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Installation and Operation Guide
Version 13.0
Published June 22, 2017

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  • Page 1 KONA Capture, Display, Convert Installation and Operation Guide Version 13.0 Published June 22, 2017...

  • Page 2: Notices

    AJA® and Because it matters.® are registered trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with most AJA products. AJA™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc. for use with recorder, router, software and camera products. Because it matters.™ is a trademark of AJA Video Systems, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KONA LHe Plus Features ........9...
  • Page 4 KONA 3G Tech Specs ........89 KONA LHe Plus Tech Specs ....... . 92 KONA LHi Tech Specs .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview The AJA KONA series brings the highest quality 4K/UltraHD, 2K, HD, and SD video and audio to computers running Mac, Windows or Linux Operating Systems. This manual discusses the installation of KONA cards and the necessary software drivers and plug-ins for each platform.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    AJA provided plugins for popular 3rd-party Professional Video Applications from Adobe, Avid, Apple, Telestream, and others. System Requirements AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance. Updates to system requirements are subject to change.

  • Page 7: Disk Storage Methods

    SD to HD up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion and HD to HD cross-conversion. The quality of the conversion features found in the KONA 4/3G is virtually identical to AJA’s award winning stand-alone converter products used throughout the post production market. The KONA 4/3G built-in up-converter KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0...
  • Page 8 For example, you can load a QuickTime clip that has an alpha-channel (a flying logo generated in the Animation codec) into AJA TV and then place it over live video coming into the card and then passing both on to a VTR for recording or broadcast.

  • Page 9: Kona 4 Only Features

    • HDR signaling and monitoring for HDR10 and HLG. KONA LHe Plus Features The KONA LHe Plus card offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments.

  • Page 10: Kona Lhi Features

    48KHz audio, perfectly locked to internal KONA LHe Plus video. Sample rate conversion is done at very high quality (over 120db THD). KONA LHi Features The KONA LHi card offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments.

  • Page 11: Kona Ip Features

    • Mac • Windows • Linux NOTE: See the AJA Driver Release Notes, available on the AJA website and also installed with the driver, for the exact OS versions supported. Video Formats • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 •...

  • Page 12: Cable Connections

    For example, you can load a QuickTime clip that has an alpha-channel (a flying logo generated in the Animation codec) into AJA TV and then place it over live video coming into the card and then passing both on to a VTR for recording or broadcast.

  • Page 13: Kona 4/3G Connectors

    • Standard-definition or High-definition SDI input (1 BNC) and output (1 BNC) • HDMI input and output (2x HDMI mini-connectors) KONA LHe Plus Endplate The KONA LHe Plus endplate provides one BNC for SDI input and two independent SDI output BNCs. KONA 4/3G Connectors KONA 4/3G provides complete I/O connectivity choices in two multi-signal breakout cables and one HDMI-to-HDMI mini output cable.

  • Page 14: Using Breakout Boxes

    Breakout boxes can be easily rack mounted or placed on top of a broadcast monitor or editing desk. KL-Box for KONA LHe Plus The KL-Box is connected via one 60-pin to 60-pin, and one 3-BNC to 3-BNC cable. When you purchase the KL-Box, you get two-channel unbalanced audio output (2 RCA Jacks) not available with the standard cable.

  • Page 15: Klhi-Box For Kona Lhi

    BNC connection for Genlock reference and LTC timecode. If you’re using a digital Betacam deck, HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, D5, D9 or even an HDCAM SR, you’ll have the proper connections. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 16: Detailed Connector Descriptions

    HDCP are not supported. The HDMI input is designed to support long cable runs—up to 100 ft. when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable, or up to 50 ft. using 28 or 30AWG HDMI cable. The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 17: Kona 4/3G To K3G-Box Connectors

    Sony 9-pin protocol.) SDI Inputs & Outputs On the KONA 4/3G card, mini-connectors are provided for bi-directional SDI inputs and outputs for Single Link, Dual Link or 4K/UltraHD I/O. A cable with KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 18 Although RGB is used less in today’s video systems, KONA 4/3G supports it for A/V Monitor output. However, because the KONA 4/3G (and SMPTE SDI’s) native format is YPbPr, AJA recommends using YPbPr when the monitor supports it. The YPbPr format provides headroom for “superwhite” and "superblack”, and these video levels will be clipped when transcoding to RGB.

