Removable Storage Modules (Hdd Or Ssd); Formatting Media; Using Ki Pro Media In Final Cut Pro - AJA Ki Pro Installation And Operation Manual

Removable Storage
Modules (HDD or
SSD)

Formatting Media

Using Ki Pro Media
in Final Cut Pro
Although the Ki Pro comes standard with a removable 250GB HDD Storage Module, an
optional SSD Storage Module is also available. The Ki Pro Solid State Storage Module
(SSD) is recommended for mobile environments where shock-proof sturdiness may be
needed. The Ki Pro SSD Storage Module offers the ultimate in media reliability.
You may also choose to purchase extra HDD or SSD Storage Modules so you can
quickly load and unload media from the Ki Pro unit while onset.
Storage Modules can be powered via the FireWire 800 cable, or via an AC adapter
(supplied).
Check with your AJA dealer or the AJA website for Storage Module offerings as
capacities and models may change.
Firewire 800
Connector
Power connector
(AC Adapter)
Storage Module (HDD and SSD look identical—see label underneath for type)
To reformat storage media, it must first be selected using the SLOT button (see
previous topic). Once selected, follow these steps:
1. Press the STOP button
2. Press the MEDIA button
3. Press SELECT (up or down) repeatedly until you see the menu 16.1 Format Media.
4. Press ADJUST up arrow. Ki Pro will display "FORMAT" . Press the ADJUST up arrow
button. Ki Pro will display "CONFIRM ERASE"—press and hold the ADJUST up
arrow button for 2 seconds or longer and then formatting will begin. Ki Pro will
display progress and when done, you'll see the 16.1 Format Media menu once
again.
When a Ki Pro storage module (HDD or SSD) is removed and connected to a Mac via a
FireWire 800 cable, the module will mount as a normal Apple HFS+ filesystem. The REEL
NAME parameter is the name of the media that will appear mounted on the OSX
desktop.
Once a Ki Pro storage device (storage module or ExpressCard/34) is mounted, each clip
recorded by Ki Pro will be a file on its filesystem, which can be opened in Final Cut Pro.
Because the clips were recorded as Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple
ProRes 422 (LT), or Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy) with proper Final Cut Pro metadata, they're
instantly ready to edit.
In Final Cut Pro's browser window you will see some of the information Ki Pro saved as
data to describe the media. Ki Pro saves the "Name" , "Media Start" , "Media End" and
"Reel" for Final Cut Pro.
Note: From the Storage Module, Ki Pro supports the playback of Apple ProRes 422, Apple
ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes (LT) and Apple ProRes (Proxy) QuickTime files with
appropriate 24-bit 48kHz audio in formats and frame rates noted as supported by the latest
firmware release. Files created in other codecs or at other frame rates or frame sizes will not
result in playback if placed in the "AJA" folder on the Ki Pro Storage Module. Placing non-
Apple ProRes QuickTime files in the "AJA" folder can lead to problematic issues when
attempting "Play All" operation of clips; if media other than Apple ProRes QuickTime files
must be kept on the Ki Pro Storage Module, they should be placed outside of the "AJA"
folder on the drive.
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