AJA Video Systems Inc KONA LH Series Installation And Operation Manual Download Page 31

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YUV Video+Key

(KONA LHe Plus only) When selected, this indicates that the SDI Out 1 video is 

set to the same format as the framebuffer. SDI Out 2 is set to an associated video 

key signal (the shape to be cut out from the video - this will appear as a black and 

white image/matte). Using the second KONA output as an Alpha Channel key, 

with the video output, may be useful for feeding production switchers, DVEs or 

other professional video equipment. 

Select SDI Output 2

(KONA LHe Plus only) Same as SDI Output 1.  

HDMI Screen (LHi Only)

Figure 17.  AJA Control Panel, HDMI Screen

 

Select HDMI Output

The Select pulldown menu allows you to select either the primary video format 

(framebuffer) or a secondary one (up/down/cross-conversion). 

Stereo 3D

A pulldown menu for 3D output allows you to select either Side-by-Side or Top-

Bottom (Stacked) output of left-eye and right-eye signals.

NOTE:  This selection must agree with format selection in the third-party CineForm 

Codec (NOT included).

Audio Ch

This pulldown allows you to select the number of embedded audio channels for 

the HDMI output. Two or eight channels can be chosen. 

Summary of Contents for KONA LH Series

Page 1: ...KONA LH Capture Display Convert Version 14 3 Published October 9 2018 Installation and Operation Guide...

Page 2: ...and V2Digital are trademarks of AJA Video Systems Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Copyright Copyright 2018 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved All informatio...

Page 3: ...Unpacking 13 Shipping Box Contents 13 Installing the KONA Card 14 Cabling the System 15 KONA LHi Cable Connections 15 KONA LHe Plus Cable Connections 16 Installing KONA LH Software 17 Download 17 Soft...

Page 4: ...A Products 48 Notes on Using Multiple AJA Products 48 Using 8 bit Versus 10 bit Video 49 Appendix A Specifications 50 KONA LHi Tech Specs 50 KONA LHe Plus Tech Specs 53 Appendix B Safety Compliance 56...

Page 5: ...n post production broadcast and streaming work AJA software is distributed as a unified package which includes all the software firmware plugins and utility programs for AJA s Io KONA and T TAP produc...

Page 6: ...ions typically encountered with video capture playback and editing NOTE Theoretically the best test is to fill your storage disk to 80 and then test capture at the highest data rate you will use Addit...

Page 7: ...ion to disk read write There are a variety of system configurations and peripherals that can provide this level of performance For more on disk storage performance see AJA System Test Application on p...

Page 8: ...ent for audio source synchronization Sample rate converters auto lock to any AES or HDMI input 32 96KHz and then convert it to 24 bit 48KHz audio perfectly locked to internal KONA LHi video Sample rat...

Page 9: ...so get two channel unbalanced audio output RCA jacks KONA LHe Plus also features AES input sample rate conversion this feature eliminates the requirement for audio source synchronization Sample rate c...

Page 10: ...tionally provide Standard definition or High definition SDI input 1 BNC and output 1 BNC HDMI input and output 2x HDMI mini connectors KONA LHe Plus Endplate The KONA LHe Plus endplate provides one BN...

Page 11: ...ard model you ll be using the KL box with to ensure you get the proper cable set Figure 3 KL Box Model Breakout Box RS422 Machine Control External Reference loop Analog Audio Output Balanced Audio In...

Page 12: ...ality over longer cable runs Most professional quality VTRs and audio equipment have XLR style connectors for analog audio Analog audio signals are converted internally to 24 bit digital Unbalanced Au...

Page 13: ...utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards It is installed with the KONA Driver The application includes System Disk Test AJA Device Test Disk Device Test System Report...

Page 14: ...s 4 Open the chassis 5 Locate a recommended PCIe slot see the AJA website for slot selection instructions 6 Remove the backplate and screw from the PCIe slot 7 Touch the chassis to discharge any body...

Page 15: ...nnector identification Typical System Figure 5 on page 15 shows typical system interconnections for a system with digital A V sources Your system may differ depending on VTRs audio monitoring and vide...

Page 16: ...ce Audio System AES EBU Audio In Out to Monitor System Reference Monitors Analog Audio Inputs Outputs Balanced RAID storage Computer Monitor Optional Genlock Reference Video Monitor Component Video Wo...

Page 17: ...A KONA LH owners on our website www aja com We recommend checking occasionally for both software updates and additional product information NOTE If your computer has previously had another video captu...

Page 18: ...n 5 Click on Install Messages appear and when finished firmware update completed messages are shown Figure 7 Figure 7 Update Completed Messages 6 Click Shutdown to power down the computer 7 Restart th...

