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- Page 1 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture Installation and Operation Guide Version 14.2 Published July 3, 2018...
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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 HDMI Features ........ - Page 4 Index........44 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA's KONA HDMI card brings the highest quality HDMI capture of video and audio to computers running Mac, Windows or Linux Operating Systems. The AJA KONA HDMI card can simultaneously capture one channel of HDMI 2.0 video (up to 4K/UltraHD p60), up to four channels of HDMI 1.4b video (up to 2K p60), or... -
Page 6: Aja Software & Utilities
1, 2, and 3 differently, and then resume capturing in the new configuration. NOTE: The above combinations are available for AJA SDK developers, V4L2 developers and DirectShow developers and their customers. -
Page 7: System Requirements
Additional with Mac and Windows Packages 3rd-Party Plugins AJA provides a dedicated plug-in for Telestream Wirecast which is included when you install the desktop software package. System Requirements AJA Video recommends that your system meet minimum hardware and software requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance. -
Page 8: Disk Storage Methods
"AJA System Test" on page Cable Connections KONA HDMI Connectors The KONA HDMI endplate provides four full size HDMI connectors. • HDMI port 1 = 4K p60 capable • HDMI port 2 = 4K p60 capable • HDMI port 3 = 2K p60 capable •... -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Installation
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 AJA device repaired or replaced. -
Page 10: Cabling The System
NOTE: AJA Control Room cannot monitor or playback embedded HDMI audio though the KONA HDMI card (the card has only inputs). However, the audio is captured along with the video, and / or passed through to your software of choice. - Page 11 KONA HDMI. With a video switching and live streaming application (i.e. Wirecast), you can connect up to four HDMI sources with an installed KONA HDMI card and then live switch between all four sources for a live stream. In this example, the application (or full screen output thereof) are being fed to the HDMI monitor via the host computers GPU, while the show is also bring streamed.
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Page 12: Installing Kona Hdmi Software
Stream or record both gameplay and face cameras for two players using a single KONA HDMI card. NOTE: PS4 Pro and other HDR capable consoles will identify the KONA HDMI card as a valid sink for HDR, meaning HDR gameplay can either be passed-through, and / or captured. -
Page 13: Important Macos High Sierra Installation Information
AJA Desktop Software firmware and software versions are tightly integrated. If back-revving to an earlier version, for example, you may be prompted to update your firmware to match; i.e. update your AJA device to an earlier version of the firmware than you currently have installed. -
Page 14: Firmware Update Procedure
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. - Page 15 7. Restart the computer. 8. Open AJA Control Panel. The AJA hardware with the updated firmware should be recognized by the Control Panel application. KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 16: 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 17: Aja Control Panel User Interface
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 settings, and many other details are depicted in the color-coded block diagram. Below this block diagram are various controls for changing operating parameters, which will vary depending on which function screen has been selected. -
Page 18: 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 11. Control Panel In Use Message (in red) KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2... -
Page 19: Using Multiple Aja Devices
Control Panel. Using Multiple AJA Devices More than one AJA device can be used with your host computer. Using AJA Control Panel, you can choose which installed AJA device an application uses. If you have more than one device installed, you will see a device name in a pulldown menu on the upper left of the screen. -
Page 20: Default Preferences
• Local Preference - A preference stored from the last AJA device's Control Panel settings to be used on next startup of AJA Control Panel. This occurs on next restoration of the default state (triggered by start up of host CPU, startup of the AJA device, or when a third-party application releases the AJA device). -
Page 21: Control Recommendations
"com.aja.devicesettings file" described above to this location. NOTE: The "AJA" folder needs to be created manually at this location before moving the preference file into it. On Windows there are three possible shared locations depending on your system: •... -
Page 22: Aja Control Panel Operation
AJA Control Panel Operation Control Screen The Control screen for KONA HDMI has no active controls, because this card has no outputs. Format Screen KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com... -
Page 23: Input Select Screen
The Format Screen shows the video format currently in use by the KONA framebuffer (called the Primary Format) and allows you to change it. 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 24: Hdmi Screen
This setting controls which two of the eight HDMI embedded audio channels will be used by an application configured for only two audio channels. HDMI Screen The HDMI Screen lets you select the audio input channels and RGB Range. KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com... -
Page 25: Conversion Screen (Mac Os Only)
• Full Conversion Screen (Mac OS only) In the Mac OS version of the AJA Control Panel, this screen offers controls that determine how the card behaves with 3rd-party applications. IMPORTANT: Do not confuse this Conversion function screen, which uses QuickTime for conversion and is only available on Mac, with the Format function screen which uses AJA hardware for conversion and operates on either Mac or PC. - Page 26 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 13. 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: •...
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Page 27: Lut Screen
This screen lets you control RGB look up table (LUT) color conversion. You can let KONA HDMI automatically apply LUT conversion as appropriate, or you can load and adjust LUT data to meet your requirements. The frame buffer must be set to RGB (Format screen, Pixel Format) to enable, apply, and adjust LUT conversions. - Page 28 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 "LUT File...
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Page 29: Presets Screen
1025 rows with LUT data, and save the result as a “CSV” file. 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 manual reconfiguration. - Page 30 Preference settings. Clicking on the "Erase all Prefs" button deletes the current Default User Preference file without accessing a Default Global Preference file, if one exists. Current AJA device settings are not altered, but changing any setting will immediately regenerate a Default Use Preference file with the changed settings.
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Page 31: Firmware Screen
Use the Firmware screen to access the firmware install screen. Click install to erase current firmware and load the firmware version contained in your current driver installation. You will be required to power-cycle your KONA HDMI and computer to finish the update. "Firmware Update Procedure" on page 14 for details. -
Page 32: Info Screen
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. KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2... -
Page 33: Appendix A - Specifications
• 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 6 Gbps per color component • 2x 2K/HD via any other ports • 30/36-bits/pixel, RGB or YUV, 2.25 Gbps *Using AJA Control Room or appropriate third party switching/capture software **Using appropriate third party switching/capture software Audio Input Digital •... - Page 34 • Safe Operating Temperature: 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 F) • Safe Storage Temperature (Power OFF): -40 to 60 C (-40 to 140 F) • Operating Relative Humidity: 10-90% noncondensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 35: Appendix B - Safety & Compliance
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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com... - Page 36 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 37 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 38 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 39 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 40 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 41 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 42: 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 43: Limitation Of Liability
No amendment to or modification of this warranty will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA Video. The laws of the State of California, USA will govern this warranty and any dispute arising from it. Any translation of this... - Page 44 Default Global 20 Firmware Update Procedure 14 Preset Follow Input 23 Delete 30 Format 23 Load 30 Format Screen 22 Save 30 Framebuffer Preset Files Storage Location 19, 30 Control Panel UI 18 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2 www.aja.com...