AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus Operating instructions

Ki Pro Ultra Plus
File Based Recorder/Player
Version 1.0r3
Published July 17, 2017
Installation and Operation Guide

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Notices
Trademarks
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Mac, Macintosh and ProRes, are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. Final Cut Pro,
QuickTime and QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Inc.
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Technology, Inc.
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Copyright
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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 AJA Support
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for sales or support, use any of the following methods:
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Contents
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Contacting AJA Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Chapter 1 – Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multi-Channel HD Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ki Protect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Ki Pro Ultra Plus Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AJA Pak Media. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AJA Pak-Adapt-CFast. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AJA Pak-Adapt-eSATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AJA Pak Dock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AJA Fiber Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
KPU-Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 444 Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Avid DNxHD Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
In This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2 – Ki Pro Ultra Plus at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Panel Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Rear Panel Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Power Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Formatting Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using Pak Ki Pro Ultra Plus Media with Final Cut Pro and Premier Pro . . . 18
Using Ki Pro Ultra Plus Media with Avid Media Composer . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Closed Captioning Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Chapter 3 – Ki Pro Ultra Plus Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
What’s In The Box?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Applying Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Remote Network Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Network Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
TCP/IP Information You’ll Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Networking via DHCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Networking Ki Pro Ultra Plus using a Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Networking Ki Pro Ultra Plus Using the Factory Default IP . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Controlling Ki Pro Ultra Plus From a Web Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 4 – Front Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Control Panel Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
User Control Knob Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Overlay Display Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Transport Mode (default) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recording a Clip. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Playing Back a Clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Deleting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Status Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Media Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Media Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Custom Clip Naming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Cong Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cong Menu Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Signal Routing Examples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Chapter 5 – Browser Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Operations Unique to the Web UI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Playing, Jogging and Selecting Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Gang Recording with Multiple Ki Pro Ultra Plus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Data Transfer via LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Presets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Updating Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Chapter 6 – Ki Pro Ultra Plus Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ki Pro Ultra Plus Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Ki Pro Ultra Plus Shelf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
AJA Fiber Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Appendix A – Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Appendix B – Safety and Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Warranty and Liability Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Limitation of Liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
Overview
Ki Pro Ultra Plus is a Multi-Channel Apple ProRes recorder offering up to
4-Channels of simultaneous HD recording, or in Single-Channel mode a 4K/
UltraHD/2K/HD Apple ProRes® or Avid DNxHD® MXF recorder and player.
Ki Pro Ultra Plus supports the latest connectivity, as well as large raster high frame
rate workflows, including 4K 60p.
3G-SDI, fiber and full HDMI 2.0 digital video connectivity and a wealth of analog
and digital audio connectivity answers any project’s demand for efficient,
powerful and flexible workflows.
Designed to be either portable or rackmountable with half rack wide 2RU high
dimensions, it’s well suited for use in studio/truck environments in addition to
on-set and even digital signage applications. The Ki Pro Ultra Plus is designed to
meet the growing demand for 4K and UltraHD capable recorder products with
full support for current HD projects.
Ki Pro Ultra Plus enables manageable large raster workflows with the efficiencies
of Apple ProRes, supporting a broad range of video formats and frame rates
recorded directly to AJA’s proven and reliable Pak Media, offering the lowest cost
per GB available today.
Next generation pristine 4K/UltraHD 50/60p recording in Apple ProRes HQ is
offered utilizing AJA Pak1000 SSD media, complete with full rollover capabilities
from drive to drive. This ensures long recording times for the most demanding
projects.
Smooth slow motion playback can be obtained easily with full control via the
RS-422 serial connection or through the simple and intuitive on unit menu system
and through the Ki Pro Ultra Plus’ web interface.
Menus and images are beautifully rendered on a new high resolution LCD display
enabling detailed playback and monitoring in all environments.
Features
Multi-Channel HD Recording
Record 1, 2, 3 or 4-Channels of beautiful HD up to 1080p 50/60 in Apple ProRes
simultaneously with Ki Pro Ultra Plus. Simplify your multi-camera productions by
running up to four cameras per Ki Pro Ultra Plus and save power, space, time and
effort on set, in the studio and when setting up OB trucks.
