Zusatzgeräte und Zubehör angegeben und / oder verkauft wurde durch den Hersteller. ¡Advertencia! Utilice solamente los accesorios y conexiones especificados y/o vendidos por el fabricante. Aviso! Utilize apenas equipamentos/acessórios especificados e/ou vendidos pelo fabricante.
Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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. Avertissement! Protégez le cordon d'alimentation pour que l'on ne marche pas dessus ou qu'on le pince, en particulier au niveau des prises mâles, des réceptacles de convenance, et à l'endroit où il sort de l'appareil.
Warranty and Liability Information Limited Warranty on Hardware. AJA Video Systems, Inc. (AJA Video) warrants that the hardware product, not including storage modules or software components, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. AJA Video warrants that the storage modules provided as part of the hardware product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Agreement is intended for convenience and to meet local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English version of this warranty will govern. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, some of which are noted above. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v15.5 92 www.aja.
Index Symbols Provided With KONA 5 19 Capture Formats 6 Capture Mode 27 Ch Map 40 Ch Map 40 Colorimetry 45 Color Space 41, 44, 48 Component Analog Video 23 Composite Analog Video 23 Controlling Application 30 Control Panel 15, 27 Block Diagram Area 28 Conversion Icon 30 Framebuffer 29 Input/Output Icon 29 UI Colors 29 User Interface 27 Control Room 16 Control Screen 34 Conversion Icon 30 Conversion Screen 37 Converted Format 29 Custom LUT Controls 53 2SI 58 2SI Mode 59 2-Wire Mode 60 3G Transport 41 3r
Single-Wire Mode 60 SMPTE Standards 60 Software 15 Software Download 24 Software Installation 24 Source 43 Video Input 39 Source Gain 71 Square Division 59 System Connections KONA 3G 22 KONA 4 22 System Requirements 16 System Test 16 Modes of Operation 27 MOV Format 6 Multiple AJA Devices 33 Multiple AJA Products 33 MXF Format 6 O Opacity 51 Operating Modes 27 Overview 5 P Pixel Format 37 Playback Mode 27 Playback Source Selection 70 Playback Timing 35 Preferences 31 Preference Settings 57 Preset Loa
