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Summary of Contents for Ki Pro Ultra 12G

Page 1: ...Ki Pro Ultra 12G File Based Recorder Player Version 1 0 Published May 27 2020 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 2020 AJA Video Systems Inc All rights reserved All information in this manual is subject to change without notice No part of the document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying or recording w...

Page 3: ...ia 17 Using Pak Media with Final Cut Pro and Premier Pro 17 Using Ki Pro Ultra 12G Media with Avid Media Composer 18 Closed Captioning Support 18 Chapter 3 Ki Pro Ultra 12G Installation 19 Overview 19 What s In The Box 19 Applying Power 19 Remote Network Control 20 Network Connections 20 TCP IP Information You ll Need 21 Networking via DHCP 21 Networking Ki Pro Ultra 12G using a Static IP Address ...

Page 4: ... Jogging and Selecting Clips 68 Playlists 69 Gang Recording 70 Data Transfer via LAN 72 Presets 73 Updating Firmware 75 Chapter 6 Ki Pro Ultra 12G Accessories 77 Overview 77 Ki Pro Ultra 12G Handle 77 KPU Shelf 78 SFP Modules 78 Appendix A Specifications 79 Ki Pro Ultra 12G Tech Specs 79 Dimensions 83 Appendix B Safety and Compliance 86 Warranty and Liability Information 95 Limited Warranty on Har...

Page 5: ...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 UltraHD 60p and 4K 60p recording in Apple ProRes HQ is offered utilizing Pak 2000 Pak 1000 Pak 512 and Pak 256 SSD media complete with full ...

Page 6: ...tally 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...

Page 7: ... Preset registers for storing and recalling system preset configurations Alarms to alert users to conditions that may need attention Media Formatting Requirements The Ki Pro Ultra 12G records and plays Apple QuickTime ProRes 444 Apple ProRes 422 and DNxHD 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...

Page 8: ...or rackmount applications Using the four channel HD recording capability and front panel quad display two rack mounted Ki Pro Ultra 12G 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 Ap...

Page 9: ... 441 459 551 LB 4K 146 146 152 183 UHD 137 137 143 171 DNxHD HQX 1080p 175 175 185 220 365 440 1080i 185 220 720p 175 220 SQ 1080p 115 115 120 145 240 290 1080i 120 145 720p 115 145 LB 1080p 36 36 36 45 75 90 NOTE Blank format frame rate combinations are not currently supported NOTE 4K UltraHD and SD video encoding using Avid DNxHD is not currently supported In This Manual Chapter 1 provides an ov...

Page 10: ... disposal The lithium battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunlight or fire Front Panel The Ki Pro Ultra 12G front panel includes Power button 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 Vide...

Page 11: ...l 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 flashing 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 ...

Page 12: ...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 imme...

Page 13: ...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 g...

Page 14: ...12G SDI support on the first input and output port SDI Input and Output BNCs with up to 16 channel embedded audio 8x BNC with 12G SDI support on the first input and output 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 vi...

Page 15: ...outputs are provided The first BNC input and output pair supports 12G SDI video All eight BNCs also support 3G SDI operation and embedded 24 bit digital audio IMPORTANT During recording an SDI BNC output signal is not a pass through E to E signal of the input SDI Monitor Out One SDI Monitor Out connector provides for monitoring compatible video and multi channel embedded audio Analog Audio Monitor...

Page 16: ... 8 channels of input and 8 channels of output RS 422 Connector Ki Pro Ultra 12G 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 12G so AJA cannot definitively say which devices may or may not communicate as expected with Ki Pro Ultra 12G when operated under RS 422 remote control For details on using RS 4...

Page 17: ...ntrol 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 WAR...

Page 18: ... or performance of DNxHD QuickTime files in these other non linear edit systems Closed Captioning Support With ProRes files Ki Pro Ultra 12G operating in Single Channel mode supports the capture and playback of CEA 708 Closed Captioning data as QuickTime movie tracks Ki Pro Ultra 12G extracts CEA 708 including 608 within 708 packets contained in the vertical ANC data which is embedded in the SDI i...