Ki Pro Ultra Plus even allows independent profile support per channel in Multi-
Channel mode; for example, select high resolution Apple ProRes HQ for high

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quality finishing and use a second input to record Apple ProRes (Proxy) for an
efficient editing pipeline.
Starting with input 1, add channels as needed in order when utilizing like raster
size and frame rate, and record your HD Apple ProRes files on the same AJA
Pak1000 media. Ki Pro Ultra Plus even allows rollover to a second Pak1000 for
hours of uninterrupted multi-channel recording.
Ki Protect
Ki Pro Ultra Plus includes Ki Protect, a feature that helps to ensure data integrity
if a media drive is accidentally removed or loses power during recording. The Ki
Protect feature automatically pre-allocates recording space on the media drive for
video, audio and timecode when the record button is pressed. Whilst recording,
the file header is then continuously updated every time new data is written.
That way, the only loss that should be incurred is the last few frames that were in
transit to the media drive to be recorded when the operation was interrupted.
Frames that are already recorded will be preserved and are recoverable, providing
greater piece-of-mind on set and in the studio.
Hardware
• Up to 4-Channels of simultaneous HD recording (Pak1000/Pak512 R1/Pak256
R1 only)
• Apple ProRes 444, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 (HQ), Apple ProRes
422 (LT), and Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)—4K/UltraHD, 2K, HD implemented in
hardware
• Avid DNxHD HQX (220x), Avid DNxHD SQ (145), and Avid DNxHD LB (36)—HD
implemented in hardware
• MXF with OP1A support for DNxHD encoded les, bringing true Avid MXF
compatibility for HD workows
• 3G-SDI input (4x BNC connectors)
• 3G-SDI output (4x BNC connectors)
• 3G-SDI Fiber input (4x LC connectors) (optional)
• 3G-SDI Fiber output (4x LC connectors) (optional)
• HD-SDI monitor output (1x BNC connector)
• HDMI Input v2.0 (up to 4K 60p 4:2:2 YCbCr or 4:4:4 RGB)
• HDMI Output v2.0 (up to 4K 60p 4:2:2 YCbCr or 4:4:4 RGB)
• 8-ch AES Audio Input (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
• 8-ch AES Audio Output (1/2x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
• 8-ch Analog Audio Input (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
• 8-ch Analog Audio Output (1x DB-25 TASCAM pinout)
• LTC Input (1x BNC connector)
• LTC Output (1x BNC connector)
• Reference Loop (2x BNC connectors)
• RCA Audio output (2x mono RCA connectors)
• Headphone jack (1x 3.5mm Jack)
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN (1x RJ-45 connector)
• RS-422 Machine control (1x DB9)
• 1280 x 720p TFT LCD display (for UI information and condence monitoring)
• Dual 12 Volt AC/DC power (2x 4-pin XLR connectors)

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Software
• Internal web server for remote control conguration via LAN
• Both HFS+ and ExFAT le systems supported
• Continuous rollover record only limited by the size of your media
• Capture and playback of CEA 708 Closed Captioning data as QuickTime movie
tracks
• Download and upload of les via LAN
• 20 Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset congurations
• Alarms to alert users to conditions that may need attention
System Requirements
The Ki Pro Ultra Plus records and plays Apple ProRes 444, Apple ProRes 422, and
DNxHD QuickTime files to/from SSD media.
Files can be stored on the media using the HFS+ file system. This makes the
media readable on any Mac OS computer natively (using the associated media
reader) and PCs using 3rd-party software that can read HFS+ formatted drives
(MediaFour’s MacDrive for example).
Ki Pro Ultra Plus can also store files on media using the ExFAT file system, for
native PC operation.
Ki Pro Ultra Plus Options
AJA Pak Media
Ki Pro Ultra Plus lets you record edit-friendly 4K, 2K, or HD files directly to
removable AJA Pak Media. Once removed from the Ki Pro Ultra Plus, the Pak can
be inserted in the AJA Pak Dock which connects directly to your computer via
Thunderbolt or USB 3.0, allowing you to rapidly transfer ProRes or DNxHD files
that are ready for use immediately in your non-linear editing system.
