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1. frame only encoding Ensures consistent quality in every frame and no artifacts from complex motion Variable bit rate 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 Optimized for efficient Real Time effects Chapter 1 is the introduction you re reading listing features box contents and system requirements Chapter 2 gets you started with Ki Pro introducing the front and rear panel features connections and indicators and all the options available Chapter 3 provides complete instructions for operating the Ki Pro from the front panel Chapter 4 discusses remote web browser control of Ki Pro via Ethernet or 802 11b g Overview Chapter 2 Getting Started When using Ki Pro you ll make media cable connections to a variety of equipment based on how it s being used Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate and use the Ki Pro in its many configurations this chapter introduces the operating configurations power supply options plus all indicators controls and connections so you ll have a working knowledge of how it can be used to tie together the worlds of acquiring media production and post production For ease of explanation we ll talk about these two ways of using the Ki Pro Stand alone in standalone use for acquiring media the Ki Pro unit is pla
2. 17 5 ALPHA APPEND AtoZ Press ADJUST button up or down to change the default 2 A ALPHA APPEND value from A to Z Alphabetic values increment with A and Z wrapping around 17 8 TAKE This parameter determines the TAKE number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER followed by any ALPHA APPEND if selected generated for all clips while using this setting 17 8 TAKE 1 to 999 Ki Pro automatically generates a TAKE number default 1 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the TAKE value from 1 to 999 if a value other than the automatically generated value is desired There are rules that Ki Pro observes in relation to Clips and Takes 1 Ki Pro will not overwrite an existing clip 2 The Take number will auto increment past existing numbers for the prefix as defined by the Reel Name Clip Name Clip Number Clip Append Alpha Append and Take settings 3 If the number is at 999 Ki Pro will not auto increment instead it will register a Name In Use alarm This prompts you to select a new Clip Name Clip Number Clip Append Alpha Append and or Take settings so that a new unique prefix is created This action ensures files are unique and understandable and that clips are never overwritten CONFIG menus When we talk about menus we discuss the Parameter Number and Name on the top line of the display and the Parameter Setting s possible as shown on the bottom line of the
3. Ki Pro is shipped from the AJA factory it defaults to DHCP operation If 50 1 is set to DHCB and the DHCP server on the network fails to grant an IP address then Ki Pro will fall back to the static IP address If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the factory default static IP address is 10 65 74 65 So if 50 1 is set to Default Addr you would type the following in the web browser http 10 65 74 65 to see Ki Pro s web interface Main Status screen AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS General Screen Information All Ki Pro web screens have certain areas in common On the left of each screen is an information pane listing all the available Ki Pro screen choices Click any of these items to jump to that screen At the top of each screen you ll also find a heading showing the connection status in addition to the Ki Pro s serial number and software version This latter information is useful if you ever have to call AJA Technical Support to discuss a problem or get help In the middle of each screen are menu choices and information pertaining to the subject matter of that screen i e the wireless screen has choices about the wireless radio and its TCP IP network configuration Ki Pro web screens closely mirror the parameter menus displayed on its front panel In each of the screens presented on the following pages we ll list the parameter menu numbers that are related so you can read the full definitions S N software version and connection sta
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5. When in the STOP mode the CONFIG and MEDIA set up menus can be accessed to adjust various parameters that control Ki Pro s operation Note that you must be in STOP not PAUSE to access these menus if you try to access these menus without first having stopped playback a PRESS STOP prompt will appear on the VFD display You can tell if the STOP button is in pause if the button is flashing There are certain times when transport controls are locked out For example when ejecting media or entering an IP address the transport controls are locked out until the operation is completed Most other menu functions do not lock out the transport controls Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual TRANSPORT Mode default At any time you only need to hit any transport button to exit or exit a STATUS CONFIG or MEDIA menu by pushing its button Pressing a transport button sends the display into the TRANSPORT default menu Several operations may result in an ARE YOU SURE interaction for example FORMAT MEDIA This protects you from inadvertent actions and ensures that accidental button presses don t have negative repercussions When you answer yes to an ARE YOU SURE prompt the display then changes to an in progress display and automatically returns to the menu when the operation is complete When recording Ki Pro is in an E to E state However any conversions selected on input or output will be applied This means you can specify t
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7. input and D A output at 48kHz Level adjustments are made via software and a switch for line level inputs Software level adjustments for analog audio parameter 4 1 apply to balanced audio XLR using the Line setting on the switch The Mic and Mic 48 settings offer a lower input level suitable for microphones and their associated input impedance Use Mic 48 for microphones with phantom power condenser mic or Mic for microphones without phantom power dynamic micrphones Analog 2 Channel Unbalanced Audio Input and Output Two RCA connectors provide an unbalanced stereo audio input pair for use with consumer camcorders VTR VCRs and other A V devices For output two RCA connectors provide an unbalanced stereo audio output pair for driving inexpensive audio monitoring systems 9 pin Connector TEC Reserved for future use E E Host FireWire 800 eT IEEE 1394b FireWire connector for connecting to the 800 Mb s FireWire connector on an Apple Mac Pro or MacBook Pro for passing data This connector does not support connection to any other FireWire devices such as cameras or hard drives Feature not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Power Connector back of unit EH CTRL TC FireWire 400 j IEEE 1394a FireWire connector for connecting Ki Pro to a camera for timecode control This connector does not support data transfer of compressed audio video signals nor does it sup
8. readily accessible and operable Warning Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Record hours of media to a portable removable hard drive storage module with built in FireWire 800 or to flash based ExpressCard 34 cards feature not available in version 1 0 that both instantly mount on your OSX desktop for immediate editing and file access Ki Pro ships with a 250GB hard disk that can store up to 2 hours of 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 HQ media or 4 hours of standard 1080i Apple Pro Res 422 or even more for standard definition For additional storage you can buy a variety of storage types Caution Failure to properly mount or dismount media or an unexpected loss of power while recording can result in an unrecoverable data loss Although AJA doesn t make or sell ExpressCard 34 memory cards Ki Pro provides two slots where they can be used ExpressCards not supported in version 1 0 With the rapid industry development of these cards and many manufacturers providing them brands and models will change often AJA will post on the Ki Pro support web page which brands AJA has tested and found to work acceptably Since cards have to be fast enough to sustain throughput without dropping frames not all ExpressCard 34 cards will qualify for Ki Pro usage Search here to find list of qualified cards http www aja com support ki
9. the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for each of the up to 20 character name The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is O through 9 A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase Default aja kipro E AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 50 6 MAC ADDRESS This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the Ki Pro s ethernet adapter 50 6 MAC ADDRESS information only display Selecting this parameter allows you to view Ki Pro s ethernet MAC address The MAC address is a unique value associated with the internal ethernet network adapter MAC addresses are also known as hardware addresses or physical addresses MAC addresses uniquely identify an ethernet adapter on a LAN MAC address format MM MM MM SS SS SS The value is 12 digit hexadecimal where the first half identifies the manufacturer and the second half identifies the unique serial number Ki Pro has two MAC addresses one for the 802 11 radio and one for the ethernet adapter parameter 25 0 shows the radio s MAC address 50 7 802 11 MAC ADDRESS This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the wireless adapter 50 7 802 11 MAC ADDRESS information only display Selecting this parameter
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11. Manual Operator Side ES Head Phone Volume Knob To adjust headphone listening level press the knob inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment just like the audio input level knobs Displays and Indicators Alphanumeric and Graphics Display Display details The display is a 140x16 Graphics display Normally it will be configured in a 2x20 character format All menus are designed to fit into this format so some words may be truncated to fit the display limits Operational note The display power consumption is directly related to the number of pixels that are turned on and the intensity Therefore the default brightness is an intensity value of 6 on a scale of 1 8 and users will be able to diminish this value as they see fit in order to conserve as much as 2296 power consumption for the VFD The intensity setting of the VFD also correlates to the backlit buttons on the unit play select up select down etc During a period of 3 minutes of inactivity the VFD will go to a screensaver mode if the Screen Saver parameter has been set in the CONFIG menu VU Meters 7 segment LEDs show audio input levels for the 2 analog audio channels respectively Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the input levels independently to prevent clipping and ensure proper signal amplitude Green audio source signal level is in the safe area no clipping Vertically the green LEDs also show the signal strengt
12. ProRes 422 LT and Apple ProRes 422 Proxy SD HD 720 1080 full raster 10 bit 4 2 2 realtime implemented in hardware Up down cross conversion 10 bit realtime implemented in hardware Component HD SD analog video I O 6 BNC Composite video output 1 BNC HD SD SDI I O 2 BNC e HDMI I O 2 HDMI 2 channel balanced and unbalanced analog audio I O 4 XLR 4 RCA e LTC I O 2 BNC IEEE 802 11 wireless 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Features mE Panel user interface features a VFD display 2 line character display with 14 control buttons 3 control knobs and a power button Storage Module HDD with FireWire 800 port for use with Apple Mac computers HFS file system 12 Vdc AC adapter with industry standard 4 pin XLR connector 3 year warranty Software Remote Browser control software When a Mac PC or 802 11b g enabled device such as an iPhone are connected via the Ki Pro Ethernet port or its 802 11b g connection the device can control the Ki Pro via a web browser Embedded internal web server for remote control via 802 11b g or LAN Options AJA s Ki Pro can be enhanced by purchasing several options Ki Box Exo skeleton provides a surrounding chassis for the Ki Pro that can both mount to a tripod and provide a mount for camera on top this combination allows convenient access to controls Base Ki Pro Exo skeleton chassis with camera mou
13. Record Format 525i 29 97 INSI View Video Source SDI Access Ki Pro Audio Source SDI Transport Controls such sales D1 100 Status Conversion Letterbox as Record and Play Reel 1 00 00 00 00 I I O Timecode In TC Value Configure Input Output and Conversions exa cu gu Out Convert Format None SDI Output Fite Frmt Component Output File Frmt Wifi Enable Enabled Delete Status Select Clip1ATK3 486p 29 97 00 06 Fri May 12 Config SCIATK1 486p 29 97 00 08 Thu Aug 6 Media Clips View Navigation Menu clips list n and select Loop Play or delete clips on Choose Format Media Apple ProRes 422 KEEP MEDIA Encoding Method ES and Make Media Choices AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Status This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values O status including input format record format video source and audio source Conversion status Alarm status OK or specific alarm conditions Config This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values Out convert format SDI output Component output 802 11 enable disable 802 11 security 802 11 Network SSID 802 11 password Media This iPhone screen displays the following controls and values Encode type Loop play on off Format media Delete mode Reel name Clip name Clip number Clip append Alpha append Clips This iPhone scree
14. Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP and there is a DHCP failure then the default IP address is 192 168 0 2 If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the default static IP address is 10 65 74 65 Note For parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 90 0 181 0 When editing these the Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select Up again advances to the next octet At the final octet the address will flash pressing Select Up at that point confirms the setting When these parameters are edited you can abort the editing process by backing out press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit passes the first octet You ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet the display will blink this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved You can save the edited IP address press the Select arrow up to save or choose not to save by pressing the Select arrow down button Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 50 3 SUBNET MASK This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking 50 3 SUBNET MASK variable Using the adjust buttons enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP the default Subnet Mask will
15. This parameter defines the wireless network or SSID that Ki Pro will connect to via the access point 53 2 802 11 NETWORK variable Using the adjust buttons enter a legal wireless network name SSID for Ki Pro to connect with Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for the password The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase 53 3 802 11 SECURITY This parameter defines the type of security encryption format used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any 53 3 802 11 SECURITY WPA2 default Use WPA2 packet and stream encryption DISABLED No security employed No password needed WEP Use WEP packet and stream encryption WPA Use WPA packet and stream encryption Note WEP is an entry level encryption with WPA being better and WPA2 the best of the three AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 53 4 802 11 PASSWORD This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any 53 4 802 11 PASSWORD variable Using the adjust buttons enter a password for Ki Pro Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for the password The adjust buttons sc
16. allows you to view the Ki Pro s 802 11b g MAC address The MAC address is a unique value associated with the wireless radio s internal network adapter MAC addresses are also known as hardware addresses or physical addresses MAC addresses uniquely identify an ethernet adapter on a LAN MAC address format MM MM MM SS SS SS The value is 12 digit hexadecimal where the first half identifies the manufacturer and the second half identifies the unique serial number Ki Pro has two MAC addresses one for the radio and one for the ethernet adapter parameter 50 6 shows the ethernet MAC address 53 0 802 11 AVAILABLE This parameter shows all available 802 11 wireless networks detected by Ki Pro Choosing a network selects it for parameter 53 2 Note security details for any selected wireless network must be defined by the related parameters 53 3 through 53 5 53 0 802 11 AVAILABLE information display Choosing this parameter allows you to view 802 11 wireless networks within signal range of Ki Pro The Adjust buttons allow you to scroll up or down to view those available If you find one that you want to connect Ki Pro to then select it via the Adjust buttons and it will then transfer to parameter 53 2 802 11 NETWORK as the selected wireless network Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 51 53 1 802 11 CONTROL This parameter determines whether Ki Pro can be controlled remotely from
17. be assigned by the DHCP server If 50 1 is set to Default Adar 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 GATEWAY This parameter determines the gateway or router used by Ki Pro on your LAN for TCP IP networking 50 4 STATIC GATEWAY variable Using the adjust buttons enter a gateway compatible with your LAN if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 50 1 is set to DHCP the default gateway will be assigned by the DHCP server If 50 1 is set to Default Adar the default gateway is 10 0 0 1 Note Without a properly configured default gateway whether you have a router gateway or not Ki Pro will be unable to see other Ki Pros on the network although you may still be able to control the Ki Pro via a web browser Also without a proper gateway defined the discovery feature Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh on the Network web page will not work correctly and list other Ki Pros on the network 50 5 SYSTEM NAME This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface 802 11b g and for display on Ki Pro s screen saver if System name is chosen in Parameter 70 1 Screen Saver 50 5 SYSTEM NAME variable Using the adjust buttons enter a name for Ki Pro Using
