AJA KONA 3 Installation And Operation Manual Download

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cross-conversion

2, 45

Custom LUTs

customer service

Data Rate Calculator

Data Rate Table

DBL double-speed transfer

Default Kona Output

definitions, control panel

digital audio

Digital System

disk storage

Disk Utility

Down (Conversion)

Down-Conversion

downconversion

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Downstream Keyer

2, 3

downstream keyer

DPX files

DS Keyer

Dual Link

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Dual Link HD

DV (DV25)

DV50

DVCProHD

DVCProHD hardware scaling

Easy Setups

EBU N10

embedded digital audio

features

Fibre Channel

flying logo

Foreground pre-multiplied (checkbox)

Format Screen Settings

Formats and Transfer Rates/Storage Table

Formats Screen

formats, video

Frame Buffer over Matte

Frame Buffer over Video In

Framebuffer

Freerun

Full Frame

full-screen

Gamma

Gatekeeper

Genlock

2, 42

genlock

Genlock and Your System

Getting Help

Graphic File

graphic file, test pattern output

graphic files

Graphic over Frame Buffer

Graphic over Matte

Graphic over Video In

G-Technology

H Crop

hard drives

Hardware

hardware scaling

HD-component analog connections

HD-SDI connections

HDV hardware scaling

Hold Last Application

Horizontal reference

horizontally stretched

house sync

HSDL

HSDL (High Speed Data Link)

I/O connectivity

Icons

Icons, Control Panel

Info Screen

Info Tab

InforTrend

Input Pass through

Input Screen Settings

Input/Output

Installation Overview

Installation Software CD-Rom

Installer Screen

Installing Software

Installing the KONA Card

IRE

K3-Box

K3-Box connector descriptions

Key a bug

keyed video

Keyer

KONA 3 Formats

KONA 3 installation

KONA 3 Software

KONA 3X

Kona Output Pulldown Menu

Summary of Contents for KONA 3

Page 1: ...1 1 www aja com Installation and Operation Guide B e c a u s e i t m a t t e r s Published 7 13 12 ...

Page 2: ...ations Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by AJA Video can effect emission compliance and could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Limited Warranty AJA Video warrants that this product will be ...

Page 3: ...hen the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product THIS WARRANTY IS GIVEN BY AJA VIDEO IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AJA VIDEO S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLU...

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Page 5: ...le ProRes 422 HQ SD or HD 7 What s In The Box 7 System Requirements 9 Understanding Disk Storage Methods 9 Cable Connections 11 Using the Standard Cables 11 Using The Breakout Box 12 About BNC and Mini Connectors 12 Connector Descriptions Cables and K3 Box 13 In This Manual 15 Chapter 2 Installation Installation Overview 17 Unpacking 17 Shipping Box Contents 17 Installing the KONA 3 Card into a Ma...

Page 6: ...en 57 Timecode Screen 59 Info Screen 61 Who is Controlling KONA 62 Using Multiple AJA Products 63 Notes on using multiple AJA Products 63 Using 8 bit Versus 10 bit Video 64 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If You Run Into Problems 65 Updating Software 66 Support 66 Appendix A Specifications Video Input 67 Video Formats 67 Video Output 67 Audio 68 Up Conversion 68 Down Conversion 68 Cross Conversion 68 SD...

Page 7: ... Express slot enabled computers A PCI X version of the card for legacy G5 computers with a PCI X 133Mhz slot is also offered KONA 3X The card comes supplied with software that allows it to work seamlessly with QuickTime based applications to provide a professional broadcast quality editing suite corporate industrial video center or high powered desktop video setup or anything in between Included w...

Page 8: ...version HD to SD down conversion and HD to HD cross conversion The quality of the conversion features found in the KONA 3 is virtually identical to AJA s award winning stand alone converter products used throughout the post production market The KONA 3 built in up converter uses a a full 10 bit path fully motion adaptive de interlacing and large multi point digital interpolators Down conversion us...