  • Page 19: Kona Ip Connectors

    KONA IP supports SMPTE 2022-6/7 for input and output. Up to four total streams of SD or HD each with 16 audio channels and Metadata may be input or output at a time, and can be configured in the AJA Control Panel, which is detailed later in this manual.
  • Page 20 Primary format selected in KONA software. It is possible in some circumstances to use an alternate format video signal if the basic frame rate is compatible. KONA IP can also lock to an incoming SMPTE 2022-6 signal, or it can free run. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 - Installation

    AJA website: https://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-pc-system-configuration/ AJA System Test Application AJA System Test is a utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards. It is installed with the KONA Driver. The application includes: • System Disk Test • AJA Device Test •...
  • Page 22 AJA will repair or replace damaged items. If you find shipping damage, contact your AJA dealer or distributor for details on how to have your KONA card repaired or replaced.

  • Page 23: Installing The Kona Card

    2. Touch the outside of the chassis to discharge any body static. 3. Remove the power cable from the back of the chassis. 4. Open the chassis. 5. Locate a recommended PCIe slot (see the AJA website for slot selection instructions). 6. Remove the backplate and screw from the PCIe slot.

  • Page 24: Cabling The System

    • • • • • • • • • • • • External Storage Video Monitor Component Video AJA KONA 4/3G Card 3 BNCs (Analog Connections): HDMI Output cable Component, Composite, or S-Video In HD Can Only Be Component Optional...

  • Page 25: Typical System

    1/2, 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8, to the monitoring system AES/EBU inputs. If you have an analog audio monitoring system, you can use the two RCA-style unbalanced stereo output jacks on the optional K3G-Box for output. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 26: Kona Lhe Plus Cable Connections

    Plus with digital A/V sources. Your system may differ depending on VTRs, audio monitoring, and video monitoring. 1. If desired, connect your house reference sync to the KONA LHe Plus Ref Loop connector (BNC). The second KONA Ref Loop connector on the KL- Box (if used) can be connected to the VTR or terminated with a 75-ohm terminator.

  • Page 27: Kona Lhi Cable Connections

    Component Reference Connect to Video KL-Box Using Cables and Instructions Supplied With it Computer Monitor Installed Inside Mac or PC AJA KONA LHi Card POWER CMPTR • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...

  • Page 28: Kona Ip Cable Connections

    1 Gb 1 Gb Ethernet IPR-1G-HDMI IPR-1G-SDI HDMI Broadcast HDMI Monitor Creative Workstation B Monitor with KONA IP (con g: 1 in, 1 out) HDMI Video Switcher or other facility destination 1 Gb Ethernet KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 29: Installing Kona Software

    Disconnect the LAN cables, if necessary, and then lift the lever to unlock the SFP module for removal. Installing KONA Software For AJA KONA software installation, go to the downloads page on the AJA website: https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/ Always uninstall previous versions of KONA software before updating your software.

  • Page 30: Kona Ip Firmware Installation And J2K Licensing

    IMPORTANT: The firmware installed in your KONA IP card should match the version of the AJA software package. If a mis-match is present, the KONA IP card may not work and a "Not Valid, device needs firmware update" message will be displayed.
  • Page 31 KONA IP card. You will be prompted to power cycle your computer. IMPORTANT: You must wait at least two minutes after reboot before you re-open AJA Control Panel. When prompted to power cycle the computer, close Control Panel first, and then power cycle the computer.
  • Page 32 9. After the license key is installed you are prompted to restart the computer again. Figure 18. KONA IP J2K License Key Entry. 10. When installation and licensing is successful, going to the Control Panel Info screen will show the license key for that KONA IP card. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 33 Figure 19. Info Screen of a J2K Licensed KONA IP 11. After physical network connections are made and configured, you will be able to use that licensed KONA IP card for JPEG 2000 transport. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 - Operation

    Chapter 3 – Operation Using KONA with Professional Video /Audio Software After you install the AJA software package on your computer, you’re ready to begin capturing and playing back video and audio using your choice of third- party software. You can go here for AJA software and documentation: https://www.aja.com/en/support/downloads/...