18. either the storage module slot or one of the ExpressCard slots Second the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected piece of media Caution Not using the SLOT button to unmount media before removal can cause problems with the files stored on that media Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Ethernet Pushing the SLOT button cycles between unmounting media and selecting media This function is only active when in the STOP mode and requires a PRESS STOP TO CONFIRM if not stopped After you select a slot the system returns to the last selected clip and timecode for that slot If the media has been changed since the slot was last selected physically removed media replaced then the first clip on the media will be cued to its start point If inserted media has any issues additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as WARNING FRMT MEDIA or WARNING MEDIA LOW Network Screen This screen contains all of the information required to set up Ki Pro TCP IP networking The screen also shows all Ki Pros that are on the same LAN as the Ki Pro the web browser is currently communicating with Note Ki Pro IP Address and netmask fields filter keystrokes and only allow legal characters The Ki Pro also checks the format of the entry to ensure it is valid if found to be invalid the background of the IP Address or netmask will turn red If you click the Update button while an invalid en
19. formatted by the user 17 0 REEL NAME 001 to 999 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the default 001 REEL NAME value from 001 to 999 17 2 CLIP NAME This parameter determines the clip name associated with all clips generated while using this setting The clip name is either Clip or SC 17 2 CLIP NAME SC default Clips generated will have filenames beginning with SC Clip Clips generated will have filenames beginning with Clip Clip Naming Two Examples Two examples are presented below showing how resulting clip names are generated Each example is based on the collective settings 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 Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual MEDIA menus Ki Pro offers these parameter choices for easy identification of the QuickTime files so that the names can logically match the shooting script and are acceptable when imported into the Final Cut Pro Browser window Final Cut Pro s Browser window provides columns of data used to describe the media In the most minimal form Name Media Start Media End and Reel are required pieces of information for a Final Cut Pro clip to be properly perceived as vali
20. global reset of Ki Pro to factory settings go to Ki Pro front panel CONFIG Factory Settings parameter 99 0 for a reset to factory values Config Screen The Config screen is a general purpose screen used to configure Ki Pro s I O choices conversion choices and also set up Ki Pro s environment name clock settings display etc AJA Ki Pro Marketing Lab Status Serial Number ENGO0504 Software Version 1 1 0 8 Connection Status Connected Media In Convert None 5 SDI Output GO Transport Network Out Convert Wireless Clips Record Type Arm Recording TC RECKEY 2 Update Firmware Component Output CA mal HDMI Output File Frmt Video In HOMI Component In Audio In HOM Level SMPTE N1O 1 Component Out Lover CUERE NTSC Config DES Analog Audio Standard Downconvert Mode Zg Upconvert Mode Zoom Wide Letterbox Genlock Source Free Run TC In TC Value j TC Value 07 00 00 00 2 Marketing Lab Apply TC Type NDF System Name December 11 2009 1 39 Apply Date Set Screen Saver On AJA Logo Display Intensity GH Fan Speed Normal Video SG Format 5251 29 97 7 Video SG 100 Bars Audio SG 4 kHz Ki Pro Web Interface Config Screen Note In the following web screen control definitions the number in parentheses refers to the Parameter descriptions in Chapter 2 you can read more information there about the choices and their meaning
21. interlaced and PSF means encode as progressive This only applies to 1080 formats VFR Variable Frame Rate recording makes use of meta data embedded in the RP188 data stream on the SD SDI HD SDI input allowing for the frame rate to change actively Examples of cameras offering variable frame rate include Panasonic AJ HDC27 and several cameras from the Panasonic HPX line Note with version 1 1 firmware Ki Pro supports 720p VFR rates of 23 98 25 and 29 97fps Other 720p rates and 1080p VFR support will be added with a future firmware update 1 3 1080p PLAYBACK This parameter defines the format applied when 1080p media is played bac k off from storage 1 3 1080p Playback Progressive default PsF Playback as standard 1080p progressive frame Playback as 1080 progessive segmented frame regardless of what was recorded when input 1 4 IN CONVERT This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the selected input and stored when recording 1 4 IN CONVERT 1 5 OUT CONVERT NONE default SD HD 720 HD 1080 No conversion of selected input Convert selected input to SD Convert selected input to HD 720 Convert selected input to HD 1080 Note There is one converter available for input if selected it will be applied to the currently selected input Also input conversion of 1080psf23 98 sources is not supported 1 5 OUT CONVERT Th
22. is re entered MEDIA Button Pressing MEDIA when not lit enters the MEDIA menu Pressing MEDIA when it is lit will turn Off the MEDIA menu returning to the default TRANSPORT menu The MEDIA menu can only be entered from the STOP mode The MEDIA menu remembers which parameter it is set to when exited and will return to that same parameter when the menu is re entered Transport Control Buttons The transport buttons are always active STOP m The STOP button has a dual function When playing back a clip PLAY FF or REV 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 flashes A second push of STOP completely stops the playback and directs Ki Pro s outputs into an E to E mode the currently selected inputs bypass to the outputs To determine at a glance if the STOP button is in a pause mode note that the stop button will flash if media playback is paused The STOP button is fully illuminated in stop mode PLAY Press PLAY to begin forward playback of the current clip at normal speed RECORD e Press the red button to begin recording Once in RECORD mode all other transport buttons are locked out except the STOP button FFWD Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast f
23. local regional time to GMT UTC AJA does not endorse any particular one but here are two examples http tycho usno navy mil zones html http hurricanes noaa gov zulu utc html AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 70 1 SCREEN SAVER When set to AJA Logo a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the alphanumeric display after 3 minutes of inactivity defined as no button presses on the front panel When the Screen saver is on the STATUS button or STOP button will exit the screen saver 70 1 SCREEN SAVER ON AJA LOGO Display horizontally rolling AJA logo after 3 minutes of default button inactivity SYSTEM NAME Display the Ki Pro system name defined in parameter 50 5 OFF Screen saver is disabled Note The screensaver will not appear if an active transport function is underway e g Play Record etc 70 2 DISPLAY INTENSITY This parameter determines the brightness of the alphanumeric VFD display and front panel backlit buttons 70 2 DISPLAY INTENSITY variable Using the adjust buttons you can dim or brighten the alphanumeric display and activity indicator LEDs in steps from 1 dim to 8 brightest Default 6 70 3 FAN SPEED This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro s internal cooling fan In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro unit it may be desirable to set the fan speed to QUIET RECORD for optimum quiet operation 70 3 FAN SPEED NORMAL DEF
24. or ProRes 422 Press MEDIA or STOP to exit the menu To select a different video input press CONFIG then repeatedly press SELECT until you see 2 1 Video In then press ADJUST up or down to choose a desired video input connector To select a different audio input use the SELECT up arrow button and you will see 2 2 Audio In Press ADJUST up or down to chose a desired audio input connector Note You cannot select HDMI audio unless you have an HDMI video source nor can you select a SDI audio source if you have not selected an SDI video source These are just a few menu parameters that you might wish to change before you make your recordings To learn all the ways to convert formats on input or output read the CONFIG menu and MEDIA menu parameter topics later in this chapter Recording Notes Ki Pro may take a few seconds to close longer files files over 20 minutes For these longer recordings you may see a Closing File prompt on the display Ki Pro alerts you when the media is nearly full with a Media Low prompt at 1596 of the remaining capacity At 1096 of the total capacity of the media the Media Full prompt will appear Any recordings that have been started will stop once 1096 is reached and no further recordings can be performed using this media until it is formatted again or a MEDIA gt Delete Clips DELETE ALL has been performed AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Playing Back a Clip Deleting Clips To playback recorded med
25. playback of the current clip at normal speed RECORD press the red RECORD button to begin recording Once in RECORD mode all other transport buttons are locked out except the STOP button FFWD gt press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast forwarding audio is muted REV 44 pressing REV when not lit begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted for all speeds above 1x SELECT up down while in the TRANSPORT menu the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected it is cued to the beginning of the clip Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order not clip name ADJUST up down while in the TRANSPORT menu and in the STOP mode the ADJUST buttons will single step the current clip at a rate of one frame per button push up forward down reverse DELETE CLIP dedicated button that when pressed deletes the currently selected clip When pressed the system displays a precautionary ARE YOU SURE prompt SLOT this button serves two purposes First it selects which storage is accessed by the system
26. router if you have one You must also click the Update IP Address button to update Ki Pro with the changed information entered here Update Network Settings pressing this button requests Ki Pro to update its IP information with that entered on this screen AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh all of the Ki Pro devices present on the same local LAN as the current Ki Pro are listed below this heading see note below The serial numbers of all Ki Pros on the LAN or their defined System Names see parameter 50 5 are listed and clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of that Ki Pro Note the Ki Pro you control may be running a different software version so screens may look different As a rule it s wise to have all your Ki Pro devices running the most current software and the same version Also without a properly configured default gateway whether you have a router gateway or not the discovery feature Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh on the Network page may not work Note Ki Pro devices shown are cached and may not reflect the realtime state of all Ki Pros on the LAN As Ki Pros are added or removed from the network they may take awhile to appear in the Available Ki Pros listing If at anytime you want a current view of the network clearing the cache and showing the realtime state then press the Control key on your keyboard while clicking the Available Ki Pros Click to Ref
27. update files are ZIP files which you can open with a number of standard and third party uncompressor applications The software image that you ll install on Ki Pro is a file with a name like kipro ver 1 0 1 0 bin or similar Note Depending on your PC or Mac operating system settings the bin extension may not be visible to you in a file directory Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Wireless Upload and Install the Software on your Ki Pro Uploading and installing the software update only requires a PC or Mac that can see the Ki Pro via its ethernet connection Follow this procedure to install the software 1 Point your browser at Ki Pro s upgrade page by clicking on the Update Firmware link at the bottom of the navigation box on the left hand side of any Ki Pro web page 2 Click the Browse button to select the file you previously downloaded For example kipro ver 1 0 1 0 bin contained in the zipfile downloaded from AJA 3 When you have selected a valid Ki Pro image file click the Upload button in the web browser The file you select will upload to the Ki Pro and be tested for validity Incomplete corrupted or non Ki Pro software files are rejected 4 Wait for the procedure to complete it will take only a few minutes When done Ki Pro will prompt you to restart your machine After restart Ki Pro will be running the new software Progress is shown on the front panel 5 Oncethese
28. will be recorded and or passed through Audio In 2 2 This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available This is the audio that will be recorded and or passed through Component In 3 1 This parameter selects the input level for signals applied at the component video input connectors Component Level 3 2 This parameter selects the output level for signals applied at the component video output connectors NTSC Config 3 4 This parameter selects the output level for the composite video output connector Analog Audio Standard 4 1 This parameter configures the analog audio signal levels for input and output Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment a 0 VU reading corresponds to 4 dBu Connecting a professional 4 dBu device to a consumer audio input 10dBV 7 8 dBu may cause overloading whereas the output of a consumer device probably does not have sufficient power to drive a professional audio input With consumer and semi professional audio equipment a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to 10 dBV 0 dBu 0 775 VRMS Upconvert Mode 5 1 This parameter selects the type of upconversion from SD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 4 through 1 8 Downconvert Mode 5 2 This parameter selects the type of downconversion from HD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 4 through 1 8 Genlock Source 6 1 This parameter selects
29. AULT Fan runs at normal fixed speed for optimum cooling NORMAL AUTO Fan runs at variable speeds for optimal cooling QUIET RECORD Fan runs at a fixed slower speed for optimum quiet QUIET AUTO Fan runs at normal speed until recording begins then the fan ramps down to a slower speed for optimum quiet 80 1SERIAL NUMBER This parameter displays this Ki Pro s unique serial number 80 2 SW VERSION This parameter displays Ki Pro s software version level 99 0 FACTORY RESET Selecting this parameter and then pressing the ADJUST up button for 2 seconds recalls Ki Pro s factory default settings Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus EJ Caution Selecting this parameter and recalling factory defaults will overwrite the current settings with the exception of network settings which are retained Recalling factory defaults does not affect these network settings IP Config IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway System Name 802 11 settings or Date and Time To clear network settings and recall factory defaults hold down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time Note To set a single parameter to its factory default value go to that parameter and hold down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Chapter 4 Browser Remote Control Remote Control Overview An optimized web server inside Ki Pro allows you to remotely monitor an
30. C power supply instead of battery power Remote Network Control Network Connections Laptop w Web Browser for Remote Control Ki Pro Wireless Connection Ki Pro Wired Connection 802 11b g wireless iPhone Airport Wireless Router 10 100 1000 Base T wie oe Aa Firewall 8 Router Ki Pro Networking Example Ki Pro can be networked directly to a MacBook Pro or Mac using a single Ethernet cable straight or cross over or it can be connected to a local area network LAN If wireless networking is desired Ki Pro can also be controlled via an iPhone or laptop browser using 802 11b g and communicating through a wireless access point Airport In hard wired configurations Ki Pro connects via its 10 100 1000 Base TX Ethernet connector In a direct connection you simply connect the Ki Pro to an Ethernet equipped computer having a browser using a Cat 5 cable If connecting via a LAN you then connect the Ki Pro s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on the LAN A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or digital switch LANs may be divided into zones separated by software or hardware routers Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Remote Network Control Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent or dynamically assigned by the network D
31. CONFIRM ERASE press and hold the ADJUST up arrow button for 2 seconds or longer and then formatting will begin Ki Pro will display progress and when done you ll see the 16 1 Format Media menu once again Using Ki Pro Media When a Ki Pro storage module HDD or SSD is removed and connected to a Mac via a in Final Cut Pro FireWire 800 cable the module will mount as a normal Apple HFS filesystem The REEL NAME parameter is the name of the media that will appear mounted on the OSX desktop Once a Ki Pro storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted each clip recorded by Ki Pro will be a file on its filesystem which can be opened in Final Cut Pro Because the clips were recorded as Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HO Apple ProRes 422 LT or Apple ProRes 422 Proxy with proper Final Cut Pro metadata they re instantly ready to edit In Final Cut Pro s browser window you will see some of the information Ki Pro saved as data to describe the media Ki Pro saves the Name Media Start Media End and Reel for Final Cut Pro EJ VIDEO SYSTEMS Installation The following topic details set up and installation of Ki Pro There are two different ways to set up and use the Ki Pro portable recorder Stand alone use Camera and mounting with optional Exo skeleton with or without a tripod Software setup is the same for both uses Choices you will make include how Ki Pro will be controlled front panel 802 11 wir
