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- Page 1 Published: 7/27/11 Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e m a t t e r s .
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Page 2: Notice
Notice Copyright © 2011 AJA Video, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA Inc. - Page 3 IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE. Limitation of UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST, CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, Liability...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Networking Ki Pro Mini using the Factory Default IP ....... . - Page 6 Chapter 3: Front Panel Operation TRANSPORT Mode (default) ................. 24 Recording a Clip .
- Page 7 Upload and Install the Software on your Ki Pro Mini .......
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Introduction
HFS+ drives when connected to a Mac computer via any standard off the shelf Compact Flash reader. Ki Pro Mini's light weight and small form factor allow it to be attached to cameras and production equipment in a wide variety of ways. Users can mount it to wireless microphone plates, battery adapter plates or hot shoe adapters via 3rd-party accessories. -
Page 10: Features
Features Ki Pro Mini offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments. Ki Pro Mini provides flexible standard or high definition recording, for versatile operation in a mixed SD/HD environment, with a very small form factor and readily available storage. -
Page 11: Apple Prores 422 Advantages
3-prong plug is included. • Registration Sheet—allows you to register by mail or online (details provided). Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro Mini should you wish to do so when moving or sending it in for service. -
Page 12: System Requirements
Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth. System Requirements The Ki Pro Mini records and plays Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files to/from industry standard Compact Flash (CF) cards. Files are stored on the CF cards using the Apple HFS+ file system. -
Page 13: Ki Pro Mini Options
Ki Pro mini via 4 supplied screws; plates can be attached to either side or both sides of Ki Pro Mini. A large number of screw holes in the plate allows you to mate Ki Pro Mini to 3rd-Party battery plates, hot-shoe adapters and other mounting applications. -
Page 15: Overview
Chapter 2: Getting Started Overview When using Ki Pro Mini, you’ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment based on how it’s being used. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate and use the Ki Pro Mini in its many configurations—this chapter introduces the operating configurations, power supply options, plus all indicators, controls, and... -
Page 16: Controls And Connectors
Ki Pro Mini Operator Side (front panel) Operator Side The Operator Side of Ki Pro Mini features a variety of buttons, knobs, jacks, and indicators for operating Ki Pro Mini directly. Each of the items found on the “Operator Side” are described here and on the following pages. This side is referred to as the “Operator Side”... -
Page 17: Buttons
A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and directs Ki Pro Mini's outputs into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected inputs bypass to the outputs). To determine at a glance if the STOP button is in a “pause”... - Page 18 “WARNING Backup and Reformat” or “WARNING Media Unformatted.” Note: On power up, CF slot 1 is the initial storage system accessed by Ki Pro Mini. CF Slot Release Buttons—Next to each CF slot is a push-to-eject button for removing the CF card.
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Page 19: Displays And Indicators
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Controls and Connectors Analog Audio Input Level Adjust Knobs—Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the analog input levels for each of the two audio channels. Note: Digital audio via embedded SDI and HDMI is not affected by the adjustment knobs. -
Page 20: Connector Side
Connect any digital camcorder, camera, or A/V source, regardless of brand or format, to Ki Pro Mini’s SDI or HDMI connectors. The connector side of Ki Pro Mini contains all the connectors except for power. On the bottom of the unit is a single power connector for supplying the 12-Volt DC operating voltage (see installation later in this chapter). -
Page 21: Sdi Input And Outputs
An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro Mini directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN. Ki Pro Mini is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables, automatically detecting which is used. -
Page 22: Power Connector
Formatting Media To format CF card media, it must first be inserted into an empty slot on Ki Pro Mini and/or selected using the SLOT button (see previous topic). Once the media is selected, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 23: Using Ki Pro Mini Media In Final Cut Pro
Using Ki Pro Mini When a Ki Pro Mini CF card is removed and connected to a Mac via a 3rd-party CF card reader (user supplied), the CF card will mount as a normal Apple HFS+ filesystem. The... -
Page 24: Desktop Mounting
Desktop Mounting When using Ki Pro Mini on a desktop, you can simply lay the unit on a desktop or flat surface—or for a low-footprint, purchase a Ki Pro Mini stand kit to locate the Ki Pro Mini vertically on the desktop. The stand comes with a power adapter cable having a 90 degree connector so the power cord can run underneath the Ki Pro Mini, exiting to the rear of the stand. -
Page 25: Applying Power
Camera Rod system, or hot shoe adapter. To extend your mounting options and use the Ki Pro Mini itself as a mounting point for other 3rd Party devices like batteries or wireless mics, simply order a second Mini Mount and attach your 3rd party device to it. -
Page 26: Using Ac Power