  • Page 35: Aja Control Panel User Interface

    Control Panel screen shots are predominately used for this discussion. AJA Control Panel User Interface The AJA Control Panel user interface includes a visual block diagram of the unit’s current configuration. The current status, input and output settings, and many other details are depicted in the color-coded block diagram.
  • Page 36 Figure 21. Context Sensitive Menu 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 Primary Format (framebuffer)
  • Page 37 Panel. Format Screen Conversion Format function screen conversion allows selection of a format conversion. The choices offered depend on the AJA device present in your system and the Primary and Secondary format selected. Figure 23. AJA Control Panel, Format Screen When converting an Input to the Primary Format, select the Secondary Format option that has (I), for input only, appended to it.

  • Page 38: Controlling Application

    Controlling Application It is important to understand that the computer can contain many applications that can use the AJA device (as you switch from window to window) and it may not always be obvious which currently controls it. Figure 25. Control Panel In Use Message (in red) In the top right corner, the Control Panel displays the name of the application controlling the unit.

  • Page 39: Function Screens

    However, if a user sets their preferences, and then replaces the AJA device with a different one, the Control Panel will either: •...

  • Page 40: About Kona Modal Operation

    Firmware Install firmware from your currently installed AJA software package. Info Display status information and the firmware version number. This information is generally intended for troubleshooting/support.

  • Page 41: Control Panel Operation In Standard Or Ufc Mode

    This screen also provides control for configuring output timing with regard to external reference video and horizontal/ vertical delay. The top of the Control Screen shows the currently selected AJA device if more than one is available in your system.
  • Page 42 This in effect makes the KONA card a converter. No applications other than the AJA Control Panel need be open to convert audio and video from one format to another. For example, if you have KONA 3G or LHi and need to dub an SD source...

  • Page 43: Format Screen

    IMPORTANT: Do not confuse this Format function screen conversion, which uses AJA hardware and operates on either Mac or PC, with the separate Conversion function screen, which uses QuickTime for conversion and is only available on Mac.
  • Page 44 The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full-range (0-1023) or SMPTE range (typically 64-940) for RGB color output. NOTE: The AJA Control Panel software uses the abbreviation “sf” instead of “PsF” when referring to “progressive segmented frame” formats. In the manual and in other literature you may see either of these acronyms used interchangeably.
  • Page 45 • Crop: image is cropped to fit new screen size • Anamorphic: full-screen “stretched” image Figure 28. AJA Control Panel, Format Screen (example cross-conversion SD to SD This pulldown is for SD to SD aspect ratio conversion.

  • Page 46: Input Select Screen

    Input Select Screen Figure 29. AJA Control Panel, Input Select Screen On the Input Select Screen, you can 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.

  • Page 47: Sdi Out Screen

    SDI Out Screen Figure 30. AJA Control Panel, SDI Out Screen The SDI Out Screen shows the current settings for both of the SDI outputs. Because the outputs can be configured independently, one output may be the Primary format and the other output may be the Secondary format.

  • Page 48: Hdmi Screen

    Select SDI Output 2 Same as SDI Output 1, except no transport selection. HDMI Screen Figure 31. AJA Control Panel, HDMI Screen The KONA 4, 3G and LHi models offer HDMI output while the LHi card accepts HDMI input also.
  • Page 49 Bottom (Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals. NOTE: This selection must agree with format selection in the third-party CineForm Codec (NOT included with AJA KONA 4/3G) pulldown menu. Audio Ch An Audio Channel pulldown allows you to select the number of embedded audio channels for the HDMI output.

  • Page 50: Hdmi Hdr Screen

    • Trad Gamma HD • ST 2084 (HDR-10) • HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) - No meta-data for Digital Primaries. Ext. Color Most TV’s require this be set to Non-Const Luma to go into their HDR modes. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 51 Maximum Frame Average Light Level (FALL) Represents the maximum of frame-based average light levels taken over an entire scene, and can be determined in the post environment. • Range: 1 cd/m2 to 65535 cd/m2. • Step size: 1 cd/m2. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 52: Analog Out Screen

    Analog Out Screen Figure 33. AJA Control Panel, Analog Out Screen KONA 4/3G 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 black-level).

  • Page 53: Video Setup Screen

    Video Setup Screen Figure 34. AJA Control Panel, 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 Analog Black Level Choices available for Black Level are the two Composite analog formats.

  • Page 54: Audio Setup Screen

    FCP7, AJA TV, VTR Exchange, and older versions of After Effects. Boxes that are checked will define what framerate and resolution types will appear in the list of available formats in the AJA hardware. For example, if 25/50 is unchecked, then all resolution/framerate combinations with 25 or 50 fps will not appear in the list of capabilities for the installed AJA hardware, when using software that relies on the QuickTime VOut filter.

