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Ki Pro GO2
File Based Recorder/Player
Installation and Operation Guide
Version 5.0
Published July 5, 2024

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  • Page 1 Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player Installation and Operation Guide Version 5.0 Published July 5, 2024...

  • 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

    H.264 File Compatibility ........7 Ki Pro GO2 REST API Documentation ......8 In This Manual .
  • Page 4 Ki Pro GO2 Dimensions ........61...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    AJA's Ki Pro GO2 is a portable genlock free, multi-channel H.264/H.265 HD and SD redundant recorder/player. Ki Pro GO2 records pristine quality video to off- the-shelf USB media. The flexible architecture of Ki Pro GO2 is designed for live production, sports, corporate events, training, houses of worship and more.

  • Page 6: 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 GO2 does not require a host PC to setup or operate. • RCA Audio output (2x mono RCA connectors) •...

  • Page 7: Supported Usb Media

    Before you can use an SMB Server for recording with Ki Pro GO2, you must tell the Ki Pro GO2 the path to the shared folder, and you can also define a path to a sub-folder in that Shared Folder into which files will be record or played back. See "32.5 SMB Server and Share"...

  • Page 8: Ki Pro Go2 Rest Api Documentation

    In This Manual Chapter 1 provides an overview of hardware and software features and options. Chapter 2 gets you started with Ki Pro GO2, introducing the front panel controls and rear connector features. Chapter 3 gives detailed installation information.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Ki Pro Go2 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 GO2'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

    CAUTION: Failure to properly mount or dismount media, or an unexpected loss of power while recording, can result in an unrecoverable data loss. High Resolution LCD Display The front panel LCD display can show a quad split of all four Ki Pro GO2 recording channels (Figure 2 on page 9).

  • Page 11: Config Button

    User Control Knob The User Control Knob on the right side of the Ki Pro GO2 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 12: Media Button

    You should reduce the input gain at its source (camera, mixer or source equipment supplying the signal). A large audio VU meter is available to display the level for the Ki Pro GO2's headphone audio. This meter can be shown or hidden by pressing the front panel Display button.

  • Page 13: Power On/Off Button

    When playing in reverse, audio is muted for all speeds. Power ON/OFF Button Press the Power button to turn Ki Pro GO2 power On and Off. When power is On the button is illuminated. NOTE: When power is first applied to Ki Pro GO2, the unit powers up immediately (without pressing the button).

  • Page 14: 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 GO2 recording channels. Up to four video inputs can be recorded as clips at the same time.

  • Page 15: Hdmi Inputs

    Ki Pro GO2 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 four Ki Pro GO2 recording channels. Up to four video inputs can be recorded as clips at the same time.

  • Page 16: Balanced Analog Audio Inputs

    An RJ-45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro GO2 directly to a computer, or to a hub or switch for connection to a LAN, allowing Ki Pro GO2 remote control and configuration. In addition this network connector can be used for SMB-based NAS recording and playback.

  • Page 17: Chapter 3 - Ki Pro Go2 Installation

    Ki Pro GO2. A standard North American line cord with 3-prong plug is included. • Handle Installation Kit Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro GO2 should you need to do so. Hardware Installation Ki Pro GO2 Handle Installation For units that will be moved often, AJA provides a sturdy handle.

  • Page 18: Optional Ki Pro Shelf

    For example, in the same rack you can mount two Ki Pro GO2s to simultaneously record eight sources, or you can mount a Ki Pro Ultra 12G and a Ki Pro GO2, 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 19: Applying Power

    Applying Power Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro GO2, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the rear of Ki Pro GO2. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is auto sensing). Two power supplies can be used for redundancy.

  • Page 20: Direct Connection

    3. Go to the IP Address Type menu and ensure that Static is selected in the Ki Pro GO2's IP Address Type menu, then go to the Address menu and enter the static address you wish to use for the Ki Pro GO2.
  • Page 21 Because Ki Pro GO2 ships configured by default for DHCP operation, it can automatically connect to a properly configured network. 1. Connect Ki Pro GO2 to a LAN hub or switch operating as part of a DHCP network, using a CAT Ethernet cable.

