AJA KONA 3G Operating instructions

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Installation and Operation
Guide
Because it matters.
Published: 1/3/13
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Trademarks
AJA®, KONA®, Ki Pro®, KUMO®, and XENA® and are registered trademarks of AJA Video, Inc, Io
Express™, Io HD™,Io™, and Because It Matters™are trademarks of AJA Video, Inc. Apple, the Apple
logo, AppleShare, AppleTalk, FireWire, iPod, iPod Touch, Mac, and Macintosh are registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Final Cut Pro, QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective
holders.
Notice
Copyright © 2013 AJA Video, 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 Inc.
Contacting Support
To contact AJA Video for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
Mail: 180 Litton Drive, Grass Valley, CA. 95945 USA
Telephone: [phone] or +1.530.271.3109
Web: http://www.aja.com/en/support/
Email: suppor[email protected]m
When calling for support, have all information at hand prior to calling.
FCC Emission Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance
and could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Limited Warranty
AJA Video warrants that this product will be free fromdefects in materials and workmanship for a
period of three years fromthe date of purchase. If a product proves to be defective during this
warranty period, AJA Video, at its option, will either repair the defective product without charge
for parts and labor, or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product.
In order to obtain service under this warranty, you the Customer, must notify AJA Video of the
defect before the expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the
performance of service. The Customer shall be responsible for packaging and shipping the
defective product to a designated service center nominated by AJA Video, with shipping charges
prepaid. AJA Video shall pay for the return of the product to the Customer if the shipment is to a
location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located. Customer shall be
responsible for paying all shipping charges, insurance, duties, taxes, and any other charges for
products returned to any other locations.
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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Limited Warranty
This warranty shall not apply to any defect, failure or damage caused by improper use or improper or
inadequate maintenance and care. AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this
warranty a) to repair damage resulting fromattempts by personnel other than AJA Video
representatives to install, repair or service the product, b) to repair damage resulting fromimproper
use or connection to incompatible equipment, c) to repair any damage or malfunction caused by
the use of non-AJA Video parts or supplies, or d) to service a product that has been modified or
integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the
time or difficulty of servicing the product.
THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.
AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. AJA VIDEO’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY PROVIDED TO THE CUSTOMER FOR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER
AJA VIDEO OR THE VENDOR HAS ADVANCE NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide— Contents
Contents
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Contacting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
FCC Emission Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii
Chapter 1: Introduction
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AJA Support Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Understanding Typical Workflows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PhotoJPEG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DV (DV25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DV50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
DVCPRO HD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
HDV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uncompressed 8-bit 4:2:2 (SD or HD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AJA KONA10-bit Log RGB and RGB Codecs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
AJA KONA10-bit Log RGB and RGB Codecs as related to a 2K Workflow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 422 HQ (SD or HD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
What’s In The Box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
SystemRequirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Understanding Disk Storage Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Standard Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using The Breakout Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
About BNC and Mini-Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connector Descriptions—Cables and K3G-Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Chapter 2: Installation
Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
AJA KONA SystemTest and Data Rate Calculation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shipping Box Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing the KONA 3G Card into a MacPro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installing the KONA Card in a Windows PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cabling the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
SystemVideo/Audio Cable Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installing KONA 3G Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing KONA Software for Mac . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installing KONA Software for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Re-Installation & Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Updating KONA 3G Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Genlock and Your System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
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Chapter 3: Operation
Using KONA 3G with Professional Video /Audio Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
AJA Control Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Control Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Format Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Input Select Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SDI Output Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
HDMI Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Analog Out Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Video Setup Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Audio Setup Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Conversion Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
DS Keyer Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Timecode Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Presets Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Firmware Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Info Tab Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Using 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Format Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
4K Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
SDI Output Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
HDMI Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Analog Output Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Video Setup Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
DownstreamKeyer Tab in 4K Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Firmware Tab for Standard Firmware Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Saving Your Control Panel Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Who is Controlling KONA? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Using Multiple AJA Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Notes on using multiple AJA Products: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using 8-bit Versus 10-bit Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
If You Run Into Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Updating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appendix A: Specifications
Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Software-dependent Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Video Input Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Video Output Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Video Output Analog: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
DownstreamKeyer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Audio Input Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Audio Output Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
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Audio Output Analog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Up-Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Down-Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Cross-Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Timecode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Reference Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Machine Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
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Overview
The AJA KONA 3G provides the highest quality whether working with SD, HD, Dual Link HD, or
3G signals. KONA 3G even supports 2K digital cinema and filmresolutions and now offers a 4K
capture and playback mode for the highest resolution possible. AJA drivers deliver extensive
codec and media support within all professional 3rd-party Video applications. KONA 3G offers:
• 3D workflow support – discrete left and right eye output in SDI and HDMI 1.4a
• 4K I/O mode with support for capture andplayout in both YCbCr and RGB
Note: In 4K Mode, all four mini-BNC connectors are used either for inputs
(when a 4K capture application controls the card) or for outputs. 4K requires
bootup fromits own alternate firmware image, see “Firmware Tab Screen” on
page 62. For details on 4K Mode operation, see “Using 4K Mode” on page 64
• Hardware-based upconversion fromSD to HD; hardware-based downconversion fromHD
to SD; and HD to HD crossconversion between 720 and 1080 HD
• DVCProHD and HDV hardware scaling support
KONA 3G is designed to be the ultimate capture and playback card. AJA provided software
utilities and applications deliver leading features for broadcasters and filmmakers.