To begin using Ki Pro Mini, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro Mini. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing). As mentioned earlier, if you’re using the optional desktop mounting stand, you’ll also use the supplied 90 degree power... -
Page 27: Remote Network Control
CAT-5 cable. If connecting via a LAN, you then connect the Ki Pro Mini’s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on the LAN. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital switch. -
Page 28: Tcp/Ip Information You'll Need
You should now see Ki Pro Mini’s browser status screen. Note: If Ki Pro Mini fails to find a DHCP server via it’s network connection, it will fall back to using the factory default static IP of 192.168.0.2—or whatever IP address you’ve previously defined. -
Page 29: Networking Ki Pro Mini Using A Static Ip Address
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Remote Network Control Networking Ki Pro To set a static IP address for Ki Pro Mini, you’ll have to make some simple Parameter menu selections. The illustration below shows the four menu selections you need to... -
Page 30: Networking Ki Pro Mini Using The Factory Default Ip
Networking Ki Pro If you don’t want to use DHCP to network Ki Pro Mini and also don’t want to set your own static IP address, you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of Mini using the 10.65.74.65. -
Page 31: Chapter 3: Front Panel Operation
Chapter 3: Front Panel Operation There are two ways to control Ki Pro Mini: from the front panel or remotely from a web browser connected via the Mini’s ethernet RJ45 connector. This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro Mini from its front panel. (Remote control via browser is discussed later in Chapter 4.) -
Page 32: Transport Mode (Default)
TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro Mini operation. When you power up Ki Pro Mini, the first display you’ll see is TRANSPORT mode menu. Any clip that previously was recorded is referenced in the display and can be played. -
Page 33: Recording A Clip
Recording a Clip There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro Mini in numerous ways. The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the parameters you have to control recording. -
Page 34: Playing Back A Clip
• Ki Pro Mini alerts you when the media is nearly full with a "Media Low" prompt at 15% of the remaining capacity. At 10% of the total capacity of the media, the "Media Full" prompt will appear. Any recordings that have been started will stop... -
Page 35: Status Menus
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — STATUS menus STATUS menus The STATUS menus display I/O status and Alarm information. The STATUS menu can be accessed almost anytime and will not change any active transport modes. Like the CONFIG and MEDIA menus, STATUS display screens can be viewed by pushing the SELECT up or down buttons. - Page 36 To resolve this issue, mount the CF card on an Apple computer under Mac OSX, then remove and re-insert the CF media into your Ki Pro Mini. If the CF card does not read properly, you will need to format it.
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Page 37: Media Menus
MEDIA menus As the name implies, these menus display choices are all related to media storage, the type of encoding, and how Ki Pro Mini behaves when recording and playing back. There are also menus for naming reels, clips and takes. -
Page 38: Delete Clips
DELETE CLIPS is pressed or Adjust up arrow is pressed and held for 2 seconds Ki Pro Mini CF cards can be used to hold data other than Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime recordings. If other files are saved to a card, they should be placed outside of the "AJA"... -
Page 39: Clip Number
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — MEDIA menus Ki Pro Mini offers these parameter choices for easy identification of the QuickTime files, so that the names can logically match the shooting script, and are acceptable when imported into the Final Cut Pro Browser window. Final Cut Pro's Browser window provides columns of data used to describe the media. -
Page 40: Clip Append
Reel Name, Clip Name, Clip Number, Clip Append, Alpha Append, and Take settings. 3. If the number is at “999” , Ki Pro Mini wil record a clip with take 999, but then cannot auto advance so the second attempt to record will generate a “Name In Use”... -
Page 41: Custom Clip
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — MEDIA menus 19.1 CUSTOM CLIP This parameter enables or disables whether a custom clip name can be used via menu parameters 19.1, 19.2, and 19.4, or via the web UI. 19.1 OFF (default) Enable defining of custom clip name... -
Page 42: Config Menus
HDC27 and several cameras from the Panasonic HPX line. Note: In the current firmware, Ki Pro Mini supports 720p VFR rates of 23.98, 25 and 29.97fps. Other 720p rates and 1080p VFR support will be added with a future firmware update. -
Page 43: 1080P Playback
8 channel audio may be the appropriate choice in such situations. Ki Pro Mini only allows for the selection of either 2 channels or 8 channels of audio to be written to the QuickTime file that is recorded. -
Page 44: Analog Audio
Use the currently selected input as the Genlock source GENLOCK FREERUN (default) Free run mode: Ki Pro Mini syncs to its own timebase and is not locked to an external source 8.0 TC IN This parameter selects the source of timecode from those available. -
Page 45: Tc In
Important: you cannot simply have a LANC controller only connected to Ki Pro Mini and use it to arm recording; you need a LANC enabled Sony or Canon camera in the signal chain. The camera is the essential element because it contains the LANC (or Control-L) protocol;... - Page 46 Take: _001 Timecode Value: 20:11:05:12 Within the Ki Pro Mini, instead of using the 17.0 Reel Name that is set to “001” within the menu parameter, the Reel Name that is written to the file is “A230.” Instead of the standard clip naming convention produced by the MEDIA menu parameters 17.2, 17.3, 17.4, 17.5 and 17.6 where the resulting file would be named...
