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- Page 1 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player Installation and Operation Guide Version 1.0 Published August 2, 2019...
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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
Copyright ..........2 Contacting AJA Support ........2 Chapter 1 –... - Page 4 34.2 Loop Playback ........36 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0...
- Page 5 Ki Pro GO Web UI Screens ....... . . 38...
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Page 6: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 1 – Introduction Overview AJA's Ki Pro GO is a portable genlock free, multi-channel H.264 HD and SD redundant recorder/player. Ki Pro GO records pristine quality video to off- the-shelf USB media. The flexible architecture of Ki Pro GO is designed for live production, sports, corporate events, training, houses of worship and more. -
Page 7: Media Storage
• Easy-to-use web UI, compatible with standard web browsers • Front panel button controls with integrated HD resolution screen • Appliance operation: Ki Pro GO does not require a host PC to setup or operate. • RCA Audio output (2x mono RCA connectors) •... -
Page 8: Supported Usb Media
In This Manual Chapter 1 provides an overview of hardware and software features and options. Chapter 2 gets you started with Ki Pro GO, introducing the front panel controls and rear connector features. Chapter 3 gives detailed installation information. -
Page 9: Chapter 2 - Ki Pro Go At A Glance
The four USB media ports on the front each receive standard pre-formatted USB media. A fifth USB media port is available on Ki Pro GO's rear panel. These five ports are USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), support 5V 1A max current per port, and are also compatible with the following standards: •... -
Page 10: High Resolution Lcd Display
User Control Knob The User Control Knob on the right side of the Ki Pro GO front panel can be used to scroll through and select menu items. After scrolling to and high-lighting a menu item of interest, push the knob to select. To cancel a selected menu item, rotate the knob to highlight EXIT and push the knob in to return to the top level. -
Page 11: Status Button
• Red - audio source amplitude is too hot and the signal is clipping at its signal peaks. You should reduce the input gain at its source (camera, mixer or source equipment supplying the signal). Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 12: Func Button
When playing in reverse, audio is muted for all speeds. Power ON/OFF Button Press the Power button to turn Ki Pro GO power On and Off. When power is On the button is illuminated. NOTE: When power is first applied to Ki Pro GO, the unit powers up immediately (without pressing the button). -
Page 13: Rear Panel
1080p 60, and each accepts the first two channels of embedded 24-bit digital audio. Only single link SDI video is supported. Each input can be routed to any or all of the four Ki Pro GO recording channels. Up to four video inputs can be recorded as clips at the same time. -
Page 14: Hdmi Inputs
Ki Pro GO accepts 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 48 kHz sample rate HDMI embedded audio, and converts it to 48 kHz internally. Each input can be routed to any or all of the five Ki Pro GO recording channels. Up to four video inputs can be recorded as clips at the same time. -
Page 15: Unbalanced Analog Audio Monitor Outputs
Ethernet Connector An RJ-45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro GO directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN. Ki Pro GO is compatible with CAT straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables, automatically detecting which is used. -
Page 16: Chapter 3 - Ki Pro Go Installation
Chapter 3 – Ki Pro GO Installation Overview Ki Pro GO can be used on a desktop by simply connecting power, video and audio inputs and outputs, and inserting USB media. Front panel controls allow Ki Pro GO configuration, and record and play functions. -
Page 17: Optional Ki Pro Shelf
For example, in the same rack you can mount two Ki Pro GOs to simultaneously record eight sources, or you can mount a Ki Pro Ultra Plus and a Ki Pro GO, which allows simultaneous recording of high resolution .MOV or .DNX files, as well as separate compressed .MP4 clips for immediate delivery to a client or for direct use... -
Page 18: Applying Power
Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro GO, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the rear of Ki Pro GO. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is auto sensing). -
Page 19: Remote Network Control
Ki Pro GO is a low-wattage device so many batteries can power it for several hours at a time. Ki Pro GO displays a “Low Battery” warning prompt to help you stop recording before battery failure. We also recommend the use of batteries with metering or remaining power indications. -
Page 20: Lan Connection
(your LAN’s Internet router). LAN DHCP Configuration Procedure 1. Connect Ki Pro GO to a LAN hub or switch operating as part of a DHCP network, using a CAT Ethernet cable. 2. Connect a DHCP configured computer to the network using a CAT Ethernet cable. - Page 21 4. Connect Ki Pro GO using a CAT Ethernet cable to a LAN hub or switch operating as part of a DHCP network. 5. Go to the Ki Pro GO 9.1 IP Address menu and enter the IP address provided by your network system administrator.
