KiStor Dock v1.1
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KiStor storage modules which use an HDD (spinning disk) have lower bandwidth and
data transfer performance. Therefore, data transfers using the KiStor Dock connected via
Thunderbolt or USB 3.0 and KiStor HDD (spinning disk) media may be very similar to the
transfer performance using the built-in FireWire 800 connector on the KiStor storage
modules.
When media performance can exceed the bandwidth of a FireWire 800 connection, such
as when using SSD KiStor storage modules, the data transfer performance using the
KiStor Dock should be comparably faster. If a USB 3.0 connection is used with a host
computer offering only USB 2.0, the data transfer performance will be the slowest of all
options offered.
Media File
Specifications
To add files to the KiStor drive for playback on the Ki Pro unit, you must properly encode
them as QuickTimes and place them in the “AJA” folder on the KiStor dock.
Valid media files for Ki Pro have the following specifications:
Full-raster Frame Rates:
QuickTime files that are full-raster and use the specified frame rates:
• 1920x1080 (HD) 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps
• 1280x720 (HD) 50/59.94 fps
• 720x486 (SD) 29.97 fps
• 720x576 (SD) 25 fps
Encoding:
QuickTime files that are encoded as follows:
• Apple ProRes 422 (HQ)
• Apple ProRes 422
• Apple ProRes 422 (LT)
• Apple ProRes 422 (Proxy)
QuickTime Audio:
QuickTime files that are encoded with the following audio properties:
• 24-bit, 48kHz audio (2- or 8-channel), if audio is included.
NOTE:
Files copied to AJA KiStor drive that do not meet these criteria may not appear on the Ki Pro
unit or may not play back as expected.
Unmounting
Procedure
To remove KiStor drives from your operating system, use the methods typically used for
gracefully un-mounting/ejecting any type of removable media.
Disconnecting the
KiStor Dock
When disconnecting the KiStor Dock, be sure to first un-mount/eject the media using the
proper procedure, as noted earlier, for your operating system. Then power off your
computer and disconnect the KiStor Dock power and data (Thunderbolt or USB 3.0)
connections.
Caution!
Do not physically remove the storage module from the KiStor Dock without first
gracefully un-mounting/ejecting it from the operating system. Failure to properly un-
mount/eject the drive may lead to data corruption, directory fragmentation and error
messages from your operating system.