  • Page 55: Conversion Screen (Mac Os Only)

    Audio Delay (Not available for KONA 3G) 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.
  • Page 56 The 3-2 Pulldown offset is used if the 3-2 pulldown feature is removing the wrong frames. This setting lets you adjust when the pulldown begins in a sequence of frames. Figure 37. AJA Control Panel, Codec Screen, Frame-padding Pattern Choices Pause On These two choices determine what happens when the editing application is paused in stop mode: •...

  • Page 57: Ds Keyer Screen

    DS Keyer Screen Figure 38. AJA Control Panel, Downstream Keyer Screen KONA 4/3G/IP have a hardware-based downstream keyer that is ideal for putting logos, “bugs” or other video material with an alpha channel on top of video being played out or printed to tape. A typical application would be putting a television station’s call letters or channel over program video content.

  • Page 58: Audio Out

    (pixel x pixel count) should match the primary format in the frame buffer or the secondary format if upconverting. Example: you wish to key a logo on top of your 1920x1080 footage, the still image with alpha channel that you load should be 1920x1080. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 59 Figure 39. Downstream Keyer Graphic Selection Figure 40. DS Keyer Screen, Loading a Graphic Over Framebuffer Figure 41. DS Keyer Screen, Loading a Graphic File Over a Matte Click Matte Color button to bring up color selection dialog KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 60: Lut Screen

    Users can specify their own custom LUTs by creating a LUT file and uploading it to an AJA Video Device using the LUT (lookup table) screen in the Control Panel. You can create a custom LUT file using most text editors or spread sheets, provided...

  • Page 61: 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, and can be used for selecting a timecode offset (if required).
  • Page 62 NOTE: SMPTE 12M-2 is the updated name and specification for what was RP-188. Timecode Output Settings Use QT Timecode (Mac OS Only) This feature is for Final Cut Pro 7 (or earlier), AJA Control Room, and AJA TV only. When checked, it directs KONA to output timecode from the QuickTime timecode track.

  • Page 63: Presets Screen

    Presets Screen Figure 44. AJA Control Panel, Presets Screen After configuring the AJA Control Panel screens, you can then save all your settings as a snapshot for later recall—called a preset. In this way, you can organize presets for all your typical tasks, eliminating time-robbing manual reconfiguration each time.

  • Page 64: Firmware Screen

    "Single-User & Shared Preferences" on page Firmware Screen Figure 45. AJA Control Panel, Firmware Screen (Changeover to 4K) Use the Firmware link to access the firmware update/changeover screen. For the KONA 4/3G, the Desired pulldown menu allows you to select either: •...

  • Page 65: Info Screen

    Figure 46. AJA Control Panel, Information Screen (Standard Mode) 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.
  • Page 66 SDI monitor using only one connector. NOTE: In some versions of AJA Control Panel, the 2SI method is referred to as ‘425’ which is a reference to the SMPTE 425 standard which defines this method.

  • Page 67: Control Screen In 4K Mode

    Control Screen in 4K Mode Figure 49. AJA Control Panel, Control Screen with UltraHD 4 Link Input Besides SD and HD input and output, 4K mode permits UltraHD or 4K input and/ or output over 2 or 4 links.
  • Page 68 Figure 50. Control Screen with 4K 2 Link Input and Output 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 are required for SDI input or output.

  • Page 69: Sdi Output Screen In 4K Mode

    • 3Gb - Output (SMPTE 424M) using a single-link transport. 4K Transport Select from: • Quadrant 4-Wire • Quadrant 2-Wire • 2SI (Two Sample Interleave) • 4K Quarter 1-Wire - Real-time playback downconversion to HD on the SDI 3 output. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 70: Hdmi Screen In 4K Mode

    HDMI Screen in 4K Mode Figure 53. AJA Control Panel, HDMI Screen with Quad HD Output The HDMI screen allows you to make the same selections previously described for Standard Mode when an SD, HD, or 2K format is selected (refer to "HDMI Screen"...

  • Page 71: Analog Output Screen In 4K Mode

    Analog Output Screen in 4K Mode Figure 55. AJA Control Panel, Analog Output Screen with 4K Primary Format The Analog Output screen allows you to make the same selections previously described for Standard Mode when an SD, HD, or 2K format is selected (refer to "Analog Out Screen"...