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Page 22: Chapter 4 - Front Panel Operation
Chapter 4 – Front Panel Operation Overview The simplest way to control Ki Pro GO is to use its front panel menu and controls. "Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control" on page 37 for information about web browser operation. Overlay Display Content Ki Pro GO's front panel display different information in various menu overlays. -
Page 23: Status Menu Display
In the Status menu, the User Control Knob toggles between three tabs: Chnl/ Input, File/Encode, and Alarms. These are Read-Only displays. Figure 11. Status Menu, Chnl/Input Tab. Chnl/Input Tab This menu shows the configuration status of Ki Pro GO's four recording and playback channels. • Channel Enable • Video and Audio Inputs •... - Page 24 Figure 13. Status Menu, Alarms Tab. Once a Ki Pro GO alarm is active, the STATUS button light will blink for as long as the alarm is present. This alerts you so you’ll know the reasons for the alarm condition are still active.
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Page 25: Config And Media Displays
Warning: No Video Input - May appear if there is no video input to Ki Pro GO. No recording will be performed in this state. Warning: Genlock Missing - Appears if you choose “Input” or “Ref In” for 6.1 Genlock and you attempt to play a clip and no genlock is detected on the selected input. -
Page 26: Basic Recording And Playback
Routing Video and Audio Inputs Any SDI or HDMI video input can be routed to any or all of the Ki Pro GO's recording channels. Factory default assignment is one-to-one SDI 1-4 inputs to Ki Pro GO recording channels 1-4 (USB ports 1-4). -
Page 27: Media Recording Capacity
Playing a Clip With the Front Panel Ki Pro GO supports the playback of one clip at a time. Video for that clip is sent simultaneously to all four SDI BNC output connectors (even disabled channels), and also to the SDI monitor output and to the HDMI monitor output. -
Page 28: Loop Playback
NOTE: Ki Pro GO attempts to make the transitions between multiple clip playback as clean as possible, but some momentary distortion may occur depending on the types of clips being played. 3. Press the PLAY button. The clip(s) will play as specified. -
Page 29: Video Input 1
1. 1 Video Input 1 Selects which SDI or HDMI video input will be routed to Ki Pro GO Channel 1. SDI 1 (default is Ch#) Selects SDI 1 input video. SDI 2 Selects SDI 2 input video. SDI 3 Selects SDI 3 input video. -
Page 30: Headphone Audio
NOTE: HDMI output of progressive material requires the use of 1080p Playback set to Progressive; HDMI tends to support true progressive or interlace video, not PsF. 7.4 Genlock Source This parameter selects the source of reference to genlock to during idle, record and playback. Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 31: Analog Audio
This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro GO for TCP/IP networking. 9.3 Default Gateway This parameter determines the gateway or router used by Ki Pro GO on your LAN for TCP/IP networking. Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0... -
Page 32: System Name
9.4 System Name This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro GO and gives it a unique identifier. This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface. The default name is "Ki Pro GO". 9.5 MAC Address This parameter is a read-only field showing the MAC address of the Ki Pro GO's Ethernet adapter. -
Page 33: Func Button
10.3 FUNC Button The FUNC button on the Ki Pro GO front panel is intended to be used as a quick access shortcut to menu locations. For the initial release only one choice is included, either directly display the Playback Media Source menu, or disable the button. -
Page 34: Factory Reset
99.0 Factory Reset Selecting this parameter and then pressing the User Control Knob brings up the Confirm Action screen. Press on OK to recall Ki Pro GO' factory default settings. Caution! Selecting this parameter and recalling factory defaults overwrites the... -
Page 35: Channel 1 Encode Quality
Press Control Knob and scroll up or down to change the Record (default = 240) Minutes (max) value. When the max time is reached Ki Pro GO automatically stops clip recording. 31.0 Clip Number This parameter determines the clip number, from 1 to 9999, that follows the Clip Name, and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting. -
Page 36: Playback Media Source
• USB Port 1 (default), USB Port 2, USB Port 3, USB Port 4, or USB Port 5. 34. 1 Playback Type This parameter determines behavior during playback. Ki Pro GO will play all clips regardless of format or frame rate. -
Page 37: Chapter 5 - Browser Remote Control
Chapter 5 – Browser Remote Control Overview An optimized web server running on Ki Pro GO allows you to remotely play and record clips, and monitor and adjust parameter settings via a web browser client running on a connected computer. Preferred web browsers for Ki Pro GO are: Mac OS •... -
Page 38: Ki Pro Go Web Ui Screens
• A display on the left reports the record or playback time for the current clip. • On the left of each screen is a Menu panel listing the available Ki Pro GO web UI screens. Click any of these items to jump to that screen. -
Page 39: Config Screen
Config Screen Figure 18. Ki Pro GO Config Screen (scrolled up) Figure 19. Ki Pro GO Config Screen (scrolled down) The Config screen provides access to the Config menu parameters (see "CONFIG Menu Parameters" on page 28), except Network configuration settings are available on the Web UI Network panel (see "Network Panel"... -
Page 40: Media Screen
Media Screen Figure 20. Ki Pro GO Media Screen (scrolled up) Figure 21. Ki Pro GO Media Screen (scrolled down) The Media screen provides access to the front panel Media menu parameters (see "MEDIA Menu Parameters" on page 34). Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0... -
Page 41: Presets Screen