A state of the art PCI-Express card, KONA 3G plugs into a PCI-e expansion slot in PCI-Express
enabled computers. The card comes with software that allows it to work seamlessly with third-
party capture/edit/compositing applications and other QuickTime-based applications to
provide a professional broadcast quality editing suite, corporate/industrial video center, or
high-powered desktop video setup—or anything in between. Included is a cable set that can
be connected to a variety of SD, HD, Dual Link,3G, and 2K capable equipment. For even easier
connectivity, an optional K3G-Box rack mountable breakout box is available and ships with it's
own multi-connector cables.This manual covers the installation of the KONA 3G, the optional
K3G-Box, and provides an overview of AJA’s Control Panel software.
Chapter 1: Introduction
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Features
The KONA 3G card offers many unique features for optimumquality, ease of use, and
support for a wide variety of post production workflows. 3G features include:
• SD-SDI, HD-SDI, Dual Link HD-SDI, HSDL, and 3G HD-SDI inputs
• HDMI 1.4a output for stereoscopic monitoring to consumer 3D displays
• 2K support that includes 2048x1556 and 2048x1080 formats
• 4K capture and playout (see “Video Formats” on page 79)
• x4 Lane PCI-Express Bus Interface
• DVCProHD hardware scaling acceleration
• HDV hardware scaling acceleration
• Dynamic RT Extreme hardware acceleration
• Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit upconversion
• Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit downconversion
• Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit crossconversion (1080 to 720 and 720 to
1080)
• Broadcast quality hardware based 10-bit SD aspect ratio conversion (anamorphic to
letterbox, etc.)
• 12-bit HD component analog video and SD analog component or composite and s-
video output
• 10-bit HD/SD Video+Key Output
• HD/SD Hardware DownstreamKeyer
• LTC (longitudinal timecode) input/output
8-channel 24-bit, 48kHz digital AES/EBU audio
• 16 channels of SDI embedded digital audio
• RS-422 control via 9 pin
• Genlock input with optional looping capability via the K3G- Box (terminated on the
supplied breakout cable)
• Standard 2 meter length connection cables including HDMI mini to HDMI output
cable.
3D Stereoscopic Workflow
KONA 3G offers you the simplest path through 3D stereoscopic workflows.
Through SDI, you can output Discrete Left and Right Eye feeds with a simple Stereo button
choice in the AJA control panel. Additionally, muxed stereo output is possible using a single
SDI output. AJA hardware and software works in close collaboration with CineForm's
Neo3D software tools and CineFormcodec to allow stereoscopic editorial and viewing
when working with compliant professional video editing applications.
Through it's HDMI 1.4a output, KONA 3G makes it possible to connect to affordable 3D-
capable monitors for stereoscopic monitoring.
Broadcast-Quality Conversion
KONA 3G features hardware-based full 10-bit broadcast quality motion adaptive SD to HD
up-conversion, HD to SD down-conversion and HD to HD cross-conversion. The quality of
the conversion features found in the KONA 3G is virtually identical to AJA's award winning
stand-alone converter products used throughout the post production market. The KONA
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3G built-in up-converter uses a a full 10-bit path, fully motion adaptive de-interlacing,
and large multi-point digital interpolators. Down-conversion uses large multi-point
digital interpolators, anti-alias filtering and interpolation.
Cross-conversion is high-quality hardware-based, providing capability to streamline
dailies and offers true broadcast picture quality in realtime. Because these functions are in
hardware on the card, they are available full time, all the time—with no CPU load. Such
conversions are useful for cost effective monitoring, making standard definition dubs of
an HD project, or upconverting froma standard definition project to an HD deliverable.
