AJA CION User manual

Version 1.1
Published: February 12, 2015

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Table of Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
In This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1: Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Physical Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hardware Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Open Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Physical Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operator Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
User Interface Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Connector Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Chapter 2: Making Basic Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Supplying Power to CION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an AJA AC/DC Power Supply to CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting a Battery Plate to CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Power Up and Power Down of CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Mounting a Lens to CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a Monitoring Device to CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front Monitor Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Rear Monitor Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Connecting the LANC Cable to the CION Top Handle LANC Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using Pak Media with CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Inserting Pak media in CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
To remove Pak media from CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Connecting Audio Devices to CION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 3: ProRes Recording & RAW Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 444 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
AJA Raw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Chapter 4: Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Making a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Playing Back a Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
To playback recorded media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Formatting Media and Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Chapter 5: User Interface Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Default Display for the User Interface Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering the Menu Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
To enter a specific menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
CONFIG Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
1.3 Progressive Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
1.5 Crop SDI 1-4 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
1.6 SDI 1-4 Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
1.62 SDI 12-bit/10-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
1.64 3G SDI Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
1.66 Rear HDMI Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
1.68 Rear HDMI 10-bit/8-bit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
1.8 Crop SDI/HDMI Monitor Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
1.9 Super Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
1.92 Super Displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
1.93 Super Area Opacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
1.94 Graticules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
1.95 Graticules Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
1.97 Display VU Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
1.98 Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
1.99 Histogram Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
4.1 Analog Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
6.1 Genlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.0 TC Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
8.1 TC Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
8.2 TC Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.0 Interval Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
9.1 Interval Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
9.2 Interval Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
41.2 Video SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
41.3 Audio SG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
50.0 LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
50.1 IP Config . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
50.2 IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
50.3 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
50.4 Static Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
50.5 System Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
50.6 MAC Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
50.9 User Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
55.4 Date Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
55.6 Time Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
55.7 Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
55.71 Daylight Savings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
70.1 Screen Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
70.2 Display Intensity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
70.3 Fan Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
80.1 Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
80.2 SW Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
91.1 Recall Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
92.1 Store Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
99.0 Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
MEDIA Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
12.1 Media State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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14.1 Encode Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
15.1 Play Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
15.2 Loop Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
15.3 Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
15.4 Dropped Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
16.1 Format Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
16.2 Delete Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
16.25 Delete Clip: <Clip name appears here> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
17.0 Preset Reel Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
17.1 Camera Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
17.2 Clip Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
17.3 Clip Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
17.4 Clip Append . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
17.5 Alpha Append . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
17.6 Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
17.7 Combined Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
19.1 Use Custom Clip Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
19.2 Custom Clip Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
19.4 Custom Take . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
22.1 Gang Clip Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
FPS Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
23.1 Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
23.2 Frame Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
23.3 Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Special Considerations for Format and Frame Rate Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
EI Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
24.1 EI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
24.2 Shutter Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
24.3 Shutter Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
24.3 Shutter Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
24.7 Gamma . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
WB Menu Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
25.1 White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
25.2 Auto White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
25.3 Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
25.4 Color Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
STATUS Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Warnings and Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Chapter 6: Web Browser Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Operations Unique to the Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Updating Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Gang Recording with Multiple CIONs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Data Transfer via LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 7: Using AJA Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Back-Focus Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Front Baseplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Rear Baseplate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Upper Rod Clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

