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- Page 1 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture Installation and Operation Manual Version 16.2 Published January 24, 2022...
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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
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Page 4: 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 two channels of HDMI 2.0 video (up to 4K/UltraHD p60), up to four channels of HDMI 1.4b video (up to 2K/HD p60), or... -
Page 5: Aja Software & Utilities
To change between the above ingest configurations, you will need to create different set ups using the AJA MultiChannel Config Application (installed with the AJA software package for KONA HDMI). For example, if you want to change from capturing all four HDMI inputs to capturing one 4K/UltraHD p60 signal on... - Page 6 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.
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Page 7: System Requirements
See the Release Notes for you AJA Card or Device, available on the AJA website and also installed with the software package, for minimum and recommended system requirements including OS, CPU, RAM, and GPU. NOTE: Also see Software Vendor system requirements for GPU recommendations and additional hardware requirements and recommendations. -
Page 8: 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 9: 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 10 (i.e. Wirecast or vMix), 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 being streamed.
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Page 11: 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 12: Macos Installations
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 13: 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 14: Aja Control Panel Overview
To add more inputs or outputs, add an additional AJA I/O device to your host CPU. NOTE: AJA Control Panel can only capture one signal at a time from KONA HDMI. You can connect more than one source simultaneously (across ports 1-4), but you can select only one one of these sources for capture. - Page 15 Control-click to see context-sensitive information and choices. Figure 3. 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...
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Page 16: 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 5. 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 17: Presets
• 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 18 "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: •...
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Page 19: Control Recommendations
NOTE: The AJA Control Panel Info screen displays the path to the Global Preference file on that computer. NOTE: Clicking on the AJA Control Panel Erase All Prefs button does NOT delete an existing Global Preference file from this location. -
Page 20: 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 v16.2 www.aja.com... -
Page 21: Input Select Screen
This pull-down menu shows the currently selected format. If you select an alternate value in the Primary Format using the pull-down, it will change the format used by KONA HDMI’s framebuffer. Follow Input Enabling the Follow Input checkbox allows the Control Panel Buffer to auto- switch to whatever is the detected input format. -
Page 22: Hdmi Screen
HDMI Screen The HDMI Screen lets you select the RGB Range. HDMI Input RGB Range Choose from: • SMPTE • Full KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com... -
Page 23: Hdr Screen
The HDR screen provides a mechanism to add HDR metadata to a file being captured, such that this media can be automatically identified as HDR when another AJA or 3rd party device/software attempts playback with that captured media created by KONA HDMI. - Page 24 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 HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 25: Lut Screen
LUT files into the KONA HDMI to ensure consistent color among different devices. The KONA HDMI is a capture only device, so cannot be used to apply a LUT directly to a downstream HDMI device (KONA HDMI has no HDMI output connector). - Page 26 LUT file. You can create a custom LUT file using most text editors or spread sheets, provided the data is arranged according to the LUT File Format Specification that follows (see "LUT File Format Specification" on page 27). KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 27 Once the LUT file is created, you can upload it with the following steps: 1. Before loading a LUT, make sure you are using an RGB/RGBA frame buffer format, and that you have a AJA Video Device that supports LUTs. 2. Open AJA Control Panel and select the “LUT” pane.
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Page 28: Presets Screen
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 29: 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 12 for details. -
Page 30: 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 v16.2... -
Page 31: Appendix A - Specifications
• 8-channel, 16 and 24-bit HDMI embedded audio, 48 kHz sample rate, synchronous per HDMI Input • Single stream input supports up to 8-channels • Quad stream input supports up to 32-channels Electrical Interface • 8-lane PCIe 2.0 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com... - Page 32 • 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 33: Appendix B - Safety & Compliance
SLOVAKIA, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, UNITED KINGDOM, ICELAND, LICHTENSTEIN, NORWAY, SWITZERLAND Declaration of Conformity Marking by this symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive of the European Union 2014/30/EU. KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com... - Page 34 For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product. Korea KCC Compliance Statement KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 35 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 36 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 37 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 38 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
- Page 39 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 v16.2 www.aja.com...
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Page 40: Warranty And Liability Information
If the Customer brings a valid claim under this limited warranty for a hardware product or storage module (hereafter, a “product”) during the applicable warranty period, AJA Video will, at its sole option and as the Customer’s sole remedy for breach of the above warranty, provide one of the following remedies: •... -
Page 41: Index
DPX Format 13 V4L2 13 Multiple AJA Devices 16, 17 Video Input 22 MXF Format 13 Erase all Prefs 28 Overview 4 Features 4 Firmware Screen 29 Pixel Format 21 Firmware Update Procedure 12 KONA HDMI Four Channel HDMI Capture v16.2 www.aja.com...