KONA 3G Audio
KONA 3G supports 8-channel 24-bit 48kHz AES audio via BNC connections on the
supplied breakout cable—or with the optional K3G-Box,16-channels of AES audio.
KONA 3G’s high-quality input sample-rate conversion on AES inputs eliminates the need
for audio source synchronization. Sample rate converters auto-lock to any AES input, 32-
96kHz, and then convert it to 24-bit 48kHZ audio, locked to internal KONA 3G video.
Sample rate conversion is done at very high quality (over 120db THD).
Dual Link
KONA 3G supports Dual Link HD-SDI (4:4:4). KONA 3G supports the ingest and output of
SMPTE-372M compliant 4:4:4 RGB video and high-bandwidth 4:2:2 1080p 50, 1080p
59.94, and 1080p 60 at 10-bit.
2K Workflow Support
The KONA 3G 2K path offers potentially significant cost and labor savings over a tape-
based approach to a 2K workflow. In a unique development for customers on Mac or PC
platforms, users can go straight fromtelecine to disk with 2K media and eliminate steps
requiring the use of tape stock and then the digitizing of those tapes for the nonlinear
editor. 2K telecine to KONA 3G saves time and steps in the process by directly and
simultaneously creating 2K DPX files and 2K QuickTime. Material can be played out at 2K
via HSDL (High Speed Data Link), offering further synergy with other 2K products, such as
projectors or DDRs, currently available in the market.
Additionally, KONA 3G allows 2K files to be viewed on HD 1080PsF supported video
monitors, lowering the price barrier for recording to tape and viewing 2K material. This
1080 HD playout can be down-converted to SD in real time, giving the 2K DI pipeline a
powerful solution for multi-format video playout of 2K material.
By generating 2K DPX files during the digitize phase, different parts of the process (for
example, delivery of full-resolution media of shots intended for visual effects) can be
done much earlier. Offline editing can be done in your editing application and with the
flexibility of QuickTime, even a 2K online is possible.
4K Mode Capture and Playout
In 4K Mode, KONA 3G offers 4K capture and playback in both YCbCr and RGB.
When using a capture application that supports 4K geometry, the 3G maps connectors
SDI1 through SDI 4 as inputs for 4K video.
When 4K playout is selected, the four SDI connectors are remapped as outputs for driving
the four quadrants of a 4K display. A large number of 4K formats are supported for this
emerging workflow; see the specifications (“Video Formats” on page 79) for supported 4K
formats.
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Internal HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
KONA 3G provides a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with an alpha
channel over video in a selectable matte or the contents of the card's framebuffer froma
software application (including AJA TV /AJA's VTR Xchange). Key a bug or text over picture
and avoid what might normally be a lengthy software render. Also, working with these
software applications, you can key video that has an alpha-channel over video input or a
matte. For example, you can load a QuickTime clip that has an alpha-channel (a flying logo
generated in the Animation codec) into AJA TV and then place it over live video coming
into the card and then passing both on to a VTR for recording or broadcast.
AJA Support
Software
On a Mac
AJA KONA for Mac drivers are optimized for use on OS X, with applications and advanced
AJA hardware capabilities controlled easily at-a-glance in the application you're using.
KONA for Mac software integrates within the native environment where used – whether
Avid Media Composer, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Smoke for Mac,
or a wide array of other Mac applications.
Supported applications include:
• Avid® Media Composer® 6, Symphony® 6, and NewsCutter® 10
• Apple Final Cut Pro X
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Autodesk Smoke® for Mac
The KONA Desktop feature allows broadcast design elements to be viewed with the proper
aspect ratio and color depth on a broadcast monitor via the KONA card. KONA Desktop is
available on the entire range of KONA cards, supporting Adobe After Effects, Photoshop,
Apple Motion, Autodesk Smoke for Mac and more. Powerful AJA utilities, Easy Setups, and
plug-ins round out the Mac environment, providing support for all popular Mac application
workflows.
On a PC
KONA for PC software allows Windows to access the hardware power of your KONA within
major editing and graphics applications. Other software vendors have also provided
integrated support for KONA in their own PC applications through direct collaboration with
AJA. Choose the right KONA card for any format you need, including DPX, Cineon, TGA, TIFF,
BMP, AVI and QuickTime. You can playback and master material, at a variety of frame rates,
on a high-resolution widescreen monitor or digital projector. CustomAJA software allows
full control over your playback, parameters are clearly laid out, including provisions for
choosing a user-specified LUT. Supplied AJA plug-ins integrate your KONA card into a
variety of graphics/visual-effects software applications to make operations even easier to
use. Using AJA plug-ins, sophisticated features appear as if they were native to the software
application user interfaces.