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9” Extension Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
6” Extension Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Rod-Rosette Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
VCT-WEDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
VCT-HEEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
VCT-HEEL-RBP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Viewfinder Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
LANC Collar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Coiled LANC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Short LANC Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
7-inch 15mm Rod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Handgrip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Appendix A: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Sensor Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Sensor Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Lens Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Filtration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Removable Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Video Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Audio Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Reference Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Network Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Format/Frame Rate/Encoding/Output Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Exposure Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Temperature Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Appendix B: Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Class B Interference Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
FCC Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Canadian ICES Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
European Union and European Free Trade Association (EFTA)
Regulatory Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Declaration of Conformity 96
Korea KCC Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Taiwan Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Japanese Compliance Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Recycling Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Translated Warning and Caution Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Before Operation Please Read These Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Warranty and Liability Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Notices
Trademarks
AJA®, lo®, Ki Pro®, KONA®, KUMO®,T-TAP®, Because it matters.® and ROI® are registered
trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc. in the United States. AJA and Ki Pro are trademarks
of AJA Video Systems, Inc. registered in other countries. AJA Control Room™, CION™,
Corvid Ultra™, FiDO™, Science of the Beautiful™, TruScale™, TruZoom™, V2Analog™ and
V2Digital™ are trademarks of AJA Video Systems, Inc.
AirPort, Apple, Apple logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod touch, Mac and
Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and
QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Avid, Avid DNxHD and Media Composer are registered trademarks of Avid Technology,
Inc.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.
DVI is a registered trademark of DDWG.
TASCAM is a registered trademark of TEAC Corporation.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 AJA Video Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information in this
manual is subject to change without notice. No part of the document may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic or mechanical,
including photocopying or recording, without the express written permission of AJA
Video Systems, Inc.
Contacting Support
When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.
To contact AJA for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
Telephone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Web: http://www.aja.com
Support Email: [email protected]
Sales Email: [email protected]

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In This Manual
Chapter 1 Introduction: hardware connectivity and physical layout.
Chapter 2 Making basic connections: power, lens, monitoring and media.
Chapter 3 ProRes recording and raw output.
Chapter 4 Making a recording, playing back a recording and formatting media.
Chapter 5 User interface navigation: CONFIG, MEDIA, FPS, EI and WB menu parameters.
Chapter 6 Web browser remote control and operations unique to the web UI.
Chapter 7 Using AJA optional accessories.
Appendix A Specifications.
Appendix B Safety & Compliance.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview
This manual covers the operation of CION and the optional accessories for the product.
CION is a 4K/Ultra HD/2K/1080 HD capable camera that features an APS-C sized CMOS
sensor with an electronic global shutter. It may be used for live video output or the on-
board recording of Apple ProRes files to the following formats:
• 4096x2160
• 3840x2160
• 2048x1080
• 1920x1080
The recorded QuickTime files can be used in a variety of non-linear editing, compositing
and color correction applications without file transcoding.
Physical Design
Attention was given to CION's physical design because not all production environments
or production demands are the same.
• CION is supplied with a removable PL (positive lock) lens mount. The PL lens mount
allows the use of high-quality prime or zoom lenses.
• CION features an integrated OLPF (optical low pass filter) and IR (infrared) cut filter. The
OLPF helps eliminate undesirable moire in images and the IR cut eliminates unwanted
infrared image contamination to produce accurate colors.
• Industry standard hirth-tooth rosettes allow easy integration with accessories such as
hand grips.
• The top and bottom of the body feature removable cheese plates with multiple
threaded holes so that accessories, like the AJA-supplied top handle, may be easily
attached to the unit.
• The use of magnesium body panels makes the unit exceptionally lightweight yet rigid.
• No proprietary connectors have been used in the design so that readily-available
cables may be used with the device.
• Transport buttons are provided for the review of recordings made on the device.
• Dedicated menu buttons are provided for the easy configuration of settings.
• User interface navigation is via a single User Interface Control Knob.
• A built-in screen supplies menu information as well as a confidence image.

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Hardware Connectivity
An array of audio and video connectors make integrating CION with other products easy:
•4x3GSDI/HD-SDIOutputs (4x BNC connectors)
•2x3GSDI/HD-SDIMonitorOutputs (1x front mounted BNC connector, 1x rear mounted
BNC connector
• 1x HDMI v1.4 Output (rear mounted HDMI v1.4 Type A connector)
• 1x HDMI v1.3 Output (front mounted HDMI v1.3 Type A connector)
• 2x Balanced Analog Audio Inputs ((2x 3-pin XLR connectors with line/mic/48v selection
switch per input)
• 1x Reference (BNC connector, analog color black)
• 1x LTC (BNC connector, 0.5 to 4.5Vpp)
• 1x USB (Type A connector, v2.0)
• 2x LANC (1x 2.5mm top connector and 1x 2.5mm side connector)
• 1x 2-pin Power Output Connector (top front mounted, 10W recommended maximum)
• 1x 4-pin XLR Power Input Connector (12-18Vdc, 5A max)
• 1x 2-pin Power Input Connector (12-18Vdc, 5A max)
• 1x LAN (RJ45 connector, 10/100/1000)
• 1x Thunderbolt (Mini Display Port connector, Thunderbolt v1)
• 1x Headphone Jack (3.5mm stereo mini TRS)
Open Architecture
The open architecture of CION means that it may be used with a wide variety of third-
party accessories:
•PLmountlenses
• Electronic viewfinders (EVFs)
• On-board monitors
• External recorders
• Microphones
•Handgrips
• Baseplates and more
Figure 1. Fully-outfitted CION