AJA Pak Options
The Pak256, Pak512, and Pak1000 options are high-capacity Solid State Drives
encased in a protective housing with rugged connection engineered to handle
the rigors of repeated use in the field.
NOTE: The newer Pak256-R1, Pak512-R1, and existing Pak1000 media supports recording
all formats and frame rates up to and including 4K/UltraHD 50, 59.94,60 at
ProRes 422 (HQ). Legacy Pak256(R0) and Pak512(R0) media have slightly lower
capabilities, and are able to record up to 4K/UltraHD 30 at ProRes 422.
AJA Pak-Adapt-CFast
Pak-Adapt-CFast allows you to use CFast media you provide with Ki Pro Ultra Plus.
Simply insert the CFast card and once the green LED is lit, your media is mounted
and can be formatted. Formatting CFast media may take up to 60 seconds to
complete. You’re then able to record direct to your media. For long recording
times, AJA recommends Pak512 and Pak1000 media.

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Qualified CFast Media
Although most types of CFast media will mount, only qualified media will provide
proven performance. AJA does not prevent the user from using unqualified
media and as such does not recommend the usage of any other media than that
listed below. AJA Video does not take any responsibility for any loss of data by
using unqualified media.
For a current listing of all CFast media qualified by AJA, see the Qualified Media
Guide at:
https://www.aja.com/en/products/pak#support
AJA Pak-Adapt-eSATA
Pak-Adapt-eSATA is a Pak media sized eSATA adapter that lets you attach qualified
RAID or single volume storage to Ki Pro Ultra Plus and use that media as a record
drive. Simply connect a high quality eSATA cable to the Pak-Adapt-eSATA port,
and once the green LED is lit your media is mounted. You can then record direct
to that media.
Qualified Media
Pak-Adapt-eSATA requires qualified media to ensure the best results. Although
most types of RAID and single volume drives will mount, only qualified media
provides proven performance. AJA does not prevent the use of unqualified
media, but does not recommend using any devices other than those listed below.
AJA only supports customers using qualified RAID enclosures, high quality
cables and approved drives. AJA does not take responsibility for any loss of data
resulting from the use of unqualified media.
IMPORTANT: The ‘Rollover’ functionality of Ki Pro Ultra Plus is not supported between
multiple Pak-Adapt-eSATAs, or between Pak media and Pak-Adapt-eSATA, due to
the longer mount times required by larger volumes.
IMPORTANT: Multi-channel recording is only supported on Pak1000, Pak512 R1 and
Pak256 R1 media.
For a current listing of all eSATA media qualified by AJA, see:
https://www.aja.com/en/products/pak#support
AJA Pak Dock
The AJA Pak Dock option is an external media reader with Thunderbolt™ and USB
3.0 connections for fast transfer of media to a host computer.
AJA Fiber Modules
Fully integrated fiber inputs and outputs means Ki Pro Ultra Plus can be
integrated directly to a dedicated fiber network alongside many other fiber
products.
The following link has a list of AJA qualified SFP modules:
https://www.aja.com/products/ki-pro-ultra-plus#options
KPU-Shelf
Ki Pro Ultra Plus can be mounted side by side using the optional KPU-Shelf for
rackmount applications. Using the four channel HD recording capability and

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front panel quad display, two rack mounted Ki Pro Ultra Plus units can record and
monitor eight HD signals in only two rack units of space.
Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 444 Advantages
Captured media using Apple ProRes 422 or Apple ProRes 444 is virtually
indistinguishable from uncompressed HD/2K/4K sources. Better yet, Apple ProRes
maintains the quality during editing, surviving multiple encoding/decoding
generations without degradation. It was designed by Apple specifically for
editing. Some of the advantages include:
• Resolution support for 4096-by-2160 (4K), 3840-by-2160 (UltraHD), 2048-by-
1080 (2K), 1920-by-1080 (HD), and 1280-by-720 (HD).
• 4:2:2 or 4:4:4 chroma sampling. Provides precise compositing and blending at
sharp saturated-color boundaries.
• 10-bit sample depth. Preserves subtle gradients of 10-bit sources (perfect
for green-screen compositing, graphics or color correction) with no visible
banding artifacts.