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Page 47: Video Sg Frmt
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — CONFIG menus 41.1 VIDEO SG FRMT This parameter determines the video format output from Ki Pro Mini’s internal test signal generator. This parameter is used with parameter 41.2 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro Mini. -
Page 48: Ip Address
50.2 IP ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro Mini for TCP/IP networking. variable 50.2 Using the adjust buttons, enter an IP address compatible IP ADDRESS with your LAN (if you have one). If direct connecting to a computer, enter a legal IP address that you’ll also enter in... -
Page 49: Static Gateway
Note: Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/gateway or not), Ki Pro Mini will be unable to see other Ki Pros or FS1s on the network, although you may still be able to control the Ki Pro Mini via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway defined, the discovery feature “Available Ki Pros—Click to Refresh”... -
Page 50: Date Set
55.4 DATE SET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro Mini clock. The value is defined as YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day). variable 55.4 Using the adjust buttons, enter a calendar date for Ki Pro DATE SET Mini. Using the adjust buttons and the top SELECT... -
Page 51: Fan Speed
This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro Mini’s internal cooling fan. In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro Mini unit, it may be desirable to set the fan speed to “QUIET RECORD” for optimum quiet operation. -
Page 53: Chapter 4: Browser Remote Control
RJ45 socket, via a CAT5 ethernet cable. To access the Ki Pro Mini, simply enter its URL in the web browser. The URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro Mini’s Network parameter menus (50.2—please note also that 50.1 through 50.4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro Mini on your network). -
Page 54: General Screen Information
General Screen All Ki Pro Mini web screens have certain areas in common. On the left of each screen is an information pane listing all the available Ki Pro Mini screen choices. Click any of these items Information to jump to that screen. At the top of each screen you’ll also find a heading showing the connection status in addition to the Ki Pro Mini’s serial number and software version. -
Page 55: Gang Recording
Ki Pro Mini Installation and Operation Manual — Web Browser via Ethernet Gang Recording Multiple Ki Pro units (both Ki Pros and Minis) can be used in unison to produce recordings via the Gang Control feature. This feature is only available via the web UI when Ki Pro units have IP addresses configured under a common network and subnet mask and are... - Page 56 Ki Pro Web Interface, Transport Screen—Show Gang Control To add a Ki Pro to a gang, simply select the checkbox for the unit in the Gang column. As a shortcut, if all available Ki Pro units are desired for a gang, select the "All" item below Gang. Alternately, if you want to clear units from a gang, deselect them or use the "Clear"...
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Page 57: Resetting Values To Factory Settings
firmware, provide simultaneous playback of media; only record start and stop functions are available. Resetting Values To To perform a global reset of Ki Pro Mini to factory settings, go to Ki Pro Mini front panel CONFIG parameter 99.0 for a reset to factory values. Factory Settings... -
Page 58: Config Screen
Config Screen The Config screen is a general purpose screen used to configure Ki Pro Mini’s I/O choices, and also set up Ki Pro Mini’s environment (name, clock settings, display etc.) Ki Pro Mini Web Interface, Config Screen Note: In the following web screen control definitions, the number in parentheses refers to the Parameter descriptions in Chapter 2—you can read more information there about... - Page 59 TC Type (8.2): This parameter selects drop frame or non-drop frame timecode. System Name (50.5): This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro Mini and gives it a unique identifier. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface and for display on Ki Pro Mini’s screen saver (if System name is chosen in Parameter 70.1 Screen...