Page 19: ...d with 3 prong plug is included Handle Installation Kit Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro Ultra 12G 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 12G is used in a desktop application Caution Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has t...

Page 20: ... properly batteries should not have voltage lower than 12 volts and should not have voltage that exceeds 18 volts Ki Pro Ultra 12G is a low wattage device so many batteries can power it for several hours at a time Ki Pro Ultra 12G displays a Near undervolt warning prompt to help you stop recording before battery failure We also recommend the use of batteries with metering or remaining power indica...

Page 21: ... steps to communicate with Ki Pro Ultra 12G after choosing the DHCP selection 1 Use the User Control Knob to navigate to parameter 50 2 Make note of the DHCP supplied IP address shown to enter in your browser Step 2 2 With your laptop or desktop computer DHCP enabled and connected to the same LAN type the IP address from step 1 into the browser address bar You should now see Ki Pro Ultra 12G brows...

Page 22: ... Config item 50 1 Use the User Control Knob to navigate to Config item 50 2 Use the User Control Knob to navigate to Config item 50 3 Use the User Control Knob to navigate to Config item 50 4 NOTE For parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 you will be setting IP addresses using the User Control Knob and the Alphanumeric Keypad Then you will click on SAVE to keep your entries ...

Page 23: ... PCs default to the proper netmask when the address is set so you may not have to change it 4 Run a browser on the computer and type 10 65 74 65 the Default factory IP address You should now see Ki Pro Ultra 12G browser status screen Controlling Ki Pro Ultra 12G From a Web Browser To control Ki Pro Ultra 12G from a web browser on a network attached computer you must enter Ki Pro Ultra 12G s IP add...

Page 24: ...ed fiber or coaxial cables from the SFP modules before you remove the modules from the Ki Pro Ultra 12G Pull down the SFP lever to free the module before you withdraw the module from the cage For additional installation and operation details see the instructions provided with the SFP modules ...

Page 25: ...idle state Display when you press the display button an overlay is placed on the LCD screen When you push one of the remaining menu buttons Status Config or Media Ki Pro Ultra 12G will display Status Alarm reports Configuration menus Media formatting operations Display Button Sequence Press the Display button twice to bring up audio VU meters Pressing a third time brings up the last menu selected ...

Page 26: ...ure 6 Ki Pro Ultra 12G User Control Knob User Control Knob Overlay Display Content Initial Overlay The figure below shows an overlay display with video content behind Figure 7 Display Overlay with Clip Shown Top Line Displays the current clip format information Bottom Line Displays Percentage of media capacity available Current media Slot number Current reel number Timecode for the clip being reco...

Page 27: ...nput and number of Channels The following figure shows an example display for the Status menu Note that the Display button has been pressed twice to include the VU meters Figure 8 Status Overlay Display Config and Media Displays In the Config and Media menus the User Control Knob scrolls through various adjustable parameters and pressing the knob activates menu field for scrolling through the choi...

Page 28: ...clip that previously was recorded and it can be played The display shows settings you ve made in the Media menus You ll always know you are in Transport mode when the MENU buttons STATUS CONFIG or MEDIA are not highlighted if one is highlighted then you are in that menu When in the Idle mode not playing or recording you can access the Config and Media set up menus to adjust various parameters that...

Page 29: ...nd the chosen recording format and audio input 2 If these settings are acceptable then push the red RECORD button below the display 3 The green LED slot indicator and the green LED on the Pak Media will begin blinking indicating a recording is in progress You will also see the timecode changing on the UI display 4 When you ve finished recording press the STOP button You can of course customize you...

Page 30: ...acity recording will automatically continue onto the next drive with no lost frames To force a change over before the first drive is filled during a rollover recording simply press and hold the Ki Pro Ultra 12G front panel SLOT button for two seconds NOTE Initiating rollover through the Ki Pro Ultra 12G web UI is not supported Infinite Record The Infinite Record feature lets you use Ki Pro Ultra 1...

Page 31: ...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 will flash A second push of STOP will completely stop the playback and Ki Pro Ultra 12G outputs will go into an idle mode the currently selected inputs are passed to the outputs When a playback reaches the end of a clip it will automatically pause on the last frame of t...