NOTE: Ki Pro Ultra Plus can accept 12-bit inputs but processes and encodes at 10-bit.
• Intra-frame encoding. Ensures 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.
• Optimized for ecient real-time eects.
Avid DNxHD Advantages
Quality using Avid DNxHD is excellent—HD quality encoding without high
bandwidth requirements. Avid DNxHD was designed for non-linear post-
production and broadcast to withstand multi-generational processing.
• Full-size 1920-by-1080 and 1280-by-720 HD resolutions.
• 4:2:2 chroma sampling.
• 10-bit sample depth (for DNxHD HQX (220x)) or 8-bit.
• Every frame of encoding is independent.
• Constant bit-rate (CBR) encoding.
• Low data rate requirements.
Data Rates
• DNxHD HQX (220x): 175 to 440 Mb/second depending on format and frame
rate.
• DNxHD SQ (145):115 to 291 Mb/second depending on format and frame rate.
• DNxHD LB (36): 36 to 90 Mb/second, for high-quality oine editing at the
original frame size, frame rate, and aspect ratio and is only oered with 1080p
format.

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Table 1. Data Rates (Mb/sec) for DNxHD Formats
Frame/Field Rate
DNxHD Format 23.98 24 25 29.97 50 59.94
HQX (220x) 1080p 175 175 185 220 367 440
1080i 185 220
720p 175 220
SQ (145) 1080p 115 115 120 145 242 291
1080i 120 145
720p 115 145
LB (36) 1080p 36 36 36 45 75 90
NOTE: Blank format/frame rate combinations are not currently supported.
NOTE: 4K and UltraHD video encoding using Avid DNxHD is not currently supported.
In This Manual
Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, provides an overview of hardware
and software features, options, box contents, and system requirements.
Chapter 2 gets you started with Ki Pro Ultra Plus, introducing the front panel
controls and rear connector features.
Chapter 3 gives detailed installation information.
Chapter 4 provides complete instructions for operating the Ki Pro Ultra Plus from
the front-panel controls and LCD display.
Chapter 5 discusses remote web browser control of Ki Pro Ultra Plus via Ethernet.
Chapter 6 provides details of AJA accessories available.
Appendix A lists specifications.
Appendix B provides safety and compliance information.
Warranty Information & Index complete the manual.

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Chapter 2 – Ki Pro Ultra Plus at a Glance
Front Panel Controls
Figure 1. Ki Pro Ultra Plus Operator Side Controls
Two PAK
Media Slots
User Control Knob
Headphone
Output
Status Overlay
PAK Media
Cartridges Media
Slot Selector
Button
Power
On/O
VTR-style Transport
Control Buttons
VU Meter Overlay
Display
Conguration
& Menu Access
Buttons
Headphone
Volume
High Res. Display
Video Sources & Menu Overlay
Caution! The AJA Ki Pro Ultra Plus contains a lithium battery soldered in
place permanently (it is not user replaceable). If you ever dispose of the
Ki Pro Ultra Plus, ensure you follow local regulations for safe disposal. The lithium
battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunlight or re.
Front Panel
The Ki Pro Ultra Plus front panel includes:
• Power buton
• Two Pak Media slots and a Slot Selector button
• Transport controls
• Menu selection buttons
• Headphone volume control and headphone jack
• Multi-purpose User Control Knob for jog and selection functions
• Large 1280 x 720 TFT LCD display with Video Monitor and Menu/Status
Overlays. In f
Power ON/OFF Button
Controls system power ON/OFF and shows when power is ON (when illuminated)
or OFF.
NOTE: When power is first applied to Ki Pro Ultra Plus, the unit powers up immediately
(without pressing the button. This facilitates a quick return to operation if there is
a power interruption.
NOTE: Upon power up with both slots populated, Slot 1 is the initial storage system
accessed by Ki Pro Ultra Plus.

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In normal operation to turn power on, press the button once. It isn’t necessary
to press hard—it’s a “soft” button sensed by the processor inside. Pressing the
button will begin power-up and display start-up progress on the alphanumeric
display.