Page 19: ...edit compatibility Capture Formats When capturing you can record data in the following file formats DPX TGA BMP QuickTime NOTE Support by KONA of QuickTime for Windows has been discontinued MXF NOTE O...

Page 20: ...y Selected Function Screen Parameter Controls Block Diagram Area The top block diagram area of the Control Panel screen is a visual representation of the processing if any that s currently occurring i...

Page 21: ...is a selection for format conversion Primary Format The Primary Format is the media format written to disk and used in your project This is the format that the framebuffer will use and is shown in th...

Page 22: ...trol Panel In Use Message in red In the top right corner the Control Panel displays the name of the application controlling the unit In some cases applications may not always properly let go of the I...

Page 23: ...rary Preferences com aja devicesettings On Windows C Users USER_NAME AppData Local aja com aja devicesettings NOTE Clicking on the AJA Control Panel Erase All Prefs button deletes the existing Local P...

Page 24: ...ormat and any secondary formats for conversion of inputs outputs Input Select View and edit input selections and audio mapping SDI Output Select output format HDMI Configure the HDMI I O not LHe Plus...

Page 25: ...ntrolled by software applications as well as its own control panel the output can change dynamically When you select many video applications they will take control of the KONA inputs and outputs Howev...

Page 26: ...ffer it will be retained until it is overwritten by another graphic or test pattern or when power is turned off Graphic file names are only remembered in the menu until the AJA Control Panel applicati...

Page 27: ...ion function screen which uses QuickTime for conversion and is only available on Mac Video Format Primary and Secondary These pull down menus show the currently selected formats If you select an alter...

Page 28: ...80i 29 97 59 94Hz The example below shows 1080i to 720p Up Conversion The Up and Down pull down menus are available when conversion has been selected for the video path to from the framebuffer and lik...

Page 29: ...upported by your editing application Two information panes in the screen are provided Video Input and Audio Input Video Input Source The pulldown menu allows you to see and change the currently select...

Page 30: ...Screen shows the current settings for the SDI output s Because the outputs can be configured independently one output may be the Primary format and the other output may be the Secondary format If an...

Page 31: ...video equipment Select SDI Output 2 KONA LHe Plus only Same as SDI Output 1 HDMI Screen LHi Only Figure 17 AJA Control Panel HDMI Screen Select HDMI Output The Select pulldown menu allows you to sele...

Page 32: ...ll down control RGB 8Bit Uses 8 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID RGB 10Bit Uses 10 bit RGB mode regardless of the attached device s EDID YCbCr 10Bit Uses 10 bit YCbCr mode regardl...

Page 33: ...screen shows the current settings for that analog output and allows you to re configure it when desired format and black level Select Analog Output Select Primary or Secondary any conversion applied f...

Page 34: ...ature is used to default the hardware to use either p or PsF output over SDI when it has not been specified by the application Analog Black Level Choices available for Black Level are the two Composit...

Page 35: ...fps will not appear in the list of capabilities for the installed AJA hardware when using software that relies on the QuickTime VOut filter Geometry Checkboxes The 2K checkbox needs to be enabled for...

Page 36: ...like FCP7 VTR Exchange and AJA TV Applications like FCPX Premiere Pro Media Composer and Control Room no longer use these legacy QuickTime Components 3 2 Pulldown Pattern The value selected from this...

Page 37: ...jitter while paused Single Field a single field is displayed showing no flicker useful when color correcting or whenever the flickering would be a distraction YUV RGB Conversion These pulldowns selec...

Page 38: ...rol over how the keyer operates and whether it s turned on or off NOTE Different controls are available depending on KONA LH model For example Graphic capabilities are available on KONA LHi but not on...

Page 39: ...atte chosen will be used as a video background under the keyed video Foreground pre multiplied checkbox Use to avoid matte lines and improve the appearance of the foreground key being composited over...

Page 40: ...screen in the Control Panel Custom LUT Controls The LUT Transfer Function screen displays an approximate representation of the effect of the current LUT settings When the controls are activated by se...

Page 41: ...tom LUT User LUT File See LUT Files below Gain and Offset Controls When activated the controls on the right allow adjustment of Gain and Offset for Red Blue and Green Sliders The sliders on the right...

Page 42: ...024 Each line contains 3 integer values in the range 0 1023 representing 10 bit R G B component output values Component values may be separated by one or more commas spaces or tabs The example below s...

Page 43: ...an be multiple timecode types in the data stream Use this pull down to select the one you wish to monitor RP188 LTC Linear timecode RP188 VITC 1 Vertical Interval timecode RP188 VITC 2 LTC Port input...