Page 32: ...e drive Status Menus The Status menus display I O status and Alarm information The Status menu can be accessed almost anytime and will not change any active transport modes Use the User Control Knob to toggle between the tabs for Status display and ALARMS display Press the STATUS button or any transport button to return to Transport mode where an action could still be occurring like playback or ev...

Page 33: ...gress unless the Loss of Video Config menu parameter is set to continue recording Warning No Video Input May appear if there is no video input to Ki Pro Ultra 12G No recording will be performed in this state Warning Input Error May appear if a format or frame rate that is not supported is supplied to the Ki Pro Ultra 12G or a link of a multi link signal dual link or quad link is missing no recordi...

Page 34: ...tains existing recordings the rollover feature requires empty media to operate Warning Rollover Media Unformatted Appears if media for a rollover is not formatted or recognized Warning Name in Use Appears if the clip name specified in the naming parameters already exists on the media this happens when take 999 is reached and no more take numbers are available Ki Pro Ultra 12G will refuse to overwr...

Page 35: ...pied to or from the Ki Pro Ultra 12G Valid Transfer Files Valid media files must have Ki Pro Ultra 12G supported video formats and frame rates be full raster and must use 24 bit 48kHz audio if audio is included Files copied to Ki Pro Ultra 12G that do not meet these criteria may not appear in the web UI or front panel UI when you review clips Ki Pro Ultra 12G files are only transferred to and from...

Page 36: ...y the second piece of Pak Media S2 is seamlessly engaged and begins an appended recording SC1ATK1 1 This can continue until this piece of media reaches capacity IMPORTANT If a piece of media is inserted for a rollover and it does not meet the following criteria rollover recordings will not be possible The rollover media needs to have already been formatted in the Ki Pro Ultra 12G The rollover medi...

Page 37: ...be safely formatted OFF default ON No Infinite Recording occurs Recordings will automatically alternate between the two slots indefinitely 14 1 Encode Type Single Channel Mode only This parameter defines the encoding method to be used for recording ProRes 444 XQ ProRes 444 default ProRes 422 HQ ProRes 422 ProRes 422 LT ProRes 422 PX DNxHD HQX 220x DNxHD SQ 145 DNxHD LB 36 DNxHR HQX DNxHR SQ DNxHR ...

Page 38: ...ion is applied to the output for clips with the same Hz then clips play out smoothly one after another 15 2 Loop Play This parameter turns looped playback on and off OFF default ON Play clip s and then stop playback when complete Play clip s and then loop back and repeat playback 15 3 Playlist This parameter displays the name of the selected playlist variable The name of the selected playlist appe...

Page 39: ...ot delete the selected clip Press Control Knob and CONFIRM ACTION to Delete this clip from the storage device 17 0 Preset Reel Name This parameter determines the reel name associated with all clips generated while using this setting 001 to 999 default 001 Press Control Knob and scroll up or down to change the Reel Name value from 001 to 999 The reel name is a number between 001 and 999 It is histo...

Page 40: ...s for these parameters Reel Name Clip Name Clip Number Clip Number Append Alpha Append Value In both examples that follow TK is a default append to the naming convention just prior to the auto incrementing TK value which can be manually overridden via parameter 17 8 Take Example 1 Using the factory default AJA parameter settings Reel Name 001 Clip Name SC Clip Number 1 Clip Append Alpha Alpha Appe...

Page 41: ...pend if selected generated for all clips while using this setting 1 to 999 default 1 Ki Pro Ultra 12G automatically generates a Take number Press Control Knob and scroll up or down to change the Take value from 1 to 999 if you want a value other than the automatically generated value Ki Pro Ultra 12G follows these Clip and Take rules when using standard naming conventions Ki Pro Ultra 12G will not...

Page 42: ...m clip name can be used via menu parameters 19 1 19 2 and 19 4 or via the web UI OFF default ON Enable defining of custom clip name Disable defining of custom clip name 19 2 Custom Clip Name This parameter defines a custom clip name The custom name is defined via the front panel User Control Knob or the web UI The default is CUSTOM variable When entering characters for a custom clip name on the fr...