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 - Front Panel Operation

    Chapter 4 – Front Panel Operation Overview The simplest way to control Ki Pro GO2 is to use its front panel menu and controls. "Chapter 5 Browser Remote Control" on page 43 for information about web browser operation. Overlay Display Content Ki Pro GO2's front panel display different information in various menu overlays.
  • Page 23 File/Encode, SMB, and Alarms. These are Read-Only displays. Chnl/Input Tab Figure 14. Status Menu, Chnl/Input Tab. This menu shows the configuration status of Ki Pro GO2's four recording and playback channels. Status information includes: • Channel Enable • Video and Audio Inputs •...
  • Page 24 Others will be indicated by the STATUS button flashing. Once a Ki Pro GO2 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.
  • Page 25 SDI cable). You can clear resolved alarms from the menu by pressing and holding the User Control Knob for two seconds. Ki Pro GO2 features a variety of alarms to help you diagnose the condition of the unit, possible configuration issues, or possible signal issues.

  • Page 26: Basic Recording And Playback

    Basic Recording and Playback Recording Clips With The Front Panel NOTE: To help insure successful recording with Ki Pro GO2 it is good practice to use new, high-quality media that has been freshly formatted. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0...
  • Page 27 Routing Video and Audio Inputs Any SDI or HDMI video input can be routed to any or all of the Ki Pro GO2's recording channels. Factory default assignment is one-to-one: SDI 1-4 inputs to Ki Pro GO2 recording channels 1-4 (USB ports 1-4).

  • Page 28: Playing A Clip With The Front Panel

    Playing a Clip With the Front Panel Ki Pro GO2 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 29: Config Menus

    Channel 1 is enabled. Disable Channel 1 is disabled. 1. 1 Video Input 1 Selects which SDI or HDMI video input will be routed to Ki Pro GO2 Channel 1. SDI 1 (default is Ch#) Selects SDI 1 input video. SDI 2 Selects SDI 2 input video.

  • Page 30: Audio Input

    • 4.0 - 4.2 = Channel 4 menu numbers 5.0 Loss of Video Controls Ki Pro GO2 behavior if the video routed to a channel is lost during recording. This setting affects all four channels. Video loss will be detected and an alarm message will be posted indicating that input video has been lost on specific channels.
  • Page 31 7.2 Inter/PsF Override This parameter defines the clip recording method used for interlaced or PsF input video. Ki Pro GO2 always records clips as progressive frames, so some type of conversion is required to record non-progressive frame input video. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0...

  • Page 32: Progressive Playback

    This parameter selects the source of reference to genlock to during idle, record and playback. For general monitoring purposes, genlock is not required. Freerun Ki Pro GO2 syncs to its own timebase and is not locked to an external source. Ref In Use the Ref Input as the Genlock source.
  • Page 33 SDI video's RP188 data, it can be recorded as the time of day, or it can be specified to start at a specific hour. Ki Pro GO2 also plays video with timecode. If no timecode is present in a clip (it was recorded by another device), the clip playback timecode begins at 00:00:00:00, and these timecode values are also embedded as RP188 data on Ki Pro GO2's SDI outputs.
  • Page 34 The <a>.<b> values are derived from that Ki Pro GO2's unique serial number. If a match is not found, the Ki Pro GO2 will be configured with that IP address. If that IP address already exists on the network, Ki Pro GO2 will assign random <a>.<b>...
  • Page 35 No increment is applied. 10.3 FUNC Button The FUNC button on the Ki Pro GO2 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 36: Media Menus

    This parameter displays this Ki Pro GO2's software version level (Read-only). 12.0 Recall Preset This parameter recalls the Ki Pro GO2 settings of a previously saved preset. Push the User Control Knob to enter the Preset Recall scale and scroll to choose the Preset (1 to 20).

  • Page 37: Media Menu Parameters

    <Clip Name>_<Ch #>_<Clip #>_<Segment #>_<Backup>(Overwrite).mp4 <Clip Name> is the first file name component. Default for this is "Clip". This component of the file name can be customized for each Ki Pro GO2 recording channel using that channel's Clip Name parameter. <Ch #>...
  • Page 38 NOTE: For better file interoperability with 3rd party applications, it is recommended to keep this setting at 4:2:0. 21.4 Channel 1 Encode B-frames NOTE: Beginning with v4.0 firmware, Ki Pro GO2 can encode .mp4 with I, P and B frames. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 39 NOTE: The FAT32 file system has a 4GB file size limit. If a recorded clip exceeds that size, Ki Pro GO2 will automatically create a new segment, same as when the Record Minutes (max) limit is reached.