Directly supported applications include:
• Avid® Media Composer® 6, Symphony® 6, and NewsCutter® 10
• Adobe Premiere® Pro
• Adobe After Effects®
• Adobe Photoshop®
• Sony® Vegas®
• Eyeon Fusion®
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KONA 3G users will also find the powerful AJA Control Panel automatically installed with their
KONA package. The AJA Control Panel provides easy I/O configuration monitoring, audio/video
source selection, conversion and control of KONA 3G within the overall MacOS or Windows 7
environment.
Available Utilities fromAJA include: AJA Utilities: AJA TV, VTR Xchange, AJA SystemTest, AJA
DataCalc, AJA QTtoDPXtranslator, and AJA DPXtoQTtranslator.
Understanding Typical Workflows
KONA 3G allows more post production workflow flexibility than ever before . A variety of
formats, frame rates, and codecs for capture and editorial manipulation are available. KONA 3G
hardware has a full array of connectors for interfacing with VTRs, DDRs and other devices—with
all outputs active simultaneously. Capture can range fromcompressed DV to uncompressed
dual-link, 3G HD or 2K. Media can be stored on disk as:
• offline quality at low bit-rates
• on-line quality at moderate bit-rates
• or with the highest quality 8- or 10-bit uncompressed quality.
As quality and codecs improve, the lines between offline and online are blurring. For example,
with the development of the DVCPRO HD codec, native HD editing in the codec became
possible, providing very high-quality (true HD) editing at very low data rates—in some cases
lower than 6 MB/sec. The benefits are clear when compared to 100MB/sec and higher for
uncompressed HD formats.
Following are summaries of the most common codecs used in various workflows, providing
data rates and relative quality levels. Some workflows require a RAID array and some will work
using the host Apple computer's internal systemdrive (as noted where supported).
PhotoJPEG Data rate: approximately 1-3 MB/second (megabyte per second) standard definition or high
definition—supported by internal systemdrive
Quality: Very Good
The PhotoJPEG codec offers excellent compressed media for near on-line quality at low data
rates. PhotoJPEG can use full-raster 4:2:2 sampling. KONA 3G allows PhotoJPEG monitoring and
output in both SD and HD and can capture fromalmost any HD or SD input, directly to
PhotoJPEG media.
DV (DV25) Data rate: 3+ MB/second standard definition only—supported by internal systemdrive
Quality: Good
DV is commonly input to an Apple computer via FireWire. KONA 3G can capture directly to DV
compressed media froman uncompressed SDI source. For devices without FireWire (IEEE1394 or
i.Link) connections, this allows the user to capture to this low data rate/good-quality codec.
While DV does offer good quality, it has lower chroma resolution compared to DV50, JPEG, or
uncompressed. The KONA 3G can convert DV projects to Uncompressed, in real time, for
monitoring and output even if the footage is not captured using the KONA 3G.
DV50 Data rate: 6+ MB/second standard definition only—supported by internal systemdrive
Quality: Very Good
Panasonic DV50 standard definition codec. DV50 is a 4:2:2 compressed format and has higher
chroma resolution than DV25. As with DV25, KONA 3G can convert DV50 projects to
uncompressed, in real time, for monitoring and output. KONA 3G can capture fromits SDI input,
directly to DV50 compression.
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DVCPRO HD Data rate: 6 to 14 MB/second high definition—supported by internal systemdrive
Quality: Excellent
KONA 3G has hardware support for capture fromHD-SDI to the DVCPRO HD codec. KONA 3G's
hardware also takes some of the DVCPRO HD codec processing load off the CPU, allowing
more computer processor time for Dynamic RT.
HDV Data rate: 2+ MB/second high definition—supported by internal systemdrive
Quality: Very Good to Excellent
While the structure of HDV (Long GOP MPEG2) makes it nearly impossible to ingest in
realtime, you can use KONA 3G to convert HDV projects to uncompressed-in real time on
playback-for monitoring and output.
Uncompressed
8-bit 4:2:2 (SD or
HD)
Data rate: 21 MB/second for standard definition or 100 to 125 MB/sec for high definition—
external storage recommended
Quality: Excellent (broadcast quality)
Capturing uncompressed produces clearly defined video, at full-raster size and 4:2:2 chroma
sampling. Using uncompressed maintains high quality fromcapture through effects
rendering. KONA 3G supports capture of uncompressed media through its SDI input.
