Gang Recording - AJA Ki Pro Installation And Operation Manual

Gang Recording

Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — Web Browser via Ethernet
Multiple Ki Pro units can be used in unison to produce recordings via the Gang Control
feature, beginning with Ki Pro version 2.0 firmware. This feature is only available via the
web UI when Ki Pro units have IP addresses configured under a common network and
subnet mask and are connected via their LAN connections to an ethernet switch or hub
to a host computer.
Important Note: Gang control via the web UI is only supported under wired ethernet
connections, not under 802.11 wireless connections. AJA recommends disabling the
802.11 wireless connections when working with Ki Pro units under gang control.
Leaving 802.11 wireless connections enabled while operating Ki Pro units under
gang control can lead to sluggish or erratic web UI interactions.
Example:
You have a Ki Pro "Master" and a Ki Pro "Slave" both attached on a network where their
static IP addresses are 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.3 respectively—each with a subnet
mask value of 255.255.255.0. They are connected to a host computer with IP address
192.168.0.1 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0. The host computer uses a web browser, like
Apple's Safari, to access the "Master" Ki Pro by entering 192.168.0.2 in the URL field of the
browser. The Ki Pro "Master" unit web UI should appear.
How to Use Gang Recording
Navigating to the Transport screen, a "Show Gang Controls" button appears on the left
hand side of the screen. If "Show Gang Controls" is clicked, a list of "Available Ki Pros" is
presented. If Ki Pro units that were expected to appear do not appear, click on "Hide
Gang View" then click on "Show Gang View" again to refresh. Ki Pro information can take
up to a few seconds to be displayed. Finally, if Ki Pros are not listed after refreshing,
confirm that the Ki Pros are on the appropriate network, have the appropriate IP address,
etc.
Parameters for each available Ki Pro will appear in the Gang
Controls area. These include: System, Input Format, Free Storage,
Gang, Master and Settings. Ki Pro units that may be added to a
gang will appear under the System column. The Input Format
column gives information on what type of video format/framerate each system is
receiving. Free Storage allows for an "at a glance" view of the capacity of the media in
each unit. Gang is where the units can be added or removed from the gang. Master
allows the promotion of a Ki Pro unit to the "controlling" role in the gang. Settings allows
for the configuration of clip names on the Master and Slave Ki Pro units.
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