Page 43: ...ault Ch 1 4 depending on record channel 22 1 Gang Clip Name This parameter is used when performing gang recording via multiple Ki Pros refer to Controlling Multiple Ki Pros later in this manual If the desire is to have clips named the same across all Ki Pro ganged units recordings then use the Master Name selection in this parameter If the desire is to have clips named independently on Ki Pro unit...

Page 44: ... remain unchanged for 3 seconds The Config menu is for system set up and configuration Each parameter is numbered in the same manner as the Media menus Config Menu Parameters Many of the Config menu parameters are used together to configure the type of Ki Pro Ultra 12G recording and associated conversion formats used on the input or output for a particular workflow 1 1 Record Type This parameter d...

Page 45: ...f that clip 2 channels 3 channels 4 channels default Record two clips simultaneously Record three clips simultaneously Record four clips simultaneously 1 15 SDI Monitor Channel Multi Channel Mode only Controls which channels are displayed by the SDI Monitor output Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 All Channels default Display only channel 1 clip_1 Display only channel 2 clip_2 Display only c...

Page 46: ...or 1080 video source is used The SDI Monitor output always decimates the frame size when the input source is either UltraHD or 4K Additionally the user may select the Monitor Output s Out Convert option which will mirror the selection made in the Out Convert menu 1 5 In other words if the input format is 2K the user can choose 2K Crop to 1080 option in menu 1 5 and the Out Convert option in menu 1...

Page 47: ...ve NOTE For ProRes recorded files there is no way to record image division format information VPID data is not recorded NOTE If Menu 1 6 SDI Out has one of the following SDI outputs selected playback is automatically selected and the Playback Image Division parameter setting has no effect SDI 1 RGB SDI 1 YCbCr 1 66 HDMI Out Single Channel Mode only This parameter determines whether cropped scaled ...

Page 48: ...2G s ProRes recordings overwriting any HDR metadata that may already be present on the incoming signal The HDR related settings do NOT affect the output signals on the Ki Pro Ultra 12G s SDI BNC connectors including Monitor BNC No info frame data is included on any of those BNC outputs HDR parameter settings do not change any actual video image data These settings are only used to add HDR identify...

Page 49: ...an ITU BT 2020 color gamut and white point 1 71 HDR Mastering Luminance Min Identifies the minimum luminance of the mastering display used on the video material Use the slider to select from 0 to 0 4000 cd m2 default 0 0050 nits 1 72 HDR Mastering Luminance Max Identifies the maximum luminance of the mastering display used on the video material Use the slider to select from 0 to 4000 cd m2 default...

Page 50: ...ime Code Size This parameter adjusts the size of the Super Out time code displayed Choose from Normal TC Size Large TC Size 1 93 LCD Overlay Opacity This parameter adjusts the opacity of the Display Overlays 100 75 50 25 2 0 Video Input Multi Channel Mode only This parameter selects a video input source from the video inputs that are available This selection impacts the type of video that can be r...

Page 51: ...termine the correct signal type being provided by your camera or video source before configuring the 2 1 Video Input selection if an incorrect selection is made unexpected or undesirable recordings may result If you are unsure of your signal type you may use the built in confidence monitor and the Status menu to help determine the correct selection 2 10 Audio Input 1 Multi Channel Mode only This p...

Page 52: ...s selected Selects Analog audio input from the DB 25 input connector 2 3 Audio Channels This parameter selects the use of either two eight or 16 audio channels Generally when working with camera sources there are only one or two audio tracks being produced and therefore 2 channel would be the appropriate selection In post production use there are often more channels of audio required so 8 or 16 ch...

Page 53: ...ls for input and output 24dBu default 18dBu 15dBu 12dBu Selects pro level USA signal levels of 24dBu Selects pro level Europe signal levels of 18dBu Selects pro level German signal levels of 15dBu Selects consumer signal levels of 12dBu NOTE Maximum amplitude 0 dBFS Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment a 0 VU reading corresponds to 4 dBu Connecting a professi...