  • Page 72: Video Setup Screen In 4K Mode

    “Keyer does not support 4K video formats.” KONA IP Control Panel Operation This section describes the AJA Control Panel operations specific to KONA IP. Most Control Panel screens for use with KONA IP are similar to the KONA UDC Mode screens described earlier.

  • Page 73: Unicast And Multicast Support

    - - - - - - KONA IP Control Panel 4CH Mode Operation In 4CH Mode, up to four streams of IP video can simultaneously be transported over an IP connection using one SFP. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 74 IP to work properly. Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask defined by the system administrator. Generally speaking, this value must be defined in the AJA Control Panel for KONA IP to work correctly on the network. Gateway Address This is the IP address of a network gateway to a remote network. This value must be defined if/when the KONA IP needs to send signals to, or receive signals from a remote network.
  • Page 75 IP Input Screen In 4CH Mode Figure 58. AJA Control Panel, IP Input Screen The IP Input Screen on KONA IP lets you define parameters for receiving inputs to the KONA IP from another device on the network. NOTE: The IP 1 Input and IP 2 Input labels do not represent the physical SFP cages on the KONA IP.
  • Page 76 Path Difference (2022-7 only) "2022-7 Operation" on page IP Output Screen In 4CH Mode Figure 59. AJA Control Panel, IP Output Screen The IP Output Screen on KONA IP lets you define parameters for sending outputs from the KONA IP card onto the network.
  • Page 77 In 2022-7 operation each SFP transmits and receives the same information. This allows the use of two separate network paths, making recovery possible if one path fails. Figure 60. AJA Control Panel, IP Network Screen with 2022-7 KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 78 KONA card connects to its PCIe slot. IP Input Screen with 2022-7 Figure 61. AJA Control Panel, IP Input Screen, 2022-7 Enabled Path Difference The Path Difference slider can be used to adjust the buffering used for redundant operation, where the paths through the network of the two streams may have different delays.

  • Page 79: Kona Ip Control Panel J2K Mode Operation

    IP Output Screen with 2022-7 Figure 62. AJA Control Panel, IP Output Screen, 2022-7 Enabled KONA IP Control Panel J2K Mode Operation When KONA IP is operating with the optional J2K firmware, the Control Panel IP Network, IP Input, and IP Output screens are slightly different, and two additional IP J2K screens are available.
  • Page 80 IP Network Screen in J2K Mode Figure 63. AJA Control Panel, IP Network Screen with J2K Firmware Loaded The IP Network Screen on KONA IP in J2K mode has the same parameters as in 4CH mode, except it lets you input the network parameters for only the top SFP+ cage of the KONA IP hardware.
  • Page 81 IP Output Screen in J2K Mode Figure 65. AJA Control Panel, IP Output Screen with J2K Firmware Loaded The IP Output Screen on KONA IP in J2K mode lets you define parameters for sending an output from the KONA IP card onto the network.

  • Page 82: Who Is Controlling Kona

    IP J2K Output Screen Figure 67. AJA Control Panel, IP J2K Output Screen with J2K Firmware Loaded The IP J2K Output screen lets you add information to the JPEG 2000 output stream. Stream Type • Standard • Non-elsm Mbps Select from 1 to 100 Mega Bits Per Second.

  • Page 83: Using Multiple Aja Products

    “In use” application. If no in-use message is displayed, the AJA Control Panel is in control of KONA. If no QuickTime applications are running, the board’s state is determined by the AJA Control Panel application’s settings.

  • Page 84: Notes On Using Multiple Aja Products

    Io Express as the “targeted” product. Launch the AJA TV application. AJA TV will now use the Io Express for its output. If you switch back to the Adobe application, you will see that it is still using the KONA 3G for its input/ output.
  • Page 85 Industry standard professional mastering formats—Sony Digital Betacam for Standard Definition and Panasonic D5 for High Definition—are both true 10-bit formats. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 86: Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting

    Control Panel application. Also check equipment cables. Dropped frames during playback Look for scroll bars in the viewer or canvas as a warning sign that the zoom setting exceeds the fit-t- window. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 87: Updating Software

    If the problem is a 3rd-party software operational issue, Mac system issue, then call Apple Customer Support or the 3rd-party software manufacturer for help. If the problem is an AJA Video product issue, then contact AJA Video Customer Support. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0...