Page 9: ... powerful solution for multi format video playout of 2K material By generating 2K DPX files during the digitize phase different parts of the process for example delivery of full resolution media for shots intended for visual effects can be done much earlier Internal HD SD Hardware Downstream Keyer Available for the first time on any QuickTime capture card is a powerful hardware keyer that can plac...

Page 10: ...find the powerful AJA Control Panel automatically installed with their KONA package The AJA Control Panel provides easy I O configuration monitoring audio video source selection conversion and control of KONA 3G within the overall MacOS or Windows 7 environment Understanding Typical Workflows KONA 3 allows more workflow flexibility than ever before in post production Users can select a variety of ...

Page 11: ...pture directly to DV compressed media from an uncompressed SDI source For devices that may not have FireWire IEEE1394 or i Link connections this allows the user to capture to this low data rate yet good quality codec While DV does offer good quality it has lower chroma resolution when compared to DV50 JPEG or uncompressed The KONA 3 can be used to convert DV projects to uncompressed in real time f...

Page 12: ...r 8 bit uncompressed 10 bit additionally offers higher color specificity for compositing and color correction With Uncompressed 10 bit 4 2 2 media video quality is second to none at any price point for non linear post production For more information on this subject please see the topic at the end of Chapter 4 Installation and Configuration titled Using 8 bit Versus 10 bit Video AJA Kona 10 bit Log...

Page 13: ...VBR encoding Smart encoding analyzes the image and allocates more bits to complex frames Low data rate requirements make for more storage options and require less drive space to store high quality video What s In The Box When you unpack your AJA KONA 3 you ll find the following components AJA KONA 3 Software and Documentation CD ROM this CD contains the software installer to place KONA 3 drivers a...

Page 14: ...le SDI cable Standard Cable Set 3 BNCs Analog Out Connections In SD Can be Configured for Component Composite or S Video In HD Can Only Be Component Reference Input BNC RS422 Machine Control 9 pin Audio Output XLRs Channels 1 8 2 channels connector Audio Input XLRs Channels 1 8 2 channels connector 4 mini BNCs to 4 standard BNCs SDI Out1 Link A BNC SDI Out2 Link B BNC SDI In1 Link A BNC SDI In2 Li...

Page 15: ...time and controller cache can also affect performance especially with regard to the bandwidth requirements of SD HD dual link HD and 2K files About RAIDs Redundant Array of Independent Disks or RAID is a group of hard drives that appears to the host computer as a single high speed storage unit RAID systems enable you to increase storage capacity and get the performance reliability and data protect...

Page 16: ...eds Storage Example AJA KONA 3 for Dual Link HD and 2K resolutions AJA can recommend the following examples of drive configurations to support certain specified video and digital film resolutions and their associated bandwidth requirements If a particular drive array or manufacturer is not listed it may simply be because AJA has no experience with the company or a particular unit This guide simply...

Page 17: ...BNCs on the other and provides SDI connections for both single link and dual link SD HD SDI HSDL connections Cable connections are marked on both the KONA 3 card endplate and on the cable connectors for easy identification FORMAT Data Rate in MB sec Storage Requirement in GB Hour SD Formats 10 bit 4 2 2 SD NTSC PAL 28 101 8 bit 4 2 2 SD NTSC PAL 21 76 DV50 NTSC PAL 7 27 DV25 NTSC PAL 3 6 14 Photo ...

Page 18: ...rrel of the cable connector 90 clockwise until the connectors are locked together When properly locked the cable cannot accidentally be pulled out The four mini connectors found on the KONA 3 endplate are not common to most video equipment but offer small size ease of use and high reliability The connectors are also called mini BNCs and 1 0 2 3 Connectors To make a connection with these connectors...

Page 19: ...SD and up to 3 outputs in HD 2 SDI outputs that are used for both high definition and standard definition SD HD SDI and an analog video output configuration of this three BNC cluster is discussed later with regards to component composite and Y C Each of the three outputs is independently switchable between HD and SD For example if you are working in HD you can have simultaneous HD SDI SD SDI and H...