Page 54: ...e initiated either by pressing the physical record button or the web record button or via timecode REC KEY default TC REC KEY Start when Record button is pressed Start on Time Code or Record button If arm recording on timecode parameters 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 must be set to a qualified source and type of timecode You should use timecode that starts and stops like that produced by record run timecode fre...

Page 55: ...eter is for setup of remote RS 422 machine control Local Only default RS 422 Only Enables local control only RS 422 is disabled Enables RS 422 control Control from RS 422 To control the Ki Pro Ultra 12G via the RS 422 port this Configuration option must be set to RS 422 Only If this option is not set the device will look to the controller as if the tape is ejected Once a clip is selected frame acc...

Page 56: ...made in the 1 6 SDI Out menu parameter Example The 41 1 Video SG Frmt is set to 1080p 23 98 RGB and the 1 6 SDI Out is set to SDI 1 RGB then the output will be RGB If the 41 1 Video SG Frmt is set to 1080p 23 98 RGB and the 1 6 SDI Out is set to SDI 1 YCbCr then the output will be YCbCr even though the signal generator was configured for RGB Select the video format desired for the test signal outp...

Page 57: ... format then the 1 6 SDI Out menu parameter should be set up for an RGB output if RGB is desired Note that it is also possible to configure the SDI Out for YCbCr when the Video SG Frmt is configured for RGB but a color space conversion will be applied to the video output 41 3 Audio SG This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro Ultra 12G s internal test signal generator OFF defau...

Page 58: ...nob enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations NOTE If 50 1 is set to DHCP the default Subnet Mask will be assigned by the DHCP server NOTE If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the default Subnet Mask is 255 0 0 0 Please read the Note about editing IP addresses in parameter 50 2 as it also applies to parameters 50 3 and 50 4 50 4 Static ...

Page 59: ...sables an authentication login requirement when using the web UI By default this parameter is set to Disabled If you select Login via the front panel interface and then attempt to use the web UI interface you will be asked for a login password The web browser will present the login screen requesting that a password be entered before you can access any other parameter or configuration screen The pa...

Page 60: ...ptions are Daylight Savings ON Daylight Savings OFF 70 10 Screen Saver Timeout This parameter sets the number of minutes before Screen Saver dims the Ki Pro Ultra 12G LCD display variable from 1 to 60 minutes Push the User Control Knob to enter the time scale and scroll to choose the setting Press the knob to exit 70 2 Display Intensity This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric ...

Page 61: ...ing this parameter and recalling factory defaults overwrites the current settings Recalling factory defaults does not affect these settings Encode Mode IP Config System Name Encode Type IP Address Date and Time Subnet Mask Signal Routing Examples Since the Ki Pro Ultra 12G can receive a variety of signals via quad dual or single link SDI what follows are examples of how the In Convert Out Convert ...

Page 62: ...4K Multi Link Recording Single Channel Mode only The source device is outputting quad link 3G SDI at up to 29 97fps and 4x 3G SDI connections are made between the source and the Ki Pro Ultra 12G The user wants to encode the incoming material as Apple ProRes 422 HQ at a 4K raster size The incoming signal will be encoded to an Apple ProRes 422 HQ file on the Ki Pro Ultra 12G recording media These ex...

Page 63: ...lections would be SDI 1 YCbCr operating at 3G or SDI 1 2 YCbCr operating at dual link 1 485Gbps The Media Menu is used to select the type of encoding to be used for the recording Example 4 Multi Channel Mode only Three different source devices are outputting single link 3G SDI that is 4 2 2 1080p 59 94 The first two sources are connected to the Ki Pro Ultra 12G SDI input connectors 1 and 2 respect...

Page 64: ... uses a standard RJ 45 connector but internally it s intelligent and communicates via standard straight through CAT 5 Ethernet cables or null modem cross over cables without any configuration or strapping required Preferred web browsers for Ki Pro Ultra 12G control include Mac OS Chrome Safari Firefox Windows OS Chrome Firefox NOTE Other web browsers may work but AJA cannot guarantee consistent op...