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Functionality
The following is only a partial list of CION's capabilities:
• The global shutter means that footage is free from the unwanted effects of rolling
shutter artifacts such as skewing or “jello”
• Records Apple ProRes files to removable Pak media
• Records standard frame rates or may be configured to record time-lapse or slow
motion
• Outputs baseband video or raw via SDI
• CION may be controlled from the front panel UI or remotely via a web browser
interface
• Control the recordings of multiple CIONs simultaneously via the web browser interface
• Upload or download files via the LAN connection and the web browser interface
• 20 system presets may be stored or recalled making instant custom configuration easy
• User feedback, including alarms and alerts, is supplied on the User Interface Screen
• Superimposed information, such as timecode, transport state, shutter setting, exposure
index value, voltage, etc. may be displayed on the monitor outputs via a user selection
• Histogram information is provided as an aid for proper exposure
• Physical VU meters as well as an option for superimposed VU meters on the video
output aids with setting proper audio levels
Physical Layout
The following section will help you familiarize yourself with the physical components of
CION referenced throughout the rest of this manual.
Front
The front of the unit features the PL Lens Mount and the Back Focus Access Door.
Figure 2. CION Front
1. Back Focus Access Door
2. PL Lens Mount
3. PL Lens Mount Cover
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Operator Side
This side of the unit features the various menu controls an operator might need to adjust
or monitor.
Figure 3. CION Operator Side
NOTE: Natural variations in the wooden portion of the handle are to be expected since wood grain
and stain may vary. Color variations in the shoulder pad are also possible due to the use of
natural material.
Figure 4 on page 11 provides an expanded view of the Transport and Menu buttons.
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1. 15mm rod clamp knob
2. Rod End Cap
3. Cold Shoe
4. Tally Light
5. LANC Collar
6. Top Handle
7. Rod End Cap
8. LANC Collar Knob
9. STATUS Menu Button
10. User Interface Control Knob
11. User Interface Screen
12. Record Button
13. Hirth-Tooth Rosette (M6 thread)
14. Transport Buttons
15. Media Unmount Button
16. Audio VU Meters
17. Audio Control Knobs
18. Power Button
19. Menu Buttons

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Figure 4. CION Transport and Menu Buttons
User Interface Screen
CION features a User Interface Screen on the operator side. This User Interface Screen
features not only information about the status of the device, but also menu information
and a confidence image.
NOTE: The confidence image is not intended to act as a substitute for a more full-featured electronic
viewfinder or an on-board monitor.
Figure 5. CION Onboard User-Interface Screen and Controls
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1. Status Menu Button
2. Reverse Playback Button
3. Playback Button
4. Fast Forward Playback Button
5. Stop (Pause) Button
6. Media Unmount Button
7. CONFIG Menu Button
8. MEDIA Menu Button
9. FPS Menu Button
10. EI Menu Button
11. WB Menu Button