Page 20: ...PbPr transcoding involves a level translation that results in mathematical round off error RGB can be configured in the KONA 3 Control Panel Reference Video A single BNC connector is standard on the KONA 3 cable self terminating Two BNC connectors are standard on the breakout box these provide loop through if ref is not looped out a 75 ohm terminator should be used for the loop out connector Refer...

Page 21: ...m and then getting it up and running Important configuration information is also provided on video settings and use of genlock external reference Chapter 3 discusses operational aspects of KONA 3 when used with the AJA Control Panel Chapter 4 discusses troubleshooting problems with your system and what to do when there s a problem you can t solve Appendix A presents a list of technical specificati...

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Page 23: ...tem configuration For the most up to date Windows system requirements for KONA consult the AJA website http www aja com en support kona pc system configuration 4 Install AJA KONA software on your computer While the CD supplied with your card will likely have a recent version of the driver the fast paced nature of feature releases and updates means that visiting the AJA website for the latest drive...

Page 24: ...distributor for details on how to have your KONA 3 repaired or replaced Note Save packing materials and the shipping box If you ever require service or move your system use the packaging materials and box for safe shipment AJA KONA 3 PCI Express Card Installation Software CD Installation and Operation Manual in electronic form on the CD PDF Read Me First Notice and Registration Sheet BNC XLR cable...

Page 25: ...any of the available slots will work correctly slot 3 is the preferred slot on the MacPro You should configure the slots with the Apple Expansion Slot Utility application for the MacPro so that the KONA is at x4 or better speed 6 Remove the card edge access cover from the desired slot where you will be inserting the KONA card The card edge cover is secured by a tie down bar with two secured screws...

Page 26: ...Access PCI Express Slots Remove Screw and Cover Plate and Insert KONA Card Secure KONA with Screw Removed Earlier To Install 1 2 Slot 3 is the preferred slot on a MacPro for KONA 3 PCIe card installation PCI Express Slots ...

Page 27: ...t the URL provided Because of hardware and software changes AJA engineers are constantly testing and grading workstation performance The AJA website is your best source of up to date approved workstation configurations Note Always put the RAID controller and KONA on separate PCI busses This improves performance by reducing bus contention KONA Card placement in HP Z800 Motherboard 6 Open the card r...

Page 28: ...l installation shown Cabling the System SystemVideo Audio Cable Connections When installing your system you ll make video and audio input output connections These connectors are explained individually in chapter 2 Here system interconnection is shown and described ...

Page 29: ...ONA 3 Component Analog Video Out BNC connectors preferred or instead connect to a composite monitor If you have an SDI or HD SDI enabled monitor you may also connect one of the Kona SDI outputs to a monitor as well 3 Connect the 9 pin DB9 machine control cable on the supplied breakout cable to your VTR s RS422 control port or connect a 9 pin DB9 cable between the breakout box and the VTR s RS422 s...

Page 30: ...al VTR with SDI Inputs SDI Video with Embedded Audio In Out AES EBU Audio Out to Monitor System External Storage Computer Monitor E E Ex xt t te er r l nal nal S S St t to or rage age t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t Optional Genlock Reference HBA for connection of external storage Video Monitor Component Video Workstation computer AJA KONA 3G Card Installed ...

Page 31: ...alled Mac Software Installation Procedure For the most recent version of the KONA 3 driver it is best to visit the AJA website download the driver and read the details and requirements on the current driver to ensure compatibility with your system configuration Your system should be an Apple Intel MacPro Minimum system requirements for the host were described at the AJA websites referenced above M...

Page 32: ...ate who you are as currently defined on your OS X user profile Enter the proper name and password at the Authenticate prompt if you have multiple users defined ensure that you log on as a user with administrator level authority Log On Authenticate Prompt 6 Click on the OK button after entering a valid user and password 7 The installer will launch and you ll see a series of installer screens Initia...

Page 33: ...1 27 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Guide Installing KONA 3 Software System Check Installer Screen 10 Read and agree to the Software License Agreement KONA 3 Software License Agreement Screen ...