Presets Screen Figure 22. Ki Pro GO Presets Screen The Presets screen allows you to save Preset Configurations into 20 separate memory registers and recall a preset whenever needed. This screen also includes Export and Import functions that allow exporting one or all presets to your computer as files and importing exported preset files from your computer. -
Page 42: Network Panel
Individual presets, user preferences, and Network settings, such as the IP Address, are not affected. Network Panel Ki Pro GO's Web UI provides access to the Network Panel in two ways, either by Network clicking on in the Menu list on the right, or by clicking on the blue gear icon in the Network pane on the right. -
Page 43: Firmware Screen
Figure 25. Network Panel, IP Address Change Confirmation 3. Click Confirm. Ki Pro Go will reset its network configuration and the Web UI will reconnect to it, if a valid network configuration was entered. Firmware Screen The Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro GO to a newer version of firmware as issued by AJA. -
Page 44: Safeboot
CAUTION: AJA strongly recommends performing a factory reset after updating Ki Pro GO firmware. If there is a power outage or glitch during the firmware download, Ki Pro GO will boot the previously installed software version and the upgrade process can then be re-started. -
Page 45: Quick Cueing
You can cue up a clip quickly by simply double-clicking the clip in the list. That clip will be highlighted in blue in the list and its first frame of video will appear on the output of the Ki Pro GO. You can also quickly scan material by setting the Media Playback Type to so that as you highlight clips for review, they will continue playing out of the Ki Pro GO outputs. -
Page 46: Appendix A - Specifications
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)* • 5V 1A max current per port *Also referred to as SuperSpeed USB File System Support • FAT file systems • FAT16 • FAT32 • exFAT Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... - Page 47 • Stereo unbalanced headphone jack (1x 3.5mm jack) with volume control • 2-Channel unbalanced 2x RCA connectors Video Conversion • Deinterlacing for recording • Interlacing for playback (optional) • PsF to progressive Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 48 • 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% non-condensing • Operating Altitude: <3,000 meters (<10,000 feet) Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Page 49: Ki Pro Go Encoding Parameters
I-frame and GOP Ki Pro GO encodes an I-frame once per second, which makes the GOP (Group- Of-Pictures) size equal to the frame rate of the video. For example, with 1080p50 video the GOP size will be 50, or 1 second. -
Page 50: Ki Pro Go Dimensions
Ki Pro GO Dimensions Dimensions in millimeters 219.41 8.76 51.30 22.96 Front View 219.40 84.03 Rear View Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... - Page 51 150.66 103.04 43.56 18.14 253.80 237.10 Top View 222.83 25.98 12.90 15.10 17.47 32.54 44.91 174.49 Handle 84.03 72.30 65.08 45.42 54.75 30.18 8.72 7.14 Right View Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 52 192.50 164.70 54.70 26.90 54.85 203.35 Bottom View 19.05 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
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Page 53: Appendix B - Safety And 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 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... -
Page 54: Declaration Of Conformity
EN 61000-4-5:2006, EN 61000-4-6:2009 , EN 61000-4-11:2004 Environments: E2, E3 and E4 NOTE: To meet compliance with the ESD regulations for application of the CE mark, AJA recommends the use of the following USB drives: • SanDisk Ultra Flair USB 3.0 Flash Drives. Model number SDCZ73-016G-A The product is also licensed for additional country specific standards as required for the International Marketplace. - Page 55 Translated Warning and Caution Messages The following caution statements, warning conventions, and warning messages apply to this product and manual. Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 56 (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 57 Advertência! Não abra o chassi. Não há internamente nenhuma peça que permita manutenção pelo usuário. Abrir o chassi anula a garantia, a menos que a abertura seja realizada por uma central de serviços da AJA ou por um local autorizado. Avvertenza! Non aprire lo chassis. All’interno non ci sono parti riparabili dall’utente.
- Page 58 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 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 59 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. Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
- Page 60 (elle ne peut être changée par l’utilisateur). Si jamais vous souhaitez vous débarrasser du Ki Pro GO, veillez à le faire en toute sécurité et dans le respect de la réglementation locale. La batterie au lithium ne doit pas être exposée à...
- Page 61 C-13 con corrente e tensione nominali di almeno 10 A a 250 V e certificato per il Paese in cui sarà usato. Aviso! O Ki Pro GO não tem partes de manutenção pelo utilizador. Para retirar a energia da unidade, retire o conector de energia XLR de 4 pinos, para assegurar a desconexão.
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Page 62: 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 63: 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 64: Index
Media Button 11 Record Minutes (max) 35 Enable Channel 1 28 Media Formatting 7 Ref Loop 13 Encoding Bitrate Table 49 Media Menu 34 REV Button 12 Entropy Encoding 49 Media Recording Capacity 27 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com... - Page 65 Alarms Panel 38 Clip Playback 45 Config Screen 39 Firmware Screen 43 Media Screen 40 Network Panel 42 Playlists Screen 44 Preset Export Button 42 Preset Import Button 41 Preset Save Button 41 Ki Pro GO File Based Recorder/Player v1.0 www.aja.com...
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