To power down, press and hold the power button down for 3 seconds while the
display counts down. This process prevents accidental power-off during normal
operation. You can abort the power-down process by simply removing your
finger from the power button before the 3 seconds have elapsed.
SLOT Button
The SLOT button serves two purposes. It selects which media slot is accessed
by the system (either Slot 1 or 2) and is used to unmount the currently selected
media. When the Pak card LED is extinguished, it is unmounted and can be
removed.
Caution! Always use the SLOT button to unmount media or it may be damaged
when removed.
Caution! Pushing the slot button cycles between unmounting media and selecting
media. This function is only active when in transport STOP mode. If it is not
highlighted, press the stop button. After you select a slot, the system returns to
the last selected clip and timecode for that slot. If the media has been changed
since the slot was last selected (media physically removed or replaced), the “rst”
clip on the media will be “cued” to its start point. If inserted media has any issues,
additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as: “Warning: Backup
and Reformat” or “Warning: Media Unformatted.
Caution! Removing media with the Slot LED highlighted, or while ashing, can
result in corrupted media or potential damage to the media.
Transport Control Buttons
The transport buttons are always active.
STOP - The square symbol STOP button has a dual function. When playing back
a clip (PLAY, FFWD, or REV) the first push of STOP acts as a “pause” mode: the
playback is paused, the current point of the clip is displayed, and the STOP
button flashes. A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and
directs Ki Pro Ultra Plus’s outputs into an “E to E” mode (the currently selected
inputs bypass to the outputs). To determine at a glance if the STOP button is
in a “pause” mode, note that the stop button will flash if media playback is
paused. The STOP button is fully illuminated in “stop” mode.
PLAY > - Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal
speed.
RECORD- Press the round red RECORD button to begin recording. Once in
RECORD mode, all other transport buttons are locked-out except the STOP
button.
FFWD >> - Press FFWD to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed.
Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x, 8x, and 16x. (Pushing the button
after 16x speed is reached has no further effect.) When fast-forwarding, audio
is muted.
REV << - Press REV when not highlighted to begin playback of the current clip in
reverse at 1x speed. Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x, 4x, 8x, and
16x. (Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect.)
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DISP Button
Use the display button to toggle video overlay display modes. Sequential presses
of the button step through these display modes:
1. No overlay – display is video monitor only
2. Top and bottom status overlay
3. Top and bottom status overlay plus VU meters
The display button can be used to hide the Config or Status overlay if it is active.
User Control Knob
The User Control Knob on the right side of the Ki Pro Ultra Plus front panel is used
to scroll through and select menu items. After scrolling to, and high-lighting a
menu item of interest, push the knob to select. To pop out of a selected menu
item, use the rotator knob to highlight EXIT and push the knob to return to the
top level.
When not in a configuration mode and media is mounted with clips available,
you can use the selection knob to scroll through the clips. Press the knob once to
enable JOG mode to step through the clip a frame at a time.
STATUS Button
When it is not highlighted, you can press the STATUS button to display the status
overlay. Status includes video input, format, record format, and audio setup
information. Once selected, the selector knob can be rotated to display either
the Status or ALARM tab. If any ALARMS or WARNINGS are active, they will be
displayed under the ALARMS tab.
When it is highlighted, pressing the STATUS button hides the Status overlay.
A blinking Status button indicates Alarms are present. Press the STATUS button to
immediately display the ALARM tab.
NOTE: When necessary, you can initiate a “safeboot” of the Ki Pro Ultra Plus to factory
presets by holding in the STATUS button while powering up.
CONFIG Button
When it is not highlighted, you can press CONFIG to access the Ki Pro Ultra Plus
configuration menu overlay. If the transport is active—video is playing or
being recorded—you will be prompted to stop the transport before entering
configuration mode. Use the User Control Knob to respond to system prompts
by rotating and pushing to select. Once in configuration mode the User Control
Knob can be rotated to scroll the menu system. Push the User Control Knob to
enter a selected menu, scroll through the selections, push to select a setting. To
leave a menu, scroll to Exit and press the knob.