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33. H di Der eyva OC P RE SUE 14 CTRL TC FireWire 400 ccc ccc cece cece HII e e een 15 ZI E T I UU ILI TIT 15 LANC LOOD cr 15 EITHER 15 LED Indicator for IEEE 802 11 Radio cece cece cece ence cece enn cnn rra rar eh heme eee 15 Power CONNEC Re 15 Mon pU 16 ExpressCard 34 Memory Cards 0 cece cee reece rene eee He he heh he he e hehe 16 Removable Storage Modules HDD or SSD sssssssssssseseesee eee hme e eene 17 Formatting Media crio eene nr ta e POR EQ RE PURI Raus RIA dei daa dde 17 Using Ki Pro Media in Final Cut Pro 00 0 eee cece cere cnet IH HH HH hh e hee 17 Installation vessinacinn sa dada rei 18 Stand alone Usage 4 esce cin rex A e UE TEE EE A er a T ER RES 18 Camera Mounting with Exo skeleton esses mH mH Hehe 19 Exo skeleton Setup and Adjustment ssssssssssssseeee eh hehe 20 Applying POWBlt 2 ere ERR WO US Rim CEA REM EUR LOIN EN DUE CHI FUE 23 USING AC POWER T 23 Using DG POWER 5 2 a ben 23 Remote Network Control our rers UR FUP OO RA HEU UO RE PUDE UTD Re UU IM scars ea 24 Network ConnectioNS emisores canti rn py erbe PUR RYE EE PIX ER RE Ge PYX PY EY DR PUR ONE YR UR NEA 24 TCP IP Information You ll Need 2 0 1 cece ccc cece nnn eh heme eh mee heres 25 Networking via DHCP cuerpo ex ertet ex e re EA e Eve IU ETEEVe er RR a EEVERMAS CU EET 25 Networking Ki Pro using a Static IP Address 0 cece cece cece
34. HCP When attaching Ki Pro to a LAN you should first talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected static IP or DHCP Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need to install Ki Pro on a LAN Caution This device is a Class A product Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Caution The 802 11b g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point Warning Intentional radiators such as the AJA Ki Pro client adapter are not intended to be operated with any antenna s other than those furnished by AJA An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna s with which it is authorized Warning Do not touch the Ki Pro radio or antenna cover when the antenna is transmitting or receiving Warning Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm 2 inches separation distance between the radiating element s and all persons This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits gt PP Oe TCP IP Information If your LAN has a DHCP server that assigns IP addresses dynamically then you don t You ll Need have to configure anything Ki Pro defaults to DHCP If for some reason your IT administrator prefers an ass
35. I embedded RP188 timecode Control LANC Loop 2 LANC connectors not supported in Version 1 0 Lens Tap connects to optional AJA Lens Tap intercept cable placed between camera body and lens for start stop control not supported in Version 1 0 IEEE 1394a FireWire 400 for control and timecode data not supported in Version 1 0 Serial Port RS 422 slave pinout 9 pin for future use not supported in version 1 0 Connector pinout is as follows 1 GND 2TX 3 RX 4 GND 5 No Connection 6 GND 7TX 8 RX 9 GND Shell GND Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual FireWire ES FireWire IEEE 1394b FireWire 800Mb s connects to Mac Pro or MacBook Pro mount as harddrive not supported in Version 1 0 Hardware up conversion 10 bit Anamorphic full screen Pillar box 4 3 results in a 4 3 image in center of screen with black sidebars Zoom 14 9 results in a 4 3 image zoomed slightly to fill a 14 9 image with black side bars Zoom Letterbox image zoomed to fill screen Zoom Wide combination of zoom and horizontal stretch to fill 16 9 screen this setting can introduce a small aspect ratio change Hardware down conversion 10 bit Anamorphic full screen Letterbox image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved Crop image is cropped to fit new screen size Hardware cross conversion 10 bit 1080i to 720P 720P to 1080i P
36. ILITY TO IMPLEMENT REDUNDANT CAPTURE AND BACKUP SYSTEMS AS APPROPRIATE Limitation of UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST Liability CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA FOOTAGE OR WORK OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOFTWARE OR HARDWARE FAILURE OR ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER EVEN IF AJA VIDEO HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBLITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AJA VIDEO s LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID FORTHE PRODUCT AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Trademarks wise ci bee ee bae eek Vp AE SI VE ORA RUE VER C RARE Vide bead RITE V RR TER Rey ii eji P ARAN ii Contacting SUPP OME as cece cese onto ru ale Meena win E PEDE EI UM RECEIVES M EFE EM RE NT pe sare e eU E ii Limited Warranty viciado ii Limitation of Eiabllity escoria e XN AR ta e A Y Ro Re dte iii Table of Contents ases cevci peser te eer Fb ded M REWEPRDUWOR a OE E wands UR DM UE ER EU da 1 Chapter 1 Introduction e TM EDU 1 Features ee T EEUU 2 Hardwar ERN D DLE 2 OANE eE e Fey e er ERIS HR RAI Ye bus RU e PRI PR EO PER ERG RN 3 ODtIODS sonrisas hx are RM ala loc 3 What s In Thie BOX 225 ore arte sie ane EU exa tg uid AAA tad ues de ea peine genet 5
37. Ki Pro Screens ui sna seepe E EARS UR ERES ENERV eliza eed gin tan ea ENOUGH cage ten ERROR 68 When Using an iPhone to Control Ki Pro eee cece ccc eee n nen meme heme hen 68 Appendix A Specifications VIDEO SYSTEMS Overview Chapter 1 Introduction Ki Pro is an all new way of connecting production and post With it you can now acquire with the same codec you edit with Apple ProRes 422 in all 4 types including HQ LT and Proxy Ki Pro simplifies the link between production and post by acquiring on the best codec for use with Apple Final Cut Studio from virtually any camera regardless of format With its extensive analog and digital connectivity virtually any video and audio source can be fed into Ki Pro Also included is AJA s powerful 10 bit realtime up down cross conversion allowing you to record in the format you want to edit and deliver Small and portable AJA s Ki Pro was designed as a field recorder for creating ready to edit professional digital video Ki Pro supports an Apple file based workflow by recording standard Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files on industry standard media Ki Pro supports analog and digital audio video I O and records on either removable 34mm ExpressCards up to two can be mounted or a removable storage module Two types of storage modules are also available for Ki Pro a 2 5 SATA hard drive supplied with the base system or a Solid State Drive SSD module you can optionally purch
38. ON OFF LED Indicator HDMI Left Right In Out Component SDI In Out Balanced In Out Audio In Unbalanced Composite Line Mic Level Audio In Out Switch Ki Pro Connector Side and Back Side Connections HDMI v1 1 video with embedded audio 2 channels input 8 channels output 1x connector for input and 1x connector for output HD SD SDI Input and Output with 8 channel embedded audio 2x BNC Note Though Ki Pro SDI and HDMI support 8 channel embedded audio in E to E only 2 channels can be captured and played back at this time Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Connector Side EH HD SD Component YPbPr RGB Video 3x BNCs for input and 3x BNCs for output Composite video output CVBS 1x BNC 2 channel balanced analog audio Input and Output 4x XLR 2 channel unbalanced analog audio Input and Output 4x RCA Line Mic Level Switch analog XLR audio input level LTC Input and Output 2x BNC Lens Tap LANC 1394a FireWire port connection to camera for timecode and control 1394b FireWire port connection to host computer LED Indicator for IEEE 802 11 Radio ON OFF 10 100 1000 Ethernet LAN 9 pin serial port for future use Note above items marked with an asterisk are not supported in Ki Pro versions 1 0 1 0 1 and 1 1 software LTC Timecode Input And Output Two BNCs provide connections to the house LTC timecode generator or source Connections are high impedance One BNC is f
39. Pro s internal test signal generator Video SG 41 2 This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter above 41 1 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro Audio SG 41 3 This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator OFF silence or 1 kHz tone Media Screen This screen offers settings for a variety of media related functions including formatting storage media type of Apple ProRes 422 encoding and reel and clip definitions S ENGO00504 Connected tatus Config l Media ProRes 422 Of Transport Network REEP MEDIA E Ay Wireless Clips rem Update Firmware pply e Apy Alarms Ki Pro Web Interface Media Screen Encode Type 14 1 This parameter defines the Apple ProRes encoding method Loop Play 15 2 This parameter turns looped playback on and off Format Media 16 1 This parameter is used to format the currently selected storage device Reel Name 17 0 The reel name is a number between 1 and 999 that determines the name of the media as it will appear when the storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted on a Mac OSX desktop Clip Name 17 2 This parameter determines the clip name associated with all clips generated while using this setting The clip name is either Clip or SC Clip Number 17 3 This
40. T LVL This parameter selects the output level for signals applied at the component video output connectors 3 2 COMPONENT OUT LVL SMPTE N10 default Selects SMPTE N10 output signal levels BETACAM Selects BETACAM output signal levels RGB Selects RGB output signal levels 3 4 NTSC CONFIG This parameter selects the output level for the composite video output connector NTSC default Selects standard NTSC output signal levels NTSC JAPAN Selects NTSC Japan output signal levels 4 1 ANALOG AUDIO This parameter configures the analog audio signal levels for input and output Professional audio equipment has much higher levels than consumer equipment a 0 VU reading corresponds to 4 dBu Connecting a professional 4 dBu device to a consumer audio input 10dBV 7 8 dBu may cause overloading whereas the output of a consumer device probably does not have sufficient power to drive a professional audio input With consumer and semi professional audio equipment a VU reading of 0 dB is typically referenced to 10 dBV 0 dBu 0 775 VRMS These settings are valid with the panel Mic Line switch set to Line The Mic settings are lower input level settings for use with condenser and dynamic microphones use Mic 48 for powered condenser mics and Mic for dynamic microphones 4 1 ANALOG AUDIO 24dBu default Selects pro level USA signal levels of 24dBu 18dBu Selects pro level Europe signal levels of 18dBu 15dBu Selects pro level G
41. a wireless browser Enabling 802 11b g control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 2 through 53 5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with Note Although Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station Also turning on the 802 11 radio consumes additional power it should be disabled unless needed in order to save battery life 53 1 802 11 CONTROL DISABLED default Disable wireless control of Ki Pro ENABLED Enable wireless 802 11 control of Ki Pro Caution The 802 11b g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point Controlling Ki Pro from a browser wired or wireless is described in Chapter 4 Remote Web Control As an overview to wirelessly connect Ki Pro you must Enable the radio 53 1 Define the security between Ki Pro and wireless browser clients via parameter 53 3 Setup the correct password required for wireless browser clients via parameter 53 4 Choose the wireless access point that will connect Ki Pro to the LAN and to wireless browser clients 54 1 through 54 3 The access point will have a 802 11b g network name defined 53 2 802 11 NETWORK
42. ad Head Power Wes Transport Control Buttons Si aba ed ON OFF and Graphics Display Reverse Stop Play Record Fast Forward Press in and Press to power up press and hold for 2 seconds to typically 2 x 20 characters dud d gt power down abort power down for E cells edd by removing finger before 2 seconds Ki Pro Operator Side front panel Controls and The Operator Side of Ki Pro features a variety of buttons knobs jacks and indi i i i i u isplays ndicators for operating Ki Pro directly Each of the items found on the Operator Side are described here and on the following pages This side is referred to as the Operator Side because when mounted in the Exo skeleton it matches the operator side of the camera When controlling camera features you ll also be looking at all the Ki Pro control features for ease of use The front panel of Ki Pro operates in two modes the TRANSPORT mode default and the MENU mode Some controls have different functions in these two modes The TRANSPORT mode shown above controls basic play record clip select etc functions The MENU mode is for set up and configuration of Ki Pro There are three menu groups STATUS CONFIG and MEDIA these menus are accessed by depressing the corresponding Menu buttons on the left of the panel Buttons Power ON OFF Button Controls system power on off and shows whether power is ON when illuminated or OFF To turn power on press the
43. age Modules HDD will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase If a product proves to be defective during this warranty period AJA Video at its option will either repair the defective product without charge for parts and labor or will provide a replacement in exchange for the defective product To obtain service under this warranty the Customer must notify AJA Video of the defect before expiration of the warranty period and make suitable arrangements for the performance of service by contacting AJA Video support through the channels set forth on the support contacts web page at http www aja com support index php Except as stated the Customer 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 This warranty shall not apply to any defect failure or damage caused by negligent inadequate 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 attempts by personnel other than AJA Video representatives to install repa
44. al octet the address will flash pressing Select at that point confirms the setting Networking Ki Pro using the Factory Default IP Test Ki Pro s Network Connection with Ping Controlling Ki Pro from a web browser Controlling Ki Pro via 802 11b g AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS If you don t want to use DHCP to network Ki Pro and also don t want to set your own static IP address you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of 10 65 74 65 This might be useful for an application where you directly connect a laptop or computer to Ki Pro and want to get networking quickly Here are the steps to set up this method of communication 1 Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50 1 IP CONFIG and then use the Adjust buttons to select Default 2 Set your laptop or desktop computer Ethernet IP address to 10 m n m where m is not 65 and n is not 74 3 Also on the computer set the Subnet mask to 255 0 0 0 most PCs default to the proper netmask when the address is set so you may not have to do anything here 4 Run a browser on the computer and type 10 65 74 65 the Default factory IP address You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen After setting the IP address and other TCP IP settings and connecting Ki Pro s Ethernet connection to a LAN or directly to a computer ensure that you have a valid connection by Pinging the Ki Pro Pinging ensures that other devices on the network or a com
45. ames clips and content using an iPhone communicating with Ki Pro wirelessly Note Lens tap feature not available in version 1 0 Multi camera shoot with different brands of cameras different internal camera codecs all mounted with Ki Pros and delivering the same format of media Apple Pro Res 422 ready to edit immediately after filming No log and capture necessary When mounting a camera inside the Exo skeleton frame all Ki Pro controls will face the same direction as the camera controls so the camera operator can easily make adjustments Power to Ki Pro exits on the same side as the camera power supply so cables don t clutter the lens side of the setup AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Exo skeleton Setup and Adjustment The Exo skeleton option has two configurations As it comes out of the box it contains an adjustable camera mount on top a plate on the bottom for tripod mounting and two thumbscrews for Base Ki Pro Exo skeleton securing the Ki Pro chassis with camera mount unit to the Exo skeleton An option that can be added is an accessory CUN rod kit that adds soure K Pio chesse os plates to each side of Io Exe steloton Br the Exo skeleton frame so that 15mm user supplied rods can be used with the camera Rods are handy for mounting battery packs matte boxes and a wide variety of other accessories Optional Rod Accessory Kit Assembly Kit components 2 endplates 4 screws 5 32 allen 4
46. arning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits 802 11 Connection Status shows the status of connection connected or not connected 802 11 IP Address Type 54 1 shows the type of IP address DHCP Static or default 802 11 Network 53 2 SSID This parameter defines the wireless network or SSID that Ki Pro will connect to via the access point 802 11 IP Address 54 2 This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking 802 11 Security 53 3 This parameter defines the type of security encryption format used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any 802 11 Netmask 54 3 This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking 802 11 Password 53 4 This parameter defines the password used between Ki Pro the access point and wireless browser clients if any Field is only displayed if Security is enabled 802 11 MAC Address 50 7 This parameter is an information only field showing the MAC address of the wireless adapter 802 11 Connection Status This parameter is an information only field that explains the status of the wireless link whether it is up or not and whether any changes need to be made if the wireless access point is secured it will tell you the type of security i e WPA WPA2 etc Update and Apply 802 11 Settings clicking this button updates the Ki Pro with any changes you ve made on the Wireless scre