  • Page 88: Appendix A - Specifications

    • HLG Support - in accordance with HDMI 2.0b/CTA-861-G** *Bit depth support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility. **HLG support is application dependent. Check with your software manufacturer for compatibility. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 89 • V Crop: Will transform SD letterbox material to an anamorphic image Timecode • LTC timecode input and output (via 1 x BNC each) KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 90: Kona 3G Tech Specs

    • (2K) 2048 x 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50 and 60 • (2K) 2048 x 1080PsF 23.98, 24, 25 • (2K) 2048 x 1556p 15, 14.98 • (2K) 2048 x 1556PsF 15, 23.98, 24 • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 91 • 8-Channel, 16- and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 4 x BNC on breakout cable) Audio Output Digital • 16-Channel, 16- and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 92 • LTC timecode input and output (via 1 x BNC each) Reference Input • Analog Color Black (1V) or Composite Sync (2 or 4V) • Looping • 75 ohm on optional K3G-Box, terminated on supplied breakout cable KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 93: Kona Lhe Plus Tech Specs

    • 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 LHe Plus Tech Specs Video Formats • (HD) 1080i 25, 29.97, 30 • (HD) 1080p 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 •...
  • Page 94 • 8-Channel, 16- and 24-bit SMPTE-259 SDI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous • 2-Channel, 16- and 24-bit AES/EBU audio, 48 kHz or 96 kHz sample rate, synchronous or nonsynchronous, internal sample rate conversion (via 1 x XLR on breakout cable or optional KL-Box) KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 95 • 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 Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 96: Kona Lhi Tech Specs

    • HDMI v1.3 30 bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps, SD, HD, 1080p 50/60 (1 x mini- HDMI) Video Output Analog • Composite/S-Video (Y/C) (1 x BNC/2x BNC+Adapter) • NTSC, NTSCJ, PAL • Component (3 x BNC) • HD: YPbPr, RGB • SD: YPbPr, RGB (component mode) KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 97 • Zoom Letterbox: results in image zoomed to fill full screen • Zoom Wide: results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16:9 screen; this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down-Conversion • Hardware 10-bit • Anamorphic: fullscreen KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 98 • 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 Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 99: Kona Ip Tech Specs

    • 16-Channel SDI embedded audio, 16- and 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz synchronous • Audio Output Digital • 16-Channel SDI embedded audio, 16- and 24-bit per channel, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous • 8-Channel HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 100 • 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 Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 101: Appendix B - Safety & Compliance

    Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, POLAND, PORTUGAL, ROMANIA, SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 102 Class B As an electromagnetic wave equipment for home use (Class B), (Broadcasting Communication this equipment is intended to use mainly for home use and may Equipment for Home Use) be used in all areas. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 103 Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 104 Aviso! Desconecte este dispositivo da tomada durante trovoadas ou quando não é utilizado durante longos períodos de tempo. Avviso! Utilizzare soltanto i collegamenti e gli accessori specificati e/o venduti dal produttore, quali il treppiedi e l'esoscheletro. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 105 è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 106 Aviso! Dado que a ficha principal é utilizada como a desconexão para o dispositivo, esta deve manter-se prontamente acessível e funcional. Avviso! Poiché il cavo di alimentazione viene usato come dispositivo di sconnessione, deve rimane prontamente accessibile e operabile. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 107 ¡Advertencia! Cuando mueva la unidad desenchufe de la red eléctrica el/los cable(s) de la fuente de alimentación CA tipo brick. Advertência! Remova os cabos CA de alimentação brick da rede elétrica ao mover a unidade. Avvertenza! Scollegare il cavo dell’alimentatore quando si sposta l’unità. KONA Capture, Display, Convert v13.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 108: Warranty And Liability Information

    AJA Video, with shipping charges prepaid. AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located.

  • Page 109: Index

    KONA IP Features 11 KONA IP 11 Breakout Cable KONA KL-Box 14 KONA LHe Plus 9 KONA 3G 14 KONA LHe Plus Endplate 13 KONA LHi 10 KONA 4 14 KONA LHe Plus Features 9 Firmware Screen 63 KONA LHe 13...
  • Page 110 SFP Module 19 Shared Preference 38 File Location 38 Match Checkbox 75 Shipping Box Contents 21 Matte Color 57 Software 5 Multiple AJA Devices 83 Software Conversion 54 MXF Format 33 Software Installation 29 Source Video Input 45 Network Tolerance...

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