MEDIA Button
When it is not highlighted, you can press the MEDIA button to enter the Media
menu. Pressing MEDIA when it is highlighted will turn Off the Media menu
(returning to the default Transport menu). The Media menu can only be entered
from the transport STOP mode. The Media menu remembers which parameter
it is set to when exited and will return to that same parameter when the menu is
re-entered.
Head Phone Volume Knob
To adjust headphone listening level, press the knob inward and the knob will
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Displays and Indicators
Alphanumeric and Graphics LCD Display
This display shows menus, status, alerts and other information. Some words in
the menus may be truncated to fit the display limits. The LCD displays not only
UI information, but also a scaled version of the incoming signal or playback of
recordings. When the monitoring outputs are set to crop a signal to 1920x1080, a
graticule is applied to the scaled image on the LCD to alert the user.
VU Meters
A video overlay is provided on the LCD to display audio VU meters. Meters are
color-coded to report signal strength:
• Green - audio source signal level is in the “safe” area (no clipping). Vertically,
the green LEDs also show the signal strength, so you can see if the signal level
is low. Generally, it’s preferred to have the signal near the top of the green or
even occasionally peaking into the yellow LEDs.
• Yellow - audio source signal levels are at the peak edge of the safe area before
clipping will occur.
• Red - audio source amplitude is too hot and the signal is clipping at its signal
peaks. You should reduce the input gain at its source (camera, mixer or source
equipment supplying the signal).
Slot LED Status Indicator
These LED 1 and 2 states indicate the status of the media slots, S1 and S2:
• LED highlighted/on: selected media
• LED not highlighted/o: inactive media, okay to eject or no media inserted
• LED ashing: recording in progress
On power up, slot S1 is the initial selection.
Head Phone Jack
1/8” (3.5mm) miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones.
Rear Panel Connectors
The functions of Ki Pro Ultra Plus’s inputs and outputs depend on the operational
mode. Ki Pro Ultra Plus’s active input (the one to be recorded) is selected by front
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Figure 2. Ki Pro Ultra Plus Connectors
Video
Reference
(looping)
Linear
Time
Code
I/O
Redundant DC
Power Supply
Inputs
SDI Inputs 1-4 SDI Outputs 1-4
HDMI
input HDMI
Output Ethernet
LAN
RS-422
Machine
Control
Analog
Audio
Input
(25-pin)
Analog
Audio
Output
(25-pin)
Digital
Audio
I/O
(25-pin)
Analog Audio
Monitor Out SDI Monitor Out
SDI Fiber I/O
Inputs 1-4
Outputs 1-4
Connections
• Reference video loop for connection to a stable source of genlock video or
sync
• LTC Input and Output (2x BNC)
• HDMI v1.4b & v2.0 compatible input and output up to 4K/UltraHD 50/59.94/60
4:2:2 YCbCr or 4:4:4 RGB
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN
• Dual-channel Fiber Inputs 1-4/Outputs 1-4
• HD/3G-SDI Inputs and Outputs 1-4, with 16-channel embedded audio (8x
BNC)
• HD-SDI Monitor Output (1 BNC) with embedded audio.
• Balanced 8-channel Analog Audio Input via one DB-25 TASCAM pinout
• Balanced 8-channel Analog Audio Output via one DB-25 TASCAM pinout
• AES EBU 8-channel Audio Input and Output via one DB-25 TASCAM pinout
• RS-422 DB-9 Machine Control Interface (Sony 9 Pin protocol)
• Dual Mono Analog Audio Output via 2 RCA Connectors
Ref Loop
The Reference Loop BNCs accept an output timing reference signal. The reference
can be analog SD blackburst or HD tri-level sync. Examples of permissible
reference video input signals:
• 525 Color Black
• 625 Color Black
• 1080i Tri-level Sync
• 720p Tri-level Sync
The 2 BNCs are a passive loop: one BNC is for the Input, and the remaining BNC
can be connected to another piece of equipment in the reference chain or
terminated.

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NOTE: For proper operation the input reference signal must be stable and properly
terminated using a 75-ohm terminator on either the unused loop connector
or the last piece of downstream equipment to which the reference video is
connected.
LTC Timecode I/O
Two BNCs provide connections to the house LTC timecode generator or source.