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Connector Side
This side of the unit features the audio and video connections. Both front and rear
connections are provided for ease of use.
Figure 6. CION Connector Side
1. LANC (2.5mm connector)
2. Sensor Plane Post/Tape Hook
NOTE: The Sensor Plane Post/Tape Hook may be positioned on either the side of the unit or on the
top of the unit (as shown)
3. Sensor Plane Indicator Mark
4. Sensor Plane Post/Tape Hook Threaded Insert
5. Front SDI Monitor Output (BNC connector, 3G/1.485Gbps)
6. LANC (2.5mm connector)
7. Analog Audio Input (2x 3-pin XLR connectors with line/mic/48v selection switch per
input)
8. HDMI (Type A connector, v1.4)
9. Rear SDI Monitor Output (BNC connector, 3G/1.485Gbps)
10. SDI 1-4 Main Outputs (4x BNC connectors, 3G/1.485Gbps)
11. Reference Input (BNC connector, analog color black)
12. LTC (BNC connector, 0.5 to 4.5Vpp)
13. USB (Type A connector, v2.0)
NOTE: Natural variations in the wooden portion of the handle are to be expected since wood grain
and stain may vary. Color variations in the shoulder pad are also possible due to the use of
natural material.
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Top
The top side of the unit features audio and video connections as well as the Media Slot
Figure 7. CION Top
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1. Media Slot
2. Headphone Jack (3.5mm stereo mini
TRS)
3. Headphone Volume Control Knob
4. Fan Cover
5. Back Focus Access Door
6. PL Lens Mount
7. PL Lens Mount Cover
8. LANC (2.5mm connector)
9. HDMI (Type A connector, v1.3)
10. 2-pin Power Output Connector (10W
recommended maximum)
11. Cheese Plate Top Handle Mount