Page 34: ...o place the software on your computer Custom or Default Installer Screen 12 The installer will run and put all the necessary KONA 3 drivers KONA 3 Control Panel presets and additional software on the desired hard drive When it has completed installation you ll be asked to restart the computer Installation Progress Screen ...

Page 35: ...ware has been installed on the host workstation If you add KONA supported applications at a later date and have not previously installed the appropriate plugins you must run the install program again selecting the appropriate application support software to be installed Software Installation Procedure Locate the AJA KONA Software download or CD ROM packaged with your system and follow the procedur...

Page 36: ...re essentially the same but do not require restart of the computer Refer to your specific plugin package Installation Guide Double click on the download package or insert the KONA CD into the PC Install Wizard The KONA installation program will launch and extract the necessary KONA drivers for installation on the desired hard drive Install Wizard Welcome When you see the Welcome page click Next to...

Page 37: ...d Operation Guide Installing KONA 3 Software License Agreement Read the KONA license agreement and check the Agreement box to accept You will be asked to choose the type of installation you would like to perform Installation Type ...

Page 38: ...lation default and select only the software necessary for your applications Otherwise use the Typical installation The following screens depict the more elaborate Custom installation Custom Installation Menu You may deselect an Item for installation by using the pulldown to make it unavailable Custom Selections Pulldown Menu ...

Page 39: ...lugins you would like installed Disabled selections are marked with a red X Before clicking Next to install you can verify your disk space availability by clicking the Disk Usage button Workstation Disk Usage Display To return to the installation click OK Click Next to begin the installation screen Begin Driver and Plugin Installation ...

Page 40: ...s complete The AJA Retail installation requires you restart the computer after installation to activate the KONA card Restart Screen You may now repeat this installation procedure for your chosen Application plugins Re Installation Repair If you have problems running your newly installed pluggins or need to re install to add AJA drivers or application plugins you can relaunch the install package a...

Page 41: ...ll required software and hardware necessary to ensure a successful update of your KONA 3 Follow these instructions when a firmware update is required 1 First install the new version of KONA 3 software 2 After successfully installing the new KONA software the AJA KONA Updater will automatically launch The updater application is located in the AJA Utilities folder 3 When the updater starts the follo...

Page 42: ...a complete ON OFF power cycle to load the new firmware into the hardware Genlock and Your System For video stability and proper system operation it s best to genlock all equipment to house sync Although genlock is not required for KONA 3 or your system better quality will be seen by doing so Usually this means using a black burst generator output looped through the system On the KONA 3 cables and ...

Page 43: ... visual block diagram of how the card is set The current status of the up converters down converters the input and output settings and many other details can be viewed as a color coded block diagram in the control panel You can even access the Kona Control Panel application without exiting the application by first holding down the command key Apple key before mouse clicking on the Kona Control Pan...

Page 44: ...er because an input or output isn t selected or because no video is present at the selected input The lines will also show whether the input or outputs are single inputs outputs or dual link where two channels are used to carry the bandwidth of HD SDI 4 4 4 video and whether output is video or video key Icon objects on the block diagram screen input output icons frame buffer etc also called widget...

Page 45: ...a secondary format As described previously this means that either the Inputs or Outputs are somehow different from the framebuffer s assigned format i e the Primary Format This can be seen at a glance because the color will be different than blue Input Output Icons the input and output icons are triangles that together with their color show all the input and outputs and their status selected not s...

Page 46: ...configure the component composite Y C analog output Video Setup configures Video options such as composite black level Audio Setup configures analog audio monitor level and delay Conversion used to select codec options such as whether paused video appears as a full frame or a single field jitter shown or not shown and 24 to 30 fps padding patterns DS Keyer select downstream keyer mode specify a gr...

Page 47: ...urrent Default Output and the application currently controlling the KONA 3 card if there is one KONA 3 Control Panel Control Screen Control Screen Settings Default Kona Output this is where you select what KONA 3 will output as a default when no application has control of the board such as when the Finder is active Since KONA 3 can be controlled by software applications as well as its own control ...