  • Page 40: Record Type

    Folder, using the SMB Server Name or its IP address and share name, separated by "/" (forward slashes). in situations where the Ki Pro GO2 is on a network with a DNS server, enter the Server Name using the format below with double leading forward slashes:...
  • Page 41 SMB and Record Paths If the Network Record folder entered in the “SMB Network Record Path” field is not present in the shared folder, Ki Pro GO2 will create it the next time Ki Pro GO2 records to that location.

  • Page 42: Playback Type

    Newly purchased USB media is usually pre-formatted by the manufacturer before shipment. Ki Pro GO2 can format USB media, but only as exFAT. If formatted media of a different type is reformatted using Ki Pro GO2, the existing formatting will be lost along with any data, and will be formatted as exFAT.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Browser Remote Control

    All Ki Pro GO2 web UI screens have certain areas in common. • At the top of each screen an emulation of the Ki Pro GO2 front panel can be displayed or hidden by clicking on the blue up/down arrow on the top line.
  • Page 44 (pauses). Hitting Play after scrolling the clip list will cause the selected clip to play. • On the left of each screen is a Menu panel listing the available Ki Pro GO2 web UI screens. Click any of these items to jump to that screen.

  • Page 45: Ki Pro Go2 Web Ui Screens

    Ki Pro GO2's front panel Status menu, except alarms are not displayed. On the Ki Pro GO2 Web UI you can see alarm messages at any time from any screen by opening the Alarms pane on the left.

  • Page 46: Config Screen

    Config Screen Figure 25. Ki Pro GO2 Config Screen (scrolled up) Figure 26. Ki Pro GO2 Config Screen (scrolled down) The Config screen provides access to the Config menu parameters (see "CONFIG Menu Parameters" on page 29), except Network configuration settings are available on the Web UI Network panel (see "Network Panel"...

  • Page 47: Media Screen

    Media Screen Figure 27. Ki Pro GO2 Media Screen (scrolled up) Figure 28. Ki Pro GO2 Media Screen (scrolled down) Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 48: Group Screen

    Click a system name to switch the browser to that particular Ki Pro system. NOTE: You must have a properly configured default gateway to see the AJA devices. If the Default Gateway is not configured properly, other AJA devices will not be listed.
  • Page 49 If a Ki Pro GO2 is a Follower, it only accepts the record start and stop commands, not the clip name data. If a Ki Pro GO2 is the Leader of a Group, it can only send record start and stop commands to the Follower units, so in this case automatic matched clip naming is not possible.

  • Page 50: Presets Screen

    This is not an issue if matching timecode via LTC or RP188. Presets Screen Figure 31. Ki Pro GO2 Presets Screen The Presets screen allows you to save Preset Configurations into 20 separate memory registers and recall a preset whenever needed.

  • Page 51: Network Panel

    A displayed message indicates successful or failed saves, recalls, exports, and imports. NOTE: Exported Ki Pro GO presets can be imported and used by a Ki Pro GO2. but not vice-versa. Save Buttons The Save buttons let you save the current configuration into the preset register with the associated name and number.

  • Page 52: Firmware Screen

    NOTE: LANs may be divided into zones, and devices on a LAN may have dynamically assigned (DHCP) IP addresses, or fixed (static) IP addresses. Before connecting Ki Pro GO2 to the LAN, talk to your network administrators to find out how they want it connected (DHCP or Static IP).

  • Page 53: Firmware Update Procedure

    1. Download the Latest Ki Pro GO2 firmware. Current and past releases of Ki Pro GO2 firmware are available from AJA’s website: https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-go#support If your Ki Pro GO2 has access to the Internet, you can also directly reach this location by clicking the Ki Pro GO2 Support Page button on the Ki Pro GO2's Firmware screen.

  • Page 54: Playlists Screen

    The clip list tracks the currently configured Playback Media Source, which can be set from the Ki Pro GO2's front panel Media menu. The Playback Media Source can also be changed from this Web UI screen. You must stop clip playback or recording before you can select a different Playback Media Source.

  • Page 55: Clip Playback

    Playlists screen with the current directory information for a mounted SMB share. This button is not active when using USB media. Ki Pro GO2 reads the SMB directory when it is mounted, and when a new clip begins to be added or deleted, and displays this information on the Playlists screen.