Page 65: ...s menu parameter will display 0 0 0 0 No connection to the device can be made with this address Check with your network administrator if you experience issues connecting to the device over a DHCP network If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the factory default static IP address 10 65 74 65 is used So if 50 1 is set to Default Addr to see Ki Pro Ultra 12G web interface you would type the following in the...

Page 66: ... computer correctly identifies the new IP address Figure 14 Static IP Address Configuration All Ki Pro Ultra 12G web screens have certain areas in common On the left of each screen is a Menu panel listing all the available Ki Pro Ultra 12G screen choices Click any of these items to jump to that screen On the right side of each screen you ll also find a Connection panel This area shows the connecti...

Page 67: ... the parameter menus displayed on its front panel If you are unsure about the operation of a menu parameter hovering your mouse over the parameter name will bring up a tooltip for that parameter Additionally a pulldown menu above the emulation of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G user interface area allows you to turn on tooltips for the buttons in this area The buttons in this area can also be used to access ...

Page 68: ...UI Playing Jogging and Selecting Clips Clicking on the blue arrow icon on the top right of the screen opens and closes a Transport pane A graphical representation of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G front panel is shown with operational transport buttons Simply click on a button to rewind play fast forward stop or a loaded clip or record a new clip Clicking on the small gray arrow on the lower right opens a J...

Page 69: ...12G unit Figure 19 All Clips Playlist Screen The default state of the Playlists is to list All Clips available All Clips represents all of the recordings made on the Ki Pro Ultra 12G or valid files transferred to the Ki Pro Ultra 12G Quick Cueing You can cue up a clip quickly for review by simply double clicking the clip in the list Note that once you ve double clicked a clip to select it it will ...

Page 70: ...ve it to the next to last position in the list and move the last clip in the list above it You may create multiple playlists Playlists are stored as a simple file on the Ki Pro Ultra 12G media alongside the clips If you want to play a playlist you have created first select Play Media Playlist in the Media menu parameters NOTE Depending on whether you have been reviewing clips you may first be prom...

Page 71: ...255 255 255 0 They are connected to a host computer with IP address 192 168 0 1 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 The host computer uses a web browser like Apple s Safari to access the Master Ki Pro Ultra 12G by entering 192 168 0 2 in the URL field of the browser The Ki Pro Ultra 12G Master unit web UI should appear Locate the Gang Controls area in the user interface Parameters for each available Ki ...

Page 72: ...ing up a pulldown and an OK button Take operates like the Clip Number where a valid value of 1 to 999 can be entered and the enter return key needs to be hit for confirmation of the value For custom clip naming considerations see Custom Clip Naming on page 42 Note that for Subordinate Ki Pro Ultra 12G units the Settings column provides a selection of either Use Master Name or Subordinate Name Clic...

Page 73: ... you have canceled some uploads you may regain the space that these partial uploads may occupy on them media by choosing the Delete Partial Uploads option To download a clip select the Download option Note that the file will be downloaded to the particular web browser s selected download location See Appendix A Specifications on page 79 for a complete list valid media files that can be copied to K...

Page 74: ...tons The Import buttons let you browse for and import a preset file on your computer into the preset register associated with the selected button A dialog box warns you that the operation will overwrite the current preset contents with the contents stored in the file Import Presets 1 20 lets you browse for and import a previously exported all presets file from your computer A dialog box warns you ...

Page 75: ...st Ki Pro Ultra 12G firmware Current and past releases of Ki Pro Ultra 12G firmware are available from AJA s website To get the firmware point your browser to https www aja com Access the support page and once you re at the update page select the Ki Pro Ultra 12G firmware files for Mac or PC for download 2 Unpack the Software Ki Pro Ultra 12G software update files are ZIP files which you can open ...

Page 76: ...s performing a factory reset after updating Ki Pro Ultra 12G firmware NOTE You may ensure the new software is running by bringing up the Ki Pro Ultra 12G web page again The software version is displayed at the top of all web screens If for some rare reason it didn t update you can then run through the update steps again NOTE On some browsers the Retry page may appear even though the firmware upgra...