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Bottom
The bottom of the unit features threaded holes for mounting the unit to baseplates or
tripods directly.
Figure 8. CION Bottom Mounts
1. Removable cheese plate with 1/4-20 and 3/8-16 threaded holes and guide pin holes
(The cheese plate is attached via 1/4-20 cap screws, 3/16 hex heads)
2. 1/4-20 threaded holes with 9mm center-to-center spacing
3. Removable shoulder pad (attached via 1/4-20 cap screws, 3/16 hex heads)
4. Rear heel 1/4-20 threaded inserts
NOTE: Color variations in the shoulder pad are possible due to the use of natural material.
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Rear
The rear of the unit features power and data connections:
Figure 9. CION Rear
1. Standard Rear Door (an Alternate Rear Door is used when attaching the Battery
Adapter Plate)
2. 2-pin Power Input Connector (housed behind the Standard Rear Door, used for
interfacing with battery plates, 12-18Vdc, 5A max)
3. Thunderbolt Connector (Mini Display Port connector, Thunderbolt 1)
4. LAN connector (RJ45 connector, 10/100/1000)
5. 4-pin XLR Power Connector (12-18Vdc 4-pin XLR connector, 5A max)
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Chapter 2: Making Basic Connections
Overview
Before you operate CION, familiarize yourself with all of the operational guidelines and
menu parameters presented in this manual. This section covers making basic
connections to CION prior to use.
Supplying Power to CION
CION may be powered by the AJA-supplied AC/DC power supply or a third-party battery
solution. Using the AC/DC power supply for CION may be appropriate for environments
where AC power is readily available, such as a studio setting. CION's operational voltage
range is 12 to 18 Vdc.
NOTE: Do not supply excess voltage to CION. To properly operate CION, be sure to supply voltage
within the specified 12 to 18 Vdc range.
Connecting an AJA AC/DC Power Supply to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: AJA AC/DC power supply and line cord.
1. Connect the line cord to the AC/DC power supply and then plug the line cord into a
power outlet. A green indicator light will illuminate on the power supply if it is
receiving power.
2. Connect the 4-pin XLR connector on the power supply to the 4-pin XLR connector on
the rear of CION
Connecting a Battery Plate to CION
Tools needed: Torx T10, Hex 3/32 and Phillips #2 (Note: These tools are not supplied with
the product.)
Parts needed: AJA-supplied Alternate Rear Door, 4x T10 Torx screws, 3x 4-40 cap screws,
Battery Adapter Plate and third-party battery plate. (Note: The third-party battery plate is
not supplied with the product.)
For non-studio use, you may wish to connect a battery to CION. AJA supplies the
necessary screws to mount the AJA-supplied Battery Adapter Plate to CION. This Battery
Adapter Plate has threaded holes that allow a variety of third-party professional battery
plate solutions to be connected to it.
1. To connect the Battery Adapter Plate to CION, first remove the Standard Rear Door of
the unit. Set aside the 4x Torx T10 screws from the Standard Rear Door as they will be
needed to attach the Alternate Rear Door.
2. Attach the Alternate Rear Door using the 4x Torx T10 screws being sure to allow the
2-pin power lead to protrude through the opening as pictured in Figure 10 on page
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NOTE: The 2-pin power lead is a Tyco Electronics (172165-1) connector with two (1-7709870-0) crimp
pins. These crimp pins accept 20AWG wire. The expected mating connector on the battery
plates is a Tyco Electronics (172233-1) connector with two (170360-1) crimp pins (or similar).
These connectors are referred to as Mini Universal MATE-N-LOCK by Tyco Electronics, but may
be referred to by other names by other vendors. This 2-pin power connector type is common
to various ENG cameras so battery plates with the appropriate mating connector are
available from a variety of vendors such as Anton Bauer (Example: QR-DP800), IDX (Example:
P-V2), etc.
Figure 10. Alternate Rear Door & 2-Pin Power Lead
3. Attach the Battery Adapter Plate using the 3x 4-40 cap screws.
4. Attach the third-party battery plate to the Battery Adapter Plate.
NOTE: Requires third-party supplied battery plate and M3 threaded screws.
NOTE: You may elect to connect the Battery Adapter Plate and the third-party battery plate once
and then leave them connected to the unit for future ease of use.
Power Up and Power Down of CION
To power up CION, press the Power Button. A progress indication with percentages will
appear during the power up sequence.
To power down CION, you must press and hold the Power Button down for three seconds
while the User Interface Screen displays a count down. This design prevents accidental
power-off during normal operation. When the unit is powering down, you can abort the
power-down process by simply removing your finger from the power button before
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Mounting a Lens to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: PL mount lens.
CION features a PL (positive lock) lens mount. This lens mount is robust, yet simple to
operate. Lenses may be exchanged when CION is powered up or powered down.
1. To remove the PL Lens Mount Cover, place one hand on the PL Lens Mount Cover and
with the other hand, turn the outer locking ring of the PL Lens Mount counter
clockwise.
NOTE: Limit the amount of time that the PL Lens Mount Cover or a lens is not attached to CION to
avoid dust and other debris entering the lens mount.
NOTE: Some PL mount lenses will have a notch in each of their four pronged flanges, while others
will have only a single notch in one flange. If your lens only has a single notch in one flange,
align this notch with the pin inside of the PL Lens Mount accordingly prior to sliding the lens
into the lens mount. The locating pin inside of the PL Lens Mount is located on the upper right
hand side of the mount.
2. Slide the lens into the PL Lens Mount carefully.
3. Once the lens is in place, turn the outer locking ring of the PL Lens Mount clockwise
to lock the lens in place.
NOTE: Do not remove your hand from supporting the lens until you are confident that the lens is
secured in the PL Lens Mount.
NOTE: With heavier lenses (lenses in excess of approximately 5.5 lbs/2.5 kg), the use of a third-party
lens support is required.
Connecting a Monitoring Device to CION
Tools needed: None
Parts needed: User supplied 3G or 1.485Gbps SDI cables (BNC connectors) and/or HDMI
cables (type A connectors).
CION may be used with a wide variety of monitoring devices. CION features multiple SDI
and HDMI output connectors that may be attached to electronic viewfinders, onboard
monitors, off-board monitors, projectors, etc. As a general rule, the use of the SDI
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Figure 11. Front & Rear Video Connector
CION offers both front and rear connections to make cabling and balancing of
monitoring devices easier and more ergonomic. Typically, if you are connecting an
electronic viewfinder, you will want to use the front SDI Monitor connector. If your
electronic viewfinder does not offer an SDI input connection, a front mounted HDMI
connection is also offered.
Connectors side, rear
Connectors side, front
Top, front