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Internal HD/SD Hardware Downstream Keyer
KONA IP provides a powerful hardware keyer that can place graphic files with
an alpha channel over video in a selectable matte or the contents of the card’s
framebuffer from a software application (including AJA TV). Key a bug or text
over picture and avoid what might normally be a lengthy software render. Also,
working with these software applications, you can key video that has an alpha-
channel over video input or a matte. For example, you can load a QuickTime clip
that has an alpha-channel (a flying logo generated in the Animation codec) into
AJA TV and then place it over live video coming into the card and then passing
both on to a VTR for recording or broadcast.
ANC Support
KONA IP can transmit and receive ancillary data (timecode, closed captioning,
custom payload) in both SMPTE 2022-6 and 2110-40 modes of operation.
KONA IP Connectors
SFP Cages and Modules
Two SFP+ cages are provided to connect two separate 10 GigE Ethernet Links.
Both links can be bi-directional. Inputs and outputs for most uses will be set up
over the same link if bandwidth allows it.
NOTE: When using ST 2110-23, SFPs are no longer bidirectional and 2022-7 is not
supported.
IMPORTANT: Only fiber SFPs are supported. Copper SFPs and / or emSFPs draw too much
power and may cause damage and / or operating instability.
HDMI Output
A full-size HDMI connector on the KONA IP endplate provides HDMI 1.4b output.
HDMI output also supports HDR 10 and HLG, plus multi-channel embedded audio
(8 channels). HDCP is not supported on the output.
Reference Clock
Methods of providing a reference clock for Video over IP domains depend on the
SMPTE standard in use.
When using ST 2022-6, KONA IP can lock to analog black-burst or tri-level input, or
the incoming SMPTE ST 2022-6 stream. For analog reference, a single BNC on the
KONA IP endplate allows you to synchronize KONA outputs to your house analog
reference video signal (or black burst). If you have a sync generator or central
piece of video equipment to use for synchronizing other video equipment in your
studio, connect its analog composite output here. When KONA outputs video
in SMPTE ST 2022-6 mode, it locks to this reference signal. When connecting
a reference video source, the locking signal should be the same format as the
Primary format selected in KONA software. It is possible in some circumstances to
use an alternate format video signal if the basic frame rate is compatible.
With ST 2110, PTP (Precision Time Protocol) is recommended, but KONA IP can
also lock to an incoming SMPTE ST 2110 stream, or it can free run.
In This Manual
Chapter 1 - Introduces the product briefly, listing features and system
requirements.