Transport Mode (Default); Recording A Clip - AJA Ki Pro Quick Start Manual

TRANSPORT Mode (default)

Recording a Clip

Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual — TRANSPORT Mode (default)
TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro operation. When you power up Ki Pro,
the first display you'll see is TRANSPORT mode menu. Any clip that previously was
recorded is referenced in the display and can be played.
If the screen saver is on, pushing one of the transport buttons in the middle of the front
panel (PLAY, STOP, FF, REV, REC) dismisses the screen saver and returns to the current
display. A second press, or a first press if the screen saver is already off, immediately
takes action and causes the display to change to the TRANSPORT mode if it is not
already displayed. Settings you've made in the MEDIA menus are observed (more on
that later). You'll always know you are in TRANSPORT mode as long as one of the MENU
buttons aren't lit (STATUS, MENU, or MEDIA)—if one is lit, then you are in a "menu".
When in the "STOP" mode, the CONFIG and MEDIA set-up menus can be accessed to
adjust various parameters that control Ki Pro's operation. Note that you must be in
STOP, not PAUSE to access these menus—if you try to access these menus without first
having stopped playback, a "PRESS STOP" prompt will appear on the VFD display. You
can tell if the STOP button is in "pause" if the button is flashing.
At certain times transport controls are locked out. For example, when ejecting media,
or entering an IP address, the transport controls are locked out until the operation is
completed. Most other menu functions do not lock out the transport controls.
At any time you only need to hit any transport button to exit (or "exit" a STATUS,
CONFIG, or MEDIA menu by pushing its button). Pressing a transport button sends the
display into the TRANSPORT default menu.
Several operations may result in an "ARE YOU SURE" interaction; for example, FORMAT
MEDIA. This protects you from inadvertent actions and ensures that accidental button
presses don't have negative repercussions. When you answer yes to an ARE YOU SURE
prompt, the display then changes to an "in progress display", and automatically returns
to the menu when the operation is complete.
When recording, Ki Pro is in an E-to-E state. However, any conversions selected (on
input or output) will be applied. This means you can specify the type of recording via
the In Convert as "None", leaving the incoming signal as is, or convert the signal to
another format for your recording.
Certain parameters are stored in non-volatile memory so that the parameter is
remembered between power cycles, for example: system name and date/time.
There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro in numerous
ways. The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the
parameters you have to control recording. Before we get into that level of detail, here's
an example of just how simple recording can be:
1. Press the STATUS button. You'll see the currently selected input and input format
(line 1) and the chosen recording format and audio input (line 2).
2. If these settings are acceptable, then push the red RECORD button below the
display.
3. The green LED next to the storage module release button will begin blinking,
showing that a recording is in process, and you'll see the timecode changing on
the display. The RECORD button is also backlit while recording.
4. When you've finished recording, press the STOP button (left of RECORD).
You can customize your configuration via the CONFIG and MEDIA menu parameters.
Note: To change Apple ProRes 422 settings prior to recording: press MEDIA, then repeatedly
press SELECT until you see 14.1 Encode Type—then press ADJUST up or down to select
"ProRes 422LT", "ProRes 422PX", "ProRes 422HQ" or "ProRes 422". Press MEDIA or STOP to
exit the menu.
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