Page 77: ...ccessories as optional items that may be purchased separately The Ki Pro Ultra 12G s handle and desktop feet are included with the unit and if wanted are easily installed Ki Pro Ultra 12G Handle For units that will be moved often AJA offers the sturdy handle option Figure 24 Ki Pro Ultra 12G with Handle Figure 25 Ki Pro Ultra 12G Handle Assembly 1 Remove the two screws from the right side of the e...

Page 78: ...ps on top of the Handle aligning the holes 6 Insert the two screws through the Clamps Handle Support and Shield and into the enclosure 7 Snap the Caps over the Clamps and tear away the Spacer from the Shield KPU Shelf AJA offers this rackmount shelf accepting two Ki Pro units in a 2RU footprint Figure 26 Ki Pro Ultra 12G in Rackmount Shelf SFP Modules See https www aja com software configurator fo...

Page 79: ... 50 59 94 60 HD 1080i 25 29 97 30 HD 1080PsF 23 98 24 25 29 97 HD 720p 50 59 94 60 Only 4x 1 5G SDI 10 bit 4 2 2 YCbCr Square Division 25 and 29 97 requires Record Type PsF selection Codec Support Single Channel Mode Apple ProRes 4444 XQ up to 2K 60 fps Apple ProRes 4444 up to 30 fps Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 Proxy Avid DNxHD HQX 220x Avid DNxHD SQ 1...

Page 80: ...YCbCr 8 10 12 bit 4 2 0 YCbCr 8 bit Video Output Digital 1x 12G SDI SMPTE 292 372 424 2081 2082 3x 3G SDI SMPTE 292 372 424 1x Fiber or HD BNC 12G SDI SMPTE 297 optional SFP modules 3x Fiber or HD BNC 3G SDI SMPTE 297 optional SFP modules 4K UltraHD 4 2 2 10bit 4 4 4 10 12bit BNC or Fiber Dual Link 4 2 2 10bit 4 4 4 10 12bit BNC or Fiber Single Link 4 2 2 10bit 4 4 4 10 12bit BNC or Fiber 1x HDMI ...

Page 81: ...annel 24 bit HDMI embedded audio 48 kHz sample rate synchronous 8 channel AES EBU via 1 2x DB 25 TASCAM pinout Audio Output Analog Stereo unbalanced headphone jack 1x 3 5mm jack with volume control 8 channel 24 bit D A analog audio 48 kHz sample rate 1x DB 25 TASCAM pinout 2 channel unbalanced 2x RCA connectors Recording Mode Multi channel HD Apple ProRes recording Pak 2000 Pak 1000 Pak 512 R1 and...

Page 82: ...mbedded web server for remote control Configuration and Transport Control via WEB Interface Video Confidence Monitor via Web Interface Clip upload download via Web Interface in DATA LAN mode Remote control via REST Machine Control RS 422 1x DE 9 female connector Sony 9 pin protocol 9 pin D connector pinout is as follows 1 GND 2 TX 3 RX 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7 TX 8 RX 9 GND Shell GND User Int...

Page 83: ... 60W typical 65W Max 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz adapter 12 18Vdc 4 pin XLR chassis Environment Safe Operating Temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Safe Storage Temperature Power OFF 40 to 60 C 40 to 140 F Operating Relative Humidity 10 90 noncondensing Operating Altitude 3 000 meters 10 000 feet Dimensions Dimensions in millimeters Front View 219 41 84 13 Rear View 219 41 8 76 23 06 51 40 ...

Page 84: ...Ki Pro Ultra 12G File Based Recorder Player v1 0 84 www aja com 15 10 12 90 237 30 253 80 32 54 17 46 46 15 173 25 11 64 37 17 80 64 163 67 25 98 222 83 Top View ...

Page 85: ...Ki Pro Ultra 12G File Based Recorder Player v1 0 85 www aja com 54 85 203 35 19 05 26 90 54 70 164 70 192 50 Bottom View 10 53 30 28 84 13 35 98 44 74 73 42 45 52 7 14 Right View Handle ...

Page 86: ...C Caution This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following 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 Statement Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does no...

Page 87: ...take appropriate measures Achtung Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist Attention Ceci est un produit de Classe A Dans un environnement domestique ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques il appartiendra ...