47. ase When removed storage modules function as a standard FireWire 800 drive when connected to a Mac Note ExpressCard storage is not currently supported with versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 of firmware Ki Pro s multi purpose mechanical design and small form factor allow both stand alone and camera configurations In standalone mode it can connect to a camera while sitting on a desk or flat surface In a camera configuration it mounts between the camera and a tripod using an optional Exo skeleton frame The frame option allows for flexible positioning of the camera and accessories and serves as an attachment to a professional tripod AJA Features Hardware VIDEO SYSTEMS Internally Ki Pro natively supports the Apple ProRes 422 codecs in hardware allowing realtime capture directly to Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime files In fact while the camera is recording to its own tape or file based memory Ki Pro can simultaneously capture the media as ProRes so it s instantly ready to edit when the removable storage module is connected to a Mac With this kind of flexibility you can save time steps and get your project done quicker and with the highest quality Like AJA s famous KONA and lo HD desktop products Ki Pro offers unparalleled connectivity Within its portable and rugged form factor Ki Pro offers SD HD analog 1 0 SD HD digital I O including SDI HD SDI and HDMI two channels of balanced and unbalanced analog audio with switc
48. ation Ki Pro is truck mounted receiving an HD SDI feed Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Installation EJ Desk mounted in an AV media library recording legacy material from a variety of decks formats and sources converting dissimilar media to standardized Apple Pro Res for archival Recording live house of worship services Ki Pro sits on a shelf receiving a feed from a wall mounted remote camera and audio feed from the house mixer Recording live music at a remote location Ki Pro receives video feed from event producer s switcher and picks up audio from a stereo pair of phantom powered condenser microphones Camera Mounting Ki Pro s applications become even wider with Exo skeleton when you add in the optional Exo skeleton that provides for mounting of both a camera and or a tripod Here are some typical workflows and applications Handheld camcorder with Ki Pro mounted underneath and a battery pack used for live sports recorded media is ready to edit immediately Broadcast usage with Ki Pro s hardware based conversion capability to take camera s 1080 or 720 input Ki Pro with Exo skeleton and and realtime convert to another camera on mount format e On set application camera operator controls Ki Pro with Exo skeleton and shooting via optional AJA lens tap optional endplates with whenever trigger is pressed recording stop user supplied accessory rods occurs An assistant remotely n
49. button once It isn t necessary to press hard or depress the button it s a soft button sensed by the processor inside When OFF and the button is touched it will begin powering up and display start up progress on the alphanumeric display To power down you must press and hold the power button down for 2 seconds This action prevents accidental power off during normal operation When the unit is powering down you can abort the power down process by simply removing your finger from the power button before 2 seconds have elapsed Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Operator Side E STATUS Button Pressing the STATUS button when not lit enters the I O Status menu Pressing STATUS when it is lit turns off the Status menu and returns you to Transport mode STATUS menus can be accessed at any time including when the machine is in an active transport mode PLAY RECORD FF REV The ALARM state displayed on the display shares functionality with STATUS The Select buttons can be used to cycle through alarms and I O status All menus and front panel operations are described in Chapter 3 CONFIG Button Pressing CONFIG when not lit enters the CONFIG menu Pressing CONFIG when it is lit turns Off the CONFIG menu returning you to the default TRANSPORT menu The CONFIG menu can only be entered from the STOP mode The CONFIG menu remembers which parameter it is set to when exited and will return to that same parameter when the menu
50. ced on a desktop or surface and connected by cable to video audio sources usually a camera or camcorder After acquiring media you can use the media on a Mac by removing the Ki Pro storage module and directly connecting it to the Mac via FireWire 800 Alternatively the whole Ki Pro unit can be connected to a Mac via a FireWire 800 cable this feature is not yet enabled Camera Mount with Exo skeleton for the optimum in onset flexibility an optional Ki Pro Exo skeleton camera mount can be attached to a tripod the Ki Pro mounted within it and the camera mounted on top of the Exo skeleton This creates a complete self contained acquisition system for acquiring Apple ProRes 422 media in realtime as the camera is shooting As in the standalone mode the storage media can be easily inserted or removed for shooting and shuttling to your editing system without having to remove Ki Pro from the tripod The Exo skeleton offers many adjustments and an optional rod accessory kit is available for vertical horizontal camera adjustment with respect to the rod and accessories Learning about the front panel indicators will be useful in selecting operational modes and monitoring what is happening on Ki Pro as well as troubleshooting problems that can occur Becoming familiar with the Ki Pro operator side and connectors will simplify installation setup and operation of the system On the following pages are front and rear panel illustrations with notat
51. d media Additional information or QuickTime metadata is useful and can be mapped into the myriad choices provided in the Final Cut Pro Browser column headings Example 1 using the factory default AJA parameter settings REEL NAME CLIP NAME CLIP NUMBER CLIP APPEND ALPHA APPEND TAKE The resulting clip would be named and displayed as CLIP1TK1 The media would be named 001 if mounted on the OS X desktop as a volume Example 2 using customized settings REEL NAME CLIP NAME CLIP NUMBER CLIP APPEND ALPHA APPEND TAKE The resulting clip would have the following naming convention sC12BTK1 The media would be named 002 if mounted on a desktop as a volume 17 3 CLIP NUMBER This parameter determines the clip number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting 17 3 CLIP NUMBER 1 to 999 Press ADJUST button up or down to change the default 1 CLIP NUMBER value from 1 to 999 17 4 CLIP APPEND This parameter is used with parameter 17 5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended 17 4 CLIP APPEND NONE default No text is appended to the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER ALPHA The text value entered in ALPHA APPEND is appended to the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER 17 5 ALPHA APPEND This parameter is used with parameter 17 4 CLIP APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER
52. d adjust parameter settings via a a browser client either running on a network wired computer or wireless device The network can be a closed local area network a straight computer to Ki Pro cable or even exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN not generally recommended since anyone on the internet can then access the Ki Pro If wireless networking is desired Ki Pro can communicate with a LAN attached 802 11 access point for communication with wireless browser clients like an Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch or 802 11b g enabled laptops The LAN connection on Ki Pro uses a standard RJ45 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 Note Safari is the supported web browser for Ki Pro control Other browser software may work but AJA cannot guarantee operation Web Browser via Ethernet To control Ki Pro via wired internet connect a computer to the Ki Pro unit s LAN connector an RJ45 socket via a CAT5 ethernet cable To access the Ki Pro simply enter its URL in the web browser The URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro s Network parameter menus 50 2 please note also that 50 1 through 50 4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro on your network If Ki Pro is using DHCP the default the IP address can be found by going to parameter 50 2 and reading it there When
53. dapters line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC the supply is autosensing 1 Locate Line Cord 2 Insert into DC supply 3 Insert 4 pin XLR into 12Vdc Ki Pro power socket Using DC Power To run Ki Pro on DC power simply plug a 3rd party industry standard 12 volt battery pack with a 4 pin female XLR connector into the side power connector on Ki Pro The battery should be capable of supplying a sustained 3 3 A just like the supplied AC Adapter provides Such battery packs are available from a variety of sources Notes To operate Ki Pro properly batteries should not have voltage lower than 12 volts and should not have voltage that exceeds 18 volts Ki Pro consumes approximately 30 watts of power so many batteries can power Ki Pro for several hours at a time MA VIDEO SYSTEMS In the event of sudden power loss recordings that are in progress will not be written properly to the media Note that there is a Low Battery warning prompt that users should take note of and stop recordings in progress if at all possible before battery failure Ki Pro can sometimes manage to close the file before the battery stops providing sufficient power but this is not always possible due to the nature of some batteries and the duration of some recordings It is best to be mindful of remaining battery life The use of batteries with metering or remaining power indications is highly recommended For very long recordings it is advisable to use the supplied A
54. default Selects Non drop Frame timecode DF Selects Drop Frame timecode 8 3 ARM RECORDING This parameter selects how recording will begin either by pressing record button or web Record button or via timecode If starting on timecode parameters 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 must be set to qualify the source and type of timecode 8 3 ARM RECORDING REC KEY Start Record button is pressed TC REC KEY default Start on Time Code or Record button 41 1 VIDEO SG FRMT This parameter determines the video format output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter 41 2 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro 41 1 VIDEO SG FRMT 525i 29 97 Select the video format desired for test signal output 625i 25 720p 50 720p 59 94 1080PsF 23 98 1080i 25 1080i 29 97 41 2 VIDEO SG This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator This parameter is used with parameter 41 1 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro 41 2 VIDEO SG OFF default Turn test signal output OFF Black Video test signal output is color black 75 Bars Video test signal output is 75 color bars This 75 amplitude 10096 saturation test signal is useful to check low frequency response and video tilt as well as the performance of video clamping 100 Bars Video test signal output is 10096 color bars This 10096 white f
55. display remember the current setting is what is shown As in the MEDIA menus already presented pressing one of the parameter Adjust buttons changes the current CONFIG parameter s value to a new one from the Ki Pro s list of choices repeating the list if you continue to press Adjust or adjusting a numerical value up or down Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus The exact choices displayed will vary depending on the parameter Most adjustment choices made with the Adjust buttons take effect immediately and will be subsequently stored into the Ki Pro s non volatile memory if they remain unchanged for 3 seconds If a Select or Adjust button is held down continuously the changes will begin to happen automatically with acceleration if applicable Holding down both the Adjust up and Adjust down buttons at the same time will set that parameter back to its factory default value The CONFIG menu is for system set up and configuration Each parameter is numbered just like the MEDIA menus Note The composite output on the unit follows the component output this means that the composite output only works if either the source format or the convert format is SD CONFIG Menu Many of the CONFIG menu parameters are used together to configure the type of Ki Parameters Pro recording and associated conversion formats used on the input or output for a particular workflow Before we begin listing all of the individ
56. e ANAMORPHIC HD image is converted to full screen SD with a 16x9 aspect ratio anamorphic Downconvert Illustrations Ki Pro 16 9 Downconverts To These displays on 4 3 ra 16 Fg 4 Letterbox Crop Anamorphic 6 1 GENLOCK This parameter selects source of reference video used to genlock to during playback Ki Pro always genlocks to the selected input during capture 6 1 GENLOCK INPUT Use the currently selected input as the Genlock source CMP Y Use component Y as the Genlock source FREERUN default Free run mode Ki Pro syncs to its own timebase and is not locked to an external source 8 0 TC IN This parameter selects the source of timecode from those available 8 0 TC IN TC VALUE default Use the value specified in parameter 8 1 TC VALUE SDI RP188 Use the timecode read from the embedded RP188 metadata in the SDI input LTC Use timecode from the LTC input connector TIME OF DAY Set to Time of Day clock CONFIG parameter 55 6 Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 8 1 TC VALUE This parameter selects an hour for timecode to start 8 1 TC VALUE 1 to 23 Use the ADJUST buttons to select a timecode hour For example 01 00 00 00 02 00 00 00 etc 8 2 TC TYPE This parameter selects drop frame or non drop frame timecode 8 2TC TYPE NDF
57. e calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock The value is defined as YYYY MM DD year month day 55 4DATE SET variable Using the adjust buttons enter a calendar date for Ki Pro Using the adjust buttons and the top SELECT button select the characters for each category YYYY MM DD The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top SELECT button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position When finished the final press of the SELECT up button will flash the whole value hit SELECT once more to confirm and the next menu parameter will appear 55 6 TIME SET This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock when setting manually NTP not used 55 6 TIME SET variable Using the adjust buttons enter a time for Ki Pro s clock Using the adjust buttons and the top Select button select the characters for each digit hours minutes The adjust buttons scroll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position When finished the final press of the SELECT up button will flash the whole value hit SELECT once more to confirm and the next menu parameter will appear Time is set using a 24 hour format military and must be set to GMT time Note there are many websites that will assist you in converting your
58. e is a list of warning messages and their meaning WARNING Input Format Changed prompt appears if a recording is started and the signal is lost or is changed If this occurs Ki Pro stops the recording that is in progress WARNING Record Format may appear if there is no video input to Ki Pro No recording will be performed in this state WARNING A V Mismatch may appear if SDI video is selected and HDMI audio is selected or vice versa Embedded audio via SDI or HDMI must be matched to the video source Analog audio can be used with any video input WARNING Dropped Frames may appear if media is underperforming and cannot keep up with the data rate required to make a recording or perform a playback If you see this prompt during recording you might consider backing up your current recordings and formatting the media For playback you might simply re attempt playback WARNING SDI VFR Mismatch will appear if you have set the video input to something other than SDI when parameter 1 1 is set to VFR as only the SDI input provides the appropriate data for VFR support WARNING Media Low will appear when the media only has 15 of capacity remaining Media must be switched out when it reaches 1096 of capacity With 1096 of media remaining the WARNING Media Full prompt will appear WARNING Media in Use may appear if you try to remove the media by pushing the SLOT button while an operation is still taking place Wait for the o
59. eless or Ethernet amp web browser and the physical system requirements for your application camera mount or not video and audio monitoring choices and media workflows First we ll discuss mounting methods and then follow up with software configuration and setup Warning Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Warning Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Warning Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Warning Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Stand alone Usage In stand alone use Ki Pro is simply a box that connects to the video and audio output connector s from a camera camcorder or other professional source recording media that is output Here are some typical workflows and applications Recording a live video feed from a camera Ki Pro is rackmounted receiving component video input Recording a corporate video live from a camera Ki Pro sits on a computer work desk receiving HDMI audio and video input Recording on loc
60. en Clips Screen The Clips screen allows you to see at a glance all of the clips on the currently selected media storage device storage module or Expresscard 34 memory card as chosen by the SLOT button see Transport screen This screen also allows you delete clips listed either all clips or individually A refresh button ensures that the web pages cache is updated to show the latest state of what is on the Ki Pro ENGO00504 Connected Status Config Delete Select Reel 212 D1 100 Network B Clip1ATK3 525i 29 97 05 12 00 00 27 05 Media Transport Wireless Clips Update Firmware B Clip1ATK4 10801 29 97 06 05 00 23 16 16 L Clip1ATKS 1080i 29 97 06 05 00 23 16 31 E SC1ATK1 5251 29 97 08 06 09 18 24 47 Alarms Ki Pro Web Interface Clips Screen mM AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Update Firmware The Update Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro to later versions of software as Screen they are issued by AJA and posted on the website When software updates are released they often contain new features improvements and bulletins that may be very useful We suggest checking the website when you have time Status ENG00504 1 1 0 8 Connected Confi 9 no file selected Upload Medi un You are uploading new firmware to the Ki Transport Pro After the new firmware is uploaded it will be Network verified and the version number of the firmware will be Wireless displayed Clips You will then be asked if the