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Page 60: Media Screen
Camera Data (13.1): This parameter controls the use of camera-generated ancillary data. Some cameras produce ancillary data that Ki Pro Mini users may want to transfer to their recordings. Examples include: start/stop commands, timecode, reel name, clip name and take. If a selection other than “NONE” is selected, and an appropriate camera is present—... -
Page 61: Transport Screen
This screen offers record, playback, fast forward, rewind and stop controls, similar to those available on the operator-side of Ki Pro Mini. The screen also duplicates what is displayed on the Ki Pro Mini front visual display, so you can see exactly what the Ki Pro Mini operator/camera person is seeing. - Page 62 SELECT (up/down): while in the TRANSPORT menu, the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like “previous” and “next” keys. When a clip is selected it is “cued” to the beginning of the clip. Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order, not clip name.
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Page 63: Network Screen
This screen contains all of the information required to set up Ki Pro Mini TCP/IP networking. The screen also shows all Ki Pro Minis that are on the same LAN as the Ki Pro Mini the web browser is currently communicating with. -
Page 64: Clips Screen
Available Ki Pros- Click to Refresh: all of the Ki Pro Mini and Ki Pro devices present on the same local LAN as the current Ki Pro Mini are listed below this heading (see note below). The serial numbers of all Ki Pro Minis on the LAN, or their defined “System Names” (see parameter 50.5) are listed—and clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of... -
Page 65: Update Firmware Screen
Mini via its ethernet connection. Follow this procedure to install the software: 1. Point your browser at Ki Pro Mini's upgrade page by clicking on the “Update Firmware” link at the bottom of the navigation box on the left-hand side of any Ki Pro Mini web page. - Page 66 AJA. 3. When you have selected a valid Ki Pro Mini image file, click the “Upload” button in the web browser. The file you select will upload to the Ki Pro Mini and be tested for validity.
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Page 67: Appendix A: Specifications
Appendix A: Specifications Video Input Digital: SD and HD-SDI (1xBNC), SMPTE-259/292/296 HDMI v1.3 Video Output (all simultaneously active) Digital: SD and HD-SDI, SMPTE-259/292/296 (1xBNC) HDMI Formats 525i 29.97 1080i 25 625i 25 1080i 29.97 720p 23.98 (from within 59.94 via VFR) 1080i 30 720p 25 (from within 50 via VFR) 1080PsF 23.98... - Page 68 Storage Compact Flash (CF) media, 2 slots with Ejectors and Slot LEDs showing media state. Go to the AJA website for the latest list of qualified CF cards: http://www.aja.com/pdf/KiProMini_qualifiedCF_cards.pdf Timecode LTC timecode input via BNC SDI embedded RP188 timecode Control...
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Page 69: Appendix B: Safety And Compliance
Appendix B: Safety & Compliance Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15, Subpart B of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide Interference reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commericial installation. - Page 70 European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Regulatory Compliance This equipment may be operated in the countries that comprise the member countries of the European Union and the European Free Trade Association. These countries, listed in the following paragraph, are referred to as The European Community throughout this document: AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CYPRUS, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG,...
- Page 71 Safety and Compliance — Korea KCC Compliance Statement Korea KCC Compliance Statement Taiwan Compliance Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) CNS 13438, Class A. Japanese Compliance Statement 1.
- Page 72 Before operating your Ki Pro Mini unit, read the instructions in this document Warning! Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation. Avertissement ! Lisez et conformez-vous à tous les avis et instructions d'avertissement indiqués sur le produit ou dans la documentation.
- Page 73 Safety and Compliance — Before operating your Ki Pro Mini unit, read the Warning! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Avertissement ! N'installez pas l'appareil près d'une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs, des bouches d'air de chauffage, des fourneaux ou d'autres appareils (amplificateurs compris)
- Page 74 Achtung! Dies ist ein Gerät der Klasse A. Bei Einsatz des Geräts in Wohngebieten kann es Störungen des Radio- und Fernsehempfangs verursachen. In diesem Fall muss der Benutzer alle notwendigen Maßnahmen ergreifen, die möglicherweise nötig sind, um die Störungen auf eigene Rechnung zu beheben. ¡Precaución! Este es un producto clase A.
- Page 75 Safety and Compliance — Before operating your Ki Pro Mini unit, read the Warning! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type 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.
- Page 76 Betrieb vorgenommen. ¡Advertencia! No abra el chasis. El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el usuario. El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro de servicio AJA o en un local autorizado.
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