Page 48: ...fer for display Note The graphic file will not be scaled to fit If it s smaller than the current frame buffer format KONA 3 will center it in the frame If it s larger than the current frame buffer format it will be cropped on the right and bottom Also some graphics formats and bit depths may not be supported Once a graphic file is loaded into the frame buffer it will be retained until it is overwr...

Page 49: ...screen shows the video format currently in use by the KONA 3 framebuffer called the Primary Format and allows you to change it All throughout the Control Panel choices are always presented based on what KONA 3 can do with the signals available and the inputs outputs selected For example on the Formats screen if the output or inputs are a different format than the primary then you ll see an additio...

Page 50: ...change is made via the Video Format pull down or by clicking an icon widget and selecting a new format via a contextual menu the block diagram will change to reflect the new format In the case of a Secondary Format the formats available can vary based on what the Primary Format is and the input signal frame rates of input sources limits the to from conversion choices The Secondary Video Format pul...

Page 51: ...lect a secondary HD format with a different frame size the KONA 3 card will perform a cross conversion where necessary input or output for like Hz formats By like Hz this means that 720P 59 94 may be converted to 1080i 29 97 59 94Hz Converting from disparate Hz is not supported on the KONA 3 card for cross conversions The example below shows 1080i to 720p KONA 3 Control Panel Formats Screen Showin...

Page 52: ...46 KONA 3 Control Panel Formats Screen Showing Cross conversion 720p to 1080i KONA 3 Control Panel Formats Screen Showing Cross conversion 720p to 1080PsF ...

Page 53: ...7 KONA 3 Installation and Operation Manual Using The KONA 3 Control KONA 3 Control Panel Formats Screen Showing 1080i to 525i Down convert KONA 3 Control Panel Formats Screen Showing SD to 720p Up convert ...

Page 54: ...d slightly to fill a 14 9 image with black sidebars Zoom Letterbox results in image zoomed to fill full screen Zoom Wide results in a combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill a 16 9 screen this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Down Conversion for down conversion the following choices are available Anamorphic full screen stretched image Letterbox image is reduced with bla...

Page 55: ...ext is shown in blue you can tell that it does match the framebuffer s primary format you ve set in the Formats screen By looking at the input source you can determine how the primary format should likely be set unless you want to perform a conversion on input If you wish to select a different input you can do so by selecting a different menu item or you may want to select Dual Link if your source...

Page 56: ...th of the SDI outputs 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 input output has no video it will be indicated on the block diagram No Video KONA 3 Control Panel SDI Output Screen SDI Output Screen Settings Separate information panes will be listed as applicable for SDI Outputs 1 and 2 Information...

Page 57: ... processing of the video is taking place format change and possibly even up down conversion KONA 3 Control Panel SDI Output Screen Secondary RGB SMPTE or Full levels when selected this indicates that both SDI outputs are being used together to output a 4 4 4 dual link signal from the KONA 3 card The RGB Range pulldown menu allows you to select either Full range 0 1023 or SMPTE range typically 64 9...

Page 58: ...a Channel key with the video output may be useful for feeding production switchers DVEs or other professional video equipment If Video Key has been selected as an output the block diagram will indicate the SDI outputs with video in blue and the key in red KONA 3 Control Panel SDI Output Screen Video Key Stereo 3D when selected this indicates that SDI 1 represents the left eye output and SDI 2 repr...

Page 59: ... Analog Out Screen Analog Out Screen Settings Analog Output Format choices in the Analog Format pulldown menu vary depending upon the Analog Output video standard For example the Composite Y C selection is only available when an SD 525i29 97 or 625i25 format is in use Analog formats can include Composite Y C one composite output and a simultaneous Y C S Video output Component SMPTE EBU N10 Compone...

Page 60: ...n QuickTime Video Output Display Filter these controls help manage the comprehensive list of video outputs and geometries that may be available to applications By selecting the checkbox next to specified parameters the video outputs related to these specified parameters are enabled as possible video outputs for applications As an example if the checkbox next to 25 50 is unchecked 50Hz video output...