61. erman signal levels of 15dBu 12dBu Selects consumer signal levels of 12dBu Note Maximum amplitude 0 dBFS Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 5 1 UPCONVERSION This parameter selects the type of upconversion from SD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 6 through 1 8 5 1 UPCONVERSION ZOOM WIDE default Using a combination of zoom and stretch the image is sized to fit a 16x9 screen ANAMORPHIC Anamorphic full screen display ZOOM 14X9 Image is zoomed slightly to fill a 14x9 image with black sidebars ZOOM LTTRBOX Image is zoomed to fit the full screen this can introduce a small aspect ratio change PILLARBOX Image is not changed black sidebars surround image Upconvert Illustrations Ki Pro 4 3 Upconverts To These displays on 16 9 HR 4 ra 16 Anamorphic 3 g 9 Zoom 14x9 Zoom Letterbox gt Pillarbox gt Ur eS E e oe ERE En ee ER Zoom Wide MA VIDEO SYSTEMS 5 2 DOWNCONVERSION This parameter selects the type of downconversion from HD performed if set up to do so with parameters 1 6 through 1 8 5 2 DOWNCONVERSION LETTERBOX default Image is reduced with black top and bottom added to image area with the aspect ratio preserved CROP Image is cropped to fit new screen siz
62. ffer a FireWire 800 port and support Apple ProRes 422 with a satisfactory level of performance Consult Final Cut Pro documentation when setting up and configuring your system for editing ensure you have an adequate storage system RAID array and any needed video audio interfaces Apple ProRes 422 Advantages In This Manual Data rates 220 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 HQ 145 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 100 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 LT and 36 Mb second Apple ProRes 422 Proxy all supported by internal system drive or attached storage Note Apple ProRes 422 Proxy is for high quality offline editing at the original frame size frame rate and aspect ratio Quality Excellent broadcast quality Captured media is virtually indistinguishable from pristine uncompressed sources Better yet ProRes maintains the quality during editing surviving multiple encoding decoding generations without degradation It was designed by Apple for editing rather than as a transmission distribution codec as are most popular codecs Some of the advantages include Full size 1920 by 1080 and 1280 by 720 HD resolutions Full size 720 by 486 and 720 by 576 SD resolutions 4 2 2 chroma sampling Provides precise compositing and blending at sharp saturated color boundaries 10 bit sample depth Preserves subtle gradients of 10 bit sources perfect for green screen compositing graphics or color correction with no visible banding artifacts
63. firmware should be Update commited to internal flash memory After the firmware has been committed to flash you will Alarms be asked to confirm a reboot of the Ki Pro Note Your 2 settings and configuration will remain as they are now Upon confirming a reboot you will be redirected to the front page of the web Ul and when the new software is up and running this web Ul will start working again The progress meter on this web page should keep you informed of the progress Note Current and past releases of Ki Pro software are available on the World Wide Web from AJA s website To get the software point your browser to Ki Pro Update Page Ki Pro Web Interface Update Firmware Screen Preparing to Update Software Although Ki Pro comes from the factory pre installed with software it may not be as up to date as software posted on our AJA website This topic describes the steps required to upgrade the software in your Ki Pro 1 Download the Latest Ki Pro Software Current and past releases of Ki Pro software are available on the World Wide Web from AJA s website To get the software point your browser to http www aja com support ki pro ki pro php This link is also available at the bottom of the Update Firmware screen discussed later on this page Once you re at the update page Ki Pro software files can be selected to download to your Mac or PC for upgrading your machine 2 Unpack the Software Ki Pro software
64. h 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 gain at its source camera mixer or source equipment supplying the signal ExpressCard Slot LED Status Indicators Each of the 3 media slots S1 S2 D1 have an associated LED status indicator The following states for the LED indicator denote the status of the media LED lit on selected media LED unlit off inactive media okay to eject or no media inserted LED flashing recording in progress Disk Storage Module LED Status Indicator The following states for the LED indicator denote the status of the media LED lit on selected media LED unlit off inactive media okay to eject or no media inserted LED flashing recording in progress Other Front Panel Features ExpressCard Memory Slots 2 Both of these slots support ExpressCard 34 34 mm wide memory cards not ExpressCard 54 Cards must be very fast to be used with Ki Pro AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Note ExpressCard Memory is not supported in Ki Pro versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 Visit the Ki Pro support page on our website for a list of AJA qualified cards http www aja com support ki pro ki pr
65. h selectable line mic levels and LTC timecode in out Control options are also varied and flexible Ethernet 10 100 1000 connection is possible via an RJ45 connector allowing remote control and configuration from a Mac or PC web browser Note Though not supported in Versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 a future release will support a FireWire 400 1394a connector that allows passing control and timecode from the camera while a special AJA Lens Tap connector provides the unique ability to intercept lens control data for use in start stop and automated recording control Plus a FireWire 800 connector will allow a Mac to mount Ki Pro s storage devices SSD HD and ExpressCards For wireless control Ki Pro features an internal 802 11b g antenna and radio for connection to wireless devices such as iPhone iPod Touch or 802 11 equipped computers For detailed illustrations and discussions of Ki Pro connectors and control features see Chapter 2 This manual covers the installation and operation of Ki Pro and its optional accessories Ki Pro offers a large number of unique features for optimum quality ease of use and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments Ki Pro provides flexible standard and high definition recording with hardware up down cross conversion for versatile operation in a mixed SD HD environment plus a wide variety of control methods and storage options Apple ProRes 422 Apple ProRes 422 HQ Apple
66. hat have browsers can also be used to control Ki Pro As in using a computer s browser the same optimized web server inside Ki Pro allows you to use an iPhones browser to load Ki Pro web pages for it There are many wireless devices some with non standard or incompatible browsers so all examples shown in this chapter are based on using an iPhone or iPod Touch wireless device These are AJA supported configurations To access the Ki Pro simply enter its URL in the iPhone s web browser For most devices with standard browser displays such as a laptop the URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro s Network parameter menus 50 2 please note also that 50 1 through 50 4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro on your network If Ki Pro is using DHCP the IP address can be found by pressing the Status button on the Ki Pro front panel repeatedly until the Network Status display is shown or by going to parameter 50 2 and reading it there If 50 1 is set to Default Addr the factory default static IP address is 10 65 74 65 So if 50 1 is set to Default Addr you would type the following in the web browser http 10 65 74 65 to see Ki Pro s web interface Main Status screen When using a small handheld device like iPhone or iPod Touch browser you will want to also use the IP address as a URL but also specifying a specially formatted webpage formatted for the small display On an iPhone or iPod Touch use this URL http lt IP add
67. he 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it 1 8 HDMI OUT FILE FRMT default Output with the same format as the file OUT CONVERT FRMT Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT 2 1 VIDEO INPUT This parameter selects a video input source from the video input connections available This is the video that will be recorded and or passed through 2 1 VIDEO INPUT SDI default Selects SDI input connector HDMI Selects the HDMI input connector COMPONENT Selects the Component input connectors 2 2 AUDIO INPUT This parameter selects an audio input source from the audio input connections available including embedded SDI audio which requires an SDI video source and HDMI audio which requires and HDMI video source 2 2 AUDIO INPUT SDI default Selects SDI embedded audio from the SDI input connector if SDI video input is selected RCA Selects the two RCA jacks stereo pair for audio input XLR Selects the XLR input for audio input HDMI Selects HDMI embedded audio if HDMI video input is selected Note XLR input could be microphone level or line level depending on the connector panel switch setting 3 1 COMPONENT IN LVL This parameter selects the input level for signals applied at the component video input connectors 3 1 COMPONENT IN LVL SMPTE N10 default Selects SMPTE N10 input signal levels BETACAM Selects BETACAM input signal levels AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 3 2 COMPONENT OU
68. he type of recording via the In Convert as None leaving the incoming signal as is or convert the signal to another format for your recording Certain parameters are stored in non volatile memory so that the parameter is remembered between power cycles for example system name and date time Recording a Clip There is more than one way to record a clip since you can control Ki Pro in numerous ways The MEDIA and CONFIG menus presented later in this chapter detail the parameters you have to control recording Before we get into that level of detail here s an example of just how simple recording can be 1 Press the STATUS button You ll see the currently selected input and input format line 1 and the chosen recording format and audio input line 2 If these settings are acceptable then push the red RECORD button below the display 2 The green LED next to the storage module release button will begin blinking showing that a recording is in process and you ll see the timecode changing on the display The RECORD button is also backlit while recording 3 When you ve finished recording press the STOP button left of RECORD You can of course customize your configuration via the CONFIG and MEDIA menu parameters Note To change Apple ProRes 422 settings prior to recording press MEDIA then repeatedly press SELECT until you see 14 1 Encode Type then press ADJUST up or down to select ProRes 422LT ProRes 422PX ProRes 422HQ
69. hysical Height 3 25 8 25 cm Width 9 00 22 86 cm Depth 6 12 from front antenna cover to back of handles 15 56 cm Weight 3 7 pounds 1 67 kg Temperature Operating Temperature Range 5C to 40 Safe Storage Temperature Range power OFF 20 to 60 Power Voltage 100 240 VAC to supplied AC Adapter 12Vdc to power connector input on side of chassis 12 Vdc minimum 18 Vdc maximum Current 3 3A maximum Typical operating power 30W VIDEO SYSTEMS
70. ia you simply select the clip desired and press PLAY If the clip you wish to playback is not currently selected use the SELECT up down buttons until the clip name appears on the display Like recording there is more than one way to initiate playback front panel web browser and wireless From the front panel these are the basic steps 1 2 Press the STOP button to get to the TRANSPORT mode if not already there Find the clip name in the display it shows the current clip reel Press the SELECT up or down arrow button repeatedly until you find the clip you are looking for Press the PLAY button When playing back a clip PLAY FF or REV 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 s outputs will go into an E to E mode the currently selected inputs will be bypassed to the outputs When a playback reaches the end of a clip it will automatically pause on the last frame of the clip During playback you can use the FFWD REV SELECT or ADJUST buttons as follows FFWD Press button to begin fast playback of the current clip at 2x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When fast forwarding audio is muted REV 4 Pressing REV when not lit begins p
71. igned IP address that is fixed called a static IP then get the IP address you ll be entering it in the IP CONFIG parameter If your LAN requires static IP addresses then also ask your IT administrator for the Subnet Mask and default gateway IP address your LAN s internet router The following two topics discuss two different ways to set up Ki Pro via DHCP or via a static IP address Networking via The default configuration from the factory automatically looks for a DHCP server to DHCP issue an IP address So as long as your network has a DHCP server usually part of your router e g an Airport base station wireless router then you need to do nothing other than plugging the Ki Pro into the net To manually select DHCP use the Select buttons to navigate to the parameter 50 1 IP CONFIG and then use the Adjust buttons to select DHCP That s it Pushing the Select Buttons Parameter Menu up or down until 50 1 is found Y Selected ro For View Edit 4 A E 4 Change Setting until DHCP Parameter Editing Display EALAN is displayed AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Networking Ki Pro using a Static IP Address Here are the steps to communicate with Ki Pro after choosing the DHCP selection 1 Use the Select buttons to navigate to parameter 50 2 Note on a piece of paper the DHCP supplied IP address shown 2 With your laptop or deskto
72. ions that summarize all of the connectors and indicators Detailed descriptions of each of the connectors and indicators follow afterward Caution This device is a Class A product Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense Caution The AJA Ki Pro contains a lithium battery soldered in place permanently it is not user replaceable If you ever dispose of the Ki Pro ensure you follow local regulations for safe disposal The lithium battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire ED AA VIDEO SYSTEMS Operator Side Slot LED Status Indicators show Media Selected Green Not Selected not illuminated Recording flashes Green On and Off Storage Module Release Button press and hold button down while removing Disk Storage Expresscard Memory Slots 2 34mm 1 lane PCle Cartridge press card in to mount press again to eject V Storage Module slides into slot O r Cover Plate VU O over 802 11 b g Meters y key lt Antenna 2 Ch A 2 Channel lt 4pin XLR Oo O Battery Power Connector Audio L R i i OO Level Adjust Mic Line Phones Press in and knob will pop out for easy adjustment He
73. ir or service the product b resulting from improper use or connection to incompatible equipment c caused by the use of non AJA Video parts or supplies d if the product has been modified or integrated with other products when the effect of such a modification or integration increases the time or difficulty of servicing the product or e resulting from being dropped or otherwise subjected to undue force exposure to moisture or other corrosive or conductive substances exposure to strong magnetic fields use with improperly regulated power supplies exposure to electric shock use in temperatures outside the specified operating range or otherwise failing to treat the product in accordance with the standard of care appropriate to sensitive and delicate electronic equipment EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE AJA VIDEO AND ITS VENDORS DISCLAIM IN THEIR ENTIRETY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AJA VIDEO S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TIMELY REPORTED DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS IS THE WHOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CUSTOMER IS PROVIDED Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Limited Warranty ET THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED STATED OR WARRANTED TO OPERATE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE YOU UNDERSTAND AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE PRODUCT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE USED AS THE SOLE OR PRIMARY DATA SOURCE OR TARGET FOR CRITICAL DATA AND THAT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIB
74. is authorized VIDEO SYSTEMS Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation There are three ways to control Ki Pro the front panel remotely from a web browser connected via ethernet or a wireless browser iPhone etc via 802 11 This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro from its front panel Remote control via browser is discussed later in Chapter 4 In Chapter two we discussed the panel controls overall so ensure you ve read and understand that material first Here in this Chapter we introduce each of the front panel s modes and menus plus talk about Clips and Reels with procedures for basic use First we introduce the two basic front panel modes TRANSPORT and MENU followed by how the SELECT and ADJUST buttons operate in each of these two panel modes Select Adjust iw v The TRANSPORT mode is the default mode it controls basic PLAY STOP FF REV etc functions In the TRANSPORT mode the Select buttons up or down cycle through the clips in the currently selected storage slot like previous next and the Adjust buttons allow single stepping frame forward or backward The display for the TRANSPORT mode is shown below Clip SC12BTK1 47 Reel 212 01 02 22 14 TRANSPORT Mode For the MENU mode depressing one of the 3 MENU buttons STATUS CONFIG or MEDIA will enter the corresponding menu In the STATUS menu the Select buttons will cycle through the various STATUS screens The Adjust buttons have no effec
