Features; Hardware - AJA Ki Pro Quick Start Manual

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Features

Hardware

Internally, Ki Pro natively supports the Apple ProRes 422 codecs in hardware,
allowing realtime capture directly to Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files. In fact,
while the camera is recording to its own tape or file-based memory, Ki Pro can
simultaneously capture the media as ProRes so it's instantly ready to edit when the
removable storage module is connected to a Mac. With this kind of flexibility, you
can save time, steps, and get your project done quicker and with the highest
quality.
Like AJA's famous KONA and Io HD desktop products, Ki Pro offers unparalleled
connectivity. Within its portable and rugged form factor, Ki Pro offers SD/HD analog
I/O, SD/HD digital I/O including SDI, HD-SDI and HDMI, two channels of balanced
and unbalanced analog audio with switch selectable line/mic levels, and LTC
timecode in/out.
Control options are also varied and flexible. Ethernet 10/100/1000 connection is
possible via an RJ45 connector, allowing remote control and configuration from a
Mac or PC web browser.
Note: Firewire 400 was not supported in versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.1 or 2.0. Version 3.0
firmware enables the FireWire 400 (1394a) connector that allows passing
control (start/stop) and timecode information from the camera. Additionally,
the FireWire 800 connector was not supported in versions 1.0, 1.0.1, 1.1 or 2.0.
Beginning with version 3.0 firmware, the FireWire 800 port on the Ki Pro will
allow a Mac to mount Ki Pro's storage devices (SSD, HD, and ExpressCards) as
media volumes.
For wireless control, Ki Pro features an internal 802.11b/g antenna and radio for
connection to wireless devices such as iPhone, iPod Touch, or 802.11 equipped
computers. (For detailed illustrations and discussions of Ki Pro connectors and
control features, see Chapter 2.)
This manual covers the installation and operation of Ki Pro and its optional
accessories.
Ki Pro offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality, ease of use,
and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments. Ki Pro provides
flexible standard and high definition recording, with hardware
up/down/cross-conversion for versatile operation in a mixed SD/HD environment,
plus a wide variety of control methods and storage options.
• Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes 422 (LT), and Apple
ProRes 422 (Proxy)—SD, HD 720/1080, full-raster 10-bit 4:2:2, realtime,
implemented in hardware
• Up/down/cross-conversion, 10-bit, realtime, implemented in hardware
• Component HD/SD analog video I/O (6 BNC)
• Composite video output (1 BNC)
• HD/SD SDI I/O (2 BNC)
• HDMI I/O (2 HDMI)
• 2 channel balanced and unbalanced analog audio I/O (4 XLR, 4 RCA)
• LTC I/O (2 BNC, non-looping output during recording)
• IEEE 802.11 wireless