Page 61: ...s 1920x1080 Audio Setup Screen This screen shows the current settings for that analog audio output and allows you to re configure it when desired KONA 3 Control Panel Audio Setup Screen Audio Setup Screen Settings Lock Audio Gain To Unity When set the KONA card will ignore the third party application s gain setting and set the audio gain at unity When not set this checkbox tells the KONA card to g...

Page 62: ...ending on video content selection of different field patterns may be useful in reducing jitter due to the content of adjacent fields The numbers in the pattern choices specify the frequency with which inserted fields will be repeated For example 2 3 2 3 means duplicate a field twice then the next field three times then the next twice and then back to three times KONA 3 Control Panel Conversion Scr...

Page 63: ...tom LUTs this checkbox enables a custom color lookup table LUT DS Keyer Screen The KONA 3 has a hardware based downstream keyer that is ideal for putting logos bugs or other video material with an alpha channel on top of video being played out or printed to tape A typical application would be putting a television station s call letters or channel over program video content Keyed video can be from ...

Page 64: ...layout or print to tape Graphic over Frame Buffer places a graphics file having an alpha channel chosen in Graphic File pulldown over the current contents of the KONA card s Frame Buffer which might be from storage video In Kona TV etc Matte Color only available when the pulldown Frame Buffer over Matte or Graphic over Matte are selected pressing this button brings up a color selection dialog The ...

Page 65: ...ile raster pixel x pixel count should match the primary format in the frame buffer or the secondary format if up converting Example you wish to key a logo on top of your 1920x1080 footage the still image with alpha channel that you load should be 1920x1080 KONA 3 Control Panel DS Keyer Screen Loading a Graphic File to Place Over a Matte Timecode Screen The timecode screen is used for both monitori...

Page 66: ... your video editing application that has timecode offsets that are user controlled Use that same value here as the Output Timecode Offset to ensure the timecode is synchronized Timecode Burn in this pulldown selects whether the timecode value is burned in on video output from KONA 3 If set to OFF timecode will not be keyed over the video If set to timecode then the timecode value will be keyed ove...

Page 67: ...rol Info Screen This screen shows the KONA 3 software files that have been installed on your system This information may be needed if you talk to an AJA Customer Service representative to determine if files are missing or need updating KONA 3 Control Panel Info Screen ...

Page 68: ...g the board s state is determined by the AJA Control Panel application s settings QuickTime Application Format Selection If a running QuickTime application uses KONA for capture or output it controls the Primary format via its own menus and settings These format selections are reported in the AJA Control Panel block diagram QuickTime applications can start and stop and change modes even while they...

Page 69: ...on that application will use the new product for its input output while the first application you launched will continue to use the other AJA product Example select a KONA 3 as the targeted product in the AJA Control Panel application Launch your editing application eg Premiere Pro The application is now using the KONA 3 for its input output Go back to the AJA Control Panel application and select ...

Page 70: ...t 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 signal passes from one digital value to the next higher value Since each numerical value in a 10 bit system is only one fourth as large as an 8 bit system s these contours become invisible and the sky varies smoothly 10 bit vide...

Page 71: ... 50 MB second sustained transfer rate Dropped frames during playback 1 Virus checking software running in the background disable it 2 Scratch drive not set to the RAID Dropped frames during record 1 RAID cannot sustain the data rate of the capture preset codec 2 Virus checking software running in the background disable it 3 Scratch drive not set to the RAID Media is not being captured from desired...

Page 72: ... information at hand will help when you call Apple or AJA Customer Support for help If the problem is unknown or you need general help first contact the dealer where you purchased the product AJA dealers offer product support for many service requirements If the problem is a Final Cut Pro operational issue Power Mac system issue or Xserve RAID issue then call Apple Customer Support for help If the...