75. is parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the output when playing media from storage or while recording NONE default SD HD 720 HD 1080 No conversion on output Convert on output to SD Convert on output to HD 720 Convert on output to HD 1080 Note There is one converter available for output if selected it will be applied as appropriate based on other settings 1 6 1 7 and 1 8 possibly affecting multiple outputs Output conversion of 1080psf23 98 is only supported for SD not 720p 1 6 SDI OUT This parameter defines whether the SDI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it 1 6 SDI OUT FILE FRMT default OUT CONVERT Output with the same format as the file Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT Note The FILE FRMT file format is from the file on playback and is the result of any input conversion or none applied during capture Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 1 7 COMPONENT OUT This parameter defines whether the component video output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it 1 7 COMPONENT OUT FILE FRMT default Output with the same format as the file OUT CONVERT Output using the selection in 1 5 OUT CONVERT 1 8 HDMI OUT This parameter defines whether the HDMI output matches the file format or has t
76. knobs with plastic washers For most uses with an Exo skeleton you ll want to first mount the camera or camcorder to the adjustable mount on top before sliding in the Ki Pro unit and locking it To mount a camera follow these steps 1 Locate the camera mount locking knob on the Exo skeleton and loosen it 2 Slide the camera mount off of the mounting rail 3 Place the camera on the mount orienting the mount s alignment pin to camera s corresponding pin socket Once aligned tighten the mounting screw to secure the camera 4 Slide the camera and mount back on the rail and tighten the locking knob Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Installation Alignment Mounting Pin Screw 1 Slide Mount off of Exo skelton Locate the Camera Mounting screw underneath Loosen 2 sizes provided Camera align pin to Camera base Mount and tighten the Mounting screw Locking to fasten securely Knob Replace Mount on Exo skeleton when done and tighten Locking Knob to lock camera in place Base Ki Pro Exo skeleton _ chassis with camera mount Knurled thumbscrews coda secure Ki Pro chassis MIN to Exo skeleton ues gee Exo skeleton Camera Mounting Attaching the optional Ki Pro Exo skeleton rod accessory kit is simple 1 Open the kit box you ll find preassembled endplates these must be disassembled before you can attached the plates to the Exo skeleton Place an endplate from the kit o
77. l be alerted to an alarm condition by having all backlit keys and the display flash to full intensity for 2 seconds If more than one alarm state is active then the display will hold each alarm notification for 3 seconds before cycling to the next alarm These alarm notifications override whatever the display is currently showing for the TRANSPORT or STATUS menus Once there is a Ki Pro alarm active e g Invalid Selection the STATUS button light will blink for as long as the alarm is present This alerts you so you ll know the reasons for the alarm condition are still active you can then press the STATUS button to determine what the alarm condition is CONFIG and MEDIA menus once entered after an alarm notification will cause the alarm display to go away Pushing any button always returns Ki Pro to its pre alarm state however if the alarm condition still exists after this initial button push i e the reason for the alarm the alarm notification will reappear on the display Note the STATUS button will blink if there is an active alarm condition Examples of ALARM displays are shown following this page WARNING appears on the first line and the prompted action item on the second line AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS WARNINIG INVALID SELECTION WARNING UNRECOGNIZED MEDIA WARNING MEDIA IN USE Ki Pro features a variety of alarms to help you diagnose the condition of the unit possible configuration issues or possible signal issues Her
78. layback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted for all speeds SELECT up down while in TRANSPORT mode the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected it is cued to the beginning of the clip Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order not clip name If you have paused playback the STOP button is flashing you can use the SELECT down button to jump back to the beginning of the clip If the STOP button is not flashing depressing the SELECT down button will select the previous clip ADJUST up down while in TRANSPORT mode and in either a STOP or pause state the ADJUST buttons will single step the current clip at a rate of one frame per button push up forward down reverse To delete a previously recorded clip 1 In TRANSPORT mode use the SELECT up and down arrow buttons to browse through the clips on the current storage device In version 1 0 only the Storage Module is supported in a future release Ki Pro will support ExpressCard 34 cards when a clip is on another storage device you will press SLOT repeatedly until it s selected When you find a clip you want to delete press the DELETE CLIP button Ki Pro will ask Are you sure press the ADJUST up arrow b
79. ly selected storage device 16 1 FORMAT MEDIA KEEP MEDIA default No action do not format the media device selected FORMAT MEDIA Format the selected media device you will be prompted Y N 16 2 DELETE CLIPS This parameter can be used to delete all of the clips on the media 16 2 DELETE CLIPS DELETE ALL default Delete all clips on the storage device when DELETE CLIPS is pressed or Adjust up arrow is pressed and held for 2 seconds KEEP CLIPS No action do not delete clips The Ki Pro Storage Module can be used to hold data other than Apple ProRes 422 QuickTime recordings If other files are saved to the Ki Pro Storage Module they should be placed outside of the AJA folder Any material inside of the AJA folder will be erased if a MEDIA gt Delete Clips DELETE ALL is performed 17 0 REEL NAME This parameter determines the reel name associated with all clips generated while using this setting The reel name is a number between 001 and 999 It is historically linked to the naming conventions used for film and tape based media The REEL NAME is an incrementing three digit value that works with EDLs For this reason the parameter does not have a NONE selection all clips will be associated with a REEL NAME The REEL NAME parameter is also the name of the media as it will appear when the storage device storage module or ExpressCard 34 is mounted on a Mac OSX desktop and media was
80. meter Menu Change Setting Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 1 is found Y Selected TM EE 1 IN Li ee Ts EN gt 1 T 1 l IN Li 1 I until STATIC Addr is displayed Parameter Editing Display s Eee gud oe SUM XN Parameter Menu Adjust value to Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 2 is found Y Selected MS uc For View Edit 4 4 I IN 1 HEN ERES E T 1 i 1 1 IN 1 LI I enter your IP address Parameter Editing Display E ERN E EA Parameter Menu Selected For View Edit Adjust value to enter your Subnet Mask IP address wie ir Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 3 is found Y Parameter Editing Display plus Parameter Menu IP address Pushing the Select Buttons up or down until 50 4 is found Y Selected EE E For View Edit A A Ec PUE c 1 1 1 Adjust value to fy i enter your Parameter Editing Display 4 4 Gateway router Configuring Ki Pro with a Static IP Address Note for parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 90 0 180 0 For these parameters the Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select again advances to the next octet At the fin
81. n lists all the clips on the currently selected Ki Pro storage device with controls for deleting all clips or specific clips You can also select Refresh to update the browser with the latest list of clips on the Ki Pro storage device Appendix A Specifications Video Input Digital SD and HD SDI 1xBNC SMPTE 259 292 296 HDMI Analog SD HD Component 3xBNCS SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525 YPbPr 12 bit A D 2x oversampling Video Output all simultaneously active Digital SD and HD SDI SMPTE 259 292 296 1xBNC HDMI Analog Composite 1xBNC NTSC NTSCJ PAL 12 bit D A 8x oversampling SD HD Component 3xBNCs SD SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam 525 line Betacam 525J RGB 12 bit D A 8x oversampling HD YPbPr RGB 12 bit D A 2x oversampling Audio Input Digital 24 bit SDI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz HDMI embedded 2 channel Analog 24 bit A D 2 channel balanced 2 XLR 48kHz Input level Line Mic Mic phantom 48Vdc 2 channel unbalanced 2 RCA Audio Output Digital 24 bit SDI embedded audio 8 channel 48kHz HDMI embedded 8 channel Analog 24 bit D A 2 channel balanced XLR 48kHz 2 channel unbalanced 2 RCA Network 10 100 1000 Ethernet RJ45 802 11b g wireless transceiver Embedded webserver for remote control Panel User Interface 2x 20 character display with dedicated buttons Timecode LTC timecode input and output via BNC SD
82. n the outside of the Exo skeleton frame aligning it s two screw slots with the two screw holes in the frame 2 Insert one of the supplied screws from the inside of the frame through the frame hole and slot While holding the screw from the inside place a supplied washer over the threaded end of the screw and screw one of the supplied knobs over the end of the screw 3 Repeat step 2 for each of the 4 knobs washers and screws Once the kit is installed you can then loosen the rod lock knobs insert user supplied 15mm accessory rods and then mount any desired accessories To raise or lower the rods simply loosen the rod height adjustment knobs the ones you installed in step 2 lift the rods to the desired height and then tighten the knobs once complete AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS om _ Camera Mount GN _ 7 Locking Knob Rod Lock Knob e Rod Lock Knob f Rod Height Rod Height Adjustment Adjustment Knob Knob X IN Ki Pro Locking Thumbscrew 1 each side Side View Slide adjustable Mount Ki Pro 77 Locking 7 Thumbscrew 1 each side Accessory Rod Lock Knobs 2 on each side 1 1 1 Locking Thumbscrew 1 each side Exo skeleton Endplates and Rod Height Adjustment Camera Mount Locking Knob Rod Height Adjustment Knobs 2 on each side For adjustment of
83. nent e hee 26 Networking Ki Pro using the Factory Default IP 2 10 0 cece cece cece etn eee eme 28 Test Ki Pro s Network Connection with Ping sisse mee 28 Mac Ping Procedure cercciondo pe bes b rentar Y faa ad RN UR PX ERI RA NE OFF RM dr Rd UR 28 Controlling Ki Pro from a web browser cece cece cence He Hmmm 28 Controlling Ki Pro via 802 11b g isses IH mH He He Hm nme 28 Chapter 3 Front Panel Operation TRANSPORT Mode default ia 32 Recording a Clinical 33 Recording NOTES secos PARA AR ERR AAA RR DOUBT FER A SES 33 Playing Baek a Clip ais tito 34 Deleting CUPS io 34 STATUS MENUS E Em 35 Record Mode TRANSPORT ccc cece cece cece cece eee eee m ehe hee 35 Alarm Status x oa diese ovees da tieiaivbes PEE EET oes Peek Se Der e ek der Dey er eked tes Vie gud e De VETE 35 MEDIA menus ove Fere daras NER niodo oe ai dd Aba alae near DA EUR 37 Media Menu Parameters 0c cece cece ene eee eh heme heme eme eene 37 T4WENCODE TYPE cta tot andes 37 15 1 PLAY MEDIA E 37 15 2 LOOP PLAY oUm 37 TO FORMAT MEDIA siure eraris a EIAN ARA MEN AAA D NES 37 16 2 DELETE CEPS 2s Sohn cin ween need ies 38 17 0 REEEJNAME tc tease rene e mex pute bay VO war ae Mt A POR E 38 17 2 GLIP NAME EEUU 38 Clip Naming Two Examples oooooococcccccccnoncn rn eH rr eh hee eee 38 T73 CUP NUMBER sic er pe Re Ix Yer PR Dx R3 RE Ue CLEN KEE PES EENEN NEEDE REX PE Rr Ed 39 17 4 CUP dd pe 40 TZ
84. not result in a recording MEDIA menus As the name implies these menus display choices are all related to media storage the type of encoding and how Ki Pro behaves when recording and playing back There are also menus for naming reels clips and takes Media Menu 14 1 ENCODE TYPE Parameters This parameter defines the Apple ProRes encoding method 14 1 ENCODE TYPE ProRes 422 default Record media as Apple ProRes 422 files ProRes 422HQ Record media as Apple ProRes 422 HQ files ProRes 422LT Record media as Apple ProRes 422 LT files ProRes 422PX Record media as Apple ProRes 422 Proxy files 15 1 PLAY MEDIA This parameter determines behavior during playback 15 1 PLAY MEDIA One default Plays one clip and then stops playback All Plays the current clip and then continues playing the next clip on the Ki Pro media Note that with this setting Ki Pro will play all clips back regardless of format or framerate but you may notice the video monitor reset for format framerate changes If all clips are the same format and framerate or conversion 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 15 2 LOOP PLAY OFF default Play clip s and then stop playback when complete ON Play clip s and then loop back and repeat playback 16 1 FORMAT MEDIA This parameter is used to format the current
85. nt Knurled thumbscrews 225 secure Ki Pro chassis RS to Exo skeleton Ss d Ki Box Exo skeleton Option AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Storage Module Options SSD or Hard Drive e Ki Pro SSD Storage Module although the Ki Pro comes standard with a removable HDD Storage Module an optional SSD Storage Module is also available The Ki Pro Solid State Storage Module SSD is recommended for mobile environments where shock proof sturdiness may be needed The Ki Pro SSD Storage Module offers the ultimate in media reliability Ki Pro Hard Drive Storage Module although Ki Pro comes with one removable HDD Storage Module standard you can buy extras and simply swap them as needed Ki Pro Rod Accessory Kit this kit adds endplates to the Exo skeleton so you can attach two user supplied 15mm camera accessory rods The endplates have knobs for adjusting the height of the rod brackets relative to the camera as well as a set of knobs for securing the rods in the brackets Optional Rod Accessory Kit Assembly Kit components 2 endplates 4 screws 5 32 allen 4 knobs with plastic washers Rod Accessory Kit Option AJA Lens Tap Cable Accessory this AJA proprietary cable allows Ki Pro to connect between the lens tap control connector on a lens and camera body thereby intercepting the lens control signals for use in simple start stop Ki Pro recording operations This option is not yet available Ki Pro Installation and Ope
86. o php Head Phone Jack 1 8 3 5mm miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones Connector Side Connect any camcorder camera or audio source digital or analog regardless of brand or format to Ki Pro s many connectors The connector side of Ki Pro contains almost all of the available connections protected by handles that extend out for easy grip while protecting the connectors when out of the Exo skeleton On the back side of the unit is a single power connector for supplying the 12 Volt DC operating voltage see installation later in this chapter The function of Ki Pro s inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode Ki Pro s active input the one to be recorded is selected by front panel web browser or wireless device browser Ki Pro s outputs are active all the time In other words the same output video appears simultaneously on the HDMI SDI component and composite outputs Note composite is an SD only format so it will not output HD material This method of operation allows simultaneous connection to source devices onset monitoring displays and audio equipment RS422 FireWire 800 1394b FireWire 400 Ethernet Connection 13944 10 100 1000 to Mac To Camera RJ45 AJA Industry Standard Balanced Unbalanced Ty Sanar for Control amp Timecode Lens LANC LTC Audio Out Audio Out 4 pin XLR Tap Loop In Out For Power use Battery Power or supplied AC Adapter Left Right WiFi Radio nir i 1
87. or input and the other for output SDI Input and Outputs Two BNC connectors are provided for SDI input and output SDI input and output supports SD SDI and HD SDI video and embedded 24 bit digital audio If your camera has multiple outputs look to see if it has SDI and use it where possible for the highest quality Component YPbPr Connect component YPbPr video cables from a VTR Camera or other source to the three YPbPr input BNCs Y G Pb B and Pr R Then connect the YPbPr Out BNCs to a monitor or other component device Component input video signals are A D input converted 10 bit Similarly component output video signals are D A converted 10 bit Component video signals are higher quality than composite A Note About RGB Although RGB is used less in today s video systems Ki Pro supports it at output Because Ki Pro s and SMPTE SDI native format is YPbPr AJA recommends the use of YPbPr whenever possible Although component video monitors often have RGB inputs it s better to use YPbPr when the monitor supports it The YPbPr format provides headroom for superwhite and superblack and these video levels will be clipped when transcoding to RGB Also the RGB YPbPr transcoding involves a level translation that results in mathematical round off error A Note About YPbPr Component Video or YPbPr has been given several names over time YUV Y R Y B Y and YCbCr are just some examples Although these various forma
88. orwarding audio is muted REV 44 Pressing REV when not lit begins playback of the current clip in reverse at 1x speed Successive pushes increase the speed to 2x 4x 8x and 16x Pushing the button after 16x speed is reached has no further effect When playing in reverse audio is muted for all speeds DN SELECT up down The SELECT up down buttons operate differently a depending on whether Ki Pro is in the TRANSPORT mode or the MENU Sar nar mode In the TRANSPORT mode the SELECT buttons select clips and operate like previous and next keys When a clip is selected Ki Pro E cues it to the beginning Note that ordering and playback of clips is based on timestamp order creation date not clip name In the MENU mode the SELECT buttons select parameters for adjustment Holding down either of the SELECT buttons causes them to repeat ADJUST up down The ADJUST up down buttons operate differently depending on whether Ki Pro is in TRANSPORT mode or MENU mode In TRANSPORT mode and in the Pause mode single push of STOP from PLAY mode the ADJUST buttons single step the current clip at a rate of one frame per button push up forward down reverse In the MENU mode the ADJUST buttons adjust the selected parameter Holding down either of the ADJUST buttons causes them to repeat AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS DELETE CLIP Button Dedicated button that when pressed deletes the currently selected clip When pressed