Connections are high impedance. One BNC is for input and the other for output.
SDI Input and Outputs
Eight BNC connectors (four inputs and four outputs) are provided supporting
HD/3G-SDI video and embedded 24-bit digital audio. Using two or four BNC links
allows input and output of UltraHD/4K video.
HDMI Output
One HDMI connector provides for monitor output of HDMI compatible video and
multi-channel embedded audio. HDCP is not supported on the output. The HDMI
output supports standard HDMI cables only.
NOTE: HDMI v2.0 support requires the use of HDMI Certified Premium Cables.
HDMI Input
One HDMI Input connector provides input of HDMI video and multi-channel
embedded audio. HDCP is not supported on the input. The HDMI input supports
standard HDMI cables only.
NOTE: When using the Ki Pro Ultra Plus HDMI connection and attaching it to any HDMI
audio or video accessory, you must use a ferrite-beaded HDMI cable, HH-28F-06,
between the HDMI output port of the Ki Pro Ultra Plus and the HDMI accessory to
maintain regulatory compliance.
Ethernet
An RJ-45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting
Ki Pro Ultra Plus directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting
to a LAN. Ki Pro Ultra Plus is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over
Ethernet cables, automatically detecting which is used. Once connected and
properly configured, Ki Pro Ultra Plus can then be controlled by a web browser on
the LAN.
8-Channel Balanced Analog Audio I/O
Two DB-25 TASCAM pinout, one input and one output, provide 8-channel
balanced audio. Audio is high-quality 24-bit A/D input and D/A output at 48kHz.
Level adjustments are made via software. Software level adjustments for analog
audio (parameter 4.1) apply to balanced audio.
AES Digital Audio I/O
AES digital audio connections consist of one DB-25 TASCAM pinout for 8 channels
of input and 8 channels of output.

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RS-422 Connector
Ki Pro Ultra Plus offers a 9-pin serial port that may be used with compatible
RS-422 devices.
IMPORTANT: Not all RS-422 devices have been tested with Ki Pro Ultra Plus, so AJA cannot
definitively say which devices may or may not communicate as expected with
Ki Pro Ultra Plus when operated under RS-422 remote control. To see which
devices or nonlinear editors have been tested operating under RS-422 control,
refer to the latest Ki Pro Ultra Plus Release Notes document.
For details on using RS-422 machine control setup, see "35.2 Remote Control" on
page 53.
Power Connector
On the back of Ki Pro Ultra Plus are two standard 4-pin male XLR connectors
for supplying 12-Volt DC power to the unit. You can use either the supplied AC
Adapter or furnish your own battery source. Since the connector is an industry
standard pinout, choices are varied and flexible. Many 3rd party vendors offer
products using this standardized power connector.
• Pin 1: -
• Pin 4: +
• Pins 2 and 3: not used
Caution! Ki Pro Ultra Plus has no user-serviceable parts. To remove power from
the unit, remove the 4-pin XLR power connector to ensure disconnection. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device
has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped
Storage
Ki Pro Ultra Plus Plus records to Pak media, a form of removable SSD media. The
media is formatted as HFS+ and is native to the Mac OS file system. Media can be
mounted on the Mac OSX desktop for immediate editing and file access when
used with the Pak Dock. To work with media on Windows OS systems, you can use
third-party software such as Mediafour’s MacDrive (recommended).
Caution! Failure to properly mount or dismount media, or an unexpected loss of
power while recording, can result in an unrecoverable data loss.
Formatting Media
Pak media is provided pre-formatted. However, you may want to format media
that has already been used, or name media and format it during your shoot. To
format Pak media, the media must be inserted into a Media Slot. Once the media
is mounted:
1. Press the MEDIA button.
2. Rotate the User Interface Control Knob until you see the menu parameter
16.0 File System Formatting:
3. Push in the User Interface Control Knob.

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4. Rotate the User Interface Control Knob to choose the type of le system
formatting (HFS+ or ExFAT).
5. Push in the User Interface Control Knob.
6. Rotate the User Interface Control Knob until you see the menu parameter
16.1 Format Media:
7. Push in the User Interface Control Knob.
8. Rotate the User Interface Control Knob until “OK” appears. Push in on the
User Interface Control Knob.