Page 88: ...e Statement This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council VCCI 32 2016 If this equipment is used in a domestic environment radio interference may occur in which case the user may be required to take corrective actions China Compliance Statement This product has been tested to the following Chinese standards GB13837 2012 GB8898 2011 and GB17625 1 2012 This product meets the re...

Page 89: ...openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Avertissement Ne bloquez aucune ouverture de ventilation Suivez les instructions du fabricant lors de l installation Warnung Die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen nicht blockiert werden Nur gemäß den Anweisungen des Herstellers installieren Advertencia No bloquee ninguna de las aberturas de la ventilación Instale de acuerdo con las instruc...

Page 90: ...t Keine der Geräteteile können vom Benutzer gewartet werden Durch das Öffnen des Gehäuses wird die Garantie hinfällig es sei denn solche Wartungsarbeiten werden in einem AJA Service Center oder einem lizenzierten Betrieb vorgenommen Advertencia No abra el chasis El interior no contiene piezas reparables por el usuario El abrir el chasis anulará la garantía a menos que se lo haga en un centro de se...

Page 91: ...wurde nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert oder fallen gelassen wurde Advertencia Consulte al personal calificado por cuestiones de reparación El servicio de reparación se requiere cuando el dispositivo ha recibido cualquier tipo de daño por ejemplo cable o espigas dañadas se ha derramado líquido o se han caído objetos dentro del dispositivo el dispositivo ha sido expuesto a la lluvia o humedad o no f...

Page 92: ...a que sirve para la conexión 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 tomacorriente obsoleto Aviso Não anule a finalidade da segurança da ficha polarizada ou do tipo ligação terra Uma ficha polarizada tem duas lâminas sendo uma mais larga do que a outra Uma ficha do...

Page 93: ...manently it is not user replaceable If you ever dispose of the Ki Pro Ultra 12G ensure you follow local regulations for safe disposal The lithium battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire Attention L AJA Ki Pro Ultra 12G comporte une batterie au lithium rendue inamovible par soudage elle ne peut être changée par l utilisateur Si jamais vous souhaitez vous débarrasser ...

Page 94: ... fallengelassen wurde Avvertenza Il Ki Pro Ultra 12G non contiene parti su cui l utente possa intervenire Per spegnere il dispositivo rimuovere il connettore di alimentazione XLR a 4 contatti Per qualsiasi intervento rivolgersi a personale di manutenzione qualificato È necessario intervenire sul dispositivo se questo è stato danneggiato in un modo qualsiasi ad esempio la spina o il cavo di aliment...

Page 95: ...ustomer shall bear all shipping packing insurance and other costs excluding parts and labor to effectuate repair Customer shall pack and ship the defective product to a service center designated by AJA Video with shipping charges prepaid AJA Video shall pay to return the product to Customer but only if to a location within the country in which the AJA Video service center is located SOME JURISDICT...

Page 96: ... meet local requirements and in the event of a dispute between the English and any non English versions the English version of this warranty will govern This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction some of which are noted above ...

Page 97: ...9 Digital Audio Connector Pinout 80 Digital Audio I O 16 Display Intensity 60 Display Mode 26 Dropped Frames 38 E Encode Channels 45 Encode Type 37 Ethernet 16 Ethernet Connector 16 Ethernet Hub 16 Ethernet Switch 16 F Factory Fefault Settings Not Affected 61 Factory Reset 61 Features 5 FFWD Button 11 Fiber Modules 8 File Format 38 File System Formatting 38 Final Cut Pro 17 Firmware Update 75 Form...

Page 98: ...Forced 30 RS 422 Connector 16 RS 422 Machine Control 55 RS 442 ID 56 S Safeboot 12 Save Preset 74 Screen Saver Timeout 60 SDI Input 15 SDI Monitor Channel 45 SDI Monitor Out 15 SDI Monitor Output 49 SDI Out 46 SDI Output 15 SDI Playback Bit Depth 47 Selecting Clip Using Web Browser 68 Serial Number 60 SFP Connector 15 SFP Module Compatible 8 78 SFP Module Installation 23 Signal Routing Examples 61...

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