Uncompressed media can be output fromall of the KONA 3G outputs simultaneously.
Uncompressed
10-bit 4:2:2
Data rate: 28 MB/second standard definition, or 133-166 MB/second high definition
Quality: Excellent (broadcast quality)
Offering all the benefits noted for 8-bit uncompressed, 10-bit additionally offers higher color
specificity for compositing and color correction. With Uncompressed 10-bit 4:2:2 media, video
quality is second-to-none, at any price point, for non-linear post production.
AJA KONA10-bit
Log RGB and RGB
Codecs
Data rate: 200 to 300+ MB/second high definition and 2K; 4K 200 to 850MB/second
Quality: Excellent (highest quality available)
Offering all the benefits noted previously for 10-bit uncompressed 4:2:2, Dual Link 4:4:4 video
using 2 HD-SDI channels and 3G 4:4:4 using one SDI channel provide full-color resolution and
luminance. The term“4:4:4” refers to the ratio of sampling frequencies used to define the RGB
components of a video signal. In this ratio, the red, green and blue components receive equal
specificity, providing increased quality over 4:2:2 where chroma sub-sampling occurs. 4:4:4 is
particularly useful for:
• filmrelated digital intermediate work, and
• the highest level compositing and color correction.
AJA KONA10-bit
Log RGB and RGB
Codecs as related to
a 2K Workflow
Data rate: For 2048x1556 2K:
• When seen as a QuickTime movie at 23.98fps with a raster of 2048x1556, the data rate is
300MB/second (approximately).
• When seen as a single frame DPX file with a 2048x1556 raster, the size is roughly 12+MB/
frame.
• 2K uncompressed media necessitates the use of high-performance SCSI
or Fibre Channel drive arrays.
Quality: Excellent, with additional cost and labor savings over traditional 2K workflows.
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Apple ProRes 422
and Apple ProRes
422 HQ (SD or HD)
Data rate: Approximately 18 MB/second ProRes 422, Approximately 31 MB/second ProRes 422
HQ— supported by internal systemdrive or attached storage
Quality: Excellent (broadcast quality)
Captured media is virtually indistinguishable frompristine uncompressed sources. Better yet,
ProRes maintains the quality during editing, surviving multiple encoding/decoding generations
without degradation. It was designed by Apple for editing, not as a transmission/distribution
codec as are most popular codecs. Advantages include:
• Full-size 1920-by-1080 and 1280-by-720 HD resolutions.
• Full-size 720-by-486 and 720-by-576 SD resolutions.
• 4:2:2 chroma sampling providing precise compositing and blending at sharp saturated-
color boundaries.
• 10-bit sample depth preserving subtle gradients of 10-bit sources (perfect for green-screen
compositing, graphics or color correction) with no visible banding artifacts.
• One frame-only encoding ensuring consistent quality in every frame and no artifacts from
complex motion.
• Variable bit-rate (VBR) encoding (“Smart” encoding) analyzes the image and allocates more
bits to complex frames.
• Low data rate requirements make for more storage options and require less drive space to
store high-quality video.
What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your AJA KONA 3G, you’ll find the following components (refer to “Shipping
Box Contents” on page 16):
• AJA KONA 3G Software and Documentation CD-ROM—this CD contains the software
installer to place KONA 3G drivers and the Control Panel on your computer. Due to the
pace of innovation, it is best to install the latest driver version fromthe AJA website.
• KONA 3G 4-Lane PCI-Express card.
• Cable, HDMI mini-to-HDMI output
• Cable, KONA 3G SDI In/Out—mini-connectors on the card (technically called “1.0/2.3
connectors”) connect to full-size BNCs for ease of use and compatibility with professional
equipment.
• Cable, AES BNC digital audio connectors, RS422, and Reference Input.
• Read Me First Notice, Registration sheet, and any other late-breaking news and/or errata
related to KONA 3G.
Please save all packaging for shipping the KONA 3G should you wish to do so when moving or
sending it in for service.
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System Requirements
AJA Video recommends that your systemmeet minimumhardware and software
requirements to achieve a satisfactory level of performance when operating it. System
requirements are subject to change as new versions of operating systems, QuickTime, and
workstations become available. For the most up-to-date Mac Pro MinimumSystem
Requirements see the AJA website at:
http://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-system-configuration/
For the most up-to-date Windows systemrequirements for KONA, consult the AJA website:
http://www.aja.com/en/support/kona-pc-system-configuration/
Understanding Disk
Storage Methods
To ensure per formance and quality, the disk storage systemused with the MacPro or PC
computer must be able to meet the demands of the media.