89. p computer connected to the same LAN and DHCP enabled type the IP address you noted in step 1 into the browser address bar You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen If Ki Pro cannot get an address from the DHCP server on the LAN while Ki Pro is set to DHCP via parameter 50 1 it will then automatically drop back to a preset factory IP address of 192 168 0 2 In this instance you can follow these alternate steps to communicate with Ki Pro 1 Set the computer s Ethernet IP address to 192 168 0 n where n is not 2 2 Set the computer s Subnet mask to 255 255 255 0 most computers default to the proper netmask when the address is set 3 Run a browser on the computer and type 192 168 0 2 the factory fallback IP address You should now see Ki Pro s browser status screen Note If Ki Pro fails to ind a DHCP server via it s network connection it will fall back to using the factory default static IP of 192 168 0 2 or whatever IP address you ve previously defined AJA recommends you define a Static IP address with parameter 50 2 so you ll be prepared in the event your DHCP server fails To set a static IP address for Ki Pro you ll have to make some simple Parameter menu selections The illustration below shows the four menu selections you need to make while entering the information provided to you by your IT administrator as discussed earlier Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Remote Network Control Para
90. parameter determines the clip number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and is associated with all clips generated while using this setting Clip Append 17 4 This parameter is used with parameter 17 5 ALPHA APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER or have no text appended Take 17 8 This parameter determines the TAKE number from 1 to 999 that follows the CLIP NAME and CLIP NUMBER followed by any ALPHA APPEND if selected generated for all clips while using this setting Alpha Append 17 5 This parameter is used with parameter 17 4 CLIP APPEND to append a text value after the CLIP NUMBER Transport Screen Status Config Media Network Wireless Clips Update Firmware Alarms This screen offers record playback fast forward rewind and stop controls similar to those available on the operator side of Ki Pro The screen also duplicates what is displayed on the Ki Pro front visual display so you can see exactly what the Ki Pro operator camera person is seeing ENGO00504 Connected Clip SC1ATK1 D1 100 Reel 212 00 00 00 00 iv iv Hoon se Ki Pro Web Interface Transport Screen STOP Press STOP to end playback or a media operation PLAY FF REV or RECORD When stopped Ki Pro displays the current point in the stopped clip STOP can also be considered a pause button A double press of the STOP button will return Ki Pro to an E to E state PLAY press PLAY to begin forward
91. peration to finish and then try again WARNING Media Not Present may appear if media has been physically removed and the user hits the slot button WARNING Media Unrecognized may appear if there is a problem with the media To resolve this issue mount the drive on an Apple computer under Mac OSX copy the clips from the media then re insert the media into Ki Pro If it does not read properly you will need to format the media WARNING Storage Removed will appear if the media is removed without first hitting the SLOT button to properly unmount media In the event this happens media immediately re inserted into the Ki Pro may show clips as N A and subsequent recordings may not be possible To resolve this issue mount the drive on an Apple computer under Mac OSX then re insert the media If it does not read properly you will need to format the media Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual MEDIA menus WARNING Backup and Reformat may appear if media has issues being mounted by the Ki Pro As the prompt indicates it is best to back up the media by copying it to another drive or disk array and then reformat the media Some signs that the media is in a read only state even though clips have been recorded to the media N A appears in the clip area of the UI Loading appears in the clip area of the UI but does not eventually load a clip or hitting the record button with all settings correctly configured for the Ki Pro does
92. port connection to hard drives Feature not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 Ethernet An RJ45 connector provides a 10 100 1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN Ki Pro is compatible with CAT 5 straight through or cross over Ethernet cables automatically detecting which is used Once connected and properly configured Ki Pro can then be controlled by a web browser on the LAN LANC Loop This connector accepts a LANC plug 2 5mm 3 conductor TRS jack and then HE loops it through to a second connector loop LANC or Local Application Control Bus System sometimes called Control L is a Sony protocol for synchronizing cameras Available on many brands of cameras LANC enables accessories to control camera and Ki Pro record stop functions Feature not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 Lens Tap This connector supports an optional Lens Tap kit AJA offers for controlling Ki Pro A proprietary AJA cable connects between the camera body and the lens intercepting the camera s own interconnecting cable This allows the Ki Pro transport control record stop to happen by simply operating the shutter record button on the camera Feature not supported in versions 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 LED Indicator for IEEE 802 11 Radio This LED shows the status of the internal 802 11 radio used to transmit and receive data When illuminated the LED shows the
93. pro ki pro php ExpressCard 34 Memory Card Note ExpressCard 34 media is not a supported recording media for 1 0 1 0 1 or 1 1 releases of Ki Pro Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Storage Removable Storage Although the Ki Pro comes standard with a removable 250GB HDD Storage Module an Modules HDD or optional SSD Storage Module is also available The Ki Pro Solid State Storage Module SSD SSD is recommended for mobile environments where shock proof sturdiness may be needed The Ki Pro SSD Storage Module offers the ultimate in media reliability You may also choose to purchase extra HDD or SSD Storage Modules so you can quickly load and unload media from the Ki Pro unit while onset Storage Modules can be powered via the FireWire 800 cable or via an AC adapter supplied Check with your AJA dealer or the AJA website for Storage Module offerings as capacities and models may change Firewire 800 Connector Power connector AC Adapter Storage Module HDD and SSD look identical see label underneath for type Formatting Media To reformat storage media it must first be selected using the SLOT button see previous topic Once selected follow these steps 1 Press the STOP button 2 Press the MEDIA button 3 Press SELECT up or down repeatedly until you see the menu 16 1 Format Media 4 Press ADJUST up arrow Ki Pro will display FORMAT Press the ADJUST up arrow button Ki Pro will display
94. puter directly attached to it can see it Simply run the Ping utility from a computer on the same LAN as Ki Pro or one attached directly to Ki Pro Here s how to Ping a Ki Pro from a Mac OSX computer MacPing Procedure 1 Find the Applications Folder and then find the Utilities Folder inside of the Applications Folder 2 Locate the Terminal utility application and double click it 3 Onthe Ki Pro go to parameter menu 50 2 and read the IP address 4 Atthe Terminal prompt enter the IP address noted in step 3 For example ping 192 168 0 2 5 If successful the ping utility will respond that packets were sent received and how long it took For example 64 bytes from 192 168 0 2 icmp_seq 0 ttl 64 time 0 590 ms 6 If unsuccessful check Ki Pro s network settings and resolve the problem with your IT administrator To control Ki Pro from a web browser on a network attached computer you must enter Ki Pro s IP address as a URL in the browser For example if Ki Pro s IP address were 90 0 6 317 you would then type into the web browser http 90 0 6 31 This topic is explained in greater detail in Chapter 4 Browser Remote Control Another option for remote control is Ki Pro s built in 802 11 wireless transceiver which can communicate with properly configured 802 11 wireless access points such as an Airport Basestation or 802 11 wireless router You can enable or disable wireless control of Ki Pro for security Further you can
95. radio is ON Power Connector back of unit On the back of Ki Pro is a standard 4 pin male XLR connector for supplying 12 Volt DC power to the unit You can use either the supplied AC Adapter or furnish your own battery source Since the connector is an industry standard pinout choices are varied and flexible Many 3rd party vendors offer products using this standardized power connector Pin 1 Pin 4 Pins 2 and 3 not used Warning Ki Pro has no user serviceable parts To remove power from the unit remove the 4 pin XLR power connector to ensure disconnection Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device the device has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped ED AA Storage ExpressCard 34 Memory Cards VIDEO SYSTEMS Warning Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Warning Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device it must remain
96. ration Manual What s In The Box E What s In The Box When you unpack your Ki Pro you ll find the following components Ki Pro CD ROM this CD contains documentation including this manual you re reading PDF format Ki Pro Recorder Ki Pro 250GB Hard Drive Storage Module and AC Adaptor AC Adapter 110 220 with industry standard 4 pin XLR connector for supplying power to the Ki Pro Read MeFirst Notice Contains late breaking news and or errata related to Ki Pro Registration Sheet allows you to register by mail or online details provided Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro should you wish to do so when moving or sending it in for service SS A WM dcc Ki Pro Installation and Operation gt co Manual in PDF format on CD Ki Pro Documentation CD Sa Read Me First Notice and Registration Sheets AC Adaptor and Line Cord Ki Pro Recorder HDD Storage Module m Storage Module AC Adaptor Ki Pro Shipping Box Contents Warning Only use attachments and accessories specified and or sold by the manufacturer such as the Exo skeleton Warning Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the documentation Warning Do not use this device near water and clean only with a dry cloth E VIDEO SYSTEMS System Requirements AJA Video recommends that the Mac Pro or MacBook Pro used with the Ki Pro o
97. resh link Wireless Screen This screen is used to enable or disable wireless access to from Ki Pro and a LAN wireless access point as well as check settings and update them You will see different controls depending on whether wireless access has been enabled or disabled ENGO00504 Connected Status Config Media Enabled E Transport Network DHCP j Wireless Clips Update Firmware Alarms 00 19 88 06 47 BD Update Ki Pro Web Interface Wireless Screen KiPro 802 11 Control 53 1 this parameter determines whether Ki Pro can be controlled remotely from a wireless browser Enabling wireless control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 2 through 53 5 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled Ki Pro wireless control also requires the presence of wireless access point on the local LAN that it can communicate with Note Although Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station Warning Do not touch the Ki Pro radio or antenna cover when the antenna is transmitting or receiving Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Ethernet 65 Warning Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm 2 inches separation distance between the radiating element s and all persons This safety w
98. ress compatible with your access point if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations Note For parameters 54 2 and 54 3 you will be setting IP addresses that consist of octets separated by a period i e 90 0 181 0 When editing these the Select button selects the octet and then the Adjust buttons select the desired number Pressing Select Up again advances to the next octet At the final octet the address will flash pressing Select Up at that point confirms the setting When these parameters are edited you can abort the editing process by backing out press the Select down arrow button repeatedly until the edit passes the first octet You ll notice that after completing the edit on the last octet the display will blink this is an indication that the edited IP address is about to be saved You can save the edited IP address press the Select arrow up to save or choose not to save by pressing the Select arrow down button Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual CONFIG menus 54 3 802 11 SUBNET MASK This parameter determines the subnet mask used by Ki Pro s wireless 802 11 transceiver 54 3 802 11 SUBNET MASK variable Using the adjust buttons enter a subnet mask compatible with your access oint if you have one This is only needed for Static IP configurations If 54 1 is set to DHCP the default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 55 4 DATE SET This parameter manually sets th
99. ress for your Ki Pro iphone html For example if your Ki Pro is 90 0 7 110 then on an iPhone you d enter http 90 0 7 110 iphone html Once entered the URL takes you to a navigation screen with these choices for controlling KiPro Status Config Media Clips The fields on these pages are a subset of the fields previously described in the Web Browser page definitions When Using an iPhone to Control Ki Pro Be sure that your iPhone or iPod touch is updated to the latest version of software as of this writing version 3 0 1 is the most recent for the iPhone If you do not use the most recent software for these devices you may experience less than optimal interaction with the Ki Pro wireless UI including but not limited to inability to use the transport buttons to operate the device You can add the Ki Pro web control to your iPhone Home Screen by pushing the button then Add to Home Screen Hint Before adding the Ki Pro to the Home Screen open the Transport portion of the UI on the phone The icon created on the Home Screen will then look like the Ki Pro s front panel Hint To see all of the buttons as they appear on the front of the Ki Pro in the iPhone UI turn the iPhone to landscape mode in the Transport menu and you will then see the SELECT up down ADJUST up down DELETE CLIP and SLOT buttons Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Wireless 69 Input Format 525i 29 97
100. roll through the choices and the top Select button advances to the next character While selecting characters the character being changed will flash to show its position The character set allowed is O through 9 A through Z uppercase and a through z lowercase Maximum password length is 20 characters 53 5 HIDE 802 11 PASSWORD This parameter determines whether the password set in 53 4 is visible from the front panel or Web browser user interfaces 54 1 HIDE 802 11 PASSWORD ON Hide password show characters as asterisks OFF default Display password Note if you choose to hide the password ON setting and then switch the parameter back to OFF then the password will not be displayed In order to see it again you would need to re enter it 54 1 802 11 IP CONFIG This parameter determines the type of TCP IP network configuration used by Ki Pro s wireless 802 11 transceiver Note There is no timeout when editing changes made will be saved and activated when the menu is exited 54 1 802 11 IP CONFIG DHCP Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server in access point STATIC ADDR default Assign a static IP address manually parameters 54 2 and 54 3 will have to be entered to accomplish this 54 2 802 11 IP ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro s 802 11 transceiver 54 2 802 11 IP ADDRESS variable Using the adjust buttons enter an IP add
101. rst clip on the media will be cued to its start point If inserted media has any issues additional prompts may be displayed as appropriate such as WARNING Backup and Reformat or WARNING Media Unrecognized Note On power up the storage module is the initial storage system selected and accessed by Ki Pro Disk Storage Module Release Button Press and hold to physically release a storage module from the unit you must pull out the storage module while pressing the button This action prevents a storage module from accidental removal while recording playing For safe removal of any media either storage module or Expresscards the corresponding slot LED must be unlit Note the ExpressCard 34 media is push to eject media and does not require this release button to be pressed for removal Caution Removing any media with the slot LED lit or while flashing can result in corrupted media or potential damage to the SSD hard drive or ExpressCard 34 media Analog Audio Input Level Adjust Knobs Knobs underneath the VU meters allow you to adjust the analog input levels for each of the two audio channels Note Digital audio via embedded SDI and HDMI is not affected by the adjustment knobs To adjust an analog audio level press the knob inward and the knob will then pop out for easy adjustment This feature allows the knobs to be recessed preventing accidental changes in a production environment Ki Pro Installation and Operation
102. s In Convert 1 4 This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the selected input when recording SDI Output 1 6 This parameter defines whether the SDI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it Component Output 1 7 This parameter defines whether the component video output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it Out Convert 1 5 This parameter defines the type of up down cross or aspect ratio conversion if any applied to the output AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Record Type 1 1 This parameter defines the frame recording method of media stored RECORD TYPE can be configured to record the incoming video signal in a NORMAL manner as a PsF signal if the incoming source is 1080psf 29 97 for example or VFR for variable framerate recording of the SD SDI HD SDI input such as Varicam Arm Recording 8 3 This parameter selects how recording will begin either by pressing record button or web Record button or via timecode If starting on timecode parameters 8 0 8 1 and 8 2 must be set to qualify the source and type of timecode HDMI Output 1 8 This parameter defines whether the HDMI output matches the file format or has the 1 5 OUT CONVERT selection applied to it Video In 2 1 This parameter selects a video input source from the video input connections available This is the video that