Page 73: ...080P 24 2048 x 1080PsF 23 98 2048 x 1080PsF 24 2048 x 1556PsF 14 98 HSDL data rate 2048 x 1556PsF 15 HSDL data rate 2048 x 1556psf 23 98 playback rate 2048 x 1556PsF 24 playback rate Video Output Digital SD SDI SMPTE 259M 10 bits BNC HD SDI SMPTE 292 296 10 bits BNC Dual link HD 4 4 4 and 2K HSDL 4 4 4 Analog SD and HD Output 12 bits BNC HSD and HD Output 12 bits BNC HD YPbPr RGB SD YPbPr RGB comp...

Page 74: ...he aspect ratio preserved Crop image is cropped to fit new screen size Cross Conversion Hardware 10 bit 1080i to 720P 720P to 1080i 720P to 1080PsF SD to SD Aspect Ratio Conversion Letterbox This transforms SD anamorphic material to a letterboxed image H Crop Will produce a horizontally stretched effect on the image transforms anamorphic SD to full frame SD Pillarbox Will produce an image in the c...

Page 75: ...y difference is that in this type there are more pixels and the resolution is better 1080psf 1080psf differs from 1080p defined previously PSF is an acronym for Progressive Segmented Frame Like 1080p psf is progressive but it differs in that the data is written as two separate fields but without inter field motion as interlaced video carries This provides psf with the temporal motion characteristi...

Page 76: ...l format i e it decodes the data Deinterlacing The process of converting an interlaced scan video signal where each frame is split into two sequential fields to a progressive scan signal where each frame remains whole Advanced de interlacers include a feature called 3 2 pulldown processing Sometimes de interlacing is referred to as line doubling Downconvert Refers to format conversion from a highe...

Page 77: ...imes a second Resolution Resolution usually refers to the density of lines and dots per line that represent an image It is measured by the number of pixels displayed A higher number of lines and dots provides sharper and more detailed picture content Analog television pictures have over 200 000 color pixels while HDTV at 1080 vertical pixels by 1920 horizontal pixels offer greater than 2 million p...

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Page 79: ...io Input 49 audio input output 22 Audio Inputs And Outputs 13 audio monitoring connections 12 Audio Out 59 B Balanced 13 Betacam 14 black borders 48 black burst 14 black burst generator 36 Black Level 54 56 black Level pulldown menu 54 Block Diagram Screen 38 BNC Connectors 12 borders black 48 Box 7 Box Contents 17 Breakout Box 12 Breakout Cable diagram 23 burn in timecode 60 C Cable Connections 1...

Page 80: ...6 full screen 48 G Gamma 57 Gatekeeper 25 Genlock 2 42 genlock 14 Genlock and Your System 36 Getting Help 66 Graphic File 59 graphic file test pattern output 42 graphic files 3 Graphic over Frame Buffer 58 Graphic over Matte 58 Graphic over Video In 58 G Technology 10 H H Crop 48 hard drives 9 Hardware 2 hardware scaling 1 HD component analog connections 13 HD SDI connections 13 HDV hardware scali...

Page 81: ...d frame 45 psf 45 Q quality and codecs 4 quality lowest to highest 4 QuickTime Timecode 60 R RAID 9 RAIDs 9 read write 9 rear panel 13 Rec 601 57 Rec 709 57 Ref In 42 Ref Loop 36 ref loop 14 Reference Input 68 Reference Terms 69 Reference Video 14 Requirements 9 RGB 14 RGB Codec 6 RP 188 59 RP 188 Timecode 60 RS422 13 RS 422 control 2 RS 422 Sony 9 pin protocol 9 pin D connector pinout 68 S Sample...

Page 82: ...s 4 U Uncompressed 10 bit 6 Uncompressed 8 bit 6 unpack 7 Unpacking 17 Up Conversion 47 Up conversion 68 upconversion 2 48 upconverter 2 Updating Software 66 user and password 26 User Bits RP 188 60 Using K3 Box 12 V V Crop 48 Varicam timecode 60 Vertical reference 43 video and audio input output connections 22 video connections 11 Video Format 44 Video Formats 67 Video Input 49 67 video input sou...

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