Data-Lan Considerations; Encode Mode - AJA Ki PRO rack Operation Manual

Data-LAN
Considerations

14.0 ENCODE MODE

Ki Pro Rack v4.2
record while in the Data mode, a "CHANGE MEDIA STATE" prompt alerts you that you
cannot use the transport functions. Additionally, the front panel UI states that the unit is
in a "DATA MEDIA STATE" in an obvious way as opposed to presenting the typical clip,
reel, timecode, etc. usually seen on the front panel.
After you select the Data state, you can connect the Ki Pro Rack to a host computer via
the Ethernet connection. When using Data-FW, the Ki Pro Rack mounts the selected
volume, designated by the lit LED. In other words, if the Storage Module is selected on
the Ki Pro Rack, that is the volume mounted by the host operating system.
The Data Media State allows valid media to be copied to or from the Ki Pro Rack. These
are the valid media files that can be copied to Ki Pro Rack:
• QuickTime files that are full raster (720x486, 720x576, 1280x720 or 1920x1080)
• QuickTime files that are encoded as:
Apple ProRes 422
Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
Apple ProRes422 (HQ)
Avid DNxHD 220x
Avid DNxHD 145
Avid DNxHD 36
(Support for SD video is not provided by Avid DNxHD, and DNxHD 36 only provides
support for the 1080p format)
Files must be Ki Pro Rack supported frame rates and must use 24-bit 48kHz audio (2 or 8
channel), if audio is included. Files copied to Ki Pro Rack that do not meet these criteria
may not appear in the web UI or front panel UI when you review clips.
The DATA MEDIA STATE does not survive reboots or power cycles of the device. After such
an event, this parameter returns to the default Record-Play mode.
The DATA MEDIA STATE does not survive reboots or power cycles of the device. After such
an event, this parameter returns to the default Record-Play mode.
When the Ki Pro Rack Media State, Data-LAN is used, only the web UI for control and
configuration of the Ki Pro Rack may be used for data transfer. The web UI will present
"Upload+" and "Download+" buttons in the All Clips portion of the UI. If the Data-LAN
state is not active, these buttons do not appear in the web UI.
This parameter determines whether the Ki Pro Rack will encode Apple ProRes 422 or Avid
DNxHD QuickTime files. These are the available options:
ProRes (default)
DNxHD
NOTE: After selecting the desired encoding mode, a reboot is required to switch to the new encoding
mode. To accomplish the reboot, hold down the ADJUST up button for 2 seconds as instructed
by the display.
Encoder will produce Apple ProRes 422 files.
Encoder will produce Avid DNxHD files.
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