  • Page 56: Appendix A - Specifications

    • 5V 1A max current per port *Also referred to as SuperSpeed USB Removable Storage File System Support • FAT file systems • FAT16 • FAT32 • exFAT • In-system formatting support for exFAT only Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 57: Network Storage

    • Line/Mic/+48V Phantom Power Mic Levels supported (selectable by rear switch) • +24 dB full scale digital • +/- 0.3 dBFS 20 Hz to 20 kHz response • THD+N <= -90 dB Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 58: Audio Output

    • Clip download via Web Interface • Remote control via REST User Interface • Rotary Selector knob • Dedicated backlit transport controls and menu buttons • Large 1280x720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status Overlays Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 59: Ki Pro Go2 Encoding Parameters

    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. Ki Pro GO2 can encode files with 0, 1, 2, 3 or 4 B-frame cadence (v4.0 and later). Bit Depth and Sampling Ki Pro GO2 supports both 8-bit and 10-bit encoding and decoding of video.
  • Page 60 Table 4. Ki Pro GO2 H.264 Encoding Bitrate Table Target Bit Rates (Mbits/sec) Encoding Variation by Input Format Video Format Med-Low Medium Med-High High 1080p59.94\60 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 1080p50 12.5 16.7 20.8 1080p29.97\30 10.0 12.5 1080p25 10.4 1080p23.98\24 10.0 1080PsF30 10.0...

  • Page 61: Ki Pro Go2 Dimensions

    Ki Pro GO2 Dimensions Dimensions in millimeters 219.41 8.76 51.30 22.96 Front View 219.40 84.03 Rear View Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 62 150.66 103.04 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 GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 63 192.50 164.70 54.70 26.90 54.85 203.35 Bottom View 19.05 Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 64: Appendix B - Safety And Compliance

    AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, BULGARIA, CROATIA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ESTONIA, FINLAND, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HUNGARY, ICELAND, IRELAND, ITALY, LATVIA, LIECHTENSTEIN, LITHUANIA, LUXEMBOURG, MALTA, NETHERLANDS, NORWAY, POLAND, PORTUGAL, REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS, ROMANIA, SLOVAK REPUBLIC, SLOVENIA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, UNITED KINGDOM Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 65: Declaration Of Conformity

    CDRH Compliant Class 1 (TUV Cert No. R50408760) Also Licensed for Standards: FDA 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 NOTE: To meet compliance with the ESD regulations for application of the CE mark, AJA recommends the use of the following USB drives: •...

  • Page 66: Taiwan Compliance Statement

    This product has been tested to the following Chinese standards: GB 17625.1-2022, GB 4943.1-2022, GB/T 9254.1-2021 This is to certify that the above mentioned product(s) complies with the requirements of certification rules of CQC12-045800-2022 under certificate number CQC2016010805842057. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 67: Translated Warning And Caution Messages

    Aviso! Não obstrua nenhuma das aberturas de ventilação. Instale de acordo com as instruções do fabricante. Avviso! Non ostruire le aperture di ventilazione. Installare in conformità con le istruzioni del fornitore. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 68 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 69 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 GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 70 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 GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 71 ¡Cuidado! Este dispositivo contiene una batería de litio. Si alguna vez decides desechar este dispositivo, asegúrate de seguir las regulaciones locales para una eliminación segura. La batería de litio no debe estar expuesta a calor excesivo, como la luz solar o el fuego. Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 72 Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...

  • Page 73: Year 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 74: Aja Software License Agreement

    Agreement. You own the media on which the AJA Software is recorded but AJA and/or AJA's licensor(s) retain ownership of the AJA Software itself. You may not use the AJA Software for any illegal purpose.
  • Page 75 REGARDING NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS. SUBJECT ONLY TO THE LIMITED WARRANTY SET FORTH IN SECTION 7, YOU EXPRESSLY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT USE OF THE AJA SOFTWARE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. AJA DOES NOT WARRANT AGAINST INTERFERENCE WITH YOUR ENJOYMENT OF THE AJA SOFTWARE,...
  • Page 76 No amendment to or modification of this Agreement will be binding unless in writing and signed by AJA. Any translation of this Agreement is intended for convenience and to meet local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non-English versions, the English version of this Agreement will govern.

  • Page 77: Index

    HDMI Monitor Out 15 Power ON/OFF Button 13 Headphone Audio 30 Date/Time 35 Power Up 19 Headphone Jack 13 Daylight Savings 35 Preset Headphone Volume Knob 13 DC Power 19 Import 51 Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...
  • Page 78 Web UI Status Screen Example 43 SMB Domain Username 41 SMB Parameter Editing 48 SMB Support 7 SMB Tab 24 Software Version 36 Static IP Connection Procedure 21 STATUS Button 11 Status Menu Display 23 Ki Pro GO2 File Based Recorder/Player v5.0 www.aja.com...