For uncompressed SD, AJA recommends that at a minimum, the disk storage systemmust be
able to provide and maintain a consistent 50 MB/sec transfer rate fromthe computer to disk
(read/write). There are a variety of systemconfigurations and peripherals that can provide this
level of performance.
For uncompressed single link HD, AJA recommends that at a minimum, the disk storage
systemmust be able to provide and maintain a consistent 200 MB/sec transfer rate fromthe
computer to disk (read/write). There are a variety of systemconfigurations and peripherals
that can provide this level of performance.
For uncompressed dual link HD and 2K, AJA recommends that at a minimum, the disk storage
systemmust be able to provide and maintain in excess of 300 MB/sec transfer rate fromthe
computer to disk (read/write). There are a variety of systemconfigurations and peripherals
that can provide this level of performance.
KONA 3G users wishing to configure a storage for a systemshould also be aware that raw
benchmark numbers alone do not necessarily reflect the performance of a drive solution.
Other factors, like drive seek time and controller cache also affect performance especially with
regard to the bandwidth requirements of SD, HD, dual link HD and 2K files.
About RAIDs
Redundant Array of Independent Disks, or RAID, is a group of hard drives that appears to the
host computer as a single high-speed storage unit. RAID systems increase storage capacity
and provide the performance, reliability, and data protection needed for video production,
that is not be possible froma single hard drive. Drives inside the RAID array operate
simultaneously, increasing overall throughput. RAID configurations can be comprised of:
• Striping data across multiple drives for storage performance (RAID 0).
• Mirroring for redundancy (RAID 1).
• Parity for data protection (such as RAID 5).
Most RAID configurations, or RAID levels, combine these to provide a balance of protection
and performance.
Striping divides a drive into data blocks, or stripes, that are distributed across an array of
physical drives. Striping a set of disks improves performance because each drive operates
concurrently. However, striping alone, known as RAID level 0, offers no data protection.
Mirroring involves writing identical copies of all data to a pair of physical drives. This results in
very high data reliability: If one drive fails, the data is still available on the remaining disk drive.
However, it also results in a storage efficiency of only 50 percent, because two physical drives
are required to achieve a single drive's capacity. Mirroring alone is known as RAID level 1.
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Parity provides data protection without requiring complete duplication of the drive contents. In
the event of a drive failure, parity information can be used with data on surviving drives to
reconstruct the contents of a failed drive. Parity data can be stored on a dedicated drive, as in
RAID 3, or distributed across an array of drives, as in RAID 5. Parity provides much greater
storage efficiency than mirroring-up to 85 percent for a set of seven drives.
Software For Striping
AJA recommends the Disk Utility software provided by Apple with OS X for creating and striping
RAIDs, including 3rd-party, SCSI and Fibre Channel RAIDs. This utility can be found in Macintosh
HD/Applications/Utilities, where “Macintosh HD” is the name of the systemdrive.
Storage Example: AJA KONA 3G for Dual Link HD and 2K resolutions
AJA can recommend the following examples of drive configurations to support certain specified
video and digital filmresolutions and their associated bandwidth requirements. If a particular
drive array or manufacturer is not listed, it may simply be because AJA has no experience with
the company or a particular unit. This guide simply offers examples that AJA has used with
success when working with the specified formats listed. With any device, actual results may vary
fromunit to unit and proper configuration of the drive array and any ancillary items such as host
bus adapters, software drivers and cabling is assumed.
Supports 2K, Dual Link HD, Single Link HD, SD:
• G-Technology, Inc. GSPEED-XL (4Gb Fibre Channel)
Unit must be fully populated and with a minimum512MB cache per controller.
• InforTrend EonStor A16F-G2422 (4Gb Fibre Channel)
Unit must be fully populated and with a minimum512MB cache per controller.
• Any drive array with comparable specifications to the above examples; 16 or more SATA
drives with 4Gb fibre channel connectivity to host and 512MB cache per controller.
Storage Capacity
No matter which storage systemyou choose, pick one that can scale to meet your needs over
time. Ideally, you should be able to increase storage capacity or switch to a RAID level offering
increased data protection in the future. Balance current and future storage needs with your
budget and choose accordingly.
Note: All of the following numbers are approximations based on 2 channels of 48kHz audio.