Page 44: ...enerate a timecode based on the offset entry You can select a framerate from the pulldown menu at the right side of the pane Use that same value here as the source video to ensure the timecode is sync...

Page 45: ...elete button respectively Transferring Saved Presets If you want to use a saved Preset on another workstation you can simply copy the file on removable storage and install it at the new location The P...

Page 46: ...link to access the firmware update changeover screen Click Install to erase the current firmware and load the desired firmware You will be required to power cycle your computer to finish the changeov...

Page 47: ...use application If no in use message is displayed the AJA Control Panel is in control of KONA If no QuickTime applications are running the board s state is determined by the AJA Control Panel applica...

Page 48: ...use the new product for its input output while the first application you launched will continue to use the other AJA product Example if you select a KONA card as the targeted product in the AJA Contr...

Page 49: ...nts like a ramp or sunset For example if a sky region is mostly the same color but varies by only a few digital numbers from one side of the picture to another you may see contour lines where the sign...

Page 50: ...92 296 424 8 or 10 bits Single Link 4 2 2 1x BNC HDMI v1 3 30 bits pixel RGB or YUV 2 25 Gbps SD HD 1080p 50 60 1x mini HDMI Video Input Analog Composite S Video Y C 1x BNC 2x BNC Adapter NTSC NTSCJ P...

Page 51: ...kHz frequency response Audio Output Digital 8 Channel 16 and 24 bit SMPTE 259 SDI embedded audio 48 kHz sample rate synchronous 8 Channel 16 and 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48 kHz sample rate synchrono...

Page 52: ...phic SD to full frame SD Pillarbox Will produce an image in the center of the screen with black borders on the left and right sides and an anamorphized image in the center V Crop Will transform SD let...

Page 53: ...e Link 4 2 2 1x BNC Video Input Analog Composite S Video Y C 1x BNC 2x BNC Adapter NTSC NTSCJ PAL Component 3x BNC HD YPbPr RGB SD YPbPr RGB component mode SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525J...

Page 54: ...ded audio 48 kHz sample rate synchronous 2 Channel 16 and 24 bit AES EBU audio 48 kHz or 96 kHz sample rate synchronous or nonsynchronous internal sample rate conversion via 1x XLR on breakout cable o...

Page 55: ...No Connection 6 GND 7 RX 8 TX 9 GND Shell GND Size w x d x h 75 x 8 25 x 5 0 19 05mm x 209 55mm x 127mm Weight 0 7 lb 0 4 kg Power 13W typical 15W maximum Environment Safe Operating Temperature 0 to 4...

Page 56: ...ing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canadian ICES Stat...

Page 57: ...eses Ger tes Rundfunkst rungen auftreten in welchen F llen der Benutzer f r entsprechende Gegenma nahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe B Dans un environnement domestique c...

Page 58: ...e following caution statements warning conventions and warning messages apply to this product and manual Before Operation Please Read These Instructions Warning Read and follow all warning notices and...

Page 59: ...ding amplifiers that produce heat Avertissement N installez pas l appareil pr s d une source de chaleur telle que des radiateurs des bouches d air de chauffage des fourneaux ou d autres appareils ampl...

Page 60: ...Ger t sollte nur von qualifizierten Fachkr ften gewartet werden Eine Wartung ist f llig wenn das Ger t in irgendeiner Weise besch digt wurde wie bei besch digtem Netzkabel oder Netzstecker falls Fl s...

Page 61: ...irve para la conexi n a tierra La expiga ancha o la tercera espiga sirven para su seguridad Si el enchufe suministrado no encaja en el tomacorriente consulte con un electricista para reemplazar el tom...

Page 62: ...abo de alimenta o de ser pisado ou de ser comprimido particularmente nas fichas em tomadas de parede de conveni ncia e no ponto de onde sai do dispositivo Avviso Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in...

Page 63: ...or improper use handling or maintenance Without limiting the foregoing AJA Video shall not be obligated to furnish service under this warranty or repair any damage or malfunction a resulting from att...

Page 64: ...IONS DO NOT ALLOW THE LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO SOME OR ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS PARAGRAPH MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU Governing Law and Languag...

Page 65: ...m Keyer Screen Standard Mode 38 DPX Format 19 F Features KONA LHe Plus 8 KONA LHi 7 Firmware Screen 46 Firmware Update Procedure 17 Follow Input 28 Foreground Pre Multiplied 39 Format Conversions 28 F...

Page 66: ...D 31 System Connections KONA LHe 16 KONA LHi 15 System Requirements 6 System Test 6 T Technical Support 2 Test Pattern 26 TGA Format 19 Third Party Application 17 Thunderbolt PCIe External Chassis 14...

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