103. select a type of wireless security to match other devices popular methods such as WEP WPA and WPA2 are supported To use wireless control you ll follow this basic process Enable wireless control of Ki Pro Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Remote Network Control Select a wireless network to connect to as set on the access point you ll communicate with Select the type of security if any to be used If there is security you ll also enter its password Once configured you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802 11 wireless device that supports browser control iPod Touch et al Wireless control of Ki Pro is managed using menus 53 1 through 53 5 as listed in Chapter 3 under Config Menu Parameters The steps of setting up and using Wireless control are then discussed later in Chapter 4 under Browser Remote Control Warning Install this device in such a manner as to maintain a minimum of 5 cm 2 inches separation distance between the radiating element s and all persons This safety warning conforms with FCC radio frequency exposure limits Caution The 802 11b g radio is disabled by default and can be enabled only in the presence of an authorized access point Warning Intentional radiators such as the AJA Ki Pro client adapter are not intended to be operated with any antenna s other than those furnished by AJA An intentional radiator may only be operated with the antenna s with which it
104. source of reference video used to genlock to during playback TC In 8 0 This parameter selects the source of timecode from those available TC Value 8 1 This parameter selects an hour timecode start TC Type 8 2 This parameter selects drop frame or non drop frame timecode System Name 50 5 This parameter defines a name for Ki Pro and gives it a unique identifier This same name is used both when displaying systems via the web interface wireless and for display on Ki Pro s screen saver if System name is chosen in Parameter 70 1 Screen Saver Date Set 55 4 This parameter manually sets the calendar date of the internal Ki Pro clock Time Set 55 6 This parameter manually sets the time of the internal Ki Pro clock Screen Saver 70 1 When set to AJA Logo a rolling AJA logo screen saver will appear on the alphanumeric display after 3 minutes of inactivity defined as no button presses on the front panel Display Intensity 70 2 This parameter determines the brightness of the alohanumeric display and front backlit buttons Fan Speed 70 3 This parameter determines the speed of Ki Pro s internal cooling fan In some environments where audio recording is occurring close to the Ki Pro unit it may be desirable to set the fan speed to QUIET AUTO or QUIET RECORD Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Ethernet EB Video SG Format 41 1 This parameter determines the video format output from Ki
105. steps are complete Ki Pro will be running the software you just uploaded until the next time you upgrade it The configuration of the Ki Pro prior to the upgrade will be preserved Ensure the new software is running by bringing up the Ki Pro 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 software upgrade was successful If this occurs before clicking on retry refresh the web page and check the version number If the new version number appears at the top of the page the software upgrade was successful If the old version appears click Retry If there is a power outage or glitch during the software download Ki Pro will boot the older software version and the upgrade process can then be re started by the user This happens because Ki Pro has been designed with a safety feature where an internal safe copy of the previous software is retained in the event the updating process fails Caution AJA recommends you only update the Ki Pro when on mains power or with a fully charged battery Web Browser via Wireless Device Another option for remote control is Ki Pro s built in 802 11 wireless transceiver which can communicate with properly configured 802 11 wireless access points such as an Airport Basestation or 802 11 wireless router Note Altho
106. t on the STATUS menu The display for the STATUS menu is shown below Input Format Input selected Recording Format Audio input selected STATUS Menu Record Mode Current Clip Storage Slot Remaining Capacity Reel Number Timecode STATUS Menu Play Mode In the CONFIG or MEDIA menus the Select buttons select various adjustable parameters and the Adjust buttons adjust the selected parameter When entering a menu the system remembers and returns to the last selected parameter The display for the CONFIG and MEDIA menus is sh own below Parameter number Parameter Name Parameter setting chosen by Adjust buttons CONFIG Menu Parameter number Parameter Name Parameter setting chosen by Adjust buttons MEDIA Menu like CONFIG TRANSPORT Mode default TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro operation When you power up Ki Pro the first display you ll see is TRANSPORT mode menu Any clip that previously was recorded is referenced in the display and can be played Pushing one of the transport buttons in the middle of the front panel PLAY STOP FF REV REC immediately takes action and causes the display to change to the TRANSPORT mode if it is not already displayed Settings you ve made in the MEDIA menus are observed more on that later You ll always know you are in TRANSPORT mode as long as one of the MENU buttons aren t lit STATUS MENU or MEDIA if oneis lit then you are in a menu
107. the accessory rods height relative to the camera Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Installation Applying Power The installation and set up of a Ki Pro is straight forward If you ll be controlling the unit from the front panel buttons and display it s ready right out of the box Just cable the system s audio and video sources VTR s monitors and audio equipment mount the Ki Pro unit as desired and begin recording However if you wish to control Ki Pro from a web browser or 802 11 device iPhone etc then there are additional configuration steps necessary Warning Since the Mains plug is used as the disconnection for the device it must remain readily accessible and operable Warning Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the device Warning Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Warning Do not open the chassis There are no user serviceable parts inside Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility Remove the supplied AC line cord from mains power when moving the unit Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug gt gt gt gt Using AC Power To begin using Ki Pro plug the 4 pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro Then plug the AC a
108. the system displays a precautionary ARE YOU SURE prompt Press the up arrow ADJUST button to say Yes and delete the clip or the down arrow ADJUST button to abort the deletion When a clip is deleted the next clip is then cued for deletion Pressing DELETE CLIP STOP or any other button while the ARE YOU SURE prompt is displayed cancels the delete operation Pressing any button other than up arrow ADJUST always aborts deletion DELETE CLIP can be used in either the TRANSPORT menu or the MEDIA menu When pressed in the TRANSPORT menu with a current clip active PLAY REV FF RECORD the active mode will continue until the DELETE CLIP is confirmed SLOT Button The SLOT button serves two purposes First it selects which storage is accessed by the system either the storage module slot or one of the ExpressCard slots Second the SLOT button is used to unmount a currently selected piece of media Caution Not using the SLOT button to unmount the media can lead to issues with the media if the media is removed prior to this action Pushing the slot button cycles between unmounting media and selecting media This function is only active when in the STOP mode and requires a PRESS STOP TO CONFIRM if not stopped After you select a slot the system returns to the last selected clip and timecode for that slot If the media has been changed since the slot was last selected physically removed media replaced then the fi
109. try exists in one of the these fields Ki Pro will display an error dialog you must correct the error before updating AJA Ki Pro Marketing Lab Serial Number ENG00504 Software Version 1 1 0 8 Connection Status Connected IP Address Type Static Addr 4 Transport Network IP Address Wireless Clips Netmask 255 255 0 0 Update Firmware Default Gateway MAC Address 00 0C 17 84 00 04 Update Network Update Settings tii Available Ki Pros click to refresh Ki Pro Web Interface Network Screen IP Address Type 50 1 use to change the IP address for Ki Pro When an IP address is entered and the Update button is clicked the IP address will change and the browser will display a redirecting to page which should send the browser to the new IP address entered You can also click on a link on the redirect page IP Address 50 2 enter an IP address compatible with your LAN if you have one When networking Ki Pro to a computer this is the IP address that you ll enter in the computer s web browser to bring up the Ki Pro s web interface from its embedded web server You must also click the Update button to update Ki Pro with the IP address entered here Netmask 50 3 enter a subnet mask compatible with your LAN if you have one You must also click the Update IP Address button to update Ki Pro with the changed information entered here Default Gateway 50 4 enter the IP address for your LAN s gateway
110. ts have some differences in levels they are all basically the same Ki Pro supports three different types of YPbPr SMPTE EBU N10 Betacam NTSC and Betacam NTSC Japan These three formats differ in level only AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS CVBS Composite NTSC PAL Output One BNC connector supplies composite NTSC or PAL output Connect the CVBS Out BNC to a monitor or other Composite video device Composite video signals are D A output converted 10 bit HDMI Two HDMI connectors provide for input and output of HDMI compatible video version 1 1 and multi channel embedded audio HDCP is not supported on either input or output The HDMI input is designed to support long cable runs up to 100 feet 30 48m when using 22 or 24AWG HDMI cable or up to 50 feet 15 24m using 28 or 30AWG HDMI cable The HDMI output supports standard HDMI cables only HDMI Formats supported in Version 1 1 525i 29 97 625125 720p 50 720p 59 94 1080i 25 1080i 29 97 1080p 23 98 1080p 24 1080p 25 1080p 29 97 Note When using Ki Pro HDMI connections and attaching it to any HDMI audio or video accessory you must use one each of the ferrite beaded HDMI cables HH 28F 06 between the input and output ports of the Ki Pro and the HDMI accessory to maintain regulatory compliance Analog 2 Channel Balanced Audio Input and Output Four XLRs 2 female for input and 2 male for output provide 2 channels of balanced audio Audio is high quality 24 bit A D
111. tus Config Media Transport Network Wireless Clips Alarms List of Ki Pro Screens Click one to Display that Screen Controlling Multiple Ki Pros ENGO00504 Connected Status Information Ki Pro Web Interface Main Status Screen From the Network screen you can at a glance see all of the Ki Pro devices present on the same local LAN as the current Ki Pro you are controlling At the bottom of the screen under Available Ki Pros Click to Refresh the system names of all Ki Pros on the LAN are listed Clicking on any of these will bring up the Status screen of that particular Ki Pro Note the Ki Pro you control may be running a different software version so screens may look different As a rule it s wise to have all your Ki Pro devices running the most current software and the same version Also you must have a properly configured default gateway to see the Ki Pros In addition to Ki Pro on the LAN the network screen will also display any AJA FS1 frame syncs that are also attached to the LAN these will be displayed under Others at the bottom click to refresh AJA Ki Pro AJA Ki Pro AJA Ki Pro Camera 1 Camera 1 Camera 1 Also if the Default Gateway parameter 50 4 is not configured properly other Ki Pros will not be visible here If it displays No Ki Pros found then check the gateway setting Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual Web Browser via Ethernet Resetting Values To To perform a
112. ual CONFIG menu parameters it s useful to see how they can be used for an example application Here are two examples of making CONFIG menu selections for specific real world workflows Example 1 In this example the incoming video is 1080i29 97 However we want our Ki Pro recording to match the rest of the footage we have acquired at 720p59 94 Therefore we select IN CONVERT HD 720 to get the desired result Here are the parameter settings 1 Set 1 1 RECORD TYPE gt NORMAL 2 Set 1 4 IN CONVERT gt HD 720 3 Set 1 5 OUT CONVERT gt NONE Example 2 In this example the incoming video is 1080PsF 29 97 so we need to configure Ki Pro for PsF recordings which would otherwise be understood as interlace To do this we ll set the RECORD TYPE to PsF Here are the parameter settings 1 Set 1 1 RECORD TYPE PsF 2 Set 1 4 IN CONVERT NONE 3 Set 1 5 OUT CONVERT gt NONE 1 1 RECORD TYPE This parameter defines the frame recording method of media stored RECORD TYPE can be configured to record the incoming video signal in a NORMAL manner PsF signal if the incoming source is 1080psf 29 97 for example or variable frame rate VFR 1 1 RECORD TYPE NORMAL default Record standard format as input PsF Record progressive segmented frame VFR Record variable frame rate AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Note A 23 98Hz source is automatically treated as PsF regardless of this setting For 29 97 Hz or 25 Hz NORMAL means encode as
113. ugh Ki Pro has an internal 802 11 transceiver it is not a wireless access point Wireless browser clients talk to Ki Pro via an external wireless access point such an Airport Extreme base station Enabling wireless control turns on the internal 802 11 radio Parameters 53 1 through 55 1 must be set correctly to configure Ki Pro so it can be controlled via 802 11b g You can enable or disable wireless control of Ki Pro for security Further you can select a type of wireless security to match other devices popular methods such as WEP WPA and WPA2 are supported To use wireless control you ll follow this basic process Enable wireless control of Ki Pro use parameter 53 1 to make this choice Enter the name of a wireless network to connect to as set on the access point you ll communicate with use parameter 53 2 to enter the access point name SSID Select the type of security if any to be used If there is security you ll also enter its password use parameter 53 3 to choose a method Once configured you can control Ki Pro from an iPhone or other 802 11 wireless device that supports browser control iPod Touch et al EJ VIDEO SYSTEMS Using Wireless Devices to Control Ki Pro iPhone Ki Pro Screens Once an access point on the LAN is set up and Ki Pro is configured and enabled to communicate with wireless devices making the connection is easy Like using a web browser on a Mac or PC wireless devices such as iPhones t
114. ull field bars test signal is helpful to check chroma amplitude versus overall video level AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 41 3 AUDIO SG This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro s internal test signal generator 41 3 AUDIO SG OFF default Turn audio test signal output OFF Silence Output an audio test signal containing silence only 1 kHz Output a standard 1 kHz test signal tone 50 1 IP CONFIG This parameter determines the type of TCP IP network configuration used by Ki Pro Note With parameters 50 1 50 2 and 50 3 there is no timeout when editing changes made while in these menus will be saved and activated when the menu is exited STATIC ADDR Assign a static IP address manually parameters 50 2 50 3 and 50 4 will have to be entered to accomplish this DEFAULT ADDR Use the factory default static IP address 10 65 74 65 DHCP default Select automatic IP address assignment from DHCP server on LAN Note if Ki Pro cannot find a DHCP server to communicate with it will select the default factory IP address of 192 168 0 2 50 2 IP ADDRESS This parameter determines the static IP address used by Ki Pro for TCP IP networking 50 2 IP ADDRESS variable Using the adjust buttons enter an IP address compatible with your LAN if you have one If direct connecting to a computer enter a legal IP address that you ll also enter in the computer s web browser This is only needed for
115. utton to confirm deletion Pressing the down arrow or any other button will abort the deletion Ki Pro Installation and Operation Manual STATUS menus 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 Like the CONFIG and MEDIA menus STATUS display screens can be viewed by pushing the SELECT up or down buttons Pressing STATUS will exit the screens and return to TRANSPORT mode where an action could still be occurring like playback or even recording Record Mode TRANSPORT Line 1 displays the input format the 4 characters on the right display the selected input video format The 4 character video symbols are SDI CMP HDMI Line 2 displays the record format the 4 characters on the right display the selected audio input The 4 character audio symbols are SDI XLR RCA HDMI Here are some STATUS display examples of record mode Clip SC12BTK1 1 4796 IN 720p 59 94 Reel 001 01 02 22 14 REC 1080i 29 97 Transport also Status Play Mode Record Mode Alarm Status The Alarm menu displays warnings and alarms Some alarms will automatically be shown on the display Others will only be seen by checking the STATUS displays press Select up down to cycle through them If everything is OK then a SYSTEM NORMAL message will be seen when you cycle through the STATUS displays SYSTEM NORMAL You wil
116. www aja com Installation and Operation Guide __ ER Because it matters VIDEO SYSTEMS EE AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS Trademarks AJA KONA and XENA are registered trademarks of AJA Video Inc Ki Pro lo Express lo HD and lo are trademarks of AJA Video Inc Apple the Apple logo AppleShare AppleTalk FireWire iPod iPod Touch Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Final Cut Pro QuickTime and the QuickTime Logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders Notice Copyright O 2010 AJA Video 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 without the express written permission of AJA Inc Contacting Support To contact AJA Video for sales or support use any of the following methods Telephone 800 251 4224 or 530 274 2048 Fax 530 274 9442 Web http www aja com Support Email support aja com Sales Email sales aja com Limited Warranty AJA Video warrants that the product not including hard disk based Storage Modules HDD will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase AJA Video warrants that the hard disk based Stor

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