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/
For further support information and downloads for third-party software and
DirectShow for Developers, go to:
https://www.aja.com/en/category/edit/compatibility
Capture Formats
When capturing, you can record data in the following file formats:
• DPX
• TGA
• BMP
• QuickTime
• MXF
NOTE: Support by KONA HDMI of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued.
NOTE: Other file types can be captured using third-party capture applications such as
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 parameters and define the video
processing that will be performed.
The AJA software installer automatically installs the Control Panel application on
your computer.
KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v14.2
Instead, AJA supports ProRes Playback on Windows via our own libraries.
Sienna, Softron, Tools on Air, Drastic Technologies, or Quadrus.
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