More audio channels can increase data rates. AJA also provides a freeware application
called the AJA DataCalc that can be used to help determine the amount of storage space
and bandwidth requirements needed for a selected format, frame rate, audio setting and
compression. The AJA DataCalc application is also included with version 3.3 and higher of
the KONA driver and can be found in the AJA Utilities folder which installs in the
Applications folder of the Mac OS. The AJA DataCalc application can also be downloaded
fromthe AJA website and used on any OSX computer.
FORMAT Data Rate in
MB/sec
Storage
Requirement in
GB/Hour
SD Formats
10-bit 4:2:2 SD (NTSC/PAL) 28 101
8-bit 4:2:2 SD (NTSC/PAL) 21 76
DV50(NTSC/PAL) 7 27
DV25(NTSC/PAL) 3.6 14
Photo JPEG SD (NTSC/PAL) 2.5 9
HD Formats
10-bit 4:2:2 1080i 59.94Hz/29.97fps 166 597
8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 59.94Hz/29.97fps 124 448
10-bit 4:2:2 1080i 50Hz/25fps 138 498
8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 50Hz/25fps 104 373
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Cable Connections
When KONA 3G is installed in an Apple desktop computer, it connects to the outside world via
either the standard cable set supplied with the board, or the optional
K3G-Box Breakout Box (using the cables and directions supplied with it). Use the cables or the
optional Breakout Box to connect your VTR, input and output sources, and external reference
video (genlock).
Using the Standard
Cables
KONA 3G offers you complete I/O connectivity choices. One cable provides AES/EBU digital
BNC connections and analog monitoring video connections. The other cable has 4 mini-
connectors on one end, and 4 BNCs on the other, and provides SDI connections for both
single link and dual-link SD/HD SDI/HSDL connections. Cable connections are marked on
both the KONA 3G card endplate and on the cable connectors for easy identification.
Using The Breakout
Box
The KONA 3G Breakout Box attaches to the KONA 3G card via cables supplied with it that
attach to the back of the Box.
For additional functionality, the K3G-Box Breakout Box provides some features not present in
the standard break-out cables: 16 BNC AES output, 2 channel RCA analog audio monitoring,
and looping BNC Genlock reference connectors.
About BNC and
Mini-Connectors
Although most video professionals are used to BNC connectors, you may not have seen them
if you've been using primarily prosumer video equipment. BNC connectors ensure a positive
connection by the act of locking the connectors together via pins in one connector that fit
into slots in the corresponding connector.
To make a BNC connection, slide the cable connector over the panel connector and then
when seated, rotate the barrel of the cable connector 90° clockwise until the connectors are
locked together. When properly locked, the cable cannot accidentally be pulled out.
10-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 133 478
8-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 100 358
10-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 133 478
8-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 100 358
10-bit 4:4:4 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 199 717
10-bit 4:4:4 1080PsF 25Hz/fps 207 746
8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 59.94Hz/29.97fps 124 448
8-bit 4:2:2 1080i 50Hz/25fps 104 373
8-bit 4:2:2 1080PsF 23.98Hz/fps 100 358
8-bit 4:2:2 720P 59.94Hz or fps 100 358
2K Formats
10-bit 4:4:4 2048x1556PsF 23.98fps 306 1100
10-bit 4:4:4 2048x1080PsF 23.98fps 212 764
MB = MegaBytes
GB = GigaBytes
FORMAT Data Rate in
MB/sec
Storage
Requirement in
GB/Hour
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KONA 3G Installation and Operation Guide — Cable Connections
The four mini-connectors found on the KONA 3G endplate are not common to most video
equipment but offer small size, ease-of-use, and high reliability. (The connectors are also called
“mini-BNCs” and “1.0/2.3 Connectors”.)
To make a connection with these connectors simply push the cable mini-connector onto the
endplate mini-connector. It will lock in place when fully seated.
To remove a mini-connector, just grasp the knurled barrel on the connector and pull the
connector off.
Note: Do not try to remove the mini-connector by pulling on the cable itself as this action will
not remove the connector—but can stress the cable.
Connector
Descriptions—Cables
and K3G-Box
Connectors on the standard cable set are labelled as to their function for easy installation and
maintenance. Similarly, connectors on the optional Breakout Box are also labelled.
8-Channel Digital AES/EBU Audio Inputs And Outputs
When using the standard cables, BNC connections are provided for 8 digital AES/EBU audio
input/output.
The optional Breakout Box provides 16 BNC audio connections on the front panel.
Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio (Breakout Box only)
On the optional K3G-Box are two analog output connectors, one for each channel. These
connectors are RCA-style phono jacks.
RS422 Machine Control
A DB9 connector provides connection to VTRs, digital disk recorders, and other devices using
RS422 device protocol. For the breakout cable the connection is male and for the breakout box
the connector is female. (Connector pinout is listed in Appendix A: Specifications.)
Pins (2) on BNC Connector
Align slots in
cable connector
barrel with connector
pins, then slide it over the pins
and rotate the barrel
to lock the connectors
(connector on K3G-Box)
together
Knurled Barrel:
Pull back to release
connector. 4 Mini-connectors
on KONA 3G PC Board
endplate
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SDI Input and Outputs
In Standard Mode, mini-connectors are provided for two SDI inputs and two SDI outputs for
single or dual-link. A cable with four Mini-connectors on one end and four BNCs on the other
end is provided for connecting equipment to the SDI inputs and outputs. This cable is also
used to interconnect between the KONA 3G board to the optional K3-Breakout Box.
KONA 3G offers 4 video outputs in SD and HD—2 SDI outputs that are used for both high-
definition and standard-definition (SD/HD-SDI), and an analog video output (configuration of
this three BNC cluster is discussed later with regards to component, composite and Y/C). Each
of the three outputs is independently switchable between HD and SD. For example, if you are
working in HD, you can have simultaneous HD-SDI, SD-SDI, and HD-component analog
output. A fourth output via HDMI 4.1a is also provided.
When the KONA 3G is reconfigured for 4K Mode and a 4K format is selected, all four of the
mini BNCs are used as outputs for each of the 4K playout quadrants. There are no SDI inputs
available in 4K formats. If a format of 2K or less is selected the normal SDI inputs are available
(see “Using 4K Mode” on page 64 for more information on 4K output mapping).
SDI inputs and outputs support video as well as 16-channels of embedded 24-bit digital
audio. Use SDI wherever possible for the best quality 10-bit uncompressed video input,
capture and output. If peripheral equipment has a variety of inputs/outputs, look to see if it
has SDI I/O, and use it where possible. Most high-end professional broadcast equipment
supports SDI (VTRs, cameras, media storage servers, etc.).
Note: In the past manufacturers have used separate I/O connections for standard- and high-
definition SDI because the circuits were different. On KONA 3G we use the same
connectors for both HD and SD-SDI (both input and output) due to our dual-rate chipset
which supports both HD and SD.
HDMI 1.4a Monitor Output
KONA 3G offers an HDMI 1.4a output for monitoring in HDMI or DVI protocols (use DVI if
you’re outputting to a DVI monitor). The output also supports Stereo 3D output in either Side-
by-Side or Top-Bottom(Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals.
Analog Monitor Out (Component HD or SD or SD Composite + Y/C)
KONA 3G features 12-bit component video output for both HD and SD. The analog
component output can be configured in a variety of ways; as a component, composite or Y/C
signal. This flexibility allows, for example, the use of an inexpensive analog input-only monitor
for both HD or SD viewing. Since the three BNC connectors share component, composite and
Y/C functions, output of component is exclusive while composite and Y/C can be output
simultaneously. For Y/C monitoring an adapter cable fromdual BNC for Y/C to S-Video mini-
DIN style connector is required. For analog monitoring, a component video signal is generally
regarded as higher quality for monitoring than a composite signal.
A Note About YPbPr—Component Video, or YPbPr, has been given several names over time.
YUV, Y/R-Y/B-Y, and YCbCr, are just some examples. Although these various formats have
some differences in levels, they are all basically the same. KONA 3G uses the modern
YPbPr terminology exclusively. KONA 3G supports three different types of YPbPr: SMPTE/
EBU N10, Betacam(NTSC), and Betacam(NTSC Japan). These three formats differ in level
only and are configured in the AJA Control Panel.
A Note About RGB—Although RGB is used less in today’s video systems, KONA 3G supports it
for A/V Monitor output. However, because KONA 3G’s (and SMPTE SDI’s) native format is
YPbPr, AJA recommends the use of YPbPr whenever possible for analog monitoring.
Although component video monitors often have RGB inputs, it’s better to use YPbPr
when the monitor supports it. The YPbPr format provides “headroom” for “superwhite”
and “superblack”—and these video levels will be clipped when transcoding to RGB. Also,
the RGB/YPbPr transcoding involves a level translation that results in mathematical
round-off error. RGB can be configured in the AJA Control Panel.
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