9. Press and hold in the User Interface Control Knob and formatting will begin.
You may select any other key to abort the format operation should you
inadvertently enter this menu parameter. The confirmation process used for
formatting media helps you avoid accidentally formatting media.
WARNING: Once you have formatted media, you will not be able to recover
recordings that were previously made on the media. Always be sure that any
media you format has been properly backed up prior to formatting
Ki Pro Ultra Plus will display formatting progress and will display a completion
confirmation when done. Press any key to clear the completion prompt.
Using Pak Ki Pro Ultra Plus Media with Final Cut Pro and
Premier Pro
When Ki Pro Ultra Plus media is removed and connected to a computer via the
AJA Pak Dock, the media will mount as a normal HFS+ or ExFAT file system. The
Reel NAME parameter is the name of the media that will appear when the media
is mounted.
Once the media is mounted, each clip recorded by Ki Pro Ultra Plus will be a file
on its file system, which can be opened in non-linear editors such as Final Cut Pro,
Adobe Premiere Pro, etc. The clips will be instantly ready to edit because they
were recorded as a ProRes or DNxHD QuickTime file.
Using Ki Pro Ultra Plus Media with Avid Media Composer
Ki Pro Ultra Plus can record both native DNxHD .mxf files, and DNxHD files
encoded into a QuickTime wrapper (.mov). Native .mxf files can be loaded directly
into a Media Composer session without need for conversion.
To use the Avid DNxHD Quicktime files (.mov) produced by the Ki Pro products in
Avid Media Composer, AJA recommends using the “Link to AMA File(s)” feature
provided in Avid Media Composer.
NOTE: While Ki Pro Ultra Plus recorded files can be directly accessed from Avid Media
Composer via AMA for editorial, AJA advises transferring/copying media to a
local drive or disk array for editing.
Avid DNxHD QuickTime (mov) files can also be read in a variety of other non-
linear edit systems (when the appropriate Avid QuickTime codec package
has been installed), AJA cannot verify the behavior or performance of DNxHD
QuickTime files in these other non-linear edit systems.
Closed Captioning Support
In Single Channel mode, Ki Pro Ultra Plus supports the capture and playback of
CEA-708 Closed Captioning data as QuickTime movie tracks. Ki Pro Ultra Plus
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ANC data which is embedded in the SDI input (BNC or Fiber) signal. The packets
are processed and inserted into a QuickTime track (CLCP) as part of the recorded
QuickTime container. This track is created automatically if the CEA-708 packets are
present in the VANC of the input SDI signal. No user configuration is required.
On playback, Ki Pro Ultra Plus will process the QuickTime container file, process
the CLCP track if present and insert/embed closed captioning data on the SDI 1
output (BNC or Fiber) VANC.
When in EtoE or record mode, the Ki Pro Ultra Plus Status display indicates when
closed captioning data is present on the input signal. In playback mode, the
Status display indicates if CC data is being inserted.
Closed captioning is not supported on the Ki Pro Ultra Plus HDMI inputs/outputs,
or the SDI monitor output, or when operating in Multi Channel mode.

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Chapter 3 – Ki Pro Ultra Plus Installation
Overview
This section describes set up and installation of Ki Pro Ultra Plus. Choices you will
make include how Ki Pro Ultra Plus will be controlled (front panel or Ethernet and
web-browser) and the physical system requirements for your application.
Caution! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat
Caution! Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
What’s In The Box?
When you unpack your Ki Pro Ultra Plus, you’ll find the following components:
• Ki Pro Ultra Plus Recorder
• AC Adapter 110/220 with industry standard 4-pin XLR connector for powering
the Ki Pro Ultra Plus. A standard North American line cord with 3-prong plug is
included.
• Handle Installation Kit
Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro Ultra Plus should you need to do
so.
Applying Power
The following Warnings are provided as good practices and should always be
considered when Ki Pro Ultra Plus is used in a desktop application.
Caution! Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Caution! Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device, it must
remain readily accessible and operable.
Caution